Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act (S. 3522) with Rep. John B. Larson’s (CT-01) support, sending this legislation to the President’s desk.
Washington, D.C. – During today’s Ways and Means Committee hearing on the proposed FY23 budget with Health and Human Services Secretary Xaiver Becerra, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) highlighted how the Affordable Care Act and Social Security lift Americans up.
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined East Hartford Mayor Mike Walsh and local leaders to announce $700,000 in new federal funding to repair the Hockanum River Linear Park Trail. These funds were secured by Larson and will be used for trail safety improvements, including repairs to damaged footbridge and boardwalk structures, as well as various flood mitigation efforts throughout East Hartford’s 3.5-mile stretch.
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT- 01) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled to continue excluding the residents of Puerto Rico from receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
“Today’s Supreme Court decision to continue excluding senior and disabled Puerto Ricans from SSI is shameful,” said Larson. “Puerto Ricans are Americans and should not be denied the critical support this program provides.


