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Members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation, Governor Lamont Announce $9.8 Million in Federal Grants to Benefit Municipal Parks in Bridgeport, Bristol, and Stamford

December 6, 2024

Press Release

East Hartford, CT - Members of the Connecticut Congressional delegation, Governor Ned Lamont, and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that the cities of Bridgeport, Bristol, and Stamford are being awarded more than $9.8 million in competitive federal funding that will benefit four municipal park development projects in each city.

Issues:Grants

Larson, Murphy, Blumenthal, Courtney, DeLauro Call on Department of Education to Discharge Loans for Defrauded Borrowers

December 5, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy called on the U.S. Department of Education to discharge student loan debt for hundreds of thousands of students who were defrauded by predatory schools.

Issues:Education

Larson, Courtney, DeLauro Applaud $1.3 Billion Contract to Strengthen Engine Manufacturing Supply Chain

December 5, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) applauded the Department of Defense’s announcement of a $1.3 billion modification to a Pratt & Whitney contract for F135 maintenance and sustainment.

Issues:Connecticut ManufacturingConnecticut’s Defense IndustryDefense

Larson Statement on Recent Threats

November 28, 2024

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement:

Issues:Local

Larson Statement on Sixty-One Years Since the Assassination of President Kennedy

November 22, 2024

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the 61^st anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Issues:History

Larson Statement on the Passing of Former Governor M. Jodi Rell

November 21, 2024

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of former Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell.

Issues:Local

Larson and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Prevent Tax Hike on Middle-Class Families

November 20, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and a group of his Democratic colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee to introduce the Prevent Tariff Abuse Act, legislation to block the President from bypassing Congress to impose tariffs or quotas that would raise costs for working families.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesTax Policy

Connecticut Congressional Delegation Applauds Biden Administration for Heeding Calls for Ag Disaster Assistance

November 18, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation applauded the Biden-Harris administration for requesting a robust disaster assistance spending package that will meet the needs of Connecticut’s farmers and producers.

Issues:Energy And EnvironmentLocalDelivering for Connecticut’s First District

Rep. Courtney receives investiture as an Honorary Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia

Larson Congratulates Rep. Joe Courtney on Investiture as Honorary Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia

November 18, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) congratulated his dear friend and colleague, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), for receiving investiture as an Honorary Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia.

Issues:Foreign PolicyLocal

CT awarded $291M for rail projects. Here’s how the money will be spent.

November 15, 2024

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Hartford Courant: CT awarded $291M for rail projects. Here’s how the money will…

The Federal Railroad Administration is awarding Connecticut about $291 million from President Joe Biden’s Infrastructure Law for five railroad improvements projects, according to Gov. Ned Lamont and the state’s congressional delegation.

State Sen. Tony Hwang, ranking senator on the Transportation Committee, applauded the significant federal funding for Connecticut projects.

Issues:GrantsInfrastructure and Transportation

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