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https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-condemns-supreme-court-decision-allowing-use-trump-voter-purge Larson Condemns Supreme Court Decision Allowing Use of Trump Voter Purge Database 2026-09-25 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper East Hartford, CT – Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement condemning the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the use of the Trump Administration’s “SAVE” database, which empowers states to use data collected from the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security, to purge voters from the rolls. Earlier this year, it was revealed in court that this database was used to terminate the voter registration of eligible citizens in multiple states. “It is beyond disappointing for the Supreme Court to allow the Trump Administration to deploy a database that has already been used to wrongly remove eligible citizens form the voter rolls,” said Larson. “Time and time again, the President and his appointees have proven that they cannot be trusted with people’s confidential records. From attempts by ‘DOGE’ employees to hand data from Social Security to a political group trying to alter elections, to this sprawling database riddled with inaccuracies, this administration’s goals are clear. They will do whatever it takes to get in the way of free and fair elections. If the Supreme Court will not stand up to this clear abuse of power, then Congress must act—and state and local officials should commit to not participating in this voter purge campaign. I will continue to push to pass legislation that gets Trump officials out of the American people’s data at Social Security and protects the right of every citizen to cast their ballot free from fear and intimidation in the United States of America.” 1 2026-09-28T11:29:07Z 2026-09-28T11:30:58Z
https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-statement-latest-trump-effort-strip-health-coverage-americans DeLauro Statement on Latest Trump Effort to Strip Health Coverage from Americans 2026-09-24 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Rosa L. DeLauro D000216 delauro.house.gov delauro https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro released a statement in response to an effort spearheaded by Vice President J.D. Vance to strip health coverage away from 750,000 Americans: “16 million people will lose their health insurance because of the Trump Administration’s cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. Now, the Trump Administration wants to strip coverage from 750,000 more. “Families are already squeezed. Gas prices are skyrocketing. Diesel prices are climbing. Grocery costs were already high. Health care costs were rising, and now, millions of Americans won’t have coverage at all. 1 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-soto-boyle-booker-introduce-firefighter-pfas-injury-compensation Larson, Soto, Boyle, Booker Introduce Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act of 2026 to Compensate Firefighter Families Impacted by PFAS-Related Illnesses 2026-09-24 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. — Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Darren Soto (FL-09), Brendan Boyle (PA-02), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced the introduction of the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Act of 2026—legislation to compensate firefighters and families who have suffered from injuries or have died from PFAS-related conditions. Rep. Larson and the Connecticut delegation previously helped secure $19 million in federal infrastructure funding to combat PFAS pollution in Connecticut’s drinking water supply, and helped pass the bipartisan PFAS Act, which was signed into law by President Biden in 2022, to prevent the release of PFAS foam into the environment. “In 2019, I saw firsthand the hazards PFAS chemicals pose to our communities and first responders when 50,000 gallons of firefighting foam spilled into the Farmington River in Windsor, Connecticut,” said Larson. “Since that disaster, I have worked to secure federal funding to clean up our water supply and reduce PFAS exposure—most notably for our firefighters who work tirelessly to keep us all safe. It is past time for the federal government to ensure first responders suffering because of these cancer-causing chemicals get the compensation they deserve. I urge all my colleagues to join us in passing this important bill.” As Co-Chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, Larson has been focused on bipartisan solutions to invest in local fire departments and support firefighters on and off the job. In the last Congress, he helped pass the Fire Grants and Safety Act, to reauthorize the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) programs, directly providing federal funding to improve staffing and services at local fire departments, and the Firefighter Cancer Registry Reauthorization Act, which reauthorized the National Firefighter Registry that tracks cancer in the fire service. He also supported the effort to end the use of firefighting foam containing harmful PFAS chemicals at airports acr… 1 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z
https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-celebrates-skills-training-revitalization-eyewitness-news Courtney Celebrates the Skills Training Revitalization on Eyewitness News Extra 2026-09-23 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Joe Courtney C001069 courtney.house.gov courtney https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper NORWICH, CT – This week, on Eyewitness News Extra, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) celebrated the revitalization of skills training in eastern Connecticut: “You really see, I think, a very real shift that’s happening in curriculums in high schools, not just trade schools, but also comprehensive high schools, the regular high schools that are now installing welding labs, plasma tables, all the equipment that really give a sizable chunk of kids and opportunity to acquire a skill that, frankly, we just sort of stopped doing for a really long time,” Courtney said. Image To watch, click here. Yesterday, to mark 10 years of the Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative (MPI), the Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) released new data showing that the MPI has graduated over 6,400 trainees into jobs at over 670 employers. The program has led eastern Connecticut to 33% faster regional employment growth than the rest of Connecticut, according to EWIB. FULL TRANSCRIPT Brian Shactman (Host): Give me something, one little shred of, like, what makes you feel optimistic about what's going on in our world? Rep. Courtney: So, you know, honestly, when we you mentioned workforce, one of the things over the last ten years that my office has been involved in is really helping different ways for young adults, but also kids to really start to look at the world differently in terms of, “everybody's got to go to college.” And you really see, I think, a very real shift that's happening in curriculums in high schools, not just trade schools, but also comprehensive high schools, the regular high schools that are now installing welding labs, plasma tables, all the equipment that really give a sizable chunk of kids and opportunity to acquire a skill that, frankly, we just sort of stopped doing for a really long time. And I've gone to graduation ceremonies with these kids, signing ceremonies not just at EB, but other companies that are out there right now. And I think young people and families now are really embracing this and… 1 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z
https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-responds-gao-report-submarine-repairs Courtney Responds to GAO Report on Submarine Repairs 2026-09-23 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Joe Courtney C001069 courtney.house.gov courtney https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper NORWICH, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, issued the following statement after sending a letter to his colleagues on the Armed Services Committee in response to the recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on Navy submarine repairs. Read Courtney’s letter here. “I agree that the past track record of submarine repairs is unsatisfactory and that GAO’s recommendation to create more efficient ways to decommission submarines without interfering with maintenance of operational submarines is extremely helpful,” Courtney said. “My letter to my colleagues on the Armed Services Committee includes more up-to-date information regarding of the latest inventory of Virginia-class submarines and corrects the report’s omission of Seawolf submarines, which, as the original follow-on to the Los Angeles-class fleet, are a premier cohort the U.S submarine attack fleet. “My letter also noted that because of Congress’ swift authorization of the AUKUS security agreement, the U.S. Navy’s submarine fleet will have new intermediate repair capacity forward-deployed in the Indo-Pacific at a new repair facility in Western Australia. That capacity is joined by an $8.5 billion Australian investment in repair availability for Virginia-class submarines and the future SSN-AUKUS submarines,” Courtney continued. “It is indisputable that the Navy needs to organize a submarine repair plan that achieves its stated goal of 80% availability. Congress and the Navy’s commitment of over $21 billion to upgrade public shipyards through Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program will go a long way to help achieve this goal.” ### 1 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z
https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-perez-celebrate-success-eastern-cts-manufacturing-pipeline Courtney, Perez Celebrate the Success of Eastern CT’s Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative 10 Years After Supporting the Program’s Launch 2026-09-22 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Joe Courtney C001069 courtney.house.gov courtney https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper NORWICH, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee and a senior Member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, and Tom Perez, former U.S. Secretary of Labor, celebrated the success of eastern Connecticut’s Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative (MPI) ten years after the program launched with their support. “In 2015, when then-Secretary of Labor Perez joined me at Electric Boat for a roundtable discussion with our region’s manufacturing leaders, he called for a nationwide effort to develop a ‘skills infrastructure,’” Courtney said. “Through federal support, EWIB’s Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative has become the nation’s role model for revitalizing the skilled trades to meet the needs of local employers and create high-quality career opportunities for young people and adult jobseekers. In 2026, the program continues to expand and is powering record hiring at the Groton shipyard and supporting small business manufactures across our region. With the historic demand signal for submarine construction from the recently awarded $76.6 billion Navy contracts, we now need to double down on the Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative’s success for decades to come.” “I had the privilege of standing side by side with Congressman Courtney and other business and community leaders 10 years ago when the Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative was launched,” Perez said. “In the past decade, over 6,400 program trainees have been placed into jobs at over 670 small, medium, and large businesses. These hard working men and women have punched their ticket to the middle class. Congressman Courtney has worked tirelessly to ensure that these critical investments continue. This program is a poster child for how workforce boards are supposed to operate in terms of reaching out to local employers and creating a curriculum that makes untrained individuals job-ready in an accelerated time frame.” In 2015, then-Secretary Perez visited Electric Boat in Groton, CT at the invita… 1 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z
https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-gets-another-tattoo DeLauro Gets Another Tattoo 2026-09-21 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Rosa L. DeLauro D000216 delauro.house.gov delauro https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Two Granddaughters, Two Tattoos Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) announced she received another tattoo to mark her granddaughter Sadie’s 18th birthday: “One tattoo was a story – two is now tradition, and one I am so happy to carry on to show my love for my grandchildren. After my first tattoo for my granddaughter Rigby’s 18th birthday, my granddaughter Sadie asked that I get another for hers. I said absolutely. When Sadie was a baby, she'd lift her head like a little bird coming out of a nest, my le petit oiseau, French for little bird. That is why my new tattoo is a swallow.” Joe Capobianco, owner of Hope Tattoo Gallery in New Haven, gave DeLauro the new ink. DeLauro received her first tattoo in 2023 with her granddaughter Rigby. “I am thankful to Joe and Hope Tattoo Gallery for a beautiful new piece of body art,” DeLauro said. “People keep asking me if there will be more tattoos to come. I have more grandchildren, so the answer is probably yes. And every one of them will be worth it.” 1 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/connecticut-delegation-announces-234-million-sikorsky Connecticut Delegation Announces $234 Million for Sikorsky 2026-09-19 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Hartford, CT - Today, Connecticut’s congressional delegation announced a $234 million contract from U.S. Army to procure 16 UH-60M Black hawks: “Sikorsky is a global leader in defense, building the finest helicopters here in Connecticut. This $234 million contract will support good-paying jobs in Connecticut, provide a boost to our local economy, and strengthen our national security. We will always fight for funding and contracts to support the thousands of skilled employees and the local manufacturing industry here in Connecticut who serve as the backbone to Sikorsky’s success,” said the delegation. The initial agreement covers 16 aircraft for the U.S. Army and is expected to increase by over 100 aircraft in the coming years. The agreement sustains production at Sikorsky and its 230‑supplier, 43‑state industrial base without interruption. 1 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ranking-members-larson-neal-and-davis-demand-answers-commissioner Ranking Members Larson, Neal, and Davis Demand Answers from Commissioner Bisignano for Social Security Staffing Crisis 2026-09-18 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. - Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01), Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (MA-01), and Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Ranking Member Danny K. Davis (IL-07) wrote to Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano, demanding answers for the staffing crisis at SSA taking hold on his watch—after delivering seemingly contradictory testimony before the Ways and Means Committee earlier this year. During his testimony, Commissioner Bisignano asserted that SSA has “the right amount of staff in the right places,” that they’ve “reduced workload in field offices by the equivalent of 600 work years,” and that “we committed to never close a field office.” However, reports by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Council 220, representing approximately 25,000 SSA employees, contradict him. The union told Congress that severely understaffed field offices are operating as “ghost offices” and record-low morale have created the worst staffing crisis in SSA’s history. The union noted that the Administration has forced out roughly one in seven SSA employees nationwide. “During the hearing, you testified that you are delivering ‘the best all-around performance ever at the Social Security Administration,’” the Democratic lawmakers wrote. “Unfortunately, the experience on the ground as reported by our constituents and as highlighted by AFGE Council 220 in its statement contradicts this testimony.” The lawmakers requested Commissioner Bisignano answer by October 2, 2026, for the crisis afoot amidst an effort to “trample on the rights of unionized employees.” The questions probe the changes in SSA’s workplace policy, criteria used to reassign employees and its effect on customer service, and canceling of previously agreed upon employee accommodations. The Democrats demanded to know what notice is given to SSA employees regarding changes to their employment, and what steps are taken to ensure reasonable accomm… 1 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z
https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-and-watson-coleman-introduce-diaper-bank-awareness-week DeLauro and Watson Coleman Introduce Diaper Bank Awareness Week Resolution 2026-09-18 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Rosa L. DeLauro D000216 delauro.house.gov delauro https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced a resolution hailing the week of September 14th as National Diaper Need Awareness Week. "One in three families do not have enough diapers to keep their children clean, dry, and healthy," said Congresswoman DeLauro. “In one of the richest countries on earth, that is totally unacceptable. I am thrilled to join with my friend and colleague Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman to express our gratitude for local banks and distribution programs for providing a stable and sustainable supply of free diapers to families that are struggling with diaper need in this cost of living crisis. I encourage Americans to continue to support their local diaper bank and children who are in need." 1 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z
https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-statement-speaker-johnson-shutting-down-house-representatives Courtney Statement on Speaker Johnson Shutting Down of the House of Representatives 2026-09-18 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Joe Courtney C001069 courtney.house.gov courtney https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper NORWICH, CT – This week, House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled another day of scheduled House votes. Earlier this month, Speaker Jonhson also canceled the last two weeks of previously scheduled voting days in September, meaning that the House of Representatives will not return to session for over seven weeks until November 9th. In total, Speaker Johnson has canceled 23 House voting days so far in 2026. “It’s beyond irresponsible that Speaker Johnson is choosing to shut down the House of Representatives while AI executives are sending urgent warnings on the need for AI safeguards,” Courtney said. “Congress would not be starting from scratch on this issue. There are commonsense, bipartisan AI safeguard bills ready to be voted on. For example, I strongly support the AI Kill Switch Act to put emergency third-party protections in place to protect against the threat of rogue AI programs acting outside of human control. The CEO of Anthropic has endorsed this approach. I am also a cosponsor of the Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act, a bill to criminalize creating and posting non-consensual deepfakes on social media. This bill is especially needed to address the disturbing surge of instances of generative AI use related to child sexual exploitation reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The House could vote on these two bills today and take real action to protect the public. Speaker Johnson instead chose to cancel votes – a dereliction of duty.” This week, Rep. Courtney joined over 100 colleagues in calling on Speaker Johnson to cancel his premature recess in order to pass bipartisan AI safeguard bills. ### 1 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z
https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bicameral-lawmakers-demand-answers-usda-cyclospora-research Bicameral Lawmakers Demand Answers on USDA Cyclospora Research Terminations 2026-09-17 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Rosa L. DeLauro D000216 delauro.house.gov delauro https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper As Cyclospora outbreak rages, Trump Administration moves forward with plans to shut down the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) Today, U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) along with U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) sent a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture demanding answers the Department’s decision to shutter all research related to Cyclospora in the midst of the largest outbreak in history and plans to close BARC, the largest and most diversified agricultural research complex in the world. The lawmakers urged UDSA to reverse course. Cyclospora has sickened nearly 20,000 Americans, hospitalized over 1,000 and killed at least two – with case totals expected to continue to rise. A recent Politico story reported that three research programs, that represent nearly all of the Cyclospora research at USDA, are on hold or have been terminated entirely. “…[T]he proposal to decommission BARC will do nothing but disrupt this important work, endanger Americans’ health and safety, and harm our national security,” the lawmakers wrote. “Therefore, we request that USDA immediately cease its efforts to close BARC and halt its reorganization before it results in any more costly mistakes.” The full letter can be read here and below. The Honorable Brooke Rollins Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave., S.W. Washington, DC 20250 Dear Secretary Rollins, The United States is in the midst of its largest Cyclospora outbreak in history, sickening over 17,000 Americans, hospitalizing 1,000 and killing at least two. Case totals are expected to continue to rise in the coming weeks. A recent Politico story reported that the three research programs that represent nearly all of the Cyclospora research at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), all previously or currently underway at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) i… 1 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z
https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-opposes-bomb-sales-israel DeLauro Opposes Bomb Sales to Israel 2026-09-17 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Rosa L. DeLauro D000216 delauro.house.gov delauro https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) expressed her strong opposition to an announcement from the Trump administration that they would authorize the sale of $2.8 billion in arms sales to Israel. House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks placed a hold on the sale yesterday: “40,000 of the deadliest bombs in the American arsenal are now set to be handed over to the Netanyahu government which has shown time and time again it has little regard for civilian life. These are the same bombs the Biden Administration refused to send because of the risk of mass civilian casualties. “I am opposed to this sale. Israel’s war in Gaza and its operations in Southern Lebanon have shown they cannot prosecute these wars in a way that spares civilian life. The sale of these bombs risk worsening an already out of hand humanitarian crisis. “I am also concerned about what this sale means for our own military readiness. Sending 40,000 of these bombs depletes already strained American stockpiles. “These weapons must not be sent.” Congresswoman DeLauro, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, is a leader in Congress in calling for a major surge in humanitarian aid to Gaza and in advocating for a two-state solution that provides long term security for the Israeli and Palestinian people. 1 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z
https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=EAEB1A3F-7CEB-4169-BFC4-BE4F27A765E5 Hayes Votes for Water Infrastructure Projects Supporting Danbury, New Britain, Thomaston, and Waterbury 2026-09-17 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Jahana Hayes H001081 hayes.house.gov hayes https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) voted to pass H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026. This bipartisan legislation approves federal projects to improve water resources infrastructure across the country, including ports and harbors, flood and storm protection, and the United States inland waterway navigation network. The legislation includes a request made by Congresswoman Hayes for $50 million dollars to support four municipalities in the Fifth District including Danbury, New Britain, Thomaston, and Waterbury. Projects were submitted by each municipality for consideration. Congresswoman Hayes worked with local partners to ensure their requests were within the guidelines of the program, before making the case to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for inclusion in the Fiscal Year 2026 Water Resources Development Act. This is only the first step, as projects still must be approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 Federal Budget. The Congresswoman will follow this bill all the way through the process and continue to work with colleagues until funds are delivered. Final request amounts include: DANBURY: $32 million to improve water supply infrastructure, water storage, & distribution NEW BRITAIN: $5 million to improve water supply infrastructure & storm water management THOMASTON: $8 million to improve water & wastewater infrastructure including storm water management WATEBURY: $5 million to improve water supply infrastructure “The Fifth District continues to be plagued by the devasting consequences of aging water infrastructure. Local leaders know best what they need and I have been working with them for months to formalize their applications and make these requests,” said Congresswoman Jahana Hayes.” This vote on the Water Resources Development Act is a critical first step in getting federal funding to these communities to assist in their efforts to address outdated pipes that have led to costly water main breaks, leaving communities without access to … 1 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z
https://himes.house.gov/2026/09/17/himes-bill-to-combat-financial-scams-advances-with-bipartisan-support/ Himes Bill to Combat Financial Scams Advances with Bipartisan Support 2026-09-17 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT James A. Himes H001047 himes.house.gov himes https://himes.house.gov/statements-and-releases/ scraper Washington, D.C. – This week, the House Financial Services Committee voted 49-0 to advance Rep. Jim Himes’ Task Force for Recognizing and Averting Payment Scams (TRAPS) Act. The bill, which would create an interagency federal task force of experts from across government and the private sector dedicated to combatting financial scams, now awaits consideration before the full House of Representatives. “Scammers have always been a contemptible part of our financial reality, but AI-powered voice cloning and deepfakes have turbo-charged the tools they have at their disposal to swindle Americans – especially seniors – out of their hard-earned money,” said Rep. Himes. “I’m ecstatic that the TRAPS Act passed out of committee with overwhelming bipartisan support as now, more than ever, we need to bring to bear a whole-of-government approach that combats financial schemes, protects our citizens, and supports victims of fraud. There’s no time to waste: let’s put this bill to a full vote.” The task force created by the TRAPS Act, co-led by Rep. Zach Nunn (IA-03), would examine emerging fraud trends, including increasingly sophisticated romance and investment scams, identify effective prevention strategies, improve coordination across the public and private sectors, and recommend legislative and regulatory solutions to better protect consumers. The bill’s passage out of committee comes at a critical moment: the Federal Trade Commission reports that consumers lost approximately $16 billion to fraud in 2025, a 25% increase from 2024. Beyond receiving unanimous support in committee, the TRAPS Act also earned praise from the private sector. “Representatives Jim Himes and Zach Nunn deserve credit for recognizing a simple truth: criminals share information, exploit gaps and constantly evolve and those working to stop them must be equally coordinated,” said Early Warning CEO Cameron Fowler. “The TRAPS Act will help turn the collective expertise of regulators, law enforcement and industry into action. We have seen the impact of co… 1 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z
https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-larson-applaud-house-passage-their-bill-restore-tax-relief Courtney, Larson Applaud House Passage of Their Bill to Restore Tax Relief for Homeowners with Crumbling Foundations 2026-09-16 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Joe Courtney C001069 courtney.house.gov courtney https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) and Congressman John Larson (CT-01) applauded House passage of their Casualty Loss Dedication Restoration Act, which passed the House last night within the larger bill H.R. 9500 by a vote of 408-17. Courtney and Larson’s bill would allow homeowners impacted by crumbling foundations due to pyrrhotite to claim the casualty loss deduction for repair costs and allow homeowners to retroactively claim the deduction starting in 2021. In July, Rep. Larson successfully led passage of the bill through the Ways and Means Committee. “House passage of this bill to bring long overdue relief to Connecticut homeowners impacted by crumbling foundations is only possible because of Congressman John Larson’s work and leadership on the Ways and Means Committee,” said Courtney. “Thousands of homes in northcentral and eastern Connecticut have been plagued with crumbling concrete foundations caused by the mineral pyrrhotite, leaving families with exorbitant repair costs up to the hundreds of thousands of dollars through no fault of their own. By finally restoring the casualty loss deduction for all taxpayers after it was drastically restricted by President Trump’s 2017 tax law and allowing homeowners to amend prior-year tax returns for repairs to crumbling foundations caused by pyrrhotite made during calendar years 2021-2025, Congress can provide overdue relief to impacted homeowners. The Senate must now act swiftly to take up and pass this bill.” “More than a decade since the crumbling foundations crisis was first discovered in our region, up to 35,000 homes have been impacted,” said Larson. “Time and time again, families have had to foot the bill to repair their foundations—damaged through no fault of their own. I worked with my colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee to advance real tax relief, so homeowners can afford to make the repairs they need, and those who already replaced their foundations can be made whole. I want to thank my friend and colleague, Congressman Joe… 1 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-votes-sixth-time-end-trumps-war-iran Courtney Votes for Sixth Time to End Trump’s War in Iran 2026-09-16 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Joe Courtney C001069 courtney.house.gov courtney https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, for the sixth time, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, voted to end President Trump’s war in Iran. Courtney voted to pass the bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolution (H.Con.Res. 93), which passed the House by a vote of 220-204. In accordance with the law, the War Powers Resolution would require President Trump to suspend hostilities against Iran until he receives Congressional authorization, as required by Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution. “Six months ago, President Trump launched an unauthorized war with no explanation to the American people of what ‘imminent threat’ Iran posed and no clear goals or objectives to define victory. The war has led to the deaths of 19 servicemembers, injured hundreds more servicemembers, and killed thousands of innocent civilians. Overextended deployments during the war have taken a serious toll on the quality of life and mental health of servicemembers and compromised our military’s readiness. At home, the American people continue to be hit with skyrocketing energy costs caused by the completely predictable closure of Strait of Hormuz. Today, the average cost of diesel nationwide is $6.31/gallon, and this winter, Americans are projected to pay 30% more to heat their homes with home heating oil. In response to higher costs, President Trump already declared that he doesn’t think about Americans’ financial situation. House passage of today’s resolution is another signal to President Trump, Speaker Johnson, and Majority Leader Thune that they are acting in violation of the law and the will of the American people.” ### 1 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=488ED427-88AF-4170-8C4D-BAF74A3207D2 CT House Delegation Statement On Russia Sanctions Bill 2026-09-16 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Jahana Hayes H001081 hayes.house.gov hayes https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Jahana Hayes (CT-05), John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Jim Himes (CT-04) issued the following statement after voting “no” on H.R. 10076, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. “Last June, the U.S. House passed a bipartisan Russian sanctions bill, H.R. 2913, to support the brave nation of Ukraine along with new military assistance to Ukraine, which is critically needed. The sanctions provisions in H.R. 2913 provided enforcement language that would ensure President Trump implemented the bill. The Lindsay Graham Senate bill, H.R. 10076, removed the sanctions enforcement language and left the decision to sanction totally within the discretion of the President, who has repeatedly demonstrated bias towards Russia’s war goals of seizing the eastern Donbas. Furthermore, this bill would only enable the President’s penchant for imposing reckless tariffs at the expense of the American consumer – effectively handing the President the power to raise costs on American workers and families by more than $8,000 a year– while providing zero additional military assistance for Ukraine. Our delegation has staunchly supported Ukraine and are determined to provide tangible assistance as well as enforceable sanctions against Putin’s war machine. We recognize the Senate’s hard work and applaud Senator Blumenthal and his colleagues for their efforts. Due to our concerns, we could not vote for this bill in its current form and remain committed to continuing to stand unwaveringly with the Ukrainian people and enacting tough sanctions that hold the Putin regime accountable. The Senate bill falls short of those goals, and we believe it is time to redouble efforts to pass the original House bill.” 1 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://himes.house.gov/2026/09/16/icymi-no-administrationmore-communist-than-the-trump-administration-himes-grills-treasury-secretary-bessent-at-hearing/ ICYMI: “No Administration…More Communist than the Trump Administration:” Himes Grills Treasury Secretary Bessent at Hearing 2026-09-16 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT James A. Himes H001047 himes.house.gov himes https://himes.house.gov/statements-and-releases/ scraper Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, grilled Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the Trump Administration’s repeated market interventions. Rep. Himes challenged him to explain how the President’s economic agenda – assuming government ownership stakes in 39 private companies, manipulating prices through unpredictable tariff regimes, and a failed intervention in the bond market – differs from the core tenets of communism. An excerpt of Rep. Himes’ line of questioning of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a House Financial Services Committee Hearing held on September 15, 2026: HIMES: The government now owns thirty-nine companies. The government has imposed tariffs. I don’t like tariffs. Whether you think they’re a good idea or bad idea, they are an intervention in the free market… The President recently offered five thousand dollars for a vote. Now,to thosein the legal world, that would be called a bribe, but you could think of it as an intervention in political markets. And by the way, I have no doubt that if I walk down there right now and said, “I will pay you five thousand dollars if you focus your buying on the three-year treasury,” that conversation would end with me in handcuffs. But the question I have for you, Mr. Secretary, relates to your intervention in the markets. And I’m not going to ask you to agree with me here, but I can think of no administration in the last 50 years that is quite as communist as the Trump administration. Constant interventions in the operations of the free market. 1 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/connecticut-house-delegation-statement-russia-sanctions-bill Connecticut House Delegation Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill 2026-09-16 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) issued the following statement after voting “no” on H.R. 10076: “Last June, the U.S. House passed a bipartisan Russian sanctions bill, H.R. 2913, to support the brave nation of Ukraine along with new military assistance to Ukraine which is critically needed. The sanctions provisions in H.R. 2913 provided enforcement language that would ensure President Trump implemented the bill. The Lindsey Graham Senate bill, H.R. 10076, removed the sanctions enforcement language and left the decision to sanction totally within the discretion of the President, who has repeatedly demonstrated bias towards Russia’s war goals of seizing the eastern Donbas. Furthermore, this bill would only enable the President’s penchant for imposing reckless tariffs at the expense of the American consumer – effectively handing the President the power to raise costs on American workers and families by more than $8,000 a year– while providing zero additional military assistance for Ukraine. Our delegation has staunchly support Ukraine and are determined to provide tangible assistance as well as enforceable sanctions against Putin’s war machine. We recognize the Senate’s hard work and applaud Senator Blumenthal and his colleagues for their efforts. Due to our concerns, we could not vote for this bill in its current form and remain committed to continuing to stand unwaveringly with the Ukrainian people and enacting tough sanctions that hold the Putin regime accountable.” 1 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-courtney-applaud-house-passage-their-bill-restore-tax-relief Larson, Courtney Applaud House Passage of Their Bill to Restore Tax Relief for Homeowners with Crumbling Foundations 2026-09-16 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) applauded House passage of their Casualty Loss Dedication Restoration Act, which passed the House last night within the larger bill, H.R. 9500, by a vote of 408-17. Larson and Courtney’s bill would allow homeowners impacted by crumbling foundations due to pyrrhotite to claim the casualty loss deduction for repair costs and allow homeowners to retroactively claim the deduction starting in 2021. In July, Rep. Larson successfully led passage of the bill through the Ways and Means Committee. “More than a decade since the crumbling foundations crisis was first discovered in our region, up to 35,000 homes have been impacted,” said Larson. “Time and time again, families have had to foot the bill to repair their foundations—damaged through no fault of their own. I worked with my colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee to advance real tax relief, so homeowners can afford to make the repairs they need, and those who already replaced their foundations can be made whole. I want to thank my friend and colleague, Congressman Joe Courtney, for his tireless efforts and partnership to get this bill across the finish line with today’s strong, bipartisan vote in the House. I urge the Senate to act, so we can finally get Connecticut homeowners the support and certainty they deserve.” “House passage of this bill to bring long overdue relief to Connecticut homeowners impacted by crumbling foundations is only possible because of Congressman John Larson’s work and leadership on the Ways and Means Committee,” said Courtney. “Thousands of homes in northcentral and eastern Connecticut have been plagued with crumbling concrete foundations caused by the mineral pyrrhotite, leaving families with exorbitant repair costs up to the hundreds of thousands of dollars through no fault of their own. By finally restoring the casualty loss deduction for all taxpayers after it was drastically restricted by President Trump’s 2017 tax law and allowing homeowners to amend… 1 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-secures-federal-resources-local-flood-mitigation Larson Secures Federal Resources for Local Flood Mitigation 2026-09-16 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, which included his request for three flood mitigation studies in the First District and $50 million project to improve wastewater infrastructure and stormwater management in Hartford. “With extreme weather—fueled by climate change—on the rise, our region has not been spared,” said Larson. “Connecticut has become more prone to severe flooding, communities across the state have made it a priority to invest in more resilient infrastructure to protect homes and businesses before disaster hits. I am proud to champion these four projects that will better prepare communities across the First District for natural disasters, including Southington, Torrington, Hartford, and East Hartford. Following tonight’s bipartisan vote, I urge the Senate to act swiftly so local leaders can start working directly with federal officials to strengthen stormwater management and protect residents from devastating floods.” The Water Resources Development Act authorizes 133 new feasibility studies for locally proposed water resources infrastructure projects and 14 projects that have been vetted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including $50 million to improve wastewater infrastructure and stormwater management in Hartford, a feasibility study to modify the Naugatuck River Flood Damage Reduction System in Torrington, a Connecticut River Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study, and a study of the Eightmile Rivershed in Southington. 1 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z
https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ct-house-delegation-statement-russia-sanctions-bill CT House Delegation Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill 2026-09-16 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Joe Courtney C001069 courtney.house.gov courtney https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Reps. John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) issued the following statement after voting “no” on H.R. 10076. “Last June, the U.S. House passed a bipartisan Russian sanctions bill, H.R. 2913, to support the brave nation of Ukraine along with new military assistance to Ukraine which is critically needed. The sanctions provisions in H.R. 2913 provided enforcement language that would ensure President Trump implemented the bill. The Lindsey Graham Senate bill, H.R. 10076, removed the sanctions enforcement language and left the decision to sanction totally within the discretion of the President, who has repeatedly demonstrated bias towards Russia’s war goals of seizing the eastern Donbas. Furthermore, this bill would only enable the President’s penchant for imposing reckless tariffs at the expense of the American consumer – effectively handing the President the power to raise costs on American workers and families by more than $8,000 a year– while providing zero additional military assistance for Ukraine. Our delegation has staunchly supported Ukraine and are determined to provide tangible assistance as well as enforceable sanctions against Putin’s war machine. We recognize the Senate’s hard work and applaud Senator Blumenthal and his colleagues for their efforts. Due to our concerns, we could not vote for this bill in its current form and remain committed to continuing to stand unwaveringly with the Ukrainian people and enacting tough sanctions that hold the Putin regime accountable.” ### 1 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z
https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=AFEC4010-439C-46FF-A74F-B562844C15EC Hayes Introduces Legislation to Increase WIC Enrollment for Pregnant Women, Moms, Infants, And Young Children In Connecticut 2026-09-15 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Jahana Hayes H001081 hayes.house.gov hayes https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the WIC For Kids Act, legislation to eliminate barriers to enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). WIC is a cost-effective investment in families that leads to healthier infants, more nutritious diets and better health and support for pregnant and nursing moms. Unfortunately, there are nearly 6 million mothers and children who are eligible for WIC but cannot access benefits. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, only 50.2 percent of eligible Americans participate in WIC. “Millions who are eligible for WIC do not access the program. My legislation, the WIC for Kids Act would help to remove unnecessary barriers, connect more recipients to WIC, and provide the necessary nutrition for early development,” said Congresswoman Jahana Hayes. Specifically, the WIC for Kids Act removes barriers to program enrollment by granting automatic eligibility to WIC for those who: Reside in a household in which a member participates in SNAP Participate in Children’s Health Insurance Program Participate in Head Start or reside in a household in which one or more children are enrolled in Head Start. Reside in a household that participates in Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations Are members of a family of a pregnant woman, postpartum woman, infant, or child that receives medical assistance from Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program. The legislation also allows for adjustments to help align family certification periods and directs states to include information on how kinship families will be served as part of state plans. The WIC for Kids Act is endorsed by National WIC Association, Alliance to End Hunger, Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), Connecticut Foodshare, Public Advocacy for Kids (PAK), Generations United, Hawai'i Children's Action Network, Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger, Parents Anonymous, South Carolina Program for Infant/Toddler Care, StriveTogether, an… 1 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-votes-advance-articles-impeachment-against-president-donald-j Larson Votes to Advance Articles of Impeachment Against President Donald J. Trump 2026-09-15 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted to advance articles of impeachment against President Trump. In April, Larson filed thirteen articles of impeachment against the President for high crimes and misdemeanors, including his illegal war in Iran, unlawful deployment of the military on domestic soil, and unconstitutional effort to strip citizenship from millions of Americans. “As Donald Trump wages an illegal war in Iran and terrorizes immigrant communities with Gestapo tactics in our neighborhoods, I filed articles of impeachment to hold him accountable for these continued violations of the law and his blatant disregard for the Constitution of the United States,” said Larson. “While Republicans thought they could divide Democrats on this vote, we remain united in the effort to hold him accountable for his abuses of power and failed agenda hurting the American people. Make no mistake—real impeachment proceedings will move forward when Democrats retake control of the House of Representatives for the American people.” 1 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-votes-cease-hostilities-iran-calls-congress-cut-funding-illegal Larson Votes to Cease Hostilities in Iran, Calls on Congress to Cut Off Funding for Illegal War 2026-09-15 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. - On the 200th day since President Trump launched his illegal war in Iran, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for another war powers resolution to cease hostilities. Today’s vote marks the third time the House has passed legislation opposing this conflict. Larson previously introduced legislation to cut off funding for this unauthorized war and filed articles of impeachment against President Trump and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for waging war in Iran, in direct contravention of the United States Constitution and international law. “The United States Congress has been clear—President Trump needs to end his illegal war in Iran,” said Larson. “Twenty American servicemembers have now lost their lives in the Middle East, and diesel prices have reached record-highs here at home. It is clear that this president views our Constitution as a mere suggestion and not the law of the land. We must enforce the law—and that starts with passing my bill to cut off all funding for this illegal and costly conflict, and block Donald Trump or any future president from waging war without explicit approval from Congress.” 1 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z
https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/friends-australia-caucus-celebrates-five-years-aukus-security-agreement Friends of Australia Caucus Celebrates Five Years of the AUKUS Security Agreement 2026-09-15 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Joe Courtney C001069 courtney.house.gov courtney https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Friends of Australia Caucus Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT), Ranking Member of the House Seapower Subcommittee, and Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chair Emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, celebrated the five-year anniversary of the AUKUS security agreement. “Five years after its announcement, AUKUS remains the most important security alliance that the U.S. has entered into in decades,” the Members said. “This historic partnership with our two closest and longest-time allies comes at a time when the prospect of a free and open Pacific that benefits all nations is under dire threat. AUKUS provides the capability to counter that deteriorating trend, so as to uphold the international rule of law and freedom of navigation. AUKUS’ ambitious enterprise is unfolding in real-time with robust joint U.S.-Australia submariner training and crewing of Virginia-class submarines, a license free defense technology export system between all three countries, flourishing academic partnerships between our universities, and U.S. Navy-awarded contracts to the U.S. submarine industrial base in support of AUKUS. This work, a result of Congress acting in a swift and bipartisan fashion to pass AUKUS legislation, leads the way for landmark security milestones in the coming decade. With the 2027 launch of Submarine Rotational Force-West, deepened advanced defense capabilities and unmanned systems collaboration, the first-time sale of U.S. Virginia-class submarines to Australia, and the stand-up of the SSN-AUKUS program for our two partners, once-in-a-lifetime security enhancements for all three nations are just over the horizon." ### 1 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z
https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/icymi-when-world-becomes-more-dangerous-place-why-it-turns-connecticut ICYMI: “When the World Becomes a More Dangerous Place, Why It Turns to Connecticut” 2026-09-15 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Joe Courtney C001069 courtney.house.gov courtney https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – In case you missed it, the Hartford Courant published a piece highlighting the Connecticut submarine industry’s essential role in national security and the growing importance of the AUKUS security agreement, which turns five years old today. To read the full piece, click here. “The world’s leading submarines and fighter jets do not design themselves. Submarines planned and manufactured on the Connecticut shoreline are the best in the world. At a time when drones and missile technology are changing the nature of armed conflict, submarines remain essential to a nation’s defense. “This summer, the federal government issued a $76.6 billion award to General Dynamics for 14 submarines, nine Virginia-Class attack submarines and five Columbia-Class ballistic missile submarines. It is, as the hero of this story pointed out in June, ‘the largest shipbuilding contract in modern history.’ That hero is U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, of the state’s Second Congressional District. The Vernon Democrat has become the leader who has made the most enduring contribution to the state’s economy." ### 1 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z
https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-smith-introduce-bill-prohibit-qatari-gifted-air-force-one Courtney, Smith Introduce Bill to Prohibit Qatari-Gifted Air Force One from Becoming President Trump’s Private Jet or Library Trophy 2026-09-14 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Joe Courtney C001069 courtney.house.gov courtney https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, and Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, introduced the Safeguarding Taxpayer Investment for Executive Airlift Act. The bill would prohibit the use of congressionally authorized or appropriated FY27 funding to transfer the Qatari-gifted 747, now being used as Air Force One (the VC-25B Bridge Aircraft), out of possession of the U.S. Air Force. “President Trump is publicly claiming that the Qatari-gifted VC-25B Bridge aircraft will be transferred to his presidential library. My bill makes clear that this plane is the property of the U.S. Air Force, not the President’s private jet or a library trophy piece. Upon its transfer from Qatar to the U.S. Air Force, the luxury jet had around just 1,000 flight hours; the President himself described it as practically ‘brand new.’ Following substantial taxpayer investment to retrofit the plane, the notion that it will be retired in 2028 and sent to President Trump’s library is an unacceptable misuse of taxpayer dollars and screams out for oversight from Congress,” said Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee. "Everything about the president’s acceptance of the Qatari-gifted Boeing 747 now being used as Air Force One is deeply troubling. From the ethical and constitutional concerns of accepting such a gift from a foreign government, to his belief that he can take personal possession of an aircraft that has cost millions of dollars of taxpayers' money to bring it up to the standards required for transportation of the president. This situation is further complicated by this administration’s unprecedented lack of transparency with both Congress and the American people and demands congressional action. I am proud to join Rep. Courtney as an original co-sponsor of the Safeguarding Taxpayer Investment for Executive Airlift Act to prohibit transf… 1 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z
https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-calls-colleagues-support-bill-safeguarding-taxpayer Courtney Calls on Colleagues to Support Bill Safeguarding Taxpayer Investments in Qatari-Gifted Air Force One Plane 2026-09-14 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Joe Courtney C001069 courtney.house.gov courtney https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, in a speech on the House floor, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, called on his colleagues to support the Safeguarding Taxpayer Investment for Executive Airlift Act, a bill he introduced today alongside Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee. The Safeguarding Taxpayer Investment for Executive Airlift Act would prohibit the use of congressionally authorized or appropriated FY27 funding to transfer the Qatari-gifted 747, now being used as Air Force One (the VC-25B Bridge Aircraft), out of possession of the U.S. Air Force. To watch, click here. “As the Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over the Air Force executive airlift programs, I want to remind the House that this aircraft is not the property of any one person, including the President of the United States,” Courtney said. “That plane is the property of the U.S. government and U.S. taxpayers, and under the control of the U.S. Air Force. It is a plane the U.S. taxpayer spent hundreds of millions of dollars over the last years… and just a few days ago, it was announced that the Air Force had contracted a new pilot simulator training program for the Qatari plane to the tune of $45.3 million.” “[The Safeguarding Taxpayer Investment for Executive Airlift Act] is about exercising congressional stewardship of property that belongs to the U.S. taxpayer, and it should be easy for every Member of this chamber to support,” Courtney continued. “To paraphrase Abraham Lincoln, it asserts what is both legally the right thing to do but also morally the right thing to do.” To read a fact sheet on the Safeguarding Taxpayer Investment for Executive Airlift Act, including a timeline of the Qatari-gifted VC-25B Bridge aircraft, click here. Executive airlift programs, including Air Force One, fall under the jurisdiction of the House Seapower and Projection Force Subcommittee. FULL T… 1 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z
https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-statement-marking-25th-anniversary-attacks-september-11-2001 DeLauro Statement Marking the 25th Anniversary of the Attacks on September 11, 2001 2026-09-11 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Rosa L. DeLauro D000216 delauro.house.gov delauro https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper New Haven, CT – Today, U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) issued the following statement in remembrance marking 25 since the September 11, 2001, terror attacks. “Twenty-five years ago, today, the United States of America experienced one of its darkest days in history. On September 11, 2001, 2,977 people lost their lives, and countless others ­— families, first responders, and survivors — have carried the pain of that day ever since. Hundreds of thousands of others’ health were affected because of that day. Today, we remember those we lost, honor the courage of those who responded, and stand with the families and loved ones who continue to preserve their memory. “We remember September 11th as a day that left a mark on us all. Twenty-five years have passed, but many of us remember the exact moment we learned of the attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, DC, and Flight 93. I think about the amount of despair I felt that day. I, along with other Members of Congress, evacuated our offices and gathered on the steps of our nations Capitol. In a moment of immense grief and uncertainty we stood together as one and sang ‘God Bless America.’ In that moment, the division that seemed important gave way and we discovered a shared sense of grief and hope. They sought to break our American spirit, but they only unified our resolve. “On this solemn anniversary, let us remember the unity that followed the attacks. We as Americans stood together — not as Democrats or Republicans, but as neighbors, friends, and fellow Americans. Much has changed since September 11, 2001, but we have refused to forget. May we always remember that even on the darkest days our nation can find strength in one another, and that unity and hope is the force that will carry us further than division. 1 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z
https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-bishop-request-gao-investigate-trade-war-relief-farmers DeLauro, Bishop Request GAO Investigate Trade-War Relief for Farmers 2026-09-08 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Rosa L. DeLauro D000216 delauro.house.gov delauro https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) requested that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigate how the Department of Agriculture (USDA) is handing out over $12 billion in trade-war relief through the Farmer Bridge Assistance and Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers programs. A 2021 GAO report found that a similar agricultural tariff relief program – administered under President Trump’s first term – disproportionately favored the largest agribusinesses and foreign-owned conglomerates. “Last year, many members of Congress wrote to President Trump and USDA urging this Administration to ensure any agriculture trade relief program included guardrails and mechanisms to direct funding to producers who truly needed relief rather than simply enriching the largest agribusinesses or foreign-owned conglomerates, and to provide transparency into the process for establishing and executing the program,” the lawmakers wrote. “While USDA has provided some insight into their method for calculating payment rates and the geographic distribution of payments, many of our key recommendations aimed at increasing transparency, protecting taxpayer dollars, and ensuring relief gets where its most needed remain unfulfilled for both programs. Therefore, we ask GAO to conduct a review of the FBA and ASCF programs…” The full letter can be found here and below. Cosigners include Representatives Becca Balint, Christopher Deluzio, Shomari Figures, Hank Johnson Jr., John Larson, Bennie Thompson, and Jill Tokuda. Ms. Orice Williams Brown Acting Comptroller General of the United States U.S. Government Accountability Office 441 G Street, NW Washington, DC 20548 Dear Ms. Williams Brown: We are writing to request that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct a review of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) and Assistance for Specialty Crop F… 1 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-applauds-growing-bipartisan-calls-make-wealthy-pay-their-fair Larson Applauds Growing Bipartisan Calls to Make the Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share into Social Security 2026-09-08 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper “As automatic benefit cuts to Social Security move closer than ever—with the average retiree slated to lose $500/month in benefits by 2032—I applaud the growing number of my Republican colleagues joining our call to lift the cap,” said Larson. “For years, the only plan put forward by leading Republicans has been raising the retirement age, which would amount to a more than 20 percent benefit cut. Instead of handing millionaires and billionaires another tax cut they do not need, while retirees get handed a benefit cut, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and their wealthy friends need to finally pay their fair share. Every Member of Congress and candidate for office cannot be allowed to avoid Social Security by simply saying they will protect it. With cuts on the horizon, they must show us their plans to strengthen it now—and speak with the same courage as our colleagues who have called for lifting the cap. Congress can protect Social Security and enhance it to provide children, seniors and veterans with the relief and certainty they deserve by passing Social Security 2100 now.” In June, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH)published an op-ed in the New York Times calling for Congress to lift the cap. Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04), the Republican Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, and Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), a senior Republican member of the Ways and Means Committee, joined these calls in today’s Washington Post. Larson’s Social Security 2100 Act would enhance Social Security benefits to help beneficiaries dealing with rising costs and extend the program’s solvency by eliminating the FICA cap and imposing a net investment income tax on income over $400,000. 1 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-joins-brief-urging-supreme-court-block-unconstitutional-trump Larson Joins Brief Urging Supreme Court to Block Unconstitutional Trump Order Attacking Mail-In Voting 2026-09-08 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States with a bipartisan, bicameral coalition of 261 lawmakers in United States Postal Service v. State of California, urging the court to reject President Trump’s unconstitutional order aiming to take control of the mail-in voting process. His unconstitutional order follows his threats to “nationalize our elections,” and a push from Republicans in Congress to pass the so-called “SAVE America Act” that would create more barriers for Americans to vote and empower the Department of Homeland Security to purge voters from the rolls. “Whether it is his discriminatory ‘SAVE Act’ or his unconstitutional executive order to take control of mail-in voting, Donald Trump is determined to get in the way of a free and fair election this November,” said Larson. “The Constitution clearly grants the states the power to administer elections, but this president sees our laws as mere suggestions standing in the way of his power. We already know that he sent ‘DOGE’ into Social Security to alter elections and his cronies at the Department of Homeland Security have pressured states to purge eligible citizens from the voter rolls. I am proud to join my colleagues at the Supreme Court to block his latest attempt to mess with the midterms from seeing the light of day. We must all band together so every American can cast their ballot free from fear or intimidation.” In the court filing, the lawmakers argue that Trump’s Executive Order violates the separation of powers and Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which gives the states and Congress exclusive authority over election administration. The President’s order attempts to give the Postal Service control over who can vote by mail, empowering Trump officials to have the final say over who is eligible to cast a ballot. One-third of Americans are expected to vote by mail in the upcoming midterm elections—a voting practice Donald Trump himself used as recently as August 2026, whe… 1 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z
https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-260-bipartisan-current-former-members-congress-file-legal Courtney, 260 Bipartisan Current & Former Members of Congress File Legal Brief to Block Trump Admin from Restricting Mail-In Voting 2026-09-08 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Joe Courtney C001069 courtney.house.gov courtney https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper NORWICH, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) joined a bipartisan group of 261 current and former Members of Congress in officially filing an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the legality of President Trump’s Executive Order seeking to restrict mail-in voting ahead of November’s midterm elections. “Nearly a third of all voters in 2024 – including many military servicemembers – cast their votes using mail-in ballots with only a 0.000043% rate of fraud, according to analysis by the nonpartisan Brookings Institution,” Courtney said. “President Trump’s Executive Order to put new restrictions on mail-in voting is a blatant and unconstitutional attempt to purge millions of Americans’ ballots. With some states already beginning to mail out ballots for the November election, the Supreme Court must immediately reject the President’s order and protect our vote.” In the court filing, the Members argue that Trump’s Executive Order 14399, “Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections,” and the USPS rule, “Ballot Mail for Federal Elections,” which resulted from Executive Order 14399, violate the separation of powers and usurps Congressional authorities outlined in Article I of the U.S. Constitution, which gives the states and Congress exclusive authority over election administration. ### 1 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z
https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-delauro-statement-passing-gloria-steinem Congresswoman DeLauro Statement on Passing of Gloria Steinem 2026-09-03 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Rosa L. DeLauro D000216 delauro.house.gov delauro https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released the following statement following the passing of feminist icon and activist, Gloria Steinem: “I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Gloria Steinem. An author, advocate, and leader, she brought women’s issues to the forefront of national discussion, sparking debate on issues that had been ignored for far too long and opening doors for women around the world – making it possible for women to work in any field and live their lives in a way that was most fulfilling to them. Her leadership and vision helped create an atmosphere in which women became empowered and able to share their voices. She was a pioneer for women’s liberation and fought to ensure women truly had equal rights and opportunities. 1 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-statement-death-gloria-steinem Larson Statement on the Death of Gloria Steinem 2026-09-03 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Gloria Steinem, a trailblazer who broke barriers for women and championed dignity, equality, and justice for all,” said Larson. “At a time when women could not even own credit cards in their own name, Gloria led a movement that unapologetically demanded equal opportunity for women in all aspects of life. Today, her fight for equal pay, reproductive justice, and equality under the law remains alive and well—especially as we see these fundamental rights come under attack. Her wit, wisdom, and leadership inspired generations, something I saw firsthand with my mother’s commitment and dedication to public service over the years in East Hartford. Gloria’s legacy will continue to guide us forward in the ongoing fight against deadly abortion bans and the discriminatory ‘SAVE Act,’ and to finally ensure the Equal Rights Amendment is rightfully ratified as part of the U.S. Constitution.” 1 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-delauro-applaud-240-million-contract-advance-f135-modernization Larson, DeLauro Applaud $240 Million Contract to Advance F135 Modernization at Pratt & Whitney 2026-09-02 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Chair of the Bipartisan Joint Strike Fighter Caucus, and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, applauded a $240 million contract modification for Pratt & Whitney to advance the F135 Engine Core Upgrade program to the engineering and manufacturing development phase. This contract award will support work in East Hartford, Middletown, and Windsor Locks. “It was only two years ago that we rallied lawmakers, industry leaders, and machinists to defeat a costly alternative engine that would have uprooted thousands of Connecticut jobs and devastated our state’s manufacturing supply chain,” said Larson and DeLauro. “This investment makes good on the promise of the legislation we passed to ensure the next generation of the F135 engine is developed and built by Connecticut workers. Our delegation will continue to work together to support the hard-working machinists and engineers who call our state home—and deliver the best possible equipment to our Armed Forces and allies across the globe.” Larson and DeLauro led passage of legislation in 2024 to fully fund F135 engine modernization and ensure no federal funds will be used to integrate an alternative engine, achieving a nearly three-decade goal to secure Pratt and Whitney as the sole supplier of engines for the F-35. In 2026 alone, the Connecticut delegation has announced $4.7 billion in new contracts for engine manufacturing at Pratt & Whitney, which employs 11,000 workers, and supports 21,000 jobs across the state, both at Pratt and across the engine supply chain. 1 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z
https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/final-house-passed-continuing-resolution-fixes-house-republicans Final House-Passed Continuing Resolution Fixes House Republicans’ Partisan Bill that Would Have Disrupted Submarine Construction 2026-09-01 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT Joe Courtney C001069 courtney.house.gov courtney https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, voted to pass a bipartisan continuing resolution (H.R. 6500) to keep the federal government funded through December 11, 2026. H.R. 6500 also includes $1.2 billion to support continued construction of Virginia-class submarines and the first two Columbia-class submarines, the USS District of Columbia (SSBN 826) and the USS Wisconsin (SSBN 827). H.R. 6500 passed the House by a vote of 370-48. The Senate has already passed H.R. 6500, and it now heads directly to be signed into law. “Passage of this bill keeps the government open past November, avoiding a disruption to the economy and critical government services that people rely on, especially as the cost of living continues to rise,” Courtney said. “The bill also includes much needed funding to keep construction of Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines on track. This fixes the hyper-partisan continuing resolution that Speaker Mike Johnson jammed through the House in July, which, incredibly, omitted the Navy’s request for submarine funding. Following the historic construction contract awards in July for nine Block VI Virginia-class submarines and five Build II Columbia-class submarines, the funding provided by this continuing resolution will keep hiring and supply chain investment strong as shipbuilders and the entire industrial base continue to ramp up submarine construction.” ### 1 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-votes-continuing-resolution-rejects-funding-trumps-border-patrol Larson Votes for Continuing Resolution that Rejects Funding for Trump’s Border Patrol and Reins in Illegal White House Power Grabs 2026-09-01 2026 2026-09 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper “After Republicans tried to pass a funding bill that shortchanges nutrition assistance and affordable housing, while boosting Donald Trump’s attacks on immigrant communities, Democrats stood up to demand real guardrails on their extreme agenda,” said Larson. “I commend Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro for leading negotiations that removed additional funding for ICE and the Border Patrol, restored support for affordable housing programs and nutrition assistance for seniors, and blocked a proposal from the White House that would have handed full control of the federal grant process to MAGA officials. Today’s vote is a step in the right direction—funding programs that families rely on and reining in some of the Trump Administration’s worst abuses of power. As full-year funding negotiations continue, I will keep standing up for accountability and real solutions to make life more affordable for working families, including an end to the illegal war in Iran, the President’s costly tariffs, and his administration’s plans to privatize Social Security.” 1 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z
https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-honors-nancy-wyman-speech-house-floor Courtney Honors Nancy Wyman in Speech on House Floor 2026-08-31 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT Joe Courtney C001069 courtney.house.gov courtney https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, in a speech on the House floor, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), honored the life and legacy of Nancy Wyman, the former Connecticut Lieutenant Governor, Democratic State Party Chair, and the first woman to be elected state Comptroller. FULL TRANSCRIPT Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share with the House the sad news of the loss of one of the state of Connecticut's finest public servants, former Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wineman of Tolland, Connecticut. The news of her sudden passing on August 12th was met with universal sorrow from all corners of her beloved state, from the political leaders on both sides of the aisle and from people of all walks of life with whom she worked with always trying to help, particularly those in need and those whose problems she fixed over and over again. Nancy's epic journey of public service began as a PTA mom in Tolland, advocating for high quality public education at a time when her own kids were enrolled in Tolland’s public schools. She was so effective that she was encouraged to run for a seat on the school board, which she did, and which she won, and which began an extraordinary string of political success that eventually took her to the highest levels of state government. In 1986, she ran for a vacant seat in the State House of Representatives in a district next door to where I live, and at the same time, coincidentally, I was also running as a first time candidate. We both prevailed and in the following January were signed our desks in the House chamber next to each other, which began a long and fruitful friendship, both politically and personally. She shortly became Chair of the Education Committee and presided over one of the most difficult contested issues in the state, namely allocating public school funding. To paraphrase Abraham Lincoln, it's an issue where you cannot please all the people all the time. Nancy never shrunk from this task, and because of her patience and basic decency in interactions with her colleagues, the final result of her tenaci… 1 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/connecticut-officials-bring-attention-addiction-and-recovery-resources Connecticut Officials Bring Attention to Addiction and Recovery Resources in Advance of International Overdose Awareness Day 2026-08-28 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Hartford, CT - In advance of International Overdose Awareness Day, which is commemorated annually on August 31, Connecticut officials reaffirmed their commitment to combating the overdose crisis and bringing attention to addiction, recovery, and overdose prevention resources available to people across Connecticut. International Overdose Awareness Day is a global campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. “Every community across our state and the nation has been touched by the opioid epidemic. As we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day, we stand together to remember those who lost their lives to addiction and recommit to investing in prevention and treatment services. I will continue to support programs in communities that connect families with the resources they need to combat substance abuse and support those in recovery,” said Congressman John B. Larson. “Today we mourn the lives lost to overdoses this year and commit to honoring them with action," said Senator Richard Blumenthal. "While Connecticut has made progress over the last few years to reduce the number of these tragic deaths, we need to dismantle the destructive grip addiction has on our communities. I will keep fighting for federal funding to support addiction prevention and recovery efforts.” “Overdose deaths are on the decline in Connecticut, but addiction and mental health issues still affect the lives of countless individuals and families across the country, including the hundreds who have died from drug overdoses in Connecticut last year," said Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. "As the lead Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, I have proudly fought for federal investments to address this addiction crisis, including against the unconscionable cancellation of grants earlier this year. I will continue to advocate for the resources necessary for those struggling with addiction.” “Every life lost to an overdose leaves a hole in the lives of famil… 1 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z
https://himes.house.gov/2026/08/27/himes-statement-on-recent-ice-activity-in-connecticut/ Himes Statement on Recent ICE Activity in Connecticut 2026-08-27 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT James A. Himes H001047 himes.house.gov himes https://himes.house.gov/statements-and-releases/ scraper Bridgeport, CT — Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) issued the following statement regarding recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations throughout Connecticut, including in Stamford and Bridgeport: “ICE’s detention of parents as they drop their children off at school or head to work is plainly and flatly despicable. It has nothing to do with public safety — it’s cruelty for cruelty’s sake. We cannot accept these shock tactics as normal. I’ll keep fighting to hold ICE and this Administration accountable and support the immigrant communities here in Connecticut and across the country.” 1 2026-08-28T17:11:49Z 2026-08-28T17:13:14Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-blasts-trump-threat-demolish-kennedy-center Larson Blasts Trump Threat to Demolish the Kennedy Center 2026-08-25 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper “No one is surprised that someone with an ego as big as Donald Trump’s believes their name should be above John F. Kennedy’s on our beloved former president’s living memorial,” said Larson. “I wish President Trump were more focused on ending the illegal war he launched in Iran than he is on destroying the Kennedy Center and building his taxpayer-funded ballroom. It figures that he would want to distract the public when prices are rising on his watch and our troops are losing their lives. He needs to come before Congress and be held accountable for his abuses of power—as the Constitution and War Powers Act require.” After President Trump illegally took over the Kennedy Center to rename the living memorial in honor of himself, Larson joined with Rep. April McClain Delaney (MD-06) to introduce the Kennedy Center Protection Act, which would remove Trump’s name or any other illegally placed signage from the building’s premises. In April, Larson filed articles of impeachment to remove President Trump from office, following his illegal declaration of war against Iran. Last month, Rep. Larson introduced a bill to cut off all funding for Trump’s illegal war in Iran and prohibit the use of any federal funds for military conflicts not explicitly authorized by Congress. 1 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z
https://himes.house.gov/2026/08/24/himes-gottheimer-pappas-introduce-bill-to-prevent-double-taxation-of-remote-workers/ Himes, Gottheimer, Pappas Introduce Bill to Prevent Double Taxation of Remote Workers 2026-08-24 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT James A. Himes H001047 himes.house.gov himes https://himes.house.gov/statements-and-releases/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Jim Himes (CT-04), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), and Chris Pappas (NH-01), introduced the Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act. The bill would establish a uniform standard for taxing income based on physical presence in a state. In doing so, the bill prohibits a state from taxing a nonresident’s income earned when the individual was not physically in that state. “Remote work has become a mainstay of the modern American economy and yet state tax rules have yet to catch up to our new reality,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “Providing a uniform federal standard for taxing remote workers is a commonsense proposal that would ensure Connecticut teleworkers can continue to contribute to our national economy without being unfairly subjected to double taxation. For the millions of Americans who earn their livings from their home offices, let’s right this wrong once and for all.” “This is a no-brainer. Jersey families who work remotely shouldn’t get hit with a tax bill from a state they never stepped foot in,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer. “We’re going to make sure hardworking Jersey families keep more of their hard-earned money instead of getting double-taxed for doing their jobs from their kitchen table.” “Granite Staters do not pay an income tax in New Hampshire, and they certainly should not be forced to pay one to another state,” said Congressman Chris Pappas. “Every dollar that families can keep in their pocket matters, and workers must be protected from an unfair, out-of-state income tax. The Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act would protect those teleworking for a company in a state different from the one they reside in from over-taxation. I will continue to fight for tax fairness for all.” 1 2026-08-25T05:31:37Z 2026-08-25T05:33:09Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/connecticut-congressional-delegation-governor-lamont-and-education Connecticut Congressional Delegation, Governor Lamont and Education Commissioner Russell-Tucker Announce $10 Million Grant Award to Strengthen Early Literacy Supports 2026-08-24 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Hartford, CT - Today, members of the Connecticut Congressional delegation joined Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker to announce that the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) has been awarded a five-year, $10 million competitive grant to expand targeted reading intervention, with integrated positive behavioral supports, for kindergarten through grade 3 students experiencing significant reading difficulties. The Education Innovation and Research grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education, will support a statewide initiative led by the CSDE’s Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success in continued partnership with the University of Connecticut’s Neag School of Education, HILL for Literacy, Fordham University, and Connecticut school districts. The initiative will expand access to small-group reading intervention across a statewide network of 75 elementary schools, along with instructional materials, professional learning, ongoing coaching, and tools to monitor student progress and guide instruction. It will also examine the impact of incorporating evidence-aligned positive behavioral interventions and supports into reading instruction to increase student engagement and maximize instructional time. “Hundreds of thousands of kids in Connecticut rely on federal support from the Department of Education to help them succeed in the classroom, and this announcement is a significant investment in their futures,” said Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01). “As we face an administration intent on dismantling public education in Washington, the Connecticut delegation will continue to work together to defend students and teachers from these attacks, and secure new investments in our schools. I am thrilled to join my colleagues and Governor Lamont to announce this $10 million grant we secured to support educators with the tools they need to improve reading skills and student success.” “Strong reading skills are critical to a student’s success in school … 1 2026-08-25T05:31:37Z 2026-08-25T05:33:09Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-statement-officer-involved-shooting Larson Statement on Officer-Involved Shooting 2026-08-22 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper "I am saddened to learn of the shooting that took place last night in Newington that tragically left one man dead and two officers injured. There must be a full and transparent investigation, and I am glad the state Inspector General has begun that process. I pray for the Hartford and Rocky Hill Police officers and wish them a speedy recovery. This is a reminder of the sacrifice our police officers make every day by putting their lives on the line to keep our communities safe. I will continue to monitor this incident as the facts come to light." 1 2026-08-23T05:27:15Z 2026-08-23T05:29:02Z
https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-statement-israeli-government-refusing-investigate-deaths DeLauro Statement on Israeli Government Refusing to Investigate Deaths of Humanitarian Aid Workers in Gaza 2026-08-21 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT Rosa L. DeLauro D000216 delauro.house.gov delauro https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released the following statement in response to news that the Israeli military is refusing to investigate an April 2024 attack that killed 7 humanitarian aid workers in Gaza: “The Israeli government’s decision not to investigate the strike that killed seven humanitarian aid workers, including staff from World Central Kitchen, is a miscarriage of justice that exemplifies how Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government has waged this war, causing maximum destruction in Gaza with minimal accountability. Gaza has only recently recovered from a state of famine, with 200,000 people still classified as experiencing emergency food conditions. Humanitarian aid workers must be certain of their safety in order to do their jobs and help alleviate this crisis, but Israel’s refusal to properly investigate this attack undermines that trust. Israel’s indiscriminate attacks in Gaza must end, and Israeli personnel who are involved in these attacks must be held accountable.” 1 2026-08-22T05:24:59Z 2026-08-22T05:26:16Z
https://himes.house.gov/2026/08/20/himes-leads-financial-services-dems-in-introducing-bill-to-bar-social-media-companies-from-selling-advance-access-to-government-information/ Himes Leads Financial Services Dems in Introducing Bill to Bar Social Media Companies from Selling Advance Access to Government Information 2026-08-20 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT James A. Himes H001047 himes.house.gov himes https://himes.house.gov/statements-and-releases/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Jim Himes (CT-04), a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee (FSC), introduced the No Preferential Release of Federal Information for Transactions (NO PROFIT) Act, a bill that would bar social media companies from offering faster, subscription-based access to government employees’ accounts that communicate material information. He was joined by five FSC members: Representatives Brad Sherman (CA-32), Bill Foster (IL-11), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Sean Casten (IL-06), and Sam Liccardo (CA-16). The bill is a House companion to Senator Mark Warner’s (D-VA) NO PROFIT Act, introduced in the Senate on August 3, 2026. “By any standard, this is the most corrupt Administration in modern American history, but auctioning off advance access to government announcements on Truth Social is one of the most brazen attempts at self-enrichment yet,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “Unable to end its disastrous war with Iran or make any meaningful dent in the cost-of-living crisis, this Administration has reverted to the one thing it seems to accomplish consistently: making money for the President, his family, and his cronies, the American people be damned. I’m proud to lead the House version of the NO PROFIT Act, thank Senator Warner for his leadership, and urge my colleagues to support this legislation so we can stop this scheme in its tracks.” “The President’s latest corrupt scheme, selling early access to his government Truth Social posts at the expense of the American people, is crony capitalism at its worst. The public deserves to hear from their elected officials first, not wall street traders,” said Congressman Brad Sherman. “I am glad to join Congressman Himes in introducing the NO PROFIT Act to put a stop to Trump’s scheme to turn government statements into a paid subscription service.” “Once again, Donald Trump is using the power of the presidency to enrich himself and his family, putting his private financial interests ahead of the American public,” said Congressman B… 1 2026-08-21T05:30:57Z 2026-08-21T05:32:22Z
https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=BB26188C-E408-4DD4-8D5C-EE5B11E7CBF8 Hayes, Beyer Introduce Legislation to Enforce Congressional Oversight 2026-08-19 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT Jahana Hayes H001081 hayes.house.gov hayes https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following repeated efforts by the Trump Administration to block Members of Congress from conducting oversight of federal agencies, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) joined Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08) to introduce the Congressional Oversight and Agency Access Act to ensure Members of Congress and accompanying staff can access federal buildings to carry out their constitutional oversight responsibilities without unnecessary obstruction or delay. “The American people are demanding more transparency in government, yet this Administration continues to block information or provide sufficient details on its actions,” said Congresswoman Hayes. “Congressional oversight is essential to our democracy. This legislation is intended to ensure Congress can uphold our constitutional duty regardless of who is in the White House.” “I have personally been denied access to USAID, the U.S. Institute of Peace, a public meeting at the Department of the Interior, and repeatedly delayed in conducting oversight at ICE facilities. All of these were clear examples of the Trump administration’s deliberate and repeated efforts to deny, delay, or obstruct Congressional oversight of the executive branch,” said Congressman Beyer. “That is not how our Constitution works. Congress has an obligation to oversee the agencies it funds and the laws it passes, and no administration should be able to obstruct that oversight because it finds it inconvenient or politically uncomfortable. Our bill makes clear that obstruction is not an option and ensures that no administration can shut Congress out again.” The Congressional Oversight and Agency Access Act would establish clear statutory protections for congressional oversight by: Guaranteeing Members of Congress and accompanying congressional staff immediate access to federal buildings, including contractor-owned and operated facilities, during normal business hours for official oversight activities. Requiring agencies to provide Members and accompanying staff access to facilities… 1 2026-08-20T05:28:41Z 2026-08-20T05:29:58Z
https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=60F5E144-FBB8-422B-8191-83227EC5836E Hayes, Lofgren, Landsman Aim to Triple Funding to Expand And Improve Access to Head Start 2026-08-17 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT Jahana Hayes H001081 hayes.house.gov hayes https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), a member of the Congressional Head Start to Congress Caucus, was joined by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) and Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) to introduce the Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act to triple annual funding for Head Start and Early Head Start to $36 billion for Fiscal Years 2027-2032. The bill aims to infuse federal dollars into the early education program to expand access to more children and families, recruit and retain staff, and address dire physical infrastructure needs. Head Start is the nation’s flagship early learning program, supporting healthy child development and acts as a lifeline for the most vulnerable children and families in the United States. In Fiscal Year 2026, Head Start served nearly 700,000 children and families, including more than 4,450 in Connecticut. Despite the proven success of Head Start and Early Head Start, they remain largely under-resourced, outdated, and understaffed. Earlier this year, the National Head Start Association found that nearly twenty percent of all Head Start and Early Head Start staff positions were vacant. Additionally, the most recent Head Start Facilities Report submitted to Congress by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) found that 61 percent of Head Start facilities surveyed were identified as needing improvement to their physical infrastructure. Without intervention, the worsening workforce and infrastructure crises could jeopardize Head Start programs in Connecticut and throughout the country. “Head Start is one of the greatest anti-poverty programs that we have. It offers high-quality education, health, and social services to the youngest and most vulnerable among us during a critical developmental stage,” said Congresswoman Hayes. “The Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act demands immediate action in addressing the growing needs of this vital program and allows more families to access its services.” “It's critical that America's children receive a first… 1 2026-08-18T05:27:41Z 2026-08-18T05:29:06Z
https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-bell-goodlander-lead-colleagues-urging-clarity-pentagon-uss Courtney, Bell, Goodlander Lead Colleagues in Urging Clarity from Pentagon on USS Lincoln’s Overextended Deployment & Sailors’ Safety 2026-08-14 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT Joe Courtney C001069 courtney.house.gov courtney https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper NORWICH, CT – Today, Reps. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, Wesley Bell (MO-01), and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) led 15 of their colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee and 34 more Members of Congress in sending a letter to Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao expressing concern for the personnel and material readiness of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) and requesting information on the ship’s deployment and future. “Like the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) before it, CVN-72’s extended deployment is accompanied by deeply troubling reports about sailors’ mental health and living conditions. These reports are not political conjecture; they come from sailors’ worried family members,” the lawmakers wrote. “Navy leadership took the appropriate step in meeting to address families’ concerns, but there remains more to be done to ensure that the families and the public have faith that these sailors are being taken care of and that the Department is appropriately managing the fleet and its readiness for Operation Epic Fury.” Read the full letter here. On Tuesday, the Navy Times reported on the mental health strain, exhaustion, and safety concerns of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), which has been deployed for over eight months supporting President Trump’s war with Iran, which included a span of 208 continuous days without porting, a carrier record. Last month, Courtney led four of his colleagues on the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee in sending a letter to Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao requesting information on the future of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) and its scheduled maintenance following its return earlier this year after a 326-day deployment, the longest carrier deployment since the Vietnam War. Read the letter here. ### 1 2026-08-15T05:23:20Z 2026-08-15T05:24:50Z
https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=AFC6B7DD-D84B-4880-BBE9-B6DF69553685 Hayes, Murphy, and Blumenthal Press Postmaster General for Update on Shuttered Morris Post Office After a Year Without Answers 2026-08-13 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT Jahana Hayes H001081 hayes.house.gov hayes https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases scraper WATERBURY, CT – Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner demanding the United States Postal Service (USPS) provide answers to why residents of Morris, Connecticut, have been forced to live without local postal services for the past year. Last August, the Postal Service closed the Morris Post Office, the only postal facility in town, stating the closure was “temporary.” However, the town of Morris still lacks a replacement post office, and the Postal Service has been unresponsive when town officials have asked for updates. The letter highlights the widespread disruptions the post office closure has imposed on the Morris, CT community: “Morris residents have been forced to travel approximately 20 minutes to the Thomaston Post Office to access basic postal services. This prolonged disruption has disproportionately affected senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, and residents who do not have reliable transportation, all of whom are dependent on consistent access to essential postal services, including prescription deliveries, bill payments, and government correspondence. Currently, residents in Morris do not even have access to a public mailbox, forcing them to travel outside of Morris to send mail. In their letter, Representative Hayes and Senators Murphy and Blumenthal requested the Postal Service commit to restoring postal facilities in Morris and identify the reasons for the delay within the next ten days. 1 2026-08-14T06:13:05Z 2026-08-14T06:14:08Z
https://himes.house.gov/2026/08/12/himes-statement-on-passing-of-nancy-wyman/ Himes Statement on Passing of Nancy Wyman 2026-08-12 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT James A. Himes H001047 himes.house.gov himes https://himes.house.gov/statements-and-releases/ scraper Bridgeport, CT – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement on the passing of Nancy Wyman, former Connecticut Lieutenant Governor, Comptroller, and Democratic State Party Chair: “Nancy Wyman was a force in Connecticut politics. She was a warm, generous person whose friendship and kindness touched countless people across our state. She devoted her life to public service and to making Connecticut a better place, bringing her infectious energy and unwavering commitment to the people she served everywhere she went. My heart is with Mike, the entire Wyman family, and the many, many people who loved her.” 1 2026-08-14T06:13:05Z 2026-08-14T06:14:08Z
https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-statement-passing-nancy-wyman DeLauro Statement on Passing of Nancy Wyman 2026-08-12 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT Rosa L. DeLauro D000216 delauro.house.gov delauro https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper NEW HAVEN —Today, US Representative Rosa DeLauro issued the following statement on the passing of Nancy Wyman, former Connecticut Lieutenant Governor, Democratic State Party Chair, and the first woman to be elected state Comptroller: “Nancy Wyman was an inspiring leader, a trailblazer, and a tireless public servant who never stopped looking for ways to give back to her community. From her first elected position as vice chair of the Tolland Board of Education, all the way to becoming the first woman to be elected as Connecticut’s State Comptroller, to then serving two terms as Lieutenant Governor and later serving as the Democratic State Party Chair, Nancy spent her life in service to the people of our state. She was a mentor to many and a friend to even more, known to people across the state for her unmatched intellect and for her singular style of heels. I had the good fortune to call Nancy a friend, and I am proud of the work that we did together, to lift up issues affecting women and families, to grow our state’s economy, and to strengthen the middle class. My sympathies go out to her family during this difficult time—she will be sorely missed.” 1 2026-08-20T05:28:41Z 2026-08-20T05:29:58Z
https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-statement-president-trumps-executive-order-disrupting-childhood DeLauro Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order Disrupting Childhood Vaccine Schedule 2026-08-11 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT Rosa L. DeLauro D000216 delauro.house.gov delauro https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper NEW HAVEN —Today, US Representative Rosa DeLauro issued the following statement following President Trump’s Executive Order which advocates separating the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine into three different single-disease shots, which is opposed by public health experts: “Trump and RFK Jr are at it again: lying that vaccines cause autism, ignoring medical professionals, and issuing chaotic orders that will lead to reduced vaccinations and increased risk for children. 1 2026-08-20T05:28:41Z 2026-08-20T05:29:58Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-announces-new-bill-fully-rescind-corrupt-trump-get-out-jail-free Larson Announces New Bill to Fully Rescind Corrupt Trump “Get Out of Jail Free” Tax Immunity Deal 2026-08-10 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced new legislation with Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (MA-01) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), the Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act, to officially rescind the unprecedented tax immunity deal granted to President Trump and his family, which would bar the government from investigating tax returns filed by the Trump family and their companies. Larson’s announcement of this new bill follows the Senate’s confirmation of President Trump’s personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, to be the next Attorney General of the United States. Blanche was the architect of the President’s corrupt settlement—including the tax immunity deal that is still in effect. “Donald Trump’s sham lawsuit was nothing more than an attempt to line his own pocket with your tax dollars,” said Larson. “While his lackeys at the Department of Justice may claim that it is not moving forward, he still secured a sweetheart deal to shield himself and his family from every having to pay the taxes they owe. If my Republican colleagues are truly OK with this outright theft occurring before our very eyes, they should vote to approve it themselves. No one should be above the law—especially billionaires trying to skirt their way out of paying their fair share in taxes. While Todd Blanche answers to his true client, Donald Trump, our bill will do what he will not—wipe this outrageous settlement off the books once and for all.” In May, Larson filed a court brief urging Judge Williams to dismiss the President’s unprecedented lawsuit. Last month, he introduced the Don’t Settle for Corruption Act to block the settlement agreement by requiring Congressional approval before the Department of Justice (DOJ) can spend taxpayer dollars on any legal settlement resolving a case involving the President, the President’s immediate family, or any business entity they own or control. 1 2026-08-11T05:54:29Z 2026-08-11T05:56:25Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-blasts-trump-attack-gender-affirming-care-connecticut-families Larson Blasts Trump Attack on Gender-Affirming Care for Connecticut Families 2026-08-07 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper “President Trump and Secretary Kennedy think they know better than families and doctors when it comes to the health of our children,” said Larson. “While we mobilized in Congress to stop their cruel trans healthcare ban, that did not stop them from weaponizing the legal system to bully doctors and hospitals like Connecticut Children’s out of providing transgender youth with the care they need. I trust families to make their own health care decisions, in consultation with their doctors—not politicians, or Donald Trump’s personal lawyers, who have taken over the Department of Justice. I will always stand with the entire LGBTQ+ community and am ready to do everything I can to undo this direct attack on access to care for our state’s residents.” As a member of the Congressional Equality Caucus, Rep. Larson is an original cosponsor of the Equality Act, to extend civil rights protections under federal law to LGBTQ+ Americans. He also cosponsors the Fit to Serve Act to end Trump’s ban on transgender troops and filed briefs at the Supreme Court in opposition to trans healthcare bans and in support of state bans on conversion therapy. Last year, he voted against a bill to ban trans youth from accessing medical care, as well as a bill to criminalize healthcare providers that serve transgender Americans—one of the most extreme bills to ever pass the House of Representatives. Larson is an original cosponsor of the Trans Bill of Rights and was a leading member of a coalition of Democratic lawmakers who called on Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to withdraw the Trump Administration’s planned healthcare ban for trans youth—which was quietly shelved in July. 1 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-gathers-machinists-and-industry-leaders-celebrate-13-billion Larson Gathers Machinists and Industry Leaders to Celebrate $1.3 Billion Federal Contract Boost for Engine Manufacturing in Connecticut 2026-08-07 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined with local leaders, including East Hartford Mayor Connor Martin and Middletown Mayor Gene Nocera, machinists, and industry leaders from Pratt & Whitney and suppliers across the state, at the IAM Local Lodge 1746 to celebrate, the $1.3 billion federal contract just awarded to Pratt & Whitney to build more spares for the F135 engine in East Hartford, Middletown, Windsor, and Wallingford. “I have been proud to lead the fight in Congress to ensure Connecticut workers keep the world's top fighter jet flying right here at Pratt & Whitney for years to come,” said Larson. “Following our effort in Congress to increase investments in spare part and engine manufacturing, it is great news that this funding was not only signed into law, but a $1.3 billion contract was awarded to support good-paying jobs in East Hartford and Middletown, and at suppliers in Windsor and across the state. I will never stop fighting for the hard-working machinists and engineers that call our state home, who ensure every day that our Armed Forces and allies have the best equipment possible. Together, we will continue to support Connecticut’s manufacturing supply chain and keep the eagle flying here in our state for years to come.” “This $1.3 billion investment in Pratt & Whitney is a major victory for Connecticut workers, the economy, and our national security,” said Senator Richard Blumenthal. “The hardworking men and women at Pratt represent the very best Connecticut manufacturing has to offer. I’m proud to have fought for these funds, and I will keep working to support Connecticut’s aerospace industry so companies like Pratt & Whitney can continue to be leaders in innovation while strengthening our national defense and creating job opportunities across Connecticut.” As Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, I am so proud to continue supporting the F135 program and all the workers here who have committed countless hours to build it,” said Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (C… 1 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/ranking-members-larson-and-davis-call-independent-review-questionable Ranking Members Larson and Davis Call for Independent Review of Questionable Federalization of Disability Reviews by Trump Officials at Social Security 2026-08-06 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper “From the second President Trump and his administration were sworn in, they have demonstrated that they cannot be trusted,” said Ranking Member Larson. “Each year, Social Security conducts more than one million reviews of disability beneficiaries to see if they still qualify for disability benefits. Given this administration’s track record and how much is at stake for disability beneficiaries, we must ensure that we conduct oversight into their plans, so qualified disability beneficiaries are not harmed. As my grandfather Nolan used to say, trust everyone but cut the cards. We will be watching closely to ensure no one is dealt a bad hand from an administration that already tried to kick hundreds of thousands of Americans off the disability benefits they earned through a lifetime of work.” Every year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) conducts about 1.4 million CDRs to see if beneficiaries have experienced medical improvement. Benefits are terminated only if a full medical review shows a person has improved enough to return to work. While these reviews are necessary for program integrity, they can be complex and hard to navigate. Reviews can cause severe stress because beneficiaries fear losing their primary source of income, often after already waiting a year or more to be approved in the first place. Changes to this process can risk adding to that anxiety, creating new hurdles for people who rely on these benefits, or even qualified beneficiaries losing access to their benefits. 1 2026-08-07T06:11:19Z 2026-08-07T06:12:42Z
https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-trump-administrations-head-start-changes-mandate-do-more-less DeLauro on Trump Administration’s Head Start Changes: “A mandate to do more with less.” 2026-08-05 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT Rosa L. DeLauro D000216 delauro.house.gov delauro https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee and a longtime champion of Head Start, issued the following statement in response to reporting that the Trump administration is preparing to release a rule that guts the quality standards for Head Start programs: The Trump administration is preparing to propose a rule rescinding Head Start’s 133 page performance standards. These regulations, put in place by the George W. Bush administration, have assured program quality since the Head Start Act was last updated in 2007. Key changes reported include: 1 2026-08-06T07:37:31Z 2026-08-06T07:38:34Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/following-covert-ice-operations-bradley-larson-announces-introduction Following Covert ICE Operations at Bradley, Larson Announces Introduction of Bill Immediately Ending TSA Coordination with ICE 2026-08-05 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the introduction of the No TSA Data for ICE Act. Itwould immediately cut off the coordination between the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that enabled recent covert operations at Bradley—where residents were snatched out of security lines by unidentified ICE agents. The bill would also prevent the Department of Homeland Security from retaliating against critics of ICE and the Trump Administration by revoking their status in trusted traveler programs, including TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. 1 2026-08-06T07:37:31Z 2026-08-06T07:38:34Z
https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-calls-shutdown-delaney-detention-center DeLauro Calls for Shutdown of Delaney Detention Center 2026-08-04 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT Rosa L. DeLauro D000216 delauro.house.gov delauro https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) called for the shutdown of Delaney Detention Center following news that a Salvadoran immigrant, Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, had died in custody. Mr. Lopez-Cornejo is the second Delaney Hall detainee to have died in the past 8 months. “Delaney Hall must be shut down. Edwin Lopez-Cornejo is the second detainee to die at the facility in 8 months. The Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies are failing. Now, a man is dead, and a family is ripped apart forever. “According to reporting, Mr. Lopez-Cornejo’s mother said he had been prescribed medications for diabetes and on Friday, had lost feeling in his face and hand. We need answers on whether officials at the detention center were notified of his health issues and whether he died because of medical neglect. 1 2026-08-05T07:37:37Z 2026-08-05T07:38:44Z
https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-applauds-first-australian-steel-support-virginia-class Courtney Applauds First Australian Steel Support for Virginia-class Submarine Construction 2026-08-03 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT Joe Courtney C001069 courtney.house.gov courtney https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper NORWICH, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee and Co-Chair of the bipartisan Friends of Australia Caucus, applauded Electric Boat’s $2 million steel plate order to Australian supplier Bisalloy Steel, which was announced last week. This is the first time Australian-made steel will be used in the construction of U.S. Navy Virginia-class submarines. “This is a groundbreaking steel order that our two countries and two navies have worked to achieve since Congress first passed AUKUS authorities in 2023,” Courtney said. “This steel order is the first of many that will help develop Australia's submarine industrial base while expanding production capacity across the U.S submarine industrial base. In 2026, AUKUS collaboration is in high gear with joint training of U.S. and Australian submariners, and Australian investment of $3 billion into U.S. submarine construction. The Bisalloy Steel order is another demonstration of Australian commitment to manufacture components meeting rigorous NAVSEA standards for submarine construction. This milestone is a win for both countries and another important step in strengthening our shared undersea industrial base for decades to come.” Last Wednesday, the U.S. Navy officially executed historic Block VI Virginia-class and Build II Columbia-class construction contract awards, which will support construction of nine Virginia-class fast attack submarines and five Columbia-class ballistic submarines. Congress authorized the Block VI contract in 2023 and the Columbia-class Build II contract in 2025. The legislative language for both authorizations originated in the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee. In a statement following the announcement of the contract awards, Ranking Member Courtney said, "These multiyear commitments by Congress and the Navy secure work at submarine shipyards and thousands of supply chain companies well into the late 2030s, further boosted by the AUKUS security agreement and the … 1 2026-08-04T07:35:49Z 2026-08-04T07:37:27Z
https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congresswoman-delauro-announces-phil-cacciola-recipient-inaugural Congresswoman DeLauro Announces Phil Cacciola as Recipient of Inaugural Veteran Impact Award 2026-08-03 2026 2026-08 Democrat House CT Rosa L. DeLauro D000216 delauro.house.gov delauro https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) awarded the inaugural Third Congressional District Veteran Impact Award to Colonel Phil Cacciola of Middletown, Connecticut. The Veteran Impact Award was created to honor veterans in Connecticut’s Third District who continue to make a positive impact in their communities and in the lives of fellow citizens through dedicated service and extraordinary contributions after their service. “Colonel Phil Cacciola served 30 years as a member of the United States Army Reserves and has devoted his life to serving the community and his fellow veterans well beyond his years in uniform. Phil deeply exemplifies the spirit of dedicated selfless service to others, and I am honored to recognize him as the recipient of the Veteran Impact Award,” said Congresswoman DeLauro. Upon graduating from Norwich University, Mr. Cacciola received his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserves through the school’s ROTC program. Shortly after commissioning, Mr. Cacciola was placed on active duty and served overseas for two and a half years in the Third Armored Division. After completing his active-duty service, Mr. Cacciola was transferred to the 76th Division for the remainder of his career where he served in several different positions as he rose through the ranks. During a career spanning 30 years, Mr. Cacciola received numerous awards and decorations for his service including a Meritorious Service Medal and an Army Commendation Medal. Mr. Cacciola retired as a Colonel in 1993. After retiring, Mr. Cacciola continued his public service and served as the Director of Consumer Protection/Sealer of Weights & Measures and American with Disabilities Act Coordinator for the City of Middletown for 18 years. Mr. Cacciola has also served in countless community organizations, including as Director of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce and as Director of the Americans with Disabilities Coalition of Connecticut. Mr. Cacciola is also a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Vi… 1 2026-08-04T07:35:49Z 2026-08-04T07:37:27Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-applauds-13-billion-contract-boost-build-f135-engine-spares Larson Applauds $1.3 Billion Contract Boost to Build F135 Engine Spares 2026-07-31 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded a $1.3 billion boost for Pratt & Whitney F135 engines, announced by the U.S. Navy. This new contract from the federal government, following Rep. Larson’s push to secure more funding to build spare engines and parts, will support work in East Hartford, Middletown, Windsor, Wallingford and other locations across the country. “I have been proud to lead the fight in Congress to ensure Connecticut workers keep the world's top fighter jet flying right here at Pratt & Whitney for years to come,” said Larson. “Following our effort in Congress to increase investments in spare part and engine manufacturing, it is great news that this contract will support good-paying jobs not only in East Hartford and Middletown, but at suppliers in Windsor and across the state. I will never stop fighting for the hard-working machinists and engineers that call our state home, who ensure every day that our Armed Forces and allies have the best equipment possible.” Rep. Larson, as Co-Chair of the Joint Strike Fighter Caucus, led the entire Connecticut delegation and a bipartisan coalition of Members of Congress from across the country, in a call to increase engine spare orders, a request that passed and was signed into law in February. 1 2026-08-01T07:27:26Z 2026-08-01T07:28:22Z
https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-electric-boat-local-officials-submarine-industry-leaders Courtney, Electric Boat, Local Officials, & Submarine Industry Leaders Celebrate Block VI Virginia-class & Build II Columbia-class Construction Contract Awards 2026-07-31 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT Joe Courtney C001069 courtney.house.gov courtney https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper NORWICH, CT – Yesterday, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, Mark Rayha, President of General Dynamics-Electric Boat, Peter Baker, President of the Metal Trades Council of New London County, AFL-CIO, and Chris Jewell, President of Collins & Jewell and Chairman of the Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board’s Board of Directors, joined Jill Rusk, Mayor of the City of Groton, and a large crowd of state and local officials, educators, and leaders in Connecticut’s submarine industrial base to discuss the newly announced $76.6 billion construction contract awards to Electric Boat for nine Block VI Virginia-class submarines and five Build II Columbia-class submarines. Congress authorized the Virginia-class Block VI contract in 2023 in the FY24 NDAA and the Columbia-class Build II contract in 2025 in the FY26 NDAA. The legislative language in both bills originated in the Seapower subcommittee’s marks. Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee “This is not a normal or incremental contract award announcement that’s coming out of the Pentagon or the Navy. The record size and ‘buying in bulk’ structure of this contract provides the much needed long-horizon demand signal for the submarine industry. This legally enforceable binding contract raises the level of the federal government’s commitment to the Virginia and Columbia programs, and gives shipyards, supply chain companies, and labor contract negotiators the confidence they need to ensure all the pieces come together to ramp up production,” said Rep. Courtney. “At the end of the day, this is about people. If you go back to when Block V was negotiated in 2019, the size of the workforce at Electric Boat was 17,000. Today, in 2026, it’s over 27,000, and if you look at the submarine tonnage output projections, we can’t stop there. It’s going to take a state, region, and nationwide effort by industry and educators to continue the revi… 1 2026-08-04T07:35:49Z 2026-08-04T07:37:27Z
https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-statement-new-766-billion-contract-awards-electric-boat-block Courtney Statement on New $76.6 Billion Contract Awards to Electric Boat for Block VI Virginia-Class and Build II Columbia-Class Construction 2026-07-29 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT Joe Courtney C001069 courtney.house.gov courtney https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper NORWICH, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee and a senior Member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, released the following statement after the Navy officially executed contract awards to Electric Boat for construction of nine Virginia-class Block VI fast-attack submarines and five Columbia-class Build II ballistic missile submarines. Electric Boat is awarded $42.1 billion for the Virginia-class program and $29.5 billion for the Columbia-class program. Combined with an additional $5 billion for shipyard enhancements, the contracts total $76.6 billion in value, representing the largest shipbuilding contracts in modern history. Congress authorized both the Virginia-class Block VI contract in 2023 in the FY24 NDAA and this Columbia-class Build II contract in 2025 in the FY26 NDAA. The legislative language in both bills originated in the Seapower subcommittee’s marks. “These Block VI and Build II construction contracts, which Congress authorized in 2023 and 2025 respectively, provide a surging, unwavering demand signal to the entire submarine industrial base. Together, the Block VI and Build II contracts represent the biggest shipbuilding award in modern American history,” Courtney said. “These multiyear commitments by Congress and the Navy secure work at submarine shipyards and thousands of supply chain companies well into the late 2030s, further boosted by the AUKUS security agreement and the sale of three in-service Virginia-class submarines to Australia in the 2030s.” “These contract awards will be the driving force to stimulate growth across the submarine industrial base. Crucially, the thousands of small business manufacturers who are essential to the industrial base now have the certainty they have been asking for to make needed investments in hiring, facilities, and equipment,” Courtney continued. “Congress and the Navy must now double-down on industrial base investments that are moving delivery schedules to the le… 1 2026-07-30T07:32:48Z 2026-07-30T07:34:08Z
https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=52E154AF-1B10-44A3-B867-153BED6EEDE9 Hayes, Kennedy Introduce Bill To Improve Community College Graduation Rate Transparency 2026-07-28 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT Jahana Hayes H001081 hayes.house.gov hayes https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03) introduced the Time for Completion Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure community colleges more accurately report graduation rates and provide increased transparency for students when selecting an academic institution. Under current law, community colleges and other higher education institutions are only required to report graduation rates for first-time, full-time students. Non-traditional students are often omitted in reporting, leading to critical data gaps. According to the Community College Research Center, community colleges serve about 8.6 million students per year – or about 40% of all undergraduates. Current law excludes these students from reporting on graduation rates. The Time for Completion Act expands existing reporting requirements to ensure schools provide data on all student populations, including part-time and returning students, students with disabilities, and others who are earning a full-time degree or certificate at community colleges. By including all students, community college reporting will more accurately reflect student success and allow students to better evaluate institutions of higher education. “Selecting a college is one of the most consequential decisions a student can make. This decision should be guided by accurate and transparent information, said Congresswoman Jahana Hayes. “Current data does not fully capture the range of student experiences and outcomes at community colleges, limiting the quality of information available to prospective students. The Time for Completion Act helps ensure students have a completer and more reliable picture of community college success so they can choose the institution that is right for them.” “Students deserve the full picture when making a decision as consequential as choosing a college,” said Congressman Mike Kennedy. “Right now, official graduation rates leave out a large portion of community college students. The Time for Completion Act w… 1 2026-07-29T07:41:48Z 2026-07-29T07:42:57Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-introduces-bill-cut-all-funding-illegal-iran-war Larson Introduces Bill to Cut Off All Funding for Illegal Iran War 2026-07-28 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the No Funds for Illegal Wars Act, a bill he introducedto cut off all funding for Trump’s illegal war in Iran and prohibit the use of any federal funds for military conflicts not explicitly authorized by Congress, and in violation of the War Powers Act. “Taxpayer dollars should be used to support the American people, not fund President Trump’s illegal foreign wars,” said Larson. “As more of our servicemembers are killed in Iran, and energy prices continue to skyrocket here at home, Congress cannot sit on its hands. We have voted to end this illegal war not once, but twice—and we need to enforce the law. My bill will immediately cut off all funding for this costly conflict, and block Donald Trump or any future president from waging war without explicit approval from Congress, as both the Constitution and War Powers Act require.” After nearly five months, President Trump continues to wage an illegal war against Iran, in direct violation of Article I of the United States Constitution, and against the will of the United States Congress—which passed legislation in both chambers of Congress ordering the President to cease hostilities. Larson’s No Funds for Illegal Wars Act would prohibit the use of any federal funding for military hostilities not explicitly authorized by Congress and in violation of the War Powers Act. Last week, Larson also filed a resolution with Rep. Gregory Meeks (NY-05), compelling the House of Representatives to file a lawsuit against President Donald J. Trump to enforce the War Powers Resolution in court. 1 2026-07-29T07:41:48Z 2026-07-29T07:42:57Z
https://himes.house.gov/2026/07/28/himes-statement-on-senate-confirmation-of-jay-clayton/ Himes Statement on Senate Confirmation of Jay Clayton 2026-07-28 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT James A. Himes H001047 himes.house.gov himes https://himes.house.gov/statements-and-releases/ scraper Washington, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement: “Bill Pulte’s tenure as an unqualified and illegally appointed Acting Director of National Intelligence has thankfully ended. His short time in the post coincided with publicly announced cuts to the ODNI workforce that have not been adequately briefed to the Intelligence Committees, as well as the farcical attempt by the President to call into question the results of the 2020 election. I have known Jay Clayton for many years, and in all of our interactions he struck me as a serious person with integrity. That said, I have been disappointed in Mr. Clayton’s recent actions, including his role in a now quashed subpoena of New York Times reporters and his unwillingness to clearly state the results of the 2020 election at his confirmation hearing. I hope that Mr. Clayton understands that the highest demand of the ODNI is to provide apolitical intelligence to policymakers, and that politicization of that process will only endanger our national security. I am committed to providing rigorous oversight of the ODNI and the broader intelligence community to ensure they adhere to that mission and to the law.” 1 2026-07-30T07:32:48Z 2026-07-30T07:34:08Z
https://himes.house.gov/2026/07/24/himes-blumenthal-murphy-latimer-demand-army-corps-of-engineers-prioritize-byram-river-bridge-replacements/ Himes, Blumenthal, Murphy, Latimer Demand Army Corps of Engineers Prioritize Byram River Bridge Replacements 2026-07-24 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT James A. Himes H001047 himes.house.gov himes https://himes.house.gov/statements-and-releases/ scraper Washington D.C. – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), Connecticut Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and Congressman George Latimer (NY-16), U.S. Representative for Port Chester, NY, sent a letter to Colonel Eric Swenson, Commander of the New York District of the Army Corps of Engineers, calling on him to prioritize the long overdue replacement of two flood-causing Byram River bridges in Greenwich, CT. “As Members of Congress representing communities in Connecticut and New York that are directly impacted by the hydrodynamics of Byram River and its bridges, we write to express our serious concern regarding the continued delays to the years-long plan to replace the U.S. Route 1 bridges,” wrote the lawmakers. The Members of Congress continued: “In September 2021, Hurricane Ida produced eight inches of rain that resulted in flash floods. Many residents of Pemberwick woke up to basements flooded to the ceiling. We were fortunate that no lives were lost. Replacing these bridges is an important component of improving the region’s long-term flood resilience and protecting the public as we enter another hurricane season.” “We urge the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize the Byram River Bridge project, expedite all remaining reviews and approvals, coordinate closely with Connecticut and New York state and local officials, and provide regular progress updates to Congress. The residents of our region have waited long enough for these critical improvements, and we look forward to working with you to ensure this project advances as expeditiously as possible,” concluded the lawmakers. Improvements to the West Putnam Avenue and Hillside Avenue bridges, which span the Byram River and contribute to flooding in the Pemberwick neighborhood of Greenwich, were authorized years ago, yet the project remains unfinished. The bridges serve as essential infrastructure, allowing residents, businesses, commuters, and first responders to cross between Greenwich and Port Chester every day. 1 2026-07-25T07:13:44Z 2026-07-25T07:15:09Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-blasts-covert-ice-operations-targeting-travelers-connecticut Larson Blasts Covert ICE Operations Targeting Travelers at Connecticut Airport 2026-07-24 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper “I am outraged by the news of covert ICE operations at our state’s airports—where agents are secretly snatching residents out of security lines,” said Larson. “Armed with residents’ personal data, ICE is once again operating as President Trump’s personal army—as they leave state and local law enforcement, and even airport officials, in the dark. This rogue agency—which I have voted against since its inception—is only continuing their Gestapo tactics: ripping families apart and executing citizens on our streets in broad daylight. They are past reform. ICE needs to be abolished, and Secretary Mullin must resign. As these abuses continue on his watch, he has proven that he cannot be trusted to lead any agency, let alone the Department of Homeland Security. I am working with my colleagues in Congress to end this secret information sharing, hold this administration accountable, and get this out-of-control secret police off our streets and out of our state.” ICE has allegedly used passengers’ personal pre-flight data, including names, addresses, and credit card numbers, to identify individuals and remove them from security lines as part of the routine screening process. The Connecticut Airport Authority was never notifiedof these actions and has still not been briefed on how many people have been taken so far. Rep. Larson, who voted against the creation of ICE, has called for the Secretary’s resignation and an independent investigation into ICE activities. He was labeled an “anti-ICE Democrat” and placed on a “watch list” by Trump officials for his forceful advocacy against the administration’s attacks on immigrant families, and his call to abolish ICE altogether. 1 2026-07-25T07:13:44Z 2026-07-25T07:15:09Z
https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=4AD6C50D-4851-44A7-A23B-1992430DAADF Hayes Statement on the House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2027 2026-07-23 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT Jahana Hayes H001081 hayes.house.gov hayes https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives advanced H.R.8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA), 216-212: “I voted against the National Defense Authorization Act, which would authorize an unprecedented $1.15 trillion in discretionary national security spending, a $251.1 billion increase from last year. Despite the 28% budget increase, Secretary Hegseth is pushing for $73 billion in supplemental funding for the war in Iran – adding to the $4 trillion in national debt. “Republicans cannot continue to increase the defense budget and simultaneously cut domestic programs that feed children and keep Americans healthy. Funneling over a trillion of taxpayer dollars in defense spending enables the President to move forward with his unconstitutional war and ultimately jeopardizes our military readiness. I could not support this legislation as it fails to meet our most pressing national security needs or hold this Administration accountable.” The NDAA authorizes $1.15 trillion for the Department of Defense, National Nuclear Security Agency, and other national security agencies. This is in addition to the $73 billion in defense funding House Republicans aim to advance through Reconciliation 3.0. Additionally, the legislation officially changes the name of the agency to the Department of War, which the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates could cost as much as $125 million. Since the start of the conflict, families across the country have spent more than $1,000 per household on fuel, food, and other expenses. 1 2026-07-24T07:30:11Z 2026-07-24T07:31:13Z
https://himes.house.gov/2026/07/23/himes-votes-against-ndaa-hegseth-slush-fund/ Himes Votes Against NDAA Hegseth Slush Fund 2026-07-23 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT James A. Himes H001047 himes.house.gov himes https://himes.house.gov/statements-and-releases/ scraper Washington, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement regarding his vote against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: “The National Defense Authorization Act should support our servicemembers and protect our national security interests. But my Republican colleagues are making that impossible by including over one trillion dollars in spending for Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon and other programs. They’ve also added the SAVE America Act which creates additional barriers to vote and allows the sharing of sensitive voter data with the Department of Homeland Security. “I will not support this blank check to further an unnecessary and illegal war that puts Americans in harm’s way, or the regressive culture war amendments that have been tacked on to the bill. If Republicans were actually serious about our national security, they would join us in a bipartisan collaboration to advance a National Defense Authorization Act that sets aside political gamesmanship and focuses on making Americans, including our men and women in uniform, safer.” 1 2026-07-24T07:30:11Z 2026-07-24T07:31:13Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-meeks-file-resolution-enforce-war-powers-resolution-court Larson, Meeks File Resolution to Enforce War Powers Resolution in Court Against President Trump 2026-07-23 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced a resolution compelling the House of Representatives to file a lawsuit against President Donald J. Trump to enforce the War Powers Resolution. After nearly five months, President Trump continues to wage an illegal war against Iran, in direct violation of Article I of the United States Constitution, and against the will of the United States Congress—which passed legislation in both chambers of Congress ordering the President to cease hostilities. The introduction of this resolution follows Rep. Larson’s announcement earlier this week that he is preparing legal action against the Trump Administration and will be introducing legislation to cut off funding for the unauthorized war in Iran. “While Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans continue to put Donald Trump above the United States Constitution, American servicemembers are paying the price with their lives,” said Larson. “We must cut off funding for the illegal Iran war and take every available legal action to end it before more of our troops are killed. Both the House and Senate have spoken—this war needs to end now, and U.S. forces need to come home. President Trump and Secretary Hegseth are acting in defiance of the United States Congress and Constitution, and they must be held accountable. House leadership can’t continue to sit on its hands. Our resolution will compel the House to take legal action to enforce the War Powers Act in court and bring this war to an end for good.” “The power to declare war rests unequivocally with Congress, yet Speaker Johnson and the vast majority of Republicans have allowed President Trump to trample over the Constitution and wage a war that has not been authorized by Congress,” said Meeks. “Nevertheless, Democrats, together with the few Republicans who upheld their oath, successfully passed my Iran War Powers Resolution that requires the president to end his hostilities in Iran l… 1 2026-07-24T07:30:11Z 2026-07-24T07:31:13Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-votes-end-trumps-illegal-war-iran Larson Votes to End Trump’s Illegal War in Iran 2026-07-23 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for another war powers resolution to end Trump’s illegal war in Iran—marking the second time the House of Representatives has passed legislation opposing this war. Today’s vote follows Larson’s announcement that he is preparing legal action against the Trump Administration and will be introducing legislation to cut off funding for the unauthorized war in Iran. Larson also filed articles of impeachment against President Trump and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for waging war in Iran in direct contravention of the United States Constitution and international law. “For five months, President Trump has waged an unauthorized, illegal war against Iran," said Larson. "Eighteen U.S. servicemembers have now lost their lives and more than 100 have been injured. At home, working families are being squeezed by skyrocketing energy prices due to this reckless war. It is time to end it now. I was proud to vote today to end the war in Iran. Any Republican failing to call on President Trump to come before Congress is complicit in a lie to the American people that our nation is not at war—in direct violation of the United States Constitution. Enough is enough.” Larson has consistently led congressional efforts to end the unauthorized war, voting repeatedly to require the withdrawal of U.S. forces, introducing articles of impeachment against President Trump for violating the Constitution, and now preparing both legal action and legislation to cut off funding for the conflict. 1 2026-07-24T07:30:11Z 2026-07-24T07:31:13Z
https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/republican-leaders-mangle-bipartisan-defense-bill Republican Leaders Mangle Bipartisan Defense Bill 2026-07-22 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT Joe Courtney C001069 courtney.house.gov courtney https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congress Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, issued the following statement after the House passed the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act. After Republican leaders allowed partisan poison pill amendments to be added to the NDAA, Courtney voted “no” on initial House-passage of the FY27 NDAA. To watch Courtney’s floor speech urging against partisan poison amendments, click here. In June, following months of bipartisan work with his colleagues on the Armed Services Committee and the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, Courtney voted to pass the bipartisan committee-passed (44-12) version of the FY27 NDAA. To read his statement on committee passage, click here. “It is deeply unfortunate that, for the fourth year in a row, House Republican leadership has taken the bipartisan NDAA passed by the House Armed Services Committee and allowed extreme Members of their caucus to add partisan poison pills. Chief among these poison pills are the merger of the voter suppression bill, the SAVE Act, which has nothing to do with national defense, and an amendment to the bill which would cut health care services for military families. This amendment would degrade the coverage provided to families who sacrifice so much for our nation to a lower level than the coverage available to civilians in the private health insurance market. I cannot support today’s distorted House floor-version of the bipartisan NDAA that we crafted, and that I voted to pass, in the Armed Services Committee. “Despite the partisan poison pills, bipartisan efforts from the Seapower Subcommittee are successfully maintained in today’s bill, including $27.6 billion for Navy submarine construction, expanding carrier, destroyer, and amphibious fleets, codifying new safety guidance for V-22 Ospreys, and increasing investments in our Navy’s unmanned fleet. For AUKUS, today’s bill includes authorization for the U.S. Navy to sell three in-service Virginia-class submarines to … 1 2026-07-23T07:31:02Z 2026-07-23T07:32:26Z
https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-votes-no-president-trumps-trillion-dollar-defense-authorization DeLauro Votes “No” on President Trump’s Trillion-Dollar Defense Authorization Bill that Puts Partisanship over Protecting Americans 2026-07-22 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT Rosa L. DeLauro D000216 delauro.house.gov delauro https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON--Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted no on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2027, annual legislation that sets the Department of Defense’s policies and authorizes annual expenditures. Her statement follows: “While the American people struggle with a cost of living crisis and skyrocketing energy prices from the President’s war of choice in Iran, Republicans have once again turned the National Defense Authorization Act into a vehicle for culture war fights and partisan amendments. Democrats were completely blocked from offering any substantive amendments focused on strengthening our industrial base, reforming procurement and acquisition processes, and supporting our allies around the world. “This bill authorizes nearly $1.15 trillion in spending—a staggering sum that does not account for the tens of billions of dollars in supplemental funding that Secretary Hegseth has now asked for to cover the cost of President Trump’s Iran war. This extravagant increase in spending comes as Republicans have already cut nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid, and are pushing even more cuts to domestic programs that support working people struggling with the cost of living crisis. “The annual NDAA used to be a consistently bipartisan, substantive piece of legislation. I am disappointed that under Republican leadership, it has become just another partisan bill that is written to satisfy the most extreme Republican voices rather than a serious, nonpolitical framework for our national defense. The brave men and women who volunteer to serve in our Armed Forces deserve better than this. They deserve a bill crafted to respond to their needs, including the unique medical, educational, and occupational challenges that are faced by military families. I cannot support this bill.” 1 2026-07-23T07:31:02Z 2026-07-23T07:32:26Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-blumenthal-introduce-bill-strengthening-social-security Larson, Blumenthal Introduce Bill Strengthening Social Security 2026-07-22 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. - House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Social Security 2100 Act, legislation to increase Social Security benefits and make the critical system financially stable throughout the 21st Century. As our nation’s bedrock social insurance program, Social Security is the most important source of retirement income for 4 out of 5 seniors and provides vital protections for disabled workers and families who have lost a breadwinner. “Thanks to Trump policies, automatic benefit cuts are closer than ever—and Connecticut seniors will be hit the hardest if Congress fails to act. Republicans in Congress want to raise the retirement age and have stood by as ‘DOGE’ cut staff and tried to slash services at the Social Security Administration. Benefit cuts are not the answer—we need to make the wealthy pay their fair share. Social Security 2100 will protect Americans’ hard-earned benefits from cuts and enhance the program to keep pace with rising costs, by finally making the wealthy pay their fair share. I’m thrilled to team up with Senator Blumenthal on this important issue, as we build a growing coalition with the courage to stand up and act on Social Security,” said Larson. “Social Security is a promise that must be kept. The Trump Administration’s threats to Social Security and skyrocketing costs require common sense steps to expand benefits and ensure financial stability,” said Blumenthal. “Bolstering Social Security guarantees all Americans a standard of living and protects the American dream.” The Social Security 2100 Act is cosponsored in the Senate by Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL). The legislation would increase benefits for current and new beneficiaries by eliminating the Social Security tax cap and by adding a tax on investment income for taxpayers making over $400,000. Additionally, the bill would utilize an improved cost-of-living adjustm… 1 2026-07-23T07:31:02Z 2026-07-23T07:32:26Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-opposes-defense-bill-fails-end-illegal-war-iran-and-advances Larson Opposes Defense Bill that Fails to End Illegal War in Iran and Advances MAGA Culture War Agenda 2026-07-22 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), after House Republicans refused to consider amendments to rein in Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth’s abuses of power at the Pentagon, including their illegal war in Iran. On the House floor, Republicans also added a discriminatory gender-affirming healthcare ban for servicemembers and attached the so-called “SAVE America Act” to the legislation, which would make it harder for millions of women, people of color, students, and active-duty troops to cast their ballots—the worst voting restrictions since Jim Crow. “While support for our troops should always be bipartisan, House Republicans have repeatedly turned this process into nothing more than a vehicle to advance some of this president’s worst abuses of power,” said Larson. “It fails to end Trump’s illegal war in Iran—which has claimed the lives of 18 brave servicemembers—while authorizing over $1 trillion in funding for the Pentagon, a record. It gives the President and Secretary Hegseth a green light for their unnecessary ‘Department of War’ name change, costing taxpayers up to $125 million. It includes a cruel healthcare ban for transgender troops and family members, and even includes the so-called ‘SAVE America Act,’ which would make it harder for millions of Americans to exercise their right to vote. President Trump needs to be held accountable in Congress, in the courts, and at the ballot box.” Larson offered an amendment to block the President’s costly “Department of War” name change at the Pentagon, which could cost taxpayers up to $125 million, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. Republicans on the House Rules Committee blocked Larson’s amendment—as well as other amendments to bar National Guard deployments in American cities for immigration enforcement, and end Trump’s illegal war. Earlier this week, Larson announced that he is preparing legal action against the Trump Administration, as well as legisl… 1 2026-07-23T07:31:02Z 2026-07-23T07:32:26Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-votes-against-republican-budget-funds-illegal-iran-war Larson Votes Against Republican Budget that Funds Illegal Iran War 2026-07-22 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against House Republicans’ budget resolution, which includes $73 billion to fund Trump’s illegal war in Iran, and $10 billion to advance the so-called “SAVE America Act,” which would make it harder for millions of women, people of color, students, and active-duty troops to cast their ballots—the worst voting restrictions since Jim Crow. Today’s vote follows Larson’s announcement that he is preparing legal action against the Trump Administration, as well as legislation, to cut off funding for the unauthorized war with Iran. “With grocery bills on the rise and skyrocketing gas prices at the pump, working families are struggling to make ends meet, and Republicans have no plan for them,” said Larson. “Rather than doing anything to lower costs, their budget hands Donald Trump $73 billion to continue his illegal war in Iran, and another $10 billion to interfere in our elections. Taxpayer dollars should be used to support the American people, not double down on this president’s failed agenda and foreign wars. Congress needs to cut off funding for the war before more Americans are killed, not write a multi-billion-dollar blank check to the Pentagon. I stood with my Democratic colleagues to vote against this outrageous proposal. We will continue to fight for a budget that makes life more affordable—by lowering healthcare costs, expanding affordable housing, suspending the gas tax, and enhancing Social Security benefits.” 1 2026-07-23T07:31:02Z 2026-07-23T07:32:26Z
https://himes.house.gov/2026/07/21/uk-caucus-co-chairs-himes-wilson-amo-and-rouzer-statement-on-appointment-of-andy-burnham-as-prime-minister-of-the-united-kingdom/ UK Caucus Co-Chairs, Himes, Wilson, Amo, and Rouzer, Statement on Appointment of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 2026-07-21 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT James A. Himes H001047 himes.house.gov himes https://himes.house.gov/statements-and-releases/ scraper Washington, D.C. – Today, the Bipartisan Co-Chairs of the Congressional United Kingdom Caucus, Representatives Jim Himes (D-CT), Joe Wilson (R-SC), Gabe Amo (D-RI), and David Rouzer (R-NC), issued the following statement regarding Labour Leader Andy Burnham’s appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom: “We would like to extend our congratulations to Prime Minister Andy Burnham on his appointment to lead His Majesty’s government. We look forward to working together to further strengthen U.S.-UK relations and preserve the special relationship between our two countries. We would also like to extend our thanks to Prime Minister Starmer for his collaboration over these past two years and we wish him well in his future endeavors.” 1 2026-07-22T07:34:13Z 2026-07-22T07:35:16Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-opposes-republican-funding-bill-boosts-trumps-border-patrol Larson Opposes Republican Funding Bill that Boosts Trump’s Border Patrol 2026-07-21 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper “In the midst of an affordability crisis where people are struggling to make ends meet, where the price of gas is soaring, and it costs more and more to get by, Republicans brought forward a bill to give even more money to Trump’s immigration agents,” said Larson. “I opposed this Continuing Resolution because it provides more for what has become this president’s personal army, when we should be funding programs where they are most needed: helping working families make ends meet. I was proud to have voted against ICE in its inception. Now, Republicans have aided Trump in expanding ICE, so it is larger than the armies of many countries. It is time to abolish ICE!” The Republican Continuing Resolution would extend federal funding for agencies, including Trump’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS), until after the midterm elections, with no guardrails on the administration’s continued abuses of power. It fails to address funding shortfalls at public housing agencies, putting housing assistance at risk for tens of thousands of families—while allowing billions in DHS funding to be transferred to the Border Patrol at Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s discretion. This month, after two residents were shot killed by ICE agents, Secretary Mullin refused to take any action to address the agency’s abuses of power. Rep. Larson, who voted against the creation of ICE, called for the Secretary’s resignation and an independent investigation into ICE activities. He was labeled an “anti-ICE Democrat” and placed on a “watch list” by Trump officials for his forceful advocacy against the administration’s attacks on immigrant families, and his call to abolish ICE altogether. 1 2026-07-22T07:34:13Z 2026-07-22T07:35:16Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-preparing-legislation-end-trumps-illegal-war-iran Larson Preparing Legislation to End Trump’s Illegal War in Iran 2026-07-20 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced that he is preparing legal action against the Trump Administration, as well as legislation to cut off funding for the unauthorized war with Iran, following reports that three additional U.S. servicemembers were killed, one remains unaccounted for, and dozens more were wounded over the weekend. For nearly five months, President Trump has continued military operations against Iran without Congressional authorization. The administration’s claim that recent developments constitute a new conflict and restart what they consider to be a 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution, is nothing more than a legally baseless attempt to evade Congress and circumvent the Constitution. Larson is preparing a lawsuit challenging the administration’s continued prosecution of the war without Congressional approval. He will also introduce legislation invoking Congress’s constitutional power of the purse to prohibit further federal funding for unauthorized hostilities with Iran. “While Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans continue to do Trump’s bidding instead of defending Congress’s constitutional authority, more American servicemembers are paying the price with their lives. My prayers are with the families of our fallen servicemembers and those recovering from their injuries,” Larson said. “Congress cannot continue to sit on its hands. We must cut off funding for this illegal war and take every available legal action to end it before more Americans are killed.” Seventeen U.S. servicemembers have now lost their lives in the conflict, and hundreds more have been injured. The war has also contributed to rising fuel prices, placing additional financial pressure on working families at home. Last month, Larson joined a successful House vote calling for an end to the unauthorized war with Iran, marking the fourth time he has voted to require the withdrawal of U.S. forces from unauthorized hostilities involving Iran. Larson has consistently led congressional effo… 1 2026-07-21T07:32:02Z 2026-07-21T07:33:33Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-statement-passing-john-droney Larson Statement on the Passing of John Droney 2026-07-20 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of John Droney, a man I’ve known all my political life,” said Larson. “As Chairman of the Connecticut Democratic Party, John was a consummate leader. He was an outstanding individual and an asset to our party, the candidates he mentored, and the causes he believed in. His competitive nature was what was needed in some of the most consequential political moments our state has seen. My thoughts are with John's family and all who were blessed to have known him.” 1 2026-07-21T07:32:02Z 2026-07-21T07:33:33Z
https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/democratic-house-trade-working-group-members-issue-statement-president Democratic House Trade Working Group Members Issue Statement on President Trump Not Extending the USMCA Trade Deal As-Is 2026-07-17 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT Rosa L. DeLauro D000216 delauro.house.gov delauro https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON—Today, members of the Democratic House Working Group, chaired by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, released the following statement following news that the Trump Administration would not extend the trilateral US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade pact for another sixteen years as-is. Members issuing the statement: Representative DeLauro, Representative Dean, Representative Deluzio, Representative Dingell, Representative Hoyle, Representative Kaptur, Representative Lynch, Representative McGovern, Representative Mrvan, Representative Nadler, Representative Pingree, Representative Pocan, Representative Raskin, Representative Schakowsky, Representative B. Scott, Representative Tonko “Over a hundred House Democrats and dozens of major labor unions, environmental, farm, faith and consumer groups demanded renegotiation of President Trump’s USMCA because it has failed American workers and the environment. Corporations have continued to exploit lower environmental and labor standards and rock-bottom Mexican wages 40 percent below industrial wages in China to continue to offshore jobs. Now that the Administration has recognized that President Trump’s USMCA cannot continue in its current form, we will continue to lead the Democratic Caucus in pushing for a renegotiated USMCA that works for working families, and protects our farms and manufacturing sector, and the environment. “It is time for a new era of trade policy, as laid out in the Democratic Fair Trade for Working Families Resolution—an era of strong labor, wage, and environmental standards, strong rules of origin and clear Made in America requirements, robust enforcement mechanisms to combat violations, no limits on food safety, environmental or Big Tech oversight, and guardrails against offshoring. These are the issues that we will be prioritizing as we prepare to renegotiate USMCA, and we urge the Trump Administration to join us and American workers in fighting for a level playing field.” ### 1 2026-07-18T06:58:50Z 2026-07-18T07:00:34Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-statement-court-decision-blocking-trump-administration-access Larson Statement on Court Decision Blocking Trump Administration Access to Connecticut Voter Records 2026-07-17 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper “Secretary Thomas and Attorney General Tong showed us how you stand up to a bully and win,” said Larson. “The Trump Administration has proven time and time again that they cannot be trusted with the American people’s sensitive records. Citizens in other states have already been purged from the voter rolls because of their illegal election interference. We must never let that happen in Connecticut. If last night was any indication, the President’s push to take over our elections is far from over. He’d rather promote debunked election lies, than do anything to lower costs for the American people. His SAVE Act would not only make it harder for women, people of color, and even our troops, to cast their ballots—it would force states to hand over your voting records to Trump’s lackeys. I will continue to defend your right to vote from these attacks and safeguard your privacy from his administration’s potentially criminal misuse of confidential records.” Rep. Larson has voted against the SAVE Act three times and continues to oppose any effort to make it harder for citizens to cast their ballots. He spoke out against the Trump Administration’s lawsuit against Connecticut in February—and has led efforts to stop the President’s attempts to weaponize federal agencies as part of a national election takeover, including the Social Security Administration (SSA), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Trump’s voter purge database has already been struck down in court, and his DOJ has so far lost every case it has brought to obtain Americans’ voter records. 1 2026-07-18T06:58:50Z 2026-07-18T07:00:34Z
https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=63D77B6B-C494-4915-8D6E-50C7EB907AB9 Hayes Introduces Resolution Declaring Federal Support For Americans With Disabilities 2026-07-16 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT Jahana Hayes H001081 hayes.house.gov hayes https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced a resolution reaffirming federal support of the Americans with Disabilities Act and legislation instructing publicly-funded infrastructure projects to be made fully accessible to all. This effort not only recognizes the barriers people with disabilities face daily but makes accessibility a guiding principle for future policy. With more than 1 in 4 adults, or more than 70 million people, living with a disability, improved accessibility is necessary. Congresswoman Hayes and Senator Blumenthal have introduced similar resolutions in previous Congressional sessions. The resolution aligns U.S. policy with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, a widely supported international treaty ratified by over 85% of United Nations member states. The Convention recognizes global disability across various areas, including infrastructure design, communications, and accessibility. “Making government buildings accessible to all Americans should always be our standard. This resolution acknowledges that existing law falls short and policy can intervene to improve the lives of those with disabilities,” said Congresswoman Jahana Hayes. “Persons living with disabilities should not have to worry about access to federally funded spaces. They deserve equal protection under the law, and I remain committed to legislative efforts that make that a reality.” The Delcaring Federal Support for Americans with Disabilities Resolution is cosponsored by Representatives Wesley Bell (MO-01), Steve Cohen (TN-9), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), John Mannion (NY-22), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-At Large), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Dina Titus (NV-01), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Frederica Wilson (FL-24) The legislation is endorsed by The Arc, Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), Family Voices, the National Black Disability Coalition, and the United States International Cou… 1 2026-07-17T07:15:58Z 2026-07-17T07:17:05Z
https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=EF246183-FF6E-40A5-BDB1-7984CA80A32F Hayes Statement On Massie Amendment #8 Vote 2026-07-16 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT Jahana Hayes H001081 hayes.house.gov hayes https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON D.C. – Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement following her vote in support of Massie Amendment #8 to the National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act. I support Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state and homeland for the Jewish people, and recognize the close military, economic and strategic alliance we share. During my time in Congress, I’ve had a long-standing voting record in support of defense funding for Israel and remain committed to ensuring its safety and security. I am also horrified by UNICEF reports that children in Gaza have been killed, maimed, and displaced in a devastating war that is an affront to our shared humanity. The security and humanitarian situation in the region remains catastrophic, characterized by widespread destruction, mass displacement, severe aid blockages and high levels of acute food shortages. I continue to believe the Palestinian people have a right to self-determination and American actions should support that goal. It is unfortunate that Massie Amendment #8 is poorly written and extremely broad and fails to acknowledge the humanitarian efforts, potential impacts on Embassy operations, educational and cultural exchanges, and the ongoing support for Palestinian Security Forces which are funded through this aid. I do not believe this amendment was drafted in pursuit of longstanding solutions, but instead to be another political wedge issue. While I do not agree with the entirety of the amendment, I do believe it opens the door to long overdue, hard conversations on U.S. military aid. In the same way I have voted no to domestic funding for agencies who refuse to implement necessary reforms, I cannot vote to send American taxpayer dollars anywhere in the world without that same level of scrutiny. In this moment, my constituents in the Fifth district of Connecticut are demanding more thoughtful and deliberate consideration of the path forward for the Israeli and Palestinian people. For these reasons… 1 2026-07-17T07:15:58Z 2026-07-17T07:17:05Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-calls-independent-investigation-killings-joan-sebastian-guerrero Larson Calls for Independent Investigation into Killings of Joan Sebastian Guerrero and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo 2026-07-16 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) called for an independent investigation into the recent killing of Joan Sebastian Guerrero and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agents. Following his call for the resignation of U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin earlier this week, he sent a letter to federal officials, alongside nearly 200 Members of Congress, including the entire Connecticut House delegation, blasting the Trump Administration’s woeful inaction and failure to take any concrete steps to hold ICE accountable for their criminal actions. Last year, Rep. Larson was put on a “watch list” by the Trump Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for his forceful advocacy against the President’s anti-immigrant policies tearing apart Connecticut communities. He recently voted against the Republican immigration bill that handed another $70 billion to ICE and the Border Patrol, with no guardrails, oversight, or accountability. “The scenes out of Maine and Texas were horrifying, where ICE agents gunned down Joan Sebastian Guerrero and Lorenzo Salgado in broad daylight,” said Larson. “They should still be with us today. Rather than join with grieving loved ones and reeling communities to seek justice, President Trump and Secretary Mullin have tried to dodge accountability for the crimes that occurred on their watch. ICE has been transformed into the President’s personal army, terrorizing immigrant families with Gestapo tactics, and executing residents on our streets. Administration officials cannot be trusted to investigate these deaths. There must be an independent investigation to ensure true justice and accountability. ICE needs to be dismantled and disbanded, and Secretary Mullin should resign for his failures of leadership.” Key eyewitnesses who have disputed ICE’s claims about these shootings are now facing removal proceedings themselves. In response, nearly 200 Members of Congress are joining together to call for an independent investigation into the shootings and urging the administrati… 1 2026-07-17T07:15:58Z 2026-07-17T07:17:05Z
https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-introduces-bill-support-americans-wrongfully-denied-health Courtney Introduces Bill to Support Americans Wrongfully Denied Health Care Coverage 2026-07-16 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT Joe Courtney C001069 courtney.house.gov courtney https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), introduced the CLINIC Assistance Act, a bill to improve access to legal support for Americans whose medical treatment was denied coverage by health insurance companies. The CLINIC Assistance Act would establish a grant program through the Department of Labor to help law schools set up consumer advocate programs where patients can receive no-cost legal assistance with their insurance claim appeal. “One of the disturbing trends in health care is the rising number of claim denials that patients seeking urgently needed medically necessary treatment are left with,” Courtney said. “By establishing a federal grant program through the Department of Labor to support law clinics that specialize in navigating the complex appeals process, we can provide American patients, at no expense, with the expertise – and people – on their side when they’re wrongfully denied coverage.” Read the full bill text here. ### 1 2026-07-18T06:58:50Z 2026-07-18T07:00:34Z
https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-while-americans-endure-high-costs-due-his-war-tariffs-trump Courtney: While Americans Endure High Costs Due to His War & Tariffs, Trump Obsesses About an Election that Happened Six Years Ago 2026-07-16 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT Joe Courtney C001069 courtney.house.gov courtney https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) released the following statement on President Trump’s address to the nation. “In the midst of a war with Iran that the President unilaterally escalated this past week, once again driving up the cost of living for Americans, it’s beyond bizarre for the President to hold a national televised address to obsess about an election that happened six years ago,” Courtney said. “The results of that election were investigated by his own intelligence team and were litigated repeatedly by state and federal courts and Congressional committees with no verified evidence of tampering that would have changed the outcome. The people of eastern Connecticut would rather have their President focus on the cost of living struggles they are enduring right now because of his war with Iran and his high tariffs as opposed to focusing on a conspiracy theory that has no basis in reality. It’s time to move on from the 2020 election, Mr. President – the vast majority of Americans you are supposed to serve have a long time ago.” ### 1 2026-07-18T06:58:50Z 2026-07-18T07:00:34Z
https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-responds-ct-insider-reporting-children-federal-custody-child DeLauro Responds to CT Insider Reporting on Children in Federal Custody: “This is child abuse.” 2026-07-15 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT Rosa L. DeLauro D000216 delauro.house.gov delauro https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) responded to reporting from Connecticut Insider which details how dozens of migrant children in Connecticut, some as young as five, were detained by federal agencies and kept separate from their families for hundreds of days: “President Trump promised his immigration enforcement agenda would target violent criminals. Instead, a five-year-old child, and dozens more like her, was detained and given only one hour a week to visit with her mother. This lasted 118 days. “It was not because she did not have a parent, it was not because she broke some law — she is five. It was deliberate cruelty, as the Trump administration prioritizes detention and deportation quotas over basic decency and due process. This is child abuse. The result is now dozens of traumatized children in Connecticut, possibly hundreds, with thousands more spread nationwide across this failed system. “President Trump and Stephen Miller were the architects behind the zero-tolerance family separation policy during the first Trump administration. They are intent on continuing this inhumane policy, just in a new form. We cannot allow this. I am demanding answers and will seek a full accounting of every child still needlessly detained. The administration must reunite these children with their families without delay.” 1 2026-07-16T07:21:44Z 2026-07-16T07:23:13Z
https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-statement-passage-bill-renaming-west-haven-va-clinic-after DeLauro Statement on Passage of Bill Renaming West Haven VA Clinic after Medal of Honor recipient Captain Paul Bucha 2026-07-15 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT Rosa L. DeLauro D000216 delauro.house.gov delauro https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper WATCH: DeLauro Speaks on Captain Paul Bucha WASHINGTON —Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee, issued the following statements on House passage of H.R. 4647, the Captain Paul W. ‘Bud’ Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025: “I am grateful for this opportunity to put forward this legislation that would honor a man who embodied the highest ideal of service to his country, his fellow soldiers, and his community—Captain Paul ‘Bud’ Bucha, a longtime resident of Ridgefield and Medal of Honor recipient,” said Congresswoman DeLauro in remarks on the House floor. The Congresswoman continued: “Naming the West Haven VA Medical Center in his honor is a deserving tribute to a hero who fought for this country, earned its highest military distinction, and then continued to fight for veterans throughout his life.” "Captain Paul Bucha was an American hero, and I'm grateful to my colleagues for joining Congresswoman DeLauro and me in our effort to rename the West Haven VA in his honor,” said Congressman Himes. “It is my hope that this act of our appreciation serves to enshrine his legacy of service, sacrifice, and courage for years to come and inspires everyone who walks through the doors of that facility.” Captain Bucha received the Medal of Honor in 1970 for his heroic service while on active duty during the Vietnam War. Captain Bucha distinguished himself with extraordinary heroism while leading 89 men on a reconnaissance mission near Phuoc Vinh, Vietnam from March 16-19, 1968. Under heavy enemy fire from about 1,500 soldiers, he fearlessly directed defenses, personally destroyed a machine-gun bunker, and sustained a shrapnel wound. Using flashlights in complete view of enemy snipers, Captain Bucha also directed the medical evacuation of three air-ambulance loads of seriously wounded personnel. Under his leadership, D Company went on to become one of the most decorated units by the en… 1 2026-07-16T07:21:44Z 2026-07-16T07:23:13Z
https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-statement-us-aid-israel DeLauro Statement on US Aid to Israel 2026-07-15 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT Rosa L. DeLauro D000216 delauro.house.gov delauro https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement regarding her vote against a Republican amendment to the 2027 State and Foreign Operations (SFOPS) Appropriations Bill that would restrict all financial support to Israel, for both military and civilian purposes: “I have been a leader in Congress calling for a major surge in humanitarian aid to Gaza, and in advocating for a two-state solution that provides long term security for the Israeli and the Palestinian people. This amendment would put both of those goals in jeopardy. “Its vague wording gives the Trump Administration broad leeway to determine which programs are defunded and how. Based on the Trump Administration’s failure to meaningfully progress the 20-point peace plan and their track record of defunding international aid programs and diplomatic engagement, I have no doubt that the first programs they choose to cut will be longstanding initiatives that support peace-building activities, facilitate exchanges for students and scholars, assist with refugee resettlement, and provide for scientific and technical cooperation between Israeli and Palestinian organizations. The amendment is so broad that it could even potentially restrict essential U.S. embassy operations, threatening the safety of American citizens in the region. “I share the concerns of many Americans about U.S. support to Israel’s military operations, and successfully introduced an amendment to the 2027 Defense Appropriations Bill requiring reporting on the use of American weapons by Israel that could be in violation of the ceasefire. My amendment was designed to create transparency—this one does the opposite. The amount of discretion this amendment would provide to the Trump Administration in all aspects of this important relationship is unwise. “With the expiration of the current 10-year Memorandum of Understanding signed by President Obama and the state of Israel, it is time for a major realignment. Israel is a develo… 1 2026-07-16T07:21:44Z 2026-07-16T07:23:13Z
https://himes.house.gov/2026/07/15/connecticut-delegation-leads-rail-corridor-lawmakers-in-calling-for-sustained-federal-railway-improvement-funding/ Connecticut Delegation Leads Rail Corridor Lawmakers in Calling for Sustained Federal Railway Improvement Funding 2026-07-15 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT James A. Himes H001047 himes.house.gov himes https://himes.house.gov/statements-and-releases/ scraper Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Jim Himes (CT-04), John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy led 25+ lawmakers in requesting Congressional Leaders include multi-year federal funding for passenger rail improvement projects in the BUILD America 250 Act, Congress’ upcoming five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill. “Major rail infrastructure projects often take years to move from conception to completion. Because these investments require long-term planning and sustained commitments, uncertainty in future funding can delay project delivery and increase costs,” wrote the Members of Congress. “At a time when passenger rail ridership is growing, with Amtrak reporting 34.5 million customer trips in Fiscal Year 2025, and states are making significant investments in rail transportation, Congress should ensure that federal funding mechanisms reflect the realities of how these projects are delivered,” continued the lawmakers. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021—the most recent surface transportation reauthorization passed by Congress—provided $66 billion in advance appropriations for rail programs through 2026. Since the legislation’s enactment, Connecticut has received approximately $2 billion in U.S. Department of Transportation rail grants. As currently drafted, the BUILD America 250 Act does not include multi-year appropriations for rail projects, undermining federal support for long-term rail improvement initiatives. The Federal Railroad Administration’s 2026 Northeast Corridor Project Inventory identifies 26 Connecticut projects that remain in development, under construction, or awaiting completion, including the WALK Bridge, Devon Bridge, and Connecticut River Bridge replacement projects. Improving the rail infrastructure located within the Northeast Corridor is critical given it is the nation’s busiest passenger corridor, carrying more than 694,000 passengers on weekdays and 367,000 … 1 2026-07-16T07:21:44Z 2026-07-16T07:23:13Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/comment-letter-connecticut-delegation-members-slam-trump In Comment Letter, Connecticut Delegation Members Slam Trump Administration’s New “Medical Frailty” Restrictions 2026-07-15 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) slammed the latest health care cuts imposed by the Trump Administration. In a letter sent last week, the Members expressed their opposition to a new rule announced last month by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Department of Health and Human Services, which exceeds the law’s requirements in implementing new work reporting requirements and creates an unworkable and burdensome process for patients, providers, and states. Under the new restrictions, cancer patients and patients suffering from other debilitating diseases will be required to document that the disease actually impairs their ability to work or face losing their health care coverage. “The overwhelming impact of this rule is that eligible citizens will be denied Medicaid coverage, states will expend unacceptable resources processing complex paperwork, safety-net providers will be further burdened, and population health will decline,” the Members wrote. The letter was submitted under a comment period for the rule, which is set to take effect on January 1st, 2027. Read the full letter text here. 1 2026-07-16T07:21:44Z 2026-07-16T07:23:13Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/connecticut-delegation-leads-rail-corridor-lawmakers-calling-sustained Connecticut Delegation Leads Rail Corridor Lawmakers in Calling for Sustained Federal Railway Improvement Funding 2026-07-15 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. — Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05), and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy led 25+ lawmakers in requesting Congressional Leaders include multi-year federal funding for passenger rail improvement projects in the BUILD America 250 Act, Congress’ upcoming five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill. “Major rail infrastructure projects often take years to move from conception to completion. Because these investments require long-term planning and sustained commitments, uncertainty in future funding can delay project delivery and increase costs,” wrote the Members of Congress. “At a time when passenger rail ridership is growing, with Amtrak reporting 34.5 million customer trips in Fiscal Year 2025, and states are making significant investments in rail transportation, Congress should ensure that federal funding mechanisms reflect the realities of how these projects are delivered,” continued the lawmakers. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021—the most recent surface transportation reauthorization passed by Congress—provided $66 billion in advance appropriations for rail programs through 2026. Since the legislation’s enactment, Connecticut has received approximately $2 billion in U.S. Department of Transportation rail grants. As currently drafted, the BUILD America 250 Act does not include multi-year appropriations for rail projects, undermining federal support for long-term rail improvement initiatives. The Federal Railroad Administration's 2026 Northeast Corridor Project Inventory identifies 26 Connecticut projects that remain in development, under construction, or awaiting completion, including the WALK Bridge, Devon Bridge, and Connecticut River Bridge replacement projects. Improving the rail infrastructure located within the Northeast Corridor is critical given it is the nation’s busiest passenger corridor, carrying more than 694,000 passengers on weekdays and 367,000 pas… 1 2026-07-16T07:21:44Z 2026-07-16T07:23:13Z
https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-statement-massie-amendment Larson Statement on the Massie Amendment 2026-07-15 2026 2026-07 Democrat House CT John B. Larson L000557 larson.house.gov larson https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases scraper “The humanitarian crisis in Gaza demands an immediate surge of aid to innocent civilians. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s blockade and President Trump’s failure to enforce existing human rights laws have prolonged needless suffering for far too long,” said Larson. “The amendment before us today would make that crisis worse by blocking aid to Palestinian refugees, defunding peacebuilding programs, and pushing a two-state solution further out of reach. That is why I voted against it. Hamas’s attack on October 7 was abhorrent. The indiscriminate bombing and suffering of the Palestinian people are abhorrent. The rise in antisemitism around the world is abhorrent. We must condemn all of these injustices clearly and without contradiction. “I will continue to oppose anyone who undermines peace, including actions by the Netanyahu government that threaten a viable two-state solution,” Larson continued. “The Trump Administration must enforce existing restrictions on weapons transfers while ensuring that food, medicine, shelter, and other humanitarian aid reach civilians. Prime Minister Netanyahu must restore access to Gaza for aid workers and halt any effort to annex the West Bank. I am a cosponsor of the West Bank Violence Prevention Act, which would sanction those who commit violence in the West Bank, and I support restoring funding for UNRWA to help deliver humanitarian relief at the scale this crisis requires. The United States must protect civilians, uphold international law, and pursue a lasting peace in which Israelis and Palestinians can live with safety, dignity, and self-determination.” 1 2026-07-16T07:21:44Z 2026-07-16T07:23:13Z

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