Press Releases

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) celebrated the announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that it will permanently protect manual Complex Rehabilitation Technologies (CRT) wheelchairs and accessories from the CMS’ competitive bidding process.

Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) and House Ways and Means Oversight Committee Chairman Bill Pascrell (NJ-09) reacted to the alarming report from the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General revealing a significant backlog of unprocessed mail at the Social Security Administration during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The package included Larson’s 10 community funding projects that would allocate First District organizations more than $6 million.

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for H.R. 4502, FY 2022 Seven-Bill Appropriations Minibus.

Legislation supports the displaced and vulnerable, rebuilds public health infrastructure, confronts climate change, advances women’s rights and promotes democracy.

Bill will create tax credit to convert unused office buildings to residential, retail and commercial properties.

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that his Community Funding Project request to restore the Colt Gardener’s Cottage and Carriage House was included in the House Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill.

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that his $200,000 Community Funding Request to begin the process to update the levee systems in Hartford and East Hartford has been included in the House Energy and Water/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers appropriations bill.