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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for H.R. 7791, The Access to Baby Formula Act, and H.R. 7790, The Infant Formula Supplemental Appropriations Act, to get formula back on store shelves and provide the Food and Drug Administration with the resources to prevent this shortage from happening again. Earlier this week, Reps.
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) led a letter of his Ways and Means colleagues to the Biden Administration urging them to create a new Beneficiary Advocate position within the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) held a hearing entitled "Strengthening Social Security’s Customer Service."
Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Joaquin Castro (TX-20) lead a letterof 149 of their colleagues to the Biden Administration urging continued action to address the infant and specialty formula shortage. The White House has announced they are working with key formula manufacturers to increase production, cut red tape to speed imports, and quickly get these products back on the shelves.
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Acting Ranking Member Kevin Hern (OK-01) sent the following letter to Social Security Administration (SSA) Inspector General Gail Ennis requesting answers regarding SSA’s telephone service performance after reports of substantial disruptions:
May 16, 2022
The Honorable Gail S. Ennis
Inspector General
Social Security Administration
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in response to the mass shooting in Buffalo, NY.
“My heart goes out to the victims and their families after this tragic, hate-filled shooting,” said Larson. “This shooting is another example of someone going into a community that is not their own and using a firearm in an act of domestic terrorism.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of Joseph “Joe” Dentamaro, who passed away at the age of 82:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after voting to provide nearly $40 billion in emergency funding to support Ukraine as they fight Russia’s unprovoked war.
Washington, D.C. - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Tom Reed, the Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security, announced his retirement today.
“It’s been an honor to work with Tom Reed on the Social Security Subcommittee as we work to make improvements to the program,” said Larson. “I wish him all the best as he starts this new chapter.”