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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
April 22, 2024
Hartford, CT - Today, Connecticut’s Congressional Delegation and Governor Ned Lamont announced $62.5 million grant under the Environmental Protection Act's Solar for All initiative, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, to expand solar energy investment in low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDAC).
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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
April 20, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted to send $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and civilians in Gaza. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
April 18, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Ranking Member Danny K. Davis (IL-07) applauded the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) new rule to improve the disability adjudication process.
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Rep. Larson in the Ways and Means Committee
April 17, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, during a House Ways and Means Committee markup, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) demanded Congress act to send aid to Ukraine.

You can view Rep. Larson’s remarks here.  

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Rep. Larson Slams Republican Budget Plan with Democratic Leaders
April 17, 2024
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) held a press conference at the U.S. Capitol with Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02) and a group of House Democrats to slam the Republican budget plan to slash Medicare and Social Security while delivering another round of tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations.
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U.S. Capitol Building at Twighlight
April 16, 2024

Connecticut Education Association leaders are in Washington, D.C., today, sending a strong message to Congress about the need to repeal two federal laws that strip teachers and other public servants of hard-earned Social Security benefits and are a barrier to recruiting and retention efforts.

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Ranking Member Larson at the Social Security Subcommittee Hearing on WEP/GPO
April 16, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Social Security Subcommittee held a hearing on the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).

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Rep. Larson at the IAM Local Lodge 1746 in East Hartford
April 16, 2024

Rep. John B. Larson (D-Conn.) recently announced $497 million in funding to support F135 engine modernization, which supports thousands of Connecticut manufacturing jobs and nearly 100 suppliers across the state.

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Rep. Larson calls for a House vote on aid to our allies on the Floor
April 16, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called for the House of Representatives to vote on the national security supplemental passed by the Senate two months ago to deliver aid to our allies around the globe, including Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and civilians in Gaza.