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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act (H.R. 2377) to keep guns out of the hands of those who pose a threat to themselves or others.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the Protecting Our Kids Act (H.R. 7910) to address the gun violence epidemic in America. In May, Rep. Larson joined Reps. David Cicilline (RI-01) and Robin Kelly (IL-02) to demand the House take immediate additional action to prevent gun violence.
Hartford, CT – As June marks the start of Great Outdoors Month, the Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced that the U.S. Department of Interior has awarded a $3.94 million grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). The funding will help improve local public parks and outdoor recreation access for Connecticut residents.
Washington, D.C. – During today’s Ways and Means Committee hearing on the proposed FY23 budget with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) highlighted how programs like the Affordable Care Act, Child Tax Credit, Social Security, and Medicare help American families, especially during times of inflation.
East Hartford Board of Education Chairman Tyron Harris, Mayor Mike Walsh, Rep. Larson, Superintendent of Schools Nathan Quesnel, and Councilman Awet Tsegai
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited East Hartford High School to announce the Town of East Hartford received $45.5 million in federal aid from the American Rescue Plan, COVID relief legislation Larson helped author and pass in Congress. $21 million of the local aid for East Hartford was allocated for their school district to safely re-open and offer new enrichment opportunities throughout the school year and during the summer for students.
Hartford, CT – This week, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (D-CT) and Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) sent a letter to House Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chair Rosa L.
Hartford, CT – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the 2022 Social Security Trustees Report. Chairman Larson’s legislation, Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust (H.R. 5723), would enhance benefits and improve solvency.
Rep. Larson speaking at the Connecticut AFL-CIO Headquarters in Rocky Hill
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Connecticut AFL-CIO President Ed Hawthorne and members of the AFL-CIO to announce the AFL-CIO's support for Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust. Alongside more than 200 cosponsors in the House, Rep. Larson introduced this bill in Congress to increase Social Security benefits across the board and strengthen the program.
Southington High School Art Teacher Sara Levinthal and Junior Mackenzie Monahan
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced Mackenzie Monahan, a junior at Southington High School, is the winner of this year’s Congressional Art Competition for Connecticut’s First District.
“I want to congratulate all the students who participated in this year’s Art Competition for their outstanding work,” said Larson. “Mackenzie’s artwork demonstrates her extraordinary talent and attention to detail. We are all very proud of her accomplishment.”