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Washington – “I commend my colleagues in Congress for establishing the honorary designation of Librarian of Congress Emeritus as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016,” said Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01). “For nearly thirty years, Dr. Billington stood at the helm of the Library of Congress, steering the nation’s fortress of knowledge and humanity through times of massive cultural change and technological advancement. I am pleased that his stewardship will be honored well beyond his tenure as the 13th Librarian of Congress.”

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), voted in favor of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 that will fund the government for the next year and prevent another shutdown.

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the third anniversary of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School:

“No one can forget the pain and grief we all felt in the aftermath of that horrific shooting. Our hearts were broken as our worst fears as parents came true.

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act (H.R. 158):

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) took to the floor to address the epidemic of gun violence across the United States.