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Hartford CT Buildings
December 15, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). 

“The 2024 defense authorization bill supports Connecticut priorities along with service members and their families, while rejecting House Republicans’ assault on women’s rights and LGBTQ rights,” said Larson. 

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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
December 14, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against H. Res. 927, a resolution addressing the testimony of university presidents at a Congressional hearing last week.

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
December 13, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Don Bacon (NE-02), and Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) reintroduced the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act. This legislation would provide tax relief for AmeriCorps members who earn Segal Education Awards to help pay for higher education costs that they earn through their service. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
December 13, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against H. Res. 918, legislation to continue an impeachment investigation against President Biden. Larson is a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, one of the three committees of jurisdiction. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
December 12, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, Ways and Means Committee Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Ranking Member Danny K. Davis (IL-07) released the following statement in response to troubling reports on overpayments to Social Security beneficiaries:

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Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy, Rep. Larson, Rep. Courtney, and President of Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Jill Albertelli
December 4, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) praised the Pentagon’s announcement that Pratt & Whitney will be the sole source for F-35 engine upgrade work. 

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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
November 27, 2023

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after three Palestinian students were shot in Vermont over the weekend, including Trinity College student Tahseen Ali Ahmad. 

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Hartford CT Buildings
November 17, 2023

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) sent a letter to Acting Commissioner of Social Security Kilolo Kijakazi in support of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) proposed rule to improve the disability adjudication process. 

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Hartford CT Buildings
November 14, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for H.R. 6363, legislation to extend government funding and avoid a shutdown. 

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Rep. Larson at a Ways and Means Committee hearing
November 7, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) implored his Republican colleagues on the House Ways and Means Committee to reject the extreme cuts to Social Security they have proposed and join Democrats to protect and enhance benefits for the first time in over 50 years.

 You can watch Rep. Larson’s remarks here.