Rep. John Larson

Elon Musk called Social Security a Ponzi scheme and Donald Trump called it a scam. Make no mistake - they want to slash & privatize Americans' benefits. My resolution compels them to provide answers, but Republicans are trying to stop it from even coming to a vote in the House.

The Constitution is the rule of law, but Trump treats it as a mere suggestion. I introduced articles of impeachment against him to demand accountability and safeguard our democracy from his threats. He needs to be reined in!

Since Trump launched his illegal war in Iran, gas prices have gone up to over $4/gallon nationwide. Families in Connecticut have been stuck paying $170 million more at the pump. That’s outrageous. This chaos must end so prices can come down for families trying to make ends meet.

Trump has shown he'll make cruel cuts to programs people depend on, from health care to heating assistance, and even Social Security. I'm working with @ChrisMurphyCT to enhance your hard-earned benefits, not cut them. No one should retire into poverty after a lifetime of work!

It's not enough for Republicans to kick 15 million people off their health care and cut SNAP benefits for millions more. Donald Trump is about to push hundreds of thousands of low-income Americans off the benefits that barely cover their basic needs. When does the cruelty end?

Great to join so many friends in Torrington for #MayDay to speak out. Whether it’s his cost-raising tariffs, ICE secret police, healthcare cuts, or the illegal war in Iran, Donald Trump thinks he’s above the law. Standing together, We the People will defeat this cruel agenda!

May is #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth! This month, we honor the contributions and achievements of Jewish Americans and remain committed to rooting out antisemitism and bigotry in all forms.

For more than a year, 'DOGE' has been combing through the American people's records. They want to use your data to overturn elections and profit in the private sector. Enough! This administration must be held accountable for this massive data breach! commondreams.org/news/doge-soci…

The Constitution requires the President to come before Congress if he wants to send our nation to war.   But Donald Trump believes that he's above the law. He is unfit to serve as Commander-in-Chief.

Mifepristone is safe and effective. Full stop. 
As Republicans continue their march toward a national abortion ban, this decision will imperil access to care for millions of women. It must be overturned, and we must restore reproductive freedom for all.
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It's been 60 days since Trump launched his illegal war in Iran. Thirteen servicemembers have died. Gas prices have skyrocketed. Now, he says he will never come before Congress for approval. Donald Trump believes he is above the law and accountable to nobody. He's wrong.

‘DOGE’ has been in your data for more than a year. We just learned that physicians' Social Security numbers were publicly exposed in an online portal launched by ‘DOGE’ officials. If this isn't enough for Republicans to act, where will they draw the line? washingtonpost.com/health/2026/04…

Trump's tariffs cost the average household $1,700 last year. The American people deserve to be refunded for the money he stole from them. As businesses start to get refunds, I'm holding our largest retailers' feet to the fire to ensure those savings make their way to customers.

On #MayDay, we recognize the hard work and commitment of men and women in labor. I will always stand with workers organizing for the pay, benefits, and protections they deserve – not union-busting employers. It's time to pass the PRO Act to ensure bargaining rights for all.

While Republicans use their Farm Bill to slash SNAP benefits and shortchange farmers, they tried to sneak in a sweetheart deal for pesticide companies! We passed an amendment stopping their plan to shield corporations from liability for cancer-causing chemicals, like glyphosate.

A new report alleged that a 'DOGE' employee bragged about taking confidential records from Social Security for personal use and profit. My Resolution of Inquiry would compel answers about this data breach. Republicans want to block the truth from coming out, but we won’t give up!

Today, the House finally overcame GOP objections to pay our TSA officers and Coast Guard. I’m proud of @rosadelauro for leading this fight to support workers and hold back demands to fund Trump's cruel immigration agenda. ICE doesn't need more money. They need to be disbanded!

I was glad to join Hartford Communities That Care’s annual summit and hear directly from young people in our community. I'll continue to work with them to reduce gun violence and substance abuse in the Greater Hartford area, and invest in educational opportunities for our youth.

300,000+ CT residents rely on SNAP to put food on the table. Republicans already kicked 33,601 people in our state off nutrition assistance to fund tax cuts for the wealthy. Their Farm Bill will cut benefits even more! We should work to lower costs, not let families go hungry.

Gas is over $4/gallon. Grocery bills are skyrocketing. 15 million Americans are being kicked off their health care. What are Republicans doing about it? Passing a budget that hands another $70 BILLION to ICE, with nothing to lower your costs. I voted NO. We need to disband ICE!

We advanced bipartisan bills in the @WaysMeansCmte to support foster youth and connect them with the resources they need. Now, let's pass the American Affordability Act to lower childcare costs for families and make college & workforce training programs more accessible for all.