Press Releases
Hartford, CT - House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the National Day of Action for Social Security to celebrate yesterday’s 87th anniversary of the program.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, landmark legislation to lower costs for families, create millions of good-paying jobs, deliver the most significant action on climate in history, and dramatically reduce the deficit. The bill now heads to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law.
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $820,000 in federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for educational initiatives in Connecticut’s First Congressional District.
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of Rep. Jackie Walorski (IN-02) and two of her staff members.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for H.R. 1808, legislation to reinstate an Assault Weapons Ban, prohibiting the sale, manufacture, or transfer of new semiautomatic assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. The likelihood of mass shooting deaths fell by 70% while the 1994-2004 Assault Weapons Ban was in effect, saving countless lives.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the CHIPS and Science Act, a bipartisan investment in American semiconductor components to end the chip shortage, lower costs for families, and create hundreds of thousands of union jobs. This bill is now headed to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted to advance H.R. 8487, the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, in the House Ways and Means Committee. This bipartisan legislation would improve care for seniors by standardizing processes and providing transparency and oversight to Medicare Advantage’s prior authorization process.
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) led a bipartisan letter with 35 of his colleagues in support of the F135 engine. Addressed to Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante, the letter opposes the Air Force’s plan to pursue the risky Advanced Engine Technology Program (AETP) engine as a replacement for the existing F135 engine, which is the safest and most capable fighter engine ever produced.
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after his legislation, the Formula Act, was signed into law by President Biden.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for H.R. 8373, The Right to Contraception Act, to guarantee the right to obtain and use birth control as established in Griswold v Connecticut, including oral contraception, emergency contraception, and IUDs.