117th Congress
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April 13, 2021
In response to the recent shootings in Hartford on Saturday, April 10th, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, U.S. Congressman John Larson, Connecticut Senator Doug McCrory (D- Hartford/Bloomfield/Windsor), and Connecticut Representative Brandon McGee (D-Hartford/Windsor) have issued the following statements:
Issues:Local
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April 12, 2021
(HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Delegation and Governor Ned Lamont today announced a new state program aimed at engaging with K-12 students who struggled with absenteeism and disengagement during the 2020-21 school year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Issues:COVID-19 ResourcesEducation
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April 9, 2021
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on President Biden’s proposed budget for FY 2022.
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April 9, 2021
Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the announcement that President Biden has proposed a 9.7 percent increase in the Social Security Administration’s budget for 2022.
Issues:Social Security
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April 6, 2021
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of Rep. Alcee Hastings (FL-20).
April 2, 2021
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after a Capitol Police Officer was killed and another one injured at the Capitol.
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April 1, 2021
Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (D-CT) and Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn a harmful rule adopted by the Trump Administration.
Issues:Social Security
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March 31, 2021
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on President Biden’s American Jobs Plan, which he is unveiling this afternoon.
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March 30, 2021
Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (D-CT) applauded the announcement from the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries who do not need to file taxes will receive their stimulus payments from the American Rescue Plan on April 7th.
March 26, 2021
The Connecticut Congressional Delegation and Governor Ned Lamont today announced plans to make a historic investment in early childhood programs across Connecticut to assist in their ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting economic impact, including through the release of $210 million from the federal funding the state has received to date to support pandemic recovery efforts.
Issues:COVID-19 ResourcesEducation