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Rep. Larson on the House Floor
January 10, 2024

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. 

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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
December 19, 2023
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.
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Hartford CT Buildings
December 18, 2023
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.    
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Coltsville Event 2023
December 18, 2023
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. 
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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.