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Bill aims to create World War II-like bonds to help fund federal government's coronavirus response

April 22, 2020

Bill aims to create World War II-like bonds to help fund federal government's …

WASHINGTON DC (WFSB) - A bill aimed at creating bonds, such as those made during World War II, to help fund the federal government's public coronavirus response will be introduced on Wednesday.

Rep. John Larson, who represents Connecticut's 1st District, called it the Victory Bonds Act of 2020.

The bill will direct the Department of the Treasury to create government savings bonds, with all revenue directed to funding the federal government's public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic and support for small businesses.

Issues:COVID-19 Resources

Larson Announces the Victory Bonds Act of 2020

April 22, 2020

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Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced he will be introducing the Victory Bonds Act of 2020.

Issues:COVID-19 Resources

Larson, Davis, Urge Treasury to Extend Deadline for Social Security Beneficiaries to Receive Economic Impact Payment for Dependents

April 21, 2020

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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) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin urging Treasury to allow Social Security beneficiaries who have dependents, but don’t file taxes, to continue to receive their $500 per child Economic Impact Payment in a timely manner, even if they miss Wednesday’s noon deadline.

Issues:COVID-19 ResourcesSocial Security

Larson Statement on Bipartisan Interim Relief Package

April 21, 2020

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the bipartisan, bicameral interim agreement to allocate additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), hospitals, and testing.

Issues:COVID-19 Resources

ACT NOW: Larson Urges Social Security Beneficiaries with Dependents Who Do Not File Tax Returns to Go to IRS.Gov Before Wednesday Deadline

April 21, 2020

Press Release

Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) is urging Social Security beneficiaries with dependents who do not file tax returns to visit irs.gov before Wednesday’s deadline and file for the $500 per dependent child economic impact payment.

Issues:COVID-19 ResourcesSocial Security

Larson Announces Priorities for White House Task Force to Re-Open Country

April 20, 2020

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the priorities he will be promoting while serving as a member of the White House’s Congressional Task Force on COVID-19 and reopening the country.

Issues:COVID-19 ResourcesEconomyAffordability and the Economy

Larson Calls for Immediate Action for Small Businesses, Frontline Workers

April 20, 2020

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) programs and called for an immediate relief package.

Issues:COVID-19 ResourcesEconomyAffordability and the Economy

Congressman Larson Appointed to COVID-19 Task Force

April 16, 2020

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Congressman Larson Appointed to COVID-19 Task Force

"As public health experts and most notably, Dr. Fauci have stated, the COVID-19 pandemic is first and foremost a health crisis, which has devastated the economy," Larson said in a statement.

He said the health and economic issues need to be addressed head on and at the same time.

Issues:COVID-19 Resources

Larson Appointed to White House Congressional Task Force to Address the Economy & COVID-19

April 16, 2020

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined the Congressional Task Force with the White House on COVID-19 and the economy.

Issues:COVID-19 Resources

Congressional Delegation Calls on Trump Administration to Fully Reimburse Connecticut for Emergency Services Granted Under Disaster Declarations

April 15, 2020

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In a letter to President Donald Trump, Connecticut’s entire Congressional delegation urged support for Governor Ned Lamont’s request for a 100 percent cost-share adjustment for the major disaster declaration and emergency declaration issued to Connecticut in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The letter was signed by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (D-CT), Joe Courtney (D-CT), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Jim Himes (D-CT) and Jahana Hayes (D-CT).

Issues:COVID-19 Resources

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