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Connecticut Congressional Delegation Urges Expedited Federal Assistance for I-95 Bridge Damage Response

May 3, 2024

Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Representatives Jim Himes, Rosa DeLauro, Joe Courtney, and Jahana Hayes and U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy in writing a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) supporting the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (CTDOT) request for assistance following yesterday’s events in which a tanker fire damaged Interstate-95 (I-95) and the Fairfield Avenue bridge in Norwalk. The damage will result in the closure of the major northeast transportation corridor for at least several days.

Issues:Infrastructure and TransportationLocal

Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces Over $28 Million for Lead Pipe Replacement to Advance Safe Drinking Water

May 2, 2024

Press Release

Hartford, CT - Today, the Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced $28,650,000 in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to help Connecticut identify and replace lead service lines, preventing exposure to lead in drinking water.

Issues:Energy And EnvironmentLocal

Rep. Larson in the Ways and Means Committee

Larson Highlights the Need to Act on Social Security with Secretary Yellen, Applauds President Biden’s Plan to Enhance Benefits

April 30, 2024

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, in the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) highlighted the need to strengthen Social Security with Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, and commended President Biden for laying out a plan in his budget to enhance benefits for the first time in more than 50 years by ‘scrapping the cap’ on income above $400,000 a year.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial SecurityTax Policy

Rep. Larson at the introduction of Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust

‘Nobody’s getting wealthy on Social Security,’ lawmaker says.

April 27, 2024

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CNBC: ‘Nobody’s getting wealthy on Social Security,’ lawmaker says.

Voters who show up at the polls this November may not just be choosing among Republicans, Democrats and third-party tickets — but also casting a vote on the future of Social Security.

Social Security is expected to pay $1.5 trillion in benefits to an average of almost 68 million Americans per month in 2024.

Issues:In the News: Social Security 2100 ActSocial Security

Larson Opens Application Period for Community Project Funding, Slams GOP Nonprofit Ban

April 26, 2024

Press Release

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced his office is accepting Fiscal Year 2025 Community Project Funding applications and slammed the Republican majority’s newly-announced ‘nonprofit ban’ aimed at restricting funding for LGBTQ+ organizations.

Issues:GrantsHuman RightsLocal

Larson and Davis Call for Greater Protections for Social Security Beneficiaries as SSA Expands the Use of Payroll Data

April 23, 2024

Press Release

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) called for stronger protections for beneficiaries in a letter to Commissioner Martin O’Malley on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) proposed rule to expand its use of commercial electronic payroll data to administer the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability programs.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial Security

Connecticut Congressional Delegation and Governor Lamont Announce $62.5 Million for Solar Projects Benefitting Low-Income Residents

April 22, 2024

Press Release

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).

Issues:Energy And EnvironmentGrantsLocal

Larson Votes to Send Aid to Allies in Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and Civilians in Gaza

April 20, 2024

Press Release

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.

Issues:Foreign PolicyHuman RightsThe Israel-Hamas War

Larson and Davis Applaud Social Security Administration Rule to Improve Disability Adjudication Process

April 18, 2024

Press Release

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.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial Security

Larson Urges Republicans to Vote on Aid to Ukraine

April 17, 2024

Press Release

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.

Issues:Foreign PolicyHuman Rights

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