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Pratt & Whitney President Shane Eddy, Rep. Larson, Rep. Courtney, and President of Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Jill Albertelli
September 20, 2025
The U.S. Department of War recently awarded a $670 million contract modification to Pratt & Whitney to work on F135 engines that power F-35 fighter jets.
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Reps. Larson, Crockett, and Jeffries on the Capitol Steps
September 19, 2025
The Trump administration this week condemned a group of prominent Democrats, including U.S. Rep. John Larson of Connecticut, over remarks it said unfairly targeted the president and federal immigration authorities.
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Rep. Larson speaks on the House floor in support of the Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act
September 19, 2025
The Trump Social Security Administration Commissioner says raising the retirement eligibility age for Social Security recipients is being considered by the administration. Democratic lawmakers responded defiantly.
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
September 19, 2025
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. B. Larson (CT-01) announced the comprehensive Pathways to Health Careers Act, a plan introduced by Democrats on the Ways and Means Committee to address the nationwide health care worker shortage, authorizing and increasing funding for the Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) program. 
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Hartford CT Buildings
September 19, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Joe Courtney (CT-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after news that the U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $670 million contract modification to Pratt & Whitney, for a total contract value of $4.6 billion, to work on F135 engines that power F-35 fighter jets:
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Reps. Larson, Crockett, and Jeffries on the Capitol Steps
September 19, 2025
Washington, D.C. - After the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a "report" targeting Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), for exercising their First Amendment rights to speak out against the Trump Administration, the members gathered on the Capitol steps to vow that they will not be silenced.
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
September 19, 2025

Social Security Administration (SSA) commissioner Frank Bisignano has not ruled out raising the retirement age to help shore up the payment system's solvency.

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Hartford CT Buildings
September 19, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security, following President Donald Trump, blamed “the media, leftist groups, and sanctuary politicians” for political violence and assaults on ICE agents, specifically naming U.S. congresspeople including Connecticut Rep. John B. Larson.
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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
September 19, 2025

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against a Republican government funding bill that would allow the Trump Administration to continue their ‘DOGE’ cuts and make way for double-digit health care premium hikes.

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
September 18, 2025
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano announced the Trump Administration is considering raising the Social Security retirement age.