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March 21, 2020
Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01), praised the proposal from Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-0R), and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to give an extra $200 a month to Social Security beneficiaries.
Issues:Social Security
March 21, 2020
On Sunday, March 22nd at 3 PM, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) will host his third tele-town hall on the COVID-19 pandemic. He will be joined by Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz, CT Department of Labor Commissioner Kurt Westby, and CT Department of Economic and Community Development Deputy Commissioner Glendowlyn Thames.
WHO:
Rep. John B. Larson
Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz
CT Department of Labor Commissioner Kurt Westby
March 20, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) sent a letter to President Trump asking him to use Department of Defense (DOD) resources to increase production of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), ventilators, and other essential items.
Issues:DefenseHealth Care
March 20, 2020
Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) met with local small businesses and community leaders to discuss their response to COVID-19.
March 20, 2020
Today, Members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) urging the Department to supply Connecticut hospitals and patients with sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE).
March 18, 2020
Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) announced he’s introducing The Emergency Social Security Benefits Improvement Act.
Issues:Social Security
March 18, 2020
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called for the United States to immediately begin manufacturing ventilators and other medical equipment to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Issues:Defense
March 18, 2020
Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), a co-chair of the Congressional Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Caucus, announced record support for the F-35 Program for the second year in the row, with 130 bipartisan signatories for the FY2021 appropriations and authorization letter.
March 17, 2020
Today, the Congressional Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Caucus Co-Chairs, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Marc A. Veasey (TX-33), Martha Roby (AL-02), and Michael R. Turner (OH-10), announced record support for the F-35 Program for the second year in the row, with 130 bipartisan signatories for the FY2021 appropriations and authorization letter.
March 17, 2020
As Americans respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, what should elected officials be doing to protect public health? Today, we talk with Connecticut 1st District congressman John Larson. As coronavirus spreads, how will lawmakers do their jobs? Do you have a questions for Rep Larson?
Issues:COVID-19 Resources


