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Larson Calls for Tax Reform That’s Fair for the Middle-Class

March 27, 2019

In today’s Ways and Means Committee hearing, “The 2017 Tax Law and Who it Left Behind,” Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) highlighted how Connecticut middle-class families are paying more, while the wealthy get a tax break.

Issues:LocalTax Policy

A Huge Step Forward In The Quest To Expand Social Security

March 25, 2019

In The News

This morning, Representative John Larson (D-CT), Chair of the Social Security Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced the introduction of the Social Security 2100 Act.

A Huge Step Forward In The Quest To Expand Social Security

This morning, Representative John Larson (D-CT), Chair of the Social Security Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced the introduction of the Social Security 2100 Act. He informed those in attendance and those around the country watching online that the bill has over 200 original cosponsors. That many original cosponsors is truly remarkable and underscores how important and wise the legislation is.

Issues:Social Security

House Democrats Roll Out Bill That Would Expand Social Security

March 25, 2019

In The News

Social Security 2100 Act would gradually ramp up how much workers and employers contribute

House Democrats Roll Out Bill That Would Expand Social Security

More than 200 House Democrats on Wednesday reintroduced legislation that would expand Social Security benefits and gradually ramp up how much workers contribute to the social insurance program.

Issues:Social Security

A New Proposal to Expand Social Security Would Make it Much Better for Working Americans

March 25, 2019

In The News

Feeling their progressive oats after a few years in the wilderness, House Democrats on Tuesday revived a proposal to increase and expand Social Security benefits while making the program more solvent for the foreseeable future.

A new proposal to expand Social Security would make it much better for working …

Issues:Social Security

After Seeing Conditions Firsthand, Larson, Blumenthal, Murphy Urge HUD Improve Affordable Housing in the North End

March 25, 2019

Press Release

U.S. Representative John Larson (CT-1) and U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), ) sent a leader to Secretary Ben Carson urging the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide funding for revamping the Barbour Gardens and Infill Apartments in Hartford’s North End while paying more attention to tenant concerns about living conditions in other HUD assisted housing and adequate relocation assistance.

Issues:Local

House Democrats Unveil Social Security Expansion Bill With Unprecedented Support

March 25, 2019

In The News

Rep. John Larson believes his plan to increase benefits will pass the House.

House Democrats Unveil Social Security Expansion Bill With Unprecedented Support

Issues:In the News: Social Security 2100 ActSocial Security

Larson Statement on Summary of Mueller’s Report

March 24, 2019

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Attorney General Barr released a summary of Special Counsel Mueller’s report.

Larson-Requested Taxpayer Relief Approved by Treasury

March 22, 2019

Press Release

Today, the U.S. Department of Treasury announced relief for taxpayers who have under-withheld this tax season.

Issues:Tax Policy

Larson Announces Promotion of Long-Time Staff and Additions

March 19, 2019

Press Release

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the promotion of long-time staffers.

Issues:Local

Larson Chairs Hearing on Social Security Benefit Enhancements

March 13, 2019