WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: [Hartford, CT] - Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative John Larson (D-CT-01), joined by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and U.S. Representative Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24), introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Essential Caregivers Act. This bill would protect the residents in long-term care facilities, giving all residents nationwide the right to have in person access to  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Senator Richard Blumenthal released the following statement after the Department of Transportation issued two final rules to expand consumer protections for airline travelers. The first rule requires airlines to provide automatic cash refunds for passengers when owed due to significant flight changes, such as departure or arrival times that are more than three hours domestically and six hours interna  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the statement below following the Senate passage of H.R.3935, the Securing Growing and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through FY2028: "The Senate has taken decisive action to bring certainty to the American people and ensure the critical continuation of our nation's air travel. I am plea  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Today, members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced $42.4 million in new federal funding through the Public Housing Repair fund to build, renovate, and modernize public housing. "I am incredibly proud to work with a Congressional Delegation that is so committed to delivering federal funding and tax credits to build, develop, and modernize homes in our state to help relieve the shortage  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Today, the Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced sub-awardees for the Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund (LISCIF) with Restore America's Estuaries (RAE), which is a partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with funding made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. "The Long Island Sound and its watershed that spans six states is one of the most vibrant ecosyst  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: [HARTFORD, CT] - The Connecticut Congressional delegation today announced their offices will host an informational session for Connecticut high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors to learn more about the process to apply for the Military Service Academies. The info session will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 6 p.m. at the East Hartford Cultural Community Center located at 50 Chapman Place, E  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: East Hartford, CT - Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation announced their offices will host an informational session for Connecticut high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors to learn more about the process to apply for the Military Service Academies. The info session will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 6 p.m. at the East Hartford Cultural Community Center located at 50 Chapman Place, E  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Windsor Locks -- Flight attendants who work for Breeze Airways have voted overwhelmingly in favor of unionizing -- a far-reaching decision that will affect the airline with the most routes operating out of Bradley International Airport. About 76 percent of the flight attendants who voted chose to join the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA), in an election certified Tuesday by the Nation  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) voted against H.R. 6192, the Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act. "Today I voted against the "Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act," an effort by House Republicans to undermine the ability of the U.S. Department of Energy to enforce efficiency standards that lower costs and help mitigate the impacts of climate change. Federal energy efficiency standards are not bans a  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-14) led the introduction of the Educator Down Payment Assistance Act to make homeownership more accessible and affordable for teachers. The legislation aims to establish a new grant program at the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development for local government and educational agencies to   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement on May 8, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) issued the following statement regarding his vote to table the motion to remove Representative Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House of Representatives: "I agree with Speaker Mike Johnson on almost nothing. However, I have much respect for his decision to collaborate with the Democratic caucus to pass a strong bipartisan funding package and critical aid   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), joined by Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY-24) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Essential Caregivers Act. This bill would protect the residents in long-term care facilities, giving all residents nationwide the right to have in person access to an essential caregiver when visitations are restricted due t  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced Southington High School student Emma Kieltyka as the winner of this year's Congressional Art Competition for Connecticut's First District, for her self-portrait, Metamorphosis. "Congratulations to Emma and all of the students from across the First District who participated in this year's Congressional Art Competition," said Larson. "My st  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the 2024 Social Security Trustees Report, which shows that the Social Security Trust Fund will face insolvency by 2035 if Congress does not act. "With the combined Social Security Trust Fund facing insolvency in 2035, today's Trustees Report shows the urgent need to act to   more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: D. C. - Today, Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) and Family and Worker Support Subcommittee Ranking Member Danny K. Davis (IL-07) released the following statement in response to a study by the Social Security Administration (SSA) Chief Actuary. The study showed that the number of people stuck in a backlog, awaiting a decision on their application for disab  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: HARTFORD--U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (D-Conn.-01), Joe Courtney (D-Conn.-02), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.-03), Jim Himes (D-Conn-04), and Jahana Hayes (D-Conn-05) on Wednesday announced their offices will host an informational session for Connecticut high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors to learn more about the process t  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.), both members of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, on Wednesday reintroduced the Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act, legislation to create a loan forgiveness program for beginning farmers and ranchers, as well as women, veteran, and minority farmers. Student loan debt is a major hurdle for begi  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Wednesday spoke at a U.S. Defense Appropriations subcommittee hearing on President Biden's Fiscal Year 2025 budget request for the Department of Defense. In his questions to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Murphy emphasized the moral and strategic importance of reducing civilian casualties in Gaza and preventing further escalation of conflict in the Middle East. M  more