Press Releases

Larson Supports Bipartisan Social Security Child Protection Act, Implores Republican Colleagues to Vote to Enhance Benefits

January 16, 2024

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) led House Democrats on the House Floor in support of the Social Security Child Protection Act, bipartisan legislation to protect children against identity theft by allowing them to receive a new Social Security number and card if theirs has been stolen in the mail, and called on Congress to act to enhance benefits for the first time in more than 50 years.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial Security

Larson, Schakowsky Lead 116 House Democrats Opposing Commissions Aimed at Cutting Social Security

January 11, 2024

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) led 116 House Democrats in a letter to House Leadership opposing the creation of a fast-track commission designed to slash Social Security.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial Security

Rep. Larson speaks in the Ways and Means Committee

Larson Opposes Republican Legislation to Divert Funding from Working Families to Dangerous Anti-Abortion Centers

January 11, 2024

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) opposed H.R. 6918, extreme legislation proposed by Republicans in the House Ways and Means Committee that would divert funding from America’s most impoverished families to dangerous anti-abortion centers.

You can view Rep. Larson’s remarks here.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesHuman RightsReproductive Rights

Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $14.6 Million to Expand Statewide Electric Vehicle Charging Network

January 11, 2024

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy announced $14,652,800 in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to build out a statewide electric vehicle charging network across Connecticut.

Issues:Energy And EnvironmentInfrastructure and TransportationLocal

Larson and Democratic Colleagues Call for Action on Social Security on House Floor

January 10, 2024

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and a group of his Democratic colleagues took to the House floor calling on Congress to strengthen Social Security and enhance benefits for the first time in more than 50 years.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial Security

Statement of Congressman John Larson, December 19, 2023

December 19, 2023

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Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement: “Israel has the unequivocal right to defend itself after the October 7th Hamas attack, but it is clear that Prime Minister Netanyahu’s leadership is failing his country and the region,” said Larson.

Issues:Foreign PolicyHuman RightsThe Israel-Hamas War

Larson Statement on Confirmation of Martin O'Malley as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration

December 18, 2023

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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (D-CT) released this statement after the Senate voted to confirm Martin O’Malley, former Governor of Maryland and Mayor of Baltimore, as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration.

Larson, Blumenthal, Bronin Announce Agreement to Donate Property at Coltsville National Historical Park

December 18, 2023

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Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Senators Richard Blumenthal, and Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, alongside former Senator Joe Lieberman, and National Park Service leaders, announced a new general agreement and a clear path forward to donate property for Coltsville National Historical Park.

Issues:ColtsvilleHistory

Larson: Final NDAA Supports Connecticut Priorities While Removing Culture War Poison Pills

December 15, 2023

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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.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyConnecticut ManufacturingConnecticut’s Defense IndustryDefenseEconomyReproductive Rights

Larson Condemns Republican's Unserious Campus Resolution, Calls for Real Action

December 14, 2023

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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.