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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
April 22, 2024
Hartford, CT - Today, Connecticut’s Congressional Delegation and Governor Ned Lamont announced $62.5 million grant under the Environmental Protection Act's Solar for All initiative, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, to expand solar energy investment in low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDAC).
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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
April 20, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted to send $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and civilians in Gaza. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
April 18, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Ranking Member Danny K. Davis (IL-07) applauded the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) new rule to improve the disability adjudication process.
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Rep. Larson in the Ways and Means Committee
April 17, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, during a House Ways and Means Committee markup, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) demanded Congress act to send aid to Ukraine.

You can view Rep. Larson’s remarks here.  

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Rep. Larson Slams Republican Budget Plan with Democratic Leaders
April 17, 2024
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) held a press conference at the U.S. Capitol with Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02) and a group of House Democrats to slam the Republican budget plan to slash Medicare and Social Security while delivering another round of tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations.
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Ranking Member Larson at the Social Security Subcommittee Hearing on WEP/GPO
April 16, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Social Security Subcommittee held a hearing on the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).

You can view Ranking Member Larson’s opening statement here.  

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Front view of the Capitol
April 16, 2024

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

As a former public-school teacher in Connecticut, I understand the frustration that so many have with the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, otherwise known as the WEP/GPO.

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Rep. Larson calls for a House vote on aid to our allies on the Floor
April 16, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called for the House of Representatives to vote on the national security supplemental passed by the Senate two months ago to deliver aid to our allies around the globe, including Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and civilians in Gaza. 

You can view Rep. Larson’s remarks here. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
April 13, 2024

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Iran launched an attack against Israel. 

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Front view of the Capitol
April 12, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Speaker Johnson sent Members home for the weekend without holding a vote on aid for Ukraine.