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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for a bipartisan resolution standing with Israel and called on the House to take swift action to pass President Biden’s request for additional aid.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after House Republicans voted to elect Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) as the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that $1 million in Inflation Reduction Act funding will be awarded to the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) in support of its partnership with the Keney Park Sustainability Project, Blue Hills Civic Association, and Hartford NEXT. As part of this project, CT DEEP will address the flooding of homes and businesses in Hartford’s North End.
Washington, D.C. - Today, the Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced that Connecticut will receive $72,081,189 from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ahead of the winter season.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), and Senator Chris Murphy joined Governor Ned Lamont and U.S.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after President Biden addressed the nation on the need to support Israel and Ukraine.
Washington, D.C. - Today, at the House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee hearing on improper payments to beneficiaries, Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) questioned Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi about the need for full SSA funding and the harmful impact of proposed Republican cuts.
The Social Security Administration overpaid about 2 million beneficiaries over the past two years, and is telling lawmakers that more staffing is needed to reduce improper payments.
SSA is dealing with its lowest staffing level in 25 years, but at the same time is providing benefits to a record 71 million Americans. The agency pays out about $1.4 trillion in benefits each year.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) spoke at the Alliance for Retired Americans’ (ARA) 2023 Pension and Retirement Security Symposium in Washington, D.C., which was attended by Alliance and AFL-CIO members from across the country.
HARTFORD — In a city struggling to build a viable ecosystem that delivers fresh, healthful groceries, a new food shopping alternative is poised to emerge in one of Hartford’s most impoverished areas — one that could become a model for other city neighborhoods.