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February 24, 2022
Connecticut’s congressional and Ukrainian-American community leaders condemned Russia’s wide-ranging attack on Ukraine Thursday and said the U.S. and its European allies will respond with the full force of crippling sanctions.
Russian forces hit cities and military bases as fleeing civilians piled into trains and cars. NATO’s chief said the “brutal act of war” shattered peace on the European continent, as the U.S.-led alliance mobilized more troops to move toward eastern Europe.
Issues:Foreign PolicyHuman Rights
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February 24, 2022
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Issues:Foreign Policy
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February 17, 2022
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the announcement that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) $2 million to support telehealth services by increasing access and improving quality.
Issues:GrantsHealth CareLocal
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February 16, 2022
Today, 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) wrote to Acting Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi urging SSA to seek more equitable approaches for online identity verification and to reconsider its Trump-era use of facial recognition technology via ID.me and other platforms.
Issues:Social Security
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February 15, 2022
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined the Ways and Means Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee for a hearing to examine the economic impact of federal infrastructure investment.
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February 11, 2022
The Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced on Thursday that Connecticut is set to receive $7,771,342 for fiscal year 2022 from the U.S. Departments of Transportation and Energy to build out an electric vehicle (EV) charging network, an important step towards making EV charging accessible to all Americans.
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February 9, 2022
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced the America’s Call to Improve Opportunities Now (ACTION) for National Service Act.
Issues:National Service
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February 4, 2022
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the America COMPETES Act.
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February 2, 2022
During today’s Ways and Means Committee hearing Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) highlighted the need for action to address the nation’s mental health crisis.
Issues:Health Care
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February 1, 2022
House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the letter he received from Acting Commissioner of Social Security Kilolo Kijakazi in response to a letter he sent in December 2021 asking for information on what actions the Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking to strengthen overall customer service while ensuring the safety of the public and SSA employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Issues:Social Security