116th Congress

Last Friday evening, the Connecticut Delegation wrote to House and Senate leadership to urge them to provide support for shellfish and aquaculture farmers as they negotiate the next COVID-19 economic relief package. In a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Charles Schumer, the Connecticut delegation asked that $500 million be provided in fisheries assistance, which would include shellfish farmers.

Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Republican Leader Tom Reed (NY-23) sent two letters to the Social Security Administration (SSA) Inspector General Gail S. Ennis asking for a review of SSA’s telephone service during the COVID-19 pandemic and SSA’s process for obtaining medical evidence for disability claims.

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has allocated an additional $274 million in CARES Act funding to Connecticut hospitals.

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of Civil Rights Leader, long-time public servant, and friend, Rep. John Lewis (GA-05):

Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) held a hearing on The Impact of COVID-19 on Social Security and its Beneficiaries.

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) led a letter with Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Reps. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) urging the Trump Administration to rescind the new Student and Exchange Visitor Program guidance issued by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and consult with stakeholders to avoid any unnecessary interruption in travel for international students.