Press Releases
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released this statement following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who served as queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth nations for 70 years.
“Queen Elizabeth’s reign has spanned seven decades through war and peace and countless historic events,” said Larson. “I commend her for a lifetime of service to her nation and to the world, and my heart goes out to Queen Elizabeth’s family and those mourning across the world today.”
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) hosted a community conversation in Bloomfield with Mayor Danielle Wong and Access Health CT CEO James Michel to discuss the health care savings available to consumers from the newly passed Inflation Reduction Act.
Hartford, CT – Today, U.S. Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Joe Courtney(CT-02) visited Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford to celebrate the delivery of the 1,000th F135 production engine.
Washington, D.C. - House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded President Biden for requesting additional funding for the Social Security Administration, to maintain customer service, in his proposal regarding the FY 2023 continuing resolution (CR).
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of former President of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev:
Hartford, CT —Today, U.S. Representatives John B. Larson (CT-01), Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08), Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Al Green (TX-09) led a letter with their colleagues to Credova CEO Dusty Wunderlich requesting information regarding the use of Credova’s “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) services to finance online purchases for guns, ammunitions, and firearm accessories.
Hartford, CT - Today, Congressman John Larson (CT-01) and Mayor Luke Bronin joined Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz and community partners to promote ‘Dignity Grows’, a local non-profit organization combating period poverty. Dignity Grows provides tote bags filled with a full month supply of free comprehensive hygiene essentials paired with period products to help support neighbors in need.
Hartford, CT – Today, U.S. Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Joe Courtney (CT-02), Senator Richard Blumenthal and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz visited the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs in Rocky Hill to discuss new benefits available to toxic-exposed veterans through the recently passed Honoring our PACT Act of 2022.
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after President Biden announced $10,000 in student debt relief for borrowers making under $125,000 and an additional $10,000 for Pell Grant recipients.
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the East Hartford Fire Department was awarded $875,000 to support operations and safety as part of the federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.