Press Releases

Larson Statement on Overnight Attack Against Iran

February 28, 2026

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, and President Trump threatened to overthrow the Iranian regime.

Issues:Foreign PolicyStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Rep. Larson meets with impacted tenants at Concierge Apartments in Rocky Hill

Larson Applauds Financial Relief for Tenants at Concierge Apartments, Provides Update on Federal Response to JRK Failures to Protect Residents

February 26, 2026

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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded Attorney General William Tong’s announcement of $5.1 million in financial relief for tenants at Concierge Apartments in Rocky Hill. He also provided an update on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) response to his letter calling for a federal investigation into JRK Property Holdings.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesHousingLocal

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

Ranking Members Larson, Garcia, and Morelle Investigate ‘DOGE’ Scheme to Share Sensitive Voter Information with Election Denial Groups

February 25, 2026

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Washington, D.C. — Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01), Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Robert Garcia (CA-42), and Committee on House Administration Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25) launched an investigation into a reported ‘DOGE’ hand-over of sensitive Social Security data to a partisan group working to overturn state election results.

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

State Rep. Matt Blumenthal and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz join Rep. Larson to announce the Stop ICE Election Militarization Act

Larson, Williams, Escobar Introduce Legislation to Protect Elections from Illegal ICE Interference

February 20, 2026

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Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the introduction of the Stop ICE Election Militarization Act with Reps. Nikema Williams (GA-05) and Veronica Escobar (TX-16) to protect American elections from illegal ICE interference.

Issues:Human RightsImmigrationJudicialStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Voting and Elections

Larson Commends Supreme Court Decision Overturning Illegal Trump Tariff Regime

February 20, 2026

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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), a member of the House Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Trump’s costly and unconstitutional tariffs.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesJudicialStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Tax Policy

Larson to Attend People’s State of the Union on the National Mall, Welcome Bristol Family Targeted by Trump Immigration Application Ban to the Capitol

February 19, 2026

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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced he will not attend President Trump’s State of the Union address. Larson will join progressive lawmakers and advocates across the country to speak out at the National Mall for a “People’s State of the Union.”

Issues:Human RightsImmigrationStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Rep. Larson and Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam with Sasa Harriott and students at the Harriott Community Healthcare Academy in Blue Hills

Larson Announces $1 Million in New Federal Funding to Expand Harriott Community Healthcare Academy in Blue Hills, Bloomfield, and Across Connecticut

February 18, 2026

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Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $1 million in new federal funding to expand the Harriott Community Healthcare Academy, supporting efforts to train new care workers as Connecticut faces a severe healthcare worker shortage.

Issues:GrantsHealth CareLocalSecuring Federal Funding

Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, State Rep. Mary Fortier, Bristol Fire Chief Richard Hart, Officer Alec Iurato, Rep. Larson, Chief of Police Mark Morello, and members of the Bristol City Council

Larson, Bysiewicz, Zoppo-Sassu Announce $3.15 Million in Federal Funding to Construct First Active Shooter Training Facility for First Responders in New England

February 18, 2026

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Bristol, CT – Last night, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $3.15 million in new federal funding for the Bristol Fire and Police Department, to construct the first active shooter training facility for first responders in New England.

Issues:Delivering for Connecticut’s First DistrictGrantsGun Violence PreventionLocalSecuring Federal Funding

Larson Statement on the Passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson

February 17, 2026

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East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of the civil rights leader, Reverend Jesse Jackson.

Issues:Human RightsVoting and Elections

Larson, Neal Condemn ICE Infiltration at Social Security

February 13, 2026

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East Hartford, CT – Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (MA-01) released a joint statement following reporting from WIRED that the Trump Administration is instructing Social Security workers to hand over appointment information to ICE.

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