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Larson Statement on the FCC Vote on Net Neutrality Roll Backs

December 14, 2017

Washington D.C. – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vote to roll back the 2015 Open Internet Order and prevent states from implementing their own regulations that could surpass the federal protections for broadband consumers.

Issues:Technology

Larson Statement on the 5th Anniversary of the Tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School

December 14, 2017

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the five year anniversary of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.

Issues:Gun Violence Prevention

LARSON'S SOCIAL SECURITY BILL GETS A BOOST FROM FORMER OBAMA ECONOMIST, JASON FURMAN

December 14, 2017

Press Release

Washington D.C. - Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) During a Democratic Ways & Means hearing on the Republican tax plan yesterday, former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors under President Obama, Jason Furman, praised the Social Security 2100 Act (H.R. 1902).

Issues:Social SecurityTax Policy

Larson: The Republican Tax Bill Is Mere Prologue To Cutting Americans’ Social Programs

December 14, 2017

Press Release

Washington D.C. – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after concluding yesterday's Democratic Ways and Means hearing on the current state of the Republican tax bill.

Issues:EconomyLocalMedicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization ActTax Policy

Larson Calls for Immediate Reauthorization of CHIP & Community Health Center Funding

December 7, 2017

Press Release

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called again for a reauthorization of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), community health center funding, and other crucial public health priorities after voting NO on H.J. Res. 123, a short term continuing resolution.

Issues:Health Care

Larson Condemns Concealed Carry Vote

December 6, 2017

Press Release

Today, the House voted on HR 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017, a bill that infringes upon the rights of states like Connecticut, by requiring them to honor other states’ concealed-permits – including the 12 states that do not require a permit to carry a concealed firearm. Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) condemned the vote and released the following statement.

Issues:Gun Violence Prevention

Larson Statement on News that Mark Bertolini will Step Down as Aetna CEO

December 5, 2017

Press Release

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), released the following statement after Aetna CEO, Mark Bertolini said that he will step down and join the CVS Board of Directors, after Aetna merges with CVS in an interview with CNBC.

Issues:Health CareLocal

Larson and Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Social Security’s Representative Payee Program

December 5, 2017

Press Release

Today, Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John Larson (D-CT) and Chairman Sam Johnson (R-TX) introduced the Strengthening Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries Act of 2017 (H.R. 4547), bipartisan legislation to improve and strengthen the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) representative payee program.

Issues:Social Security