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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.
Larson sponsored the Social Security 2100 Act, first introduced in 2019, that would bring Social Security into the 21st century, but it has yet to be passed despite having 200 supporting signatures.
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.
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.
Washington, D.C. - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) commended Coach Dan Hurley's decision to stay at the University of Connecticut to coach Men's Basketball.
"The Lakers made a hard run at College Basketball's most talented and innovative coach. What they underestimated is that character still matters.
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.
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford, GYL Financial Synergies, and More Perfect teamed up for the event.
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.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Rep. Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Rep. Jim Himes (CT-04) to introduce the Save Our Small (SOS) Farms Act of 2024. This legislation improves the farm safety net and expands federal crop insurance by allowing small farms to better access crop insurance policies often limited to large, commercial farms to protect their businesses.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important hearing.
I also want to thank the witnesses, Mr. Goss from the Social Security Actuaries, Dr. Swagel from the Congressional Budget Office, and Mr. Huston from the Congressional Research Service.
Gov. Ned Lamont, Sen. Blumenthal, Cong. Larson, AmeriCorps CEO Michael Smith, Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam, and West Hartford Mayor Shari Cantor were among the speakers outlining plans for new service opportunities in Connecticut and nationally at the first-ever Connecticut Service Symposium on Wednesday, May 29. The event was held at the 1877 Club at the University of Hartford in West Hartford.