117th Congress
Washington, D.C. - The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that Connecticut received its first “Internet for All” grants for deploying high-speed Internet networks and developing digital skills training programs under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Internet for All initiative.
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Public Health has been awarded a $32,253,484 grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that will be used to support the state agency’s newly launched Office of Public Heath Workforce Development.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Brittney Griner was released from Russian prison:
“I am relieved to hear that Brittney Griner was finally released from prison and is safely on her way home. I applaud President Biden and the officials involved in negotiations with the Russian government who worked tirelessly to ensure her safety and an end to her wrongful detention. Our hearts are with Brittney, her wife Cherelle, and the entire Griner family.”
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), a member of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, celebrated the passage of The Respect for Marriage Act. This bill repeals the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act and safeguards the right to same-sex and interracial marriages by requiring the federal government and every state in our country to recognize them as valid. It is now headed to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy applauded the National Park Service’s selection of East Hartford as an American World War II Heritage City.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Ways and Means Committee Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (D-CT) and Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K.
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the unveiling of the B-21 bomber, powered by Pratt & Whitney engines.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Joe Courtney (CT-02) celebrated a Department of Defense announcement awarding Pratt and Whitney $114,500,000 for F135 modernization.
Washington, D.C.– Today, 70 Members, led by Representatives John B. Larson (D-CT), Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Susan Wild (D-PA), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), and Doris Matsui (D-CA), wrote to House appropriators in support of increased funding for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to improve customer service.