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Bridge in Rep Larson District
June 26, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy announced that three Connecticut projects will receive a total of $21.7 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2024 RAISE grant program awards, including funding for a comprehensive study of the Berlin Turnpike to accommodate bicycle, pedestrian, and transit users along the corridor.
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
June 21, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced the Stop Comstock Act with a group of his Democratic colleagues to prevent any future Republican administration from attempting to bypass Congress and implement a national abortion ban or restrictions.  

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Rep. Larson with former First Selectman Don Stein, Barkhamsted Housing Trust President Christina Lavieri, Housing Enterprises, Inc. President David Berto, and Barkhamsted residents
June 19, 2024

With 20 modest apartments offering one to three bedrooms, the planned Mallory View complex will be similar to typical affordable housing buildings around Connecticut except for its site: A bucolic field in a remote, rural town known mostly for forests.

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Rep. John Larson speaking to seniors at Barkhamsted Senior Center
June 18, 2024

U.S. Rep. John B. Larson, D-1st District, the ranking member of the House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee, visited the Barkhamsted Senior Center on Tuesday to discuss the status of Social Security and what he believes must happen if it is to remain “the No. 1 anti-poverty” program for seniors and children.

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Rep. Larson with former First Selectman Don Stein, Barkhamsted Housing Trust President Christina Lavieri, Housing Enterprises, Inc. President David Berto, and Barkhamsted residents
June 18, 2024

Barkhamsted, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced $1.6 million in federal Community Project Funding he secured in Congress to support the construction of 20 new housing units at the Mallory View Affordable Housing Development. 

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Hartford CT Buildings
June 14, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement following the House vote on the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act. 

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Rep. Larson and Senator Blumenthal Announce Funding for AmeriCorps in Connecticut
June 6, 2024

The conference brought together leaders from across the state and nation to discuss opportunities for public service in Connecticut and how to promote a stronger culture of service throughout the state—especially among young people.

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Rep. Larson in the Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee
June 4, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, during a hearing on the solvency of Social Security, Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) highlighted the urgent need for Congress to extend the solvency of Social Security and enhance benefits by making the wealthy pay their fair share.