117th Congress
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) held a hearing entitled "Strengthening Social Security’s Customer Service."
Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Joaquin Castro (TX-20) lead a letterof 149 of their colleagues to the Biden Administration urging continued action to address the infant and specialty formula shortage. The White House has announced they are working with key formula manufacturers to increase production, cut red tape to speed imports, and quickly get these products back on the shelves.
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Acting Ranking Member Kevin Hern (OK-01) sent the following letter to Social Security Administration (SSA) Inspector General Gail Ennis requesting answers regarding SSA’s telephone service performance after reports of substantial disruptions:
May 16, 2022
The Honorable Gail S. Ennis
Inspector General
Social Security Administration
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in response to the mass shooting in Buffalo, NY.
“My heart goes out to the victims and their families after this tragic, hate-filled shooting,” said Larson. “This shooting is another example of someone going into a community that is not their own and using a firearm in an act of domestic terrorism.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of Joseph “Joe” Dentamaro, who passed away at the age of 82:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after voting to provide nearly $40 billion in emergency funding to support Ukraine as they fight Russia’s unprovoked war.
Washington, D.C. - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Tom Reed, the Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security, announced his retirement today.
“It’s been an honor to work with Tom Reed on the Social Security Subcommittee as we work to make improvements to the program,” said Larson. “I wish him all the best as he starts this new chapter.”
Middlesex YMCA President/CEO Michele Rudnick, Rep. DeLauro, Gilead Community Services CEO Dan Osborne, Russell Library Director Ramona Burkey, Middletown Director of Recreation and Community Services Cathy Lechowicz, Mayor Ben Florsheim, Rep. Larson, Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce President Larry McHugh
Middletown, CT – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) hosted a roundtable at Middletown’s Russell Library to highlight new city programs funded by the American Rescue Plan, COVID-19 relief legislation Larson and DeLauro helped author and pass in Congress. The City of Middletown received more than $29 million in federal aid from the American Rescue Plan.
By Mark Miller
May 5, 2022 May
Social Security has never failed to make its benefit payments since the mailing of monthly checks began in 1940, but most Americans these days are worried about the future of the program.