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Today, Representatives John Larson (CT-01) and Joe Courtney (CT-02), and Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), announced that the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) had completed its report on the financial impact of crumbling foundations that the Members requested as part of the 2019 Consolidated Appropriations Act. The report—the first of its kind from a federal agency to explore multiple facets of this issue—provides a non-partisan and extensively researched analysis on how this issue has affected communities in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act (H.R. 7327) and the Child Care is Essential Act (H.R. 7027).

Today, Ways and Means Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (D-CT) introduced the Fairness for Seniors and People with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act, legislation to protect seniors, surviving spouses, children, and people with severe disabilities from being forced to repay extra Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits they may have received in error because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) blasted the Senate Republican plan for the next COVID-19 relief bill.

Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after it was leaked that the Senate Republican COVID relief package will include the TRUST Act.

Last Friday evening, the Connecticut Delegation wrote to House and Senate leadership to urge them to provide support for shellfish and aquaculture farmers as they negotiate the next COVID-19 economic relief package. In a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Charles Schumer, the Connecticut delegation asked that $500 million be provided in fisheries assistance, which would include shellfish farmers.

Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Republican Leader Tom Reed (NY-23) sent two letters to the Social Security Administration (SSA) Inspector General Gail S. Ennis asking for a review of SSA’s telephone service during the COVID-19 pandemic and SSA’s process for obtaining medical evidence for disability claims.

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).