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@RepJohnLarson

Member of Congress representing the First District of Connecticut.

Hartford, CT
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Joined June 2009
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    29 Oct 2018

    With 174 cosponsors, the Social Security 2100 Act will not only STRENGTHEN the program, but it will EXPAND it. Follow the link to learn more and . ➡️

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  2. Mar 8

    Had a great meeting yesterday with the . We had a good conversation about the Social Security 2100 Act and the special needs of veterans with spinal cord injuries.

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  3. Mar 8

    On , we celebrate and honor the contributions of women across the globe. I’m proud to stand alongside women woman in their fight to break down barriers and empower girls all around the world.

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  4. Mar 8

    Today I’m proud to be voting for , a bill that will put political power back in the hands of the people. Proud to have helped lay the groundwork for this legislation.

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  5. Mar 7

    to when Sam Waterston visited the Hill in support of my Fair Elections Now Act. FENA laid the groundwork for the Act that the House votes on tomorrow. Let’s pass !

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  6. Mar 7

    There’s a fierce urgency of now to address our nation’s crumbling infrastructure. Yesterday’s hearing was about laying the groundwork for much needed federal infrastructure legislation to fund transformational projects, like the I-84/I-91 Tunnel Proposal.

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  7. Mar 7

    ATTENTION 16-25 YEAR OLDS: The has chosen to invest in and support young people in Hartford. Our young leaders are eager to make a difference. The deadline is March 24th to apply!

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  8. Mar 7

    Maria Colón Sánchez, the first Hispanic woman elected to the Connecticut General Assembly in 1988, was a pioneer and changemaker in Hartford. She left a legacy of empowering Hartford's Puerto Rican community through political activism

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  9. Mar 6

    to 2013 when I led the Task Force on Election Reform, which laid the groundwork for many of the reforms in . puts the electoral power back in the hands of the people.

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  10. Mar 5

    Great meeting with members of the CT VFW with today about veterans issues that they’re concerned about! Thank you for your service!

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  11. Mar 5

    I am honored to have been able to call Dr. Ed Zigler a mentor and a friend.

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  12. Mar 1

    This morning I helped launch Connecticut’s efforts with , , , & others! Having a complete and accurate census is vital to ensuring Connecticut receives its fair share of federal resources.

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  13. Feb 28

    Great seeing cadets from CT's Civil Air Patrol today. You all have bright futures ahead of you!

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  14. Feb 28

    In 2015, 9 innocent worshipers lost their lives at the Emanuel AME Church. Today, the House voted to close the loophole that enabled the shooter to purchase a firearm.

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  15. Feb 28

    Congratulations to , the new Superintendent of Coltsville National Historical Park & Springfield Armory National Historic Site, who brings along a proven track record of building partnerships & 30+ yrs of experience working within . Welcome to Hartford!

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  16. Feb 27

    Proud to stand with the CT Delegation on this historic day. Congress has taken action and the House has passed Universal Background Checks. It’s time for the Senate to do the same. 📷:

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  17. Feb 26

    It’s time we act to address these true emergencies, and for Congress to reassert its Constitutional authority over this executive overreach. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to do what is right and end this Emergency Declaration.

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  18. Feb 26

    This is about Congress reasserting its Constitutional authority. We need border security & comprehensive immigration reform, but it’s clear this is not a National Emergency. What is a National Emergency in our country is the gun violence epidemic, opioid epidemic & climate change

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  19. Feb 26

    ATTENTION: The Hartford and Torrington Social Security offices are closed for the time being due to a facilities issue. We will post when the offices are opened again.

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  20. Feb 22

    Proud to join 225 of my colleagues in moving to block POTUS’s National Emergency. The real emergency is the gun violence epidemic that’s afflicting our country.

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  21. Feb 22

    63 years ago, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., and nearly 100 other Americans protested the segregated bus system. We’ve come a long way, but we still have a lot of work to do.

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