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September 30, 2020
Today, House Ways and Means Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (D-CT) announced that their Fairness for Seniors and People with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act was included in the updated version of The Heroes Act.
September 30, 2020
Today marks Social Security's 85th anniversary. For 85 years, it has provided millions of Americans with peace of mind that they will have support in their retirement. It has never missed a payment. However, Social Security is now under assault. The Trump administration and Republicans have hatched an ill-advised plan that would defund Social Security, jeopardizing the nation's most popular program at the very time that Americans need these benefits most.
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September 29, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the revised Heroes Act that House Democrats unveiled to provide $2.2 trillion in COVID relief.
Issues:COVID-19 Resources
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September 25, 2020
During today’s Ways and Means Select Revenue Subcommittee Hearing on “Restaurants in America During The COVID-19 Pandemic”, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called for restaurant relief in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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September 24, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act.
Issues:Energy And Environment
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September 24, 2020
Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) held a hearing titled “Save Our Social Security Now” on President Trump’s executive action to defer payroll taxes.
Issues:Social Security
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September 23, 2020
Today, Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that the AARP has endorsed his efforts to utilize the Congressional Review Act to overturn President Trump’s executive order that will lead to the defunding of Social Security.
Issues:Social Security
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September 22, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Issues:COVID-19 Resources
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September 18, 2020
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Issues:Judicial
September 18, 2020
Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation announced that after months of making the case to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue for expanded federal assistance to Connecticut shellfish farmers, the USDA has finally announced that shellfish farmers will be eligible for financial assistance through round two of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2).
Issues:COVID-19 ResourcesEconomy