116th Congress

Blumenthal, Murphy, & Larson Applaud Raytheon Technologies Contract

September 14, 2020

U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Congressman John Larson (CT-1) today applauded the announcement that Raytheon Technologies has been awarded a $579 million contract by the Department of Defense for the F-135 propulsion system spare parts, spare engines, and modules. This work will be done by Connecticut-based Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of Raytheon.

Issues:Connecticut’s Defense Industry

Larson: President Trump is Using Service Members As Wedge in Fight Against Social Security

September 8, 2020

Press Release

Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Department of Defense (DOD) confirmed that all members of the United States military in the income range specified by President Trump’s executive order will have their Social Security payroll taxes deferred.

Issues:DefenseSocial Security

Larson Introduces Bills to Block Trump’s Plan to End Social Security

September 4, 2020

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced the Save our Social Security Now Act with Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal and 19 colleagues to overturn President Trump's executive action to defer payroll contributions.

Issues:Social SecurityTechnology

House Democrat offers measures to block Trump's payroll tax deferral

September 4, 2020

In The News

A House Democrat on Friday introduced two measures in an effort to block President Trump's initiative to defer payroll taxes.

House Democrat offers measures to block Trump's payroll tax deferral

A House Democrat on Friday introduced two measures in an effort to block President Trump's initiative to defer payroll taxes.

Issues:Social Security

Larson Announces $1 Million in Federal Grants to Help Stop Violence Against Women and Provide Legal Assistance for Victims of Abuse

September 3, 2020

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded over $1 million in federal grants to address domestic violence and provide legal assistance to victims of abuse in Connecticut.

Issues:GrantsLocal

Larson Moves to Block Trump’s Plan to Defund Social Security

September 2, 2020

Press Release

Hartford, CT – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01), announced he will introduce legislation to overturn President Trump's executive action to "defer" the payroll tax as well as work with Senate colleagues to initiate a Congressional Review Act resolution to expedite the vote.

Issues:Congressman Larson's CommitteesSocial SecurityTax Policy

Larson Statement on Departure of Longtime WFSB Anchor Dennis House

September 2, 2020

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in response to the announcement of Dennis House’s departure from WFSB after 28 years.

Larson: Trump’s Attempt to Defund Social Security is Unworkable and Will End in Double Taxation

August 29, 2020

Press Release

House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Treasury Department’s guidance to defer collection of the dedicated funding source for Social Security.

Issues:Social Security

Larson Announces $1.7 Million in Federal Funding for First District Fire Departments

August 28, 2020

Press Release

Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that Fire Departments in Winsted, Portland, Southington, Middletown, East Hartland, and Hartford received a combined $1.7 million in Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG).

Issues:GrantsLocal

Following Ways and Means Leaders’ Urging, Social Security Administration Offers Partial Relief to Seniors and People with Disabilities

August 27, 2020

Press Release

Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (D-CT), and Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) released the following statement after the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced changes to its waiver request process for certain individuals overpaid through no fault of their own during the pandemic, and the resumption of check reductions for overpaid individuals.

Issues:Social Security