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May 29, 2020
Today, Congressman John Larson (CT-01), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), and Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement in support of 9/11 families in their pursuit of justice:
Issues:Foreign Policy
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May 29, 2020
Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced they will be introducing the Pandemic Essential Supplies Act.
Issues:COVID-19 Resources
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May 28, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the bipartisan PPP Flexibility Act to ensure that the Paycheck Protection Program better reflects small businesses’ needs.
Issues:COVID-19 Resources
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May 27, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of former Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman and war hero Sam Johnson.
May 27, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) highlighted how communities of color in Connecticut have been affected by the COVID-19 and the disparities that exist during a Ways and Means hearing , on the “Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color.” This was first virtual hearing the House of Representatives held since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Issues:COVID-19 Resources
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May 20, 2020
Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Ranking Member Tom Reed (NY-23) released the following statements after they held a roundtable discussion on Social Security and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Issues:Social Security
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May 15, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the Heroes Act which provides an additional relief to Americans to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Issues:COVID-19 Resources
May 15, 2020
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) wrote the following op-ed that appeared in the Hartford Courant.
May 15, 2020
Washington – The U.S. House late Friday approved a massive, $3 trillion coronavirus spending package that would, among other things, provide a second round of $1,200 stimulus checks, $200 billion in hazard pay for essential workers – including those at Electric Boat shipyards– and extend the federal $600-per-week unemployment benefits for six more months.
Issues:COVID-19 Resources
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May 15, 2020
Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Foreign Affairs Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) are requesting that the U.S. State Department immediately turn over the Trump administration’s plan to cut Social Security benefits and all related documents.
Issues:Social Security