117th Congress
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August 9, 2021
Members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation today sent a letter U.S. Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack to urge support for Governor Ned Lamont’s request for Secretarial Disaster Designation for all of Connecticut due to Tropical Storm Elsa.
Issues:Local
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August 6, 2021
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced the SHARE Plan Act with Reps. Bill Pascrell and Tom Suozzi.
Issues:EconomyTax Policy
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August 6, 2021
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the Manchester and West Hartford Fire Departments were awarded grants by the Department of Homeland Security under the Fiscal Year 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (AFG).
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August 5, 2021
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that three museums in Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District were awarded Museums for America grants by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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August 5, 2021
BRISTOL – Congressman John Larson of Connecticut’s first district reminded others that with the passing of the federal eviction moratorium that there are still options for state residents to tackle their rental issues.
Issues:COVID-19 Resources
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August 4, 2021
Hartford — A Dalio family foundation, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the city of Hartford announced Wednesday a combined investment of $9.85 million to reengage young people who are disconnected from school or work.
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August 4, 2021
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the announcement that President Biden has extended the eviction moratorium.
Issues:COVID-19 Resources
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August 4, 2021
Yesterday, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) visited a Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) site, sponsored by the Community Renewal Team, at Hartford City Mission alongside End Hunger Connecticut’s No Kid Hungry Youth Ambassadors.
Issues:Local
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July 30, 2021
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) celebrated the announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that it will permanently protect manual Complex Rehabilitation Technologies (CRT) wheelchairs and accessories from the CMS’ competitive bidding process.
Issues:Health Care
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July 30, 2021
Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) and House Ways and Means Oversight Committee Chairman Bill Pascrell (NJ-09) reacted to the alarming report from the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General revealing a significant backlog of unprocessed mail at the Social Security Administration during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Issues:Social Security 2100 Act