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President Joe Biden shakes hands with Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., second from left, as he arrives at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks on Friday. Gov. Ned Lamont looks on at left.
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President Joe Biden shakes hands with Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., second from left, as he arrives at Bradley International
Airport in Windsor Locks on Friday. Gov. Ned Lamont looks on at left.

June 18, 2023

West Hartford, CT — When he introduced President Joe Biden at a national gun reform summit at the University of Hartford on Friday, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy said they legislation they had come to celebrate “would not have happened without Joe Biden.”

“He told me, ‘I care about this issue so deeply in my bones, the safety of our kids. I’m willing to take any chance, no matter how remote, to get something done,’” Murphy said. “We have a president who eats, sleeps and breathes the fight to end this epidemic, our president, President Joe Biden.”

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
June 18, 2023
Op-Eds and Letters

Rep. John B. Larson wrote the following op-ed that appeared in the Hartford Courant:

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesLocal
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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
June 13, 2023

Washington, D.C. - During the Ways and Means Committee markup of the Republican tax plan, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) spoke out against their plan to cut taxes for the wealthy and well-connected and leave working-class Americans behind. Republicans also rejected an amendment Larson co-sponsored to lift the cap on the State and Local Tax deduction to prevent working families from being double-taxed.  

You can watch Rep. Larson’s remarks here.  

Issues:Economy
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Rep. Larson at the introduction of Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust
June 9, 2023

Farmington, CT (WTIC Radio)-Congress members John Larson (D-1st) and Jahana Hayes (D-5th)touted the virtues of Social Security 2100, calling for the expansion of the program, worried that their Republican counterparts want to reduce or privatize the program that turns 88
in August.

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Hartford CT Buildings
June 9, 2023

Farmington, CT – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) announced their Social Security 2100 Act to strengthen Social Security’s solvency and expand benefits. 

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Bridge in Rep Larson District
June 7, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B.

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Hartford Connecticut Overhead View
June 7, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) to introduce the American Family Act, which would make the monthly Child Tax Credit permanent. In 2021, the expanded Child Tax Credit Democrats passed as part of the American Rescue Plan COVID relief package created the largest drop in child poverty in a single year.  

Issues:Economy
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Front view of the Capitol
June 2, 2023

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in response to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s interview on Fox News supporting making cuts to Social Security and other programs that they were unable to do because President Biden blocked them. Larson has long advocated for not only protecting but also expanding Social Security. 

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Rep. Larson and Acting Commissioner Kijakazi at the Hartford Social Security Office
June 1, 2023

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited the Hartford Social Security Office with Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi.

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Front view of the Capitol
May 31, 2023

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the Biden-McCarthy debt limit agreement: 

“I applaud President Biden for forging a path forward to avoid a catastrophic default and will continue to work with him to fight back against Republican proposed cuts to Social Security, Medicare and veteran’s benefits, and their continued assault on the poor,” said Larson