Media

Washington, DC – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (D-CT) and Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Ranking Member Danny K. Davis (D-IL) sent a letter to Acting Commissioner of Social Security Kilolo Kijakazi requesting information on the agency’s development of a new system of occupational information to be used in deciding applications for disability benefits.

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined his colleagues to reintroduce the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (H.R. 20) to strengthen the federal laws that protect workers’ right to join a union. 71% of Americans now approve of labor unions – the highest approval in nearly 60 years. 

Washington, D.C. - Today, during the Ways and Means Committee markup of harmful legislation that would target innocent workers who lost their jobs during the pandemic, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) offered an amendment to protect seniors on Social Security.  

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Elan Ganeles, who grew up in West Hartford, was tragically killed in a terrorist attack yesterday.  

“My heart and prayers go out to Elan’s family and friends as they mourn this tragedy,” said Larson. “Elan was an accomplished young man and was active growing up in our West Hartford community. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.” 

###

East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of Russia’s unjust war on Ukraine: 

Hartford, CT – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced $28,424,000 to Connecticut from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure through this year’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The funding will support Connecticut communities in upgrading essential water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure that protects public health and treasured water bodies.

Hartford, CT - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Representatives John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) announced Connecticut will receive an additional $19.6 million in federal funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), as part of the 2023 omnibus appropriations bill.

East Granby, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the East Granby Fire Department was awarded $210,000 in federal funding for equipment upgrades through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.