117th Congress

Larson Statement on Social Security Trustees Report, Why Congress Must Act Now

August 31, 2021

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the 2021 Social Security Trustees Report. Chairman Larson will be introducing legislation, Social Security: A Sacred Trust, to enhance benefits and improve solvency sometime this fall.

Issues:Social Security

Hartford Announces $1.5 Million in ARP Funding for Youth Grants

August 30, 2021

Press Release

Today, the City of Hartford announced it has awarded $1.5 million in grants to 68 different youth-serving providers as part of the City’s community-wide youth-engagement response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Issues:Local

Federal dollars give local theaters a boost

August 27, 2021

In The News

Journal Inquirer: Federal dollars give local theaters a boost

Three local theaters that recently received a total of $238,000 from the federal government’s Small Business Administration’s Shuttered Venue Operators Grant have been able to reopen, staging a Beach Boys tribute concert and paying operating expenses.

Little Theatre of Manchester received $123,000, CAST Children’s Theatre in Manchester received $60,000, and Opera House Players in Enfield received $55,000.

Issues:GrantsLocal

Larson Condemns SCOTUS Strike Down of Eviction Moratorium

August 27, 2021

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Supreme Court rejected President Biden’s moratorium on evictions.

Issues:COVID-19 Resources

Connecticut Delegation and Governor Lamont Announce Federal Approval of Connecticut’s Plan For Coronavirus Emergency Relief Funding in Schools

August 27, 2021

Press Release

The Connecticut Delegation and Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the U.S. Department of Education has approved the Governor's administration’s plan for use of the $110 million the State of Connecticut is receiving from the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund.

Issues:EducationLocal

Larson Statement on Afghanistan

August 26, 2021

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the terrorist attack outside of the Kabul airport today, which injured and killed many people, including U.S. servicemembers.

Issues:Foreign Policy

Larson Votes to Restore Voting Rights

August 24, 2021

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021.

Issues:Voting and Elections

Larson Votes to Advance Historic Policies for Families & Working Americans and Advance Vital Infrastructure Legislation

August 24, 2021

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted in favor of a rule to advance the budget resolution which includes President Biden’s historic investment in the American people and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.

Issues:EconomyEducationHealth CareInfrastructure and TransportationAffordability and the Economy

Larson, Himes Applauds Goodwin University/University of Bridgeport Efforts to Welcome Refugees

August 20, 2021

Press Release

Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Jim Himes (CT-04) applauded the announcement that Goodwin University/University of Bridgeport have offered to house vetted Afghan refugees.

Issues:Foreign PolicyLocal

Goodwin University and the University of Bridgeport offer housing, education help to new arrivals from Afghanistan

August 20, 2021

In The News

Hartford Courant: Goodwin University and the University of Bridgeport offer hou…

Two Connecticut universities have committed to helping people fleeing the chaos in Afghanistan.

In a letter to President Joe Biden sent Thursday, leaders of Goodwin University in East Hartford and the University of Bridgeport offered Afghan refugees assistance with language skills and access to work and career programs.

The University of Bridgeport also agreed to allow refugees to temporarily stay in a 140-bed dormitory that is not currently occupied by students.

Issues:Human RightsLocal