John Larson
John Larson
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address my fellow townspeople of my hometown of East Hartford. In what was a heartbreaking loss for them in the primary on September 11, I wanted to especially thank them for the number of thank-yous, the cards, and the media attention that I received from all of them from the bottom of their hearts. Mr. Speaker, I also wanted to rise and at the same time acknowledge someone who rarely gets thanked. Mr. Speaker, I think this is true of most Members of Congress. The people who often don't get the praise they richly deserve are the spouses.
- B.A., Central Connecticut State University
- Senior Fellow, Yale University, Bush Center for Child Development and Social Policy
U.S. Representative
1999-PresentRepresenting Connecticut's 1st district
Member, Connecticut Senate
1982–94(President Pro Tempore, 1986–94)
Insurance Broker
1978–98High School Teacher
1972–77President, Larson and Lysik
Key legislative actions from John Larson's record in Congress.
Social Security 2100 Act
Introduced and championed the Social Security 2100 Act to expand and strengthen Social Security benefits.
Veterans Affairs Funding
Secured increased federal funding for Connecticut veterans’ health care facilities and services.
Fuel Cell and Clean Energy Advocacy
Supported legislation and funding to promote Connecticut’s fuel cell and clean energy industries.
Hartford Rail Improvements
Helped obtain federal funding for upgrades and expansion of Hartford’s commuter rail infrastructure.
- House Committee on Ways and Means
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