Press Releases

Larson, Van Duyne Introduce Bipartisan Outpatient Surgery Access Act to Lower Care Costs for Seniors

March 25, 2026

Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) introduced the bipartisan Outpatient Surgery Access Act of 2026, to lower surgery costs at outpatient ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) for seniors on Medicare.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesHealth Care

Rep. Larson on the Ways and Means Committee

Ways and Means Committee Advances Larson-backed Bill to Expand Tax Relief for Early Childhood Educators

March 25, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and every member of the House Ways and Means Committee voted to approve the SEED Act, bipartisan legislation to expand the $300 teacher expense tax deduction to include early childhood educators.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyChildren and FamiliesCongressman Larson's CommitteesEducationTax Policy

Larson Blasts House Republican Vote Blocking Inquiries into ‘DOGE’ Data Theft at Social Security from Moving Forward

March 25, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member (CT-01) released the following statement after House Republicans passed a resolution to block inquiries into ‘DOGE’ operations at Social Security from coming to the floor for a vote for the remainder of the 119^th Congress.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial SecurityStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson, House Democrats Defeat Constitutional Amendment to Force Cuts to Social Security and Medicare

March 18, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Democrats defeated House Republicans’ so-called “Balanced Budget Amendment,” which would propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to force deep cuts to programs across the federal government, including Social Security and Medicare.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesHealth CareJudicialSocial SecurityStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

CONNSTEP President and CEO Beatriz Gutierrez, Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc. President & CEO William Smith, and Rep. Larson

Larson Announces $350,000 in New Federal Funding to Grow Connecticut’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Industry and Invest in American-Made, Affordable Clean Energy

March 13, 2026

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Windsor, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $350,000 in new federal funding for CONNSTEP at Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen, Inc. in Windsor, to strengthen the competitiveness of Connecticut’s small and medium-sized manufacturers and grow the state’s hydrogen and fuel cell energy industry.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesDelivering for Connecticut’s First DistrictEnergy And EnvironmentGrantsLocalSecuring Federal FundingTax Policy

Larson, Reed Introduce ACTION for National Service Act to Expand Service Opportunities for Young People and Take on Student Debt Crisis

March 12, 2026

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Washington, D.C. - Today, during AmeriCorps Week, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) reintroduced the America’s Call to Improve Opportunities Now (ACTION) for National Service Act to expand access to national and community service opportunities for young people and reduce the burden of student loan debt.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesEducationNational ServiceStudent Debt Relief Resources Tax Policy

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

Following Bombshell Reporting on ‘DOGE’ Data Theft, Larson and Neal Demand Answers and Accountability from Commissioner Bisignano

March 12, 2026

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (MA-01) called upon Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano to finally give Congress and the American people the transparency they deserve after another whistleblower made shocking allegations on key data being mishandled at SSA.

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

Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy, Rep. Larson, Rep. Courtney, and President of Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Jill Albertelli

Larson, Courtney, DeLauro, Himes Applaud $256 Million Contract Modification for F135 Production in East Hartford and Cromwell

March 11, 2026

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East Hartford, CT – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Jim Himes (CT-04) applauded the U.S. Navy’s announcement of a $256 million contract modification to support F135 engine production work in East Hartford and Cromwell.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingConnecticut’s Defense IndustryDefenseDelivering for Connecticut’s First DistrictLocalSecuring Federal Funding

Rep. Larson, East Hartford Mayor Connor S. Martin, Fire Chief Kevin Munson, Town Councilor John Morrison, and members of the East Hartford Fire Department

Larson and Mayor Connor Martin Announce $1 Million in Federal Funding for East Hartford Fire Department to Replace Station 2 and Combat House Fires

March 11, 2026

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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and East Hartford Mayor Connor S. Martin announced $1 million in new federal funding for the East Hartford Fire Department to replace the town’s outdated Fire Station 2 and offer new firefighter training to better combat house fires.

Issues:Delivering for Connecticut’s First DistrictGrantsInfrastructure and TransportationLocalSecuring Federal Funding

Ranking Members Larson, Neal, and Morelle

Larson, Neal Blast Another Damning Whistleblower Allegation Against ‘DOGE’ and Social Security

March 10, 2026

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (MA-01) released the following statement after the Washington Post reported that another whistleblower has accused a former DOGE employee of illegally copying two Social Security databases onto an unsecured thumb drive for personal gain.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial SecurityStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’