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Larson and Ways and Means Democrats Offer Comprehensive Plan to Address Nationwide Health Care Worker Shortage

September 19, 2025

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. B. Larson (CT-01) announced the comprehensive Pathways to Health Careers Act, a plan introduced by Democrats on the Ways and Means Committee to address the nationwide health care worker shortage, authorizing and increasing funding for the Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) program.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's CommitteesHealth CareLabor

Larson, DeLauro & Courtney Statement on $4.6 Billion Contract for Pratt & Whitney

September 19, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Joe Courtney (CT-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after news that the U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $670 million contract modification to Pratt & Whitney, for a total contract value of $4.6 billion, to work on F135 engines that power F-35 fighter jets:

Issues:Connecticut’s Defense Industry

Reps. Larson, Crockett, and Jeffries on the Capitol Steps

Larson, Crockett, and Jeffries Speak Out Against Trump Administration “Report” Targeting Them for Exercising First Amendment Rights

September 19, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - After the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a "report" targeting Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), for exercising their First Amendment rights to speak out against the Trump Administration, the members gathered on the Capitol steps to vow that they will not be silenced.

Issues:Human RightsImmigrationStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Social Security Retirement Age Could Rise Under Trump

September 19, 2025

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Newsweek: Social Security Retirement Age Could Rise Under Trump

Social Security Administration (SSA) commissioner Frank Bisignano has not ruled out raising the retirement age to help shore up the payment system's solvency.

Issues:Social SecurityStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Homeland Security targets CT congressman for ICE criticism. He says he won’t back down.

September 19, 2025

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Hartford Courant: Homeland Security targets CT congressman for ICE criticism. H…

The Department of Homeland Security, following President Donald Trump, blamed “the media, leftist groups, and sanctuary politicians” for political violence and assaults on ICE agents, specifically naming U.S. congresspeople including Connecticut Rep. John B. Larson.

Issues:ImmigrationStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson Rejects Trump-Backed Bill to Rubberstamp ‘DOGE’ Cuts and Make Way for Premium Hikes on Connecticut Families

September 19, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against a Republican government funding bill that would allow the Trump Administration to continue their ‘DOGE’ cuts and make way for double-digit health care premium hikes.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesHealth CareStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Larson Blasts Trump Administration Plan to Raise the Retirement Age

September 18, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano announced the Trump Administration is considering raising the Social Security retirement age.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial SecurityStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

Republicans Could Stop Trump’s Tariffs, But Keep Voting to Make Themselves Powerless

September 18, 2025

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Talking Points Memo: Republicans Could Stop Trump’s Tariffs, But Keep Voting to…

If Congress wanted to push back against President Donald Trump’s tariffs, it could have done so at any time by voting to end the White House’s declaration of a national emergency, which, Trump claims, grants him sweeping trade powers. But Republicans have repeatedly ceded their authority over trade to the executive branch using sneaky and sometimes bizarre legislative maneuvers to avoid voting on one of the administration’s most controversial policies.

Issues:Affordability and the EconomyCongressman Larson's Committees

Larson Introduces Election Reform Bill to End Partisan Redistricting Gamesmanship with Texas, California, and North Carolina Democratic Leaders

September 18, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, as the Trump White House continues to pressure Republican-led states to pass new Congressional maps diluting the voices of Black and Hispanic voters, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced the Redistricting Reform Act with Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) and House Democratic leaders from Texas, California, and North Carolina. Their bill would ban these mid-decade redistricting efforts and require states to establish independent redistricting commissions.

Issues:Standing Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’ Voting and Elections

Ranking Member Larson calls out House Republicans for voting down his amendments to protect Social Security

ICYMI: Ways and Means Committee Republicans Reject Larson Amendments to Protect Social Security from Trump and ‘DOGE’ Attacks

September 18, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, during a markup on Social Security, Republicans on the Ways and Committee voted down four of Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson’s (CT-01) amendments to protect Social Security from Donald Trump and ‘DOGE’ meddling.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial SecurityStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

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