Press Releases

Larson Statement on Sixty-One Years Since the Assassination of President Kennedy

November 22, 2024

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the 61^st anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Issues:History

Larson Statement on the Passing of Former Governor M. Jodi Rell

November 21, 2024

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of former Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell.

Issues:Local

Larson and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Prevent Tax Hike on Middle-Class Families

November 20, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and a group of his Democratic colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee to introduce the Prevent Tariff Abuse Act, legislation to block the President from bypassing Congress to impose tariffs or quotas that would raise costs for working families.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesTax Policy

Connecticut Congressional Delegation Applauds Biden Administration for Heeding Calls for Ag Disaster Assistance

November 18, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation applauded the Biden-Harris administration for requesting a robust disaster assistance spending package that will meet the needs of Connecticut’s farmers and producers.

Issues:Energy And EnvironmentLocalDelivering for Connecticut’s First District

Rep. Courtney receives investiture as an Honorary Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia

Larson Congratulates Rep. Joe Courtney on Investiture as Honorary Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia

November 18, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) congratulated his dear friend and colleague, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), for receiving investiture as an Honorary Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia.

Issues:Foreign PolicyLocal

Connecticut Congressional Delegation and Governor Lamont Announce $291 Million for Rail Projects

November 15, 2024

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation and Governor Ned Lamont announced $291 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for railroad improvements at five projects across the state.

Issues:GrantsInfrastructure and TransportationLocal

Connecticut Congressional Delegation Working to Help Farmers Recoup Losses After Extreme Weather Events

November 14, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation are working to secure immediate and long-term aid to help farmers recoup losses after severe weather events.

Issues:Energy And EnvironmentLocal

Larson Statement on H.R. 82 and H.R. 5342

November 12, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the House voted on two Social-Security related bills, H.R. 82 and H.R. 5342.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial Security

Larson Condemns Racist Threats Targeting Middle School Students in Bloomfield

November 8, 2024

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Black students in Bloomfield received a series of racist and threatening anonymous text messages.

Issues:Human RightsLocal

Larson Statement on Incident at the U.S. Capitol

November 5, 2024

Press Release

East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after U. S. Capitol Police arrested a visitor with a lighter and a flare gun at the Capitol Visitor Center.

Issues:Voting and Elections