Press Releases
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December 10, 2020
Today Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) introduced the Pandemic Supplies Production Act to nationalize the production and distribution of essential supplies to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Issues:COVID-19 Resources
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December 9, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Ways and Means Democrats, led by Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), raised concerns to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert E. Lighthizer regarding the Trump Administration’s hasty trade negotiations with Ecuador and failure to consult with Congress as part of that process.
Issues:Foreign Policy
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December 8, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after voting for the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that includes increases for multiple defense programs based in Connecticut.
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Larson Votes for Legislation to Help ALS Patients Secure Social Security Disability Benefits Quicker
December 8, 2020
Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019.
Issues:Social Security
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December 7, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded President-elect Biden’s nomination of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra for Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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December 7, 2020
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (D-CT), and Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) released the following statement regarding news that a draft proposed rule that would narrow the eligibility criteria for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits has been sent by the Social Security Administration to the Office of Management and Budget for review:
Issues:Social Security
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December 4, 2020
Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Tribune Publishing announced that it would be permanently closing the Hartford Courant newsroom at 285 Broad Street in Hartford at the end of the year.
Issues:Local
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December 3, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined fellow Ways and Means Democrats, led by Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ), to demand that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) resolve all remaining inquiries on economic impact payments (EIPs) before the end of the year.
Issues:COVID-19 Resources
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December 3, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the House Democratic Caucus voted for Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) to be chosen as the Chair of the House Appropriations Committee in the 117th Congress.
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November 30, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after it was announced that Mark Davis, the Chief Political Correspondent for News 8 is retiring after more than 50 years in broadcast journalism and nearly 37 years at News 8.
Issues:Local