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John Larson, Unite CT discuss housing and electrical utility relief available to Bristol residents

July 16, 2021

Bristol Press: John Larson, Unite CT discuss housing and electrical utility rel…

BRISTOL – The Connecticut state program UniteCT brought its mobile station to Bristol Friday to assist area residents with housing and electrical utility relief as part of efforts made to assist residents in the wake of pandemic challenges.

Issues:COVID-19 ResourcesLocal

Larson Applauds Appropriations Committee Actions Boosting Social Security’s Customer Service Funding and Blocking Harmful Trump Administration Rule

July 15, 2021

Press Release

House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) commended the House Appropriations Committee approval of $14.1 billion for the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) FY 2022 budget, an increase of $1.1 billion from FY 2021.

Issues:Social Security

Larson, Local Advocates Highlight Importance of Expanded Child Tax Credit

July 15, 2021

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Catholic Charities, Mayor Bronin, and local families to highlight the first monthly Child Tax Credit advance payments that went out today.

Issues:COVID-19 ResourcesLocal

There’s new leadership at the Social Security Administration. Here’s why some retirement advocates applaud the move

July 13, 2021

In The News

CNBC: There’s new leadership at the Social Security Administration. Here’s why …

There’s new leadership at the Social Security Administration. A number of retirement advocates are applauding the move.

Issues:Congressman Larson's Committees

East Windsor creates grant program for small businesses

July 13, 2021

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Journal Inquirer: East Windsor creates grant program for small businesses

EAST WINDSOR — Small businesses and nonprofit organizations can breathe a sigh of relief as the town on Monday announced the creation of a microgrant program designed to assist them with recovering from the pandemic.

Issues:COVID-19 ResourcesGrantsLocal

Larson Statement on Removal of SSA Commissioner Andrew Saul

July 10, 2021

Press Release

House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) released following statement after the Biden Administration removed the Social Security Administration's Commissioner Andrew Saul and Deputy Commissioner David Black.

Issues:Social Security

Larson Announces $1.3 Million For Local Head Start Programs

July 8, 2021

Press Release

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $1.3 million for local Head Start programs. Larson helped secure the grant funding as part of the American Rescue Plan.

Issues:EducationGrantsLocal

Larson Statement on Supreme Court Ruling

July 1, 2021

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld Arizona’s ban on the collection of absentee ballots by anyone other than a relative or caregiver and a provision that threw out any ballots cast in the wrong precinct.

Issues:Voting and Elections

Essential caregiver visitation rights would be guaranteed during public health emergencies under new bill

July 1, 2021

In The News

McKnights Long-Term Care News: Essential caregiver visitation rights would be g…

Long-term care providers would be required to ensure essential caregivers have continued visitation access during future public health emergencies under a new bipartisan proposal.

Issues:Health Care

Larson Votes for the INVEST in America Act

July 1, 2021

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the INVEST in America Act.

Issues:Infrastructure and Transportation

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