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A new vision for Hartford
July 16, 2019
On Friday, the HUD Inspection Act of 2019 was introduced by Reps. Al Lawson and Alma Adams. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) is an original cosponsor of the legislation.
Issues:Local
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A new vision for Hartford
July 12, 2019
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the environmental protections included in the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act relating to Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination.
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A new vision for Hartford
July 12, 2019
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act.
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A new vision for Hartford
July 10, 2019
Today, Rep. John B. Larson and the Ways and Means Committee voted to report the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act (also known as the “Butch Lewis Act”).
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A new vision for Hartford
July 2, 2019
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, issued a statement in support of the Ways and Means Committee’s lawsuit
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A new vision for Hartford
June 27, 2019
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted to strengthen our nation’s election infrastructure and protect our elections from foreign interference.
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A new vision for Hartford
June 27, 2019
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Supreme Court issues its ruling on partisan gerrymandering and including a citizenship question in the 2020 Census
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A new vision for Hartford
June 27, 2019
Today, Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01), sent a letter to the new Commissioner of Social Security, Andrew B. Saul, calling for strengthened customer service to be a priority for the Social Security Administration (SSA), including reduced waiting times for hearings and more responsive phone service.
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A new vision for Hartford
June 26, 2019
Today, Rep. John Larson (CT-01) released the following statement, after the Ways and Means Committee favorably reported the HEARTS and Rural Relief Act (H.R. 3429) which included Larson’s bill, Protecting Access to Wheelchairs Act (H.R. 2293).
Issues:Health Care
June 26, 2019

When it comes to Social Security benefits, women and minorities tend to receive less money.

That means those individuals have a greater chance of retiring into poverty or grappling with financial instability if they become disabled. That also affects their families, who often receive less in dependent or survivor benefits.