Press Releases

Larson Statement on Trump Department of Justice’s Failed Indictment Attempt Against Democratic Lawmakers

February 11, 2026

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep, John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after a grand jury declined to indict six Democratic lawmakers for posting a video back in November reminding servicemembers they can refuse illegal orders.

Issues:JudicialStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Democracy Forward President and CEO Skye Perryman, Rep. Linda Sanchez, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal, Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson, AFT Secretary Treasurer Fedrick Ingram, Alliance for Retired Americans Executive Director Richard Fiesta

Larson, Ways and Means Democrats Introduce Resolution of Inquiry Probing ‘DOGE’ Election Interference Scheme at Social Security

February 11, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced a Resolution of Inquiry with Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (MA-01), and every Democrat on the Ways and Means Committee.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesJudicialLaborSocial SecurityStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Voting and Elections

Larson Votes for Comprehensive Plan to Expand Access to Affordable Housing and Homeownership Opportunities

February 9, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act, a comprehensive bill to incentivize the construction of affordable housing units and expand access to homeownership opportunities.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesHousingVeterans

Larson Requests Federal Investigation into JRK Property Holdings for Gross Mistreatment of Tenants at Concierge Apartments

February 6, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01)formally requested a federal investigation into JRK Property Holdings by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Issues:HousingJudicialLocal

Larson Secures Independent Review of Dangerous RFK Jr. Hepatitis B Vaccine Restrictions

February 5, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the launch of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) independent review of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine panel decision to stop recommending Hepatitis B immunizations for newborns.

Issues:Children and FamiliesCongressman Larson's CommitteesHealth CareStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson Moves to Block Trump Plan to Steal $10 Billion in Taxpayer Dollars from U.S. Treasury

February 4, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Following news of President Trump’s unprecedented $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and the Treasury Department that he oversees, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and his Democratic colleagues on the House Ways and Means Committee introduced the Prevent Presidential Profiteering Act.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesJudicialStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Tax Policy

Ranking Members Larson, Neal, and Morelle

Ranking Member Larson in MS NOW: “Election deniers may have your Social Security data — thanks to DOGE and Elon Musk”

February 4, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Following President Trump’s threats to “nationalize elections” and a court filing that revealed illegal ‘DOGE’ election interference efforts at Social Security, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) authored an op-ed in MS NOW, “Election deniers may have your Social Security data — thanks to DOGE and Elon Musk.”

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesJudicialSocial SecurityStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Voting and Elections

Larson Votes Against Additional Funding for ICE

February 3, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against a government funding package that would continue funding for ICE, with no restrictions to rein in the agency’s abuses of power.

Issues:Human RightsImmigrationStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Southington Town Councilor David Zoni, Rep. Larson, Board of Water Commissioners President Bob Berkmoes, Water Department Superintendent Doug Arndt, and Assistant Superintendent Al Fiorillo

Larson Announces $3 Million in New Federal Funding to Remove PFAS Chemicals from Southington Water Supply

January 30, 2026

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Southington, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $3 million in new federal funding for the Southington Water Department to construct a new treatment facility to remove dangerous PFAS chemicals from the town’s water supply.

Issues:Energy And EnvironmentGrantsInfrastructure and TransportationLocalSecuring Federal Funding

Rep. Larson joins demonstrators outside the Burlington ICE facility

Larson Illegally Denied Entry to ICE Facility in Burlington, Massachusetts

January 29, 2026

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Burlington, MA – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) was illegally denied entry by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for an oversight visit to their facility in Burlington, Massachusetts.