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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
April 28, 2025
Washington, D.C. - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced the bipartisan Medicare Beneficiary Co-Pay Fairness Act of 2025 with Reps. Mike Kelly (PA-16), Rob Menendez (NJ-08), and Troy Balderson (OH-12). Their bill would lower costs by eliminating the co-pay penalty for Medicare beneficiaries who seek care from outpatient Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs).
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Connecticut Alliance for Retired Americans President Bette Marafino, East Hartford Mayor Connor Martin, Rep. Larson, CSEA SEIU Local 2001 President Travis Woodward, CEA Vice President Joslyn DeLancey, with workers from across the State of Connecticut
April 24, 2025
Hartford, CT — Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal, and Rep. Jahana Hayes (CT-05) joined a coalition of over 100 Congressional Democrats in a letter demanding Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA)keep Social Security field offices open.
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Hartford CT Buildings
April 24, 2025
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and Reps. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) called on the Trump Administration to reverse last week’s sudden dismissal of all student volunteers with the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), and plans for mass layoffs at AmeriCorps at the direction of Elon Musk’s ‘DOGE.’
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Hartford CT Buildings
April 24, 2025

A federal bill that would increase affordable homeownership opportunities in distressed communities is coming back into the spotlight as a Connecticut lawmaker works to gain its approval.

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
April 23, 2025

A dozen states sued the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York on Wednesday to stop its tariff policy, saying it is unlawful and has brought chaos to the American economy.

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
April 23, 2025
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement applauding Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and the multi-state coalition that filed a lawsuit in court challenging President Trump’s costly tariffs.
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The Back Room with Andy Ostroy
April 21, 2025
East Hartford, CT – This weekend, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) joined The Back Room with Andy Ostroy to discuss Elon Musk’s ‘DOGE,’ the Trump Administration’s cuts to Social Security, and what Democrats are doing to fight back to protect and enhance Social Security for the millions who rely on it.
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
April 21, 2025

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis, who led the Catholic Church from 2013-2025. 

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united states supreme court
April 18, 2025
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement applauding Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen for standing up for his constituent who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, and imploring President Trump to comply with court orders to facilitate his return home.
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
April 16, 2025
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced he would oppose President Trump’s proposal to eliminate funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting that supports PBS and NPR when it is presented to Congress.