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Bridge in Rep Larson District
October 16, 2023

Eight in 10 retirees think Congress should beef up inflation protection by providing a Social Security COLA that more closely reflects inflation experienced by older adults, according to a new survey by The Senior Citizens League.

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Rep. Larson Introduces Social Security Bill
October 13, 2023

CONNECTICUT — Thousands of Social Security recipients in Connecticut will get a 3.2 percent cost-of-living adjustment next year, the Social Security Administration said Thursday.

About 71 million people nationwide — including retirees, disabled people and children — receive Social Security benefits. The average Social Security recipient will get a bump of about $50 a month, starting in January.

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Hartford CT Buildings
October 12, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for a consensus pick to serve as Speaker. More than a week since former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was removed from his position, House Republicans have not yet called a vote to elect a new Speaker. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
October 12, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the announcement that the Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2024 will be 3.2 percent.  

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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
October 11, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced he joined 390 of his House colleagues to introduce a bipartisan resolution standing with Israel after Hamas launched terrorist attacks against them. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
October 10, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement calling on Congress to act swiftly to support Israel and Ukraine. 

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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
October 7, 2023

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep.  John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on Hamas’ attack against Israel.

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
October 6, 2023
Washington, D.C. – On the ninth annual National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, U.S. Representatives John B. Larson (CT-01), Jim Costa (CA-21), David Valadao (CA-22), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Paul Tonko (NY-20) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating October 8, 2022, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
October 5, 2023
East Hartford, CT – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and Claudia Tenney (NY-24) announced the introduction of the Technologies for Energy Security Act to extend the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) investment tax credit (ITC) for fuel cells and linear generators by another eight years. 
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Bridge in Rep Larson District
October 3, 2023
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the House vote to vacate the chair, which could remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his position.