Press Releases
February 15, 2022
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined the Ways and Means Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee for a hearing to examine the economic impact of federal infrastructure investment.
February 11, 2022
The Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced on Thursday that Connecticut is set to receive $7,771,342 for fiscal year 2022 from the U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy to build out an electric vehicle (EV) charging network, an important step towards making EV charging accessible to all Americans.
February 9, 2022
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced the America’s Call to Improve Opportunities Now (ACTION) for National Service Act.
Issues:National Service
February 4, 2022
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the America COMPETES Act.
February 2, 2022
During today’s Ways and Means Committee hearing Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) highlighted the need for action to address the nation’s mental health crisis.
Issues:Health Care
February 1, 2022
House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the letter he received from Acting Commissioner of Social Security Kilolo Kijakazi in response to a letter he sent in December 2021 asking for information on what actions the Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking to strengthen overall customer service while ensuring the safety of the public and SSA employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Issues:Social Security
January 28, 2022
Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited Glastonbury High School to present certificates of congressional recognition to Rahul Jayachandran, Niteesh Kalangi and Jude Ramanan, juniors who won the First District’s 2021 Congressional App Challenge for their “Mentality” app.
January 26, 2022
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced he will be retiring.
Issues:Judicial
January 21, 2022
House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Social Security Administration (SSA) reached an agreement with employee unions to reopen Social Security offices to in-person visitors.
Issues:Social Security
January 13, 2022
The Connecticut Congressional Delegation today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $332.5 million grant from American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT).



