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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
June 7, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) to introduce the American Family Act, which would make the monthly Child Tax Credit permanent. In 2021, the expanded Child Tax Credit Democrats passed as part of the American Rescue Plan COVID relief package created the largest drop in child poverty in a single year.  

Issues:Economy
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Front view of the Capitol
June 2, 2023

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in response to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s interview on Fox News supporting making cuts to Social Security and other programs that they were unable to do because President Biden blocked them.

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Rep. Larson and Acting Commissioner Kijakazi at the Hartford Social Security Office
June 1, 2023

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited the Hartford Social Security Office with Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi.

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Front view of the Capitol
May 31, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the Biden-McCarthy debt limit agreement: 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
May 30, 2023
Hartford, CT – Today, Governor Ned Lamont, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Joe Courtney (CT-02), Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and Aging and Disability Services Commissioner Amy Porter announced that the Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services has been awarded $10 million in funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that will be used to support upgrades and enhancements at senior centers statewide in Connecticut.
Issues:GrantsLocal
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
May 25, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the House of Representatives left for a district work period before addressing the debt limit. If Congress does not lift the debt limit prior to the expected default date of June 1st, there would be unprecedented economic and human consequences.  

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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
May 23, 2023
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) announced landmark legislation, Social Security 2100, to protect and enhance the program.
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May 19, 2023

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Speaker McCarthy ‘pressed pause’ on bipartisan budget negotiations: 

Issues:Economy
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Hartford CT Buildings
May 17, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement for Police Week.