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Hartford CT Buildings
February 4, 2026
Washington, D.C. - Following news of President Trump’s unprecedented $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and the Treasury Department that he oversees, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and his Democratic colleagues on the House Ways and Means Committee introduced the Prevent Presidential Profiteering Act.
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Ranking Members Larson, Neal, and Morelle
February 4, 2026
Washington, D.C. - Following President Trump’s threats to “nationalize elections” and a court filing that revealed illegal ‘DOGE’ election interference efforts at Social Security, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) authored an op-ed in MS NOW, “Election deniers may have your Social Security data — thanks to DOGE and Elon Musk.”
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
February 3, 2026
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against a government funding package that would continue funding for ICE, with no restrictions to rein in the agency’s abuses of power.
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Southington Town Councilor David Zoni, Rep. Larson, Board of Water Commissioners President Bob Berkmoes, Water Department Superintendent Doug Arndt, and Assistant Superintendent Al Fiorillo
January 30, 2026

Southington, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $3 million in new federal funding for the Southington Water Department to construct a new treatment facility to remove dangerous PFAS chemicals from the town’s water supply. 

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Rep. Larson joins demonstrators outside the Burlington ICE facility
January 29, 2026

Burlington, MA – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) was illegally denied entry by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for an oversight visit to their facility in Burlington, Massachusetts.

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JBL with MUAV
January 29, 2026

Hartford, CT – Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $500,000 in new federal funding for Mothers United Against Violence’s Victim Impact Project, to continue their efforts to prevent gun violence and support survivors in the Greater Hartford area.  

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
January 28, 2026

East Hartford, CT – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called on Speaker Mike Johnson to bring the House back into session to address ICE’s lawlessness and work to prevent a government shutdown. If the Senate fails to pass the funding package they are voting on this week, and the House remains out of session, many government agencies will shut down on January 31st.

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
January 24, 2026

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after federal immigration agents killed a Minneapolis resident. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
January 22, 2026
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for H.Con.Res.68, a bipartisan war powers resolution he cosponsored with Reps. Jim McGovern (MA-02) and Thomas Massie (KY-04), to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Venezuela, following President Trump’s unauthorized military operation. 
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
January 22, 2026

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for a bipartisan government funding package, which includes $10.45 million for community projects in the First Congressional District, defeats the Trump Administration’s plan to eliminate the Department of Education, restores 'DOGE' cuts to lifesaving medical research, and supports new investments in affordable housing.