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July 29, 2020
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Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act (H.R. 7327) and the Child Care is Essential Act (H.R. 7027).
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July 29, 2020
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Today, Ways and Means Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (D-CT) introduced the Fairness for Seniors and People with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act, legislation to protect seniors, surviving spouses, children, and people with severe disabilities from being forced to repay extra Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits they may have received in error because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 28, 2020
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Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) blasted the Senate Republican plan for the next COVID-19 relief bill.
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July 23, 2020
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Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after it was leaked that the Senate Republican COVID relief package will include the TRUST Act.
July 23, 2020
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Last Friday evening, the Connecticut Delegation wrote to House and Senate leadership to urge them to provide support for shellfish and aquaculture farmers as they negotiate the next COVID-19 economic relief package. In a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Charles Schumer, the Connecticut delegation asked that $500 million be provided in fisheries assistance, which would include shellfish farmers.
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July 22, 2020
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Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Republican Leader Tom Reed (NY-23) sent two letters to the Social Security Administration (SSA) Inspector General Gail S. Ennis asking for a review of SSA’s telephone service during the COVID-19 pandemic and SSA’s process for obtaining medical evidence for disability claims.
July 21, 2020
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Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
July 21, 2020
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Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has allocated an additional $274 million in CARES Act funding to Connecticut hospitals.
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July 18, 2020
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Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of Civil Rights Leader, long-time public servant, and friend, Rep. John Lewis (GA-05):
July 17, 2020
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Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) held a hearing on The Impact of COVID-19 on Social Security and its Beneficiaries.