John B. Larson U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 1st district | Official U.S. House Headshot
John B. Larson U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 1st district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Rep. John Larson, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Connecticut's 1st district, has recently addressed several significant issues through his social media platform. His posts reflect ongoing concerns and initiatives related to mental health, immigration reform, and LGBTQ+ rights.
On October 10, 2024, Rep. Larson highlighted the mental health crisis in the United States by stating that "1 in 5 adults in the U.S. suffer from mental illnesses, but less than half receive treatment." He emphasized efforts to expand access to mental health care on World Mental Health Day and provided information on support services available through calling or texting 988.
The following day, October 11, 2024, he turned his attention to immigration issues with a focus on DACA recipients. In his tweet, he mentioned that "#DACA has helped over 800,000 Dreamers work and build successful lives in the U.S." He expressed concern over a new court case that could potentially end this program and reiterated Democrats' commitment to comprehensive reforms aimed at protecting Dreamers while advancing border security solutions.
Later on October 11, Rep. Larson marked National Coming Out Day with a message of support for LGBTQ+ individuals. He stated: "Happy #NationalComingOutDay! As a member of the @EqualityCaucus..." expressing his dedication to fostering an environment where everyone can live authentically without fear of discrimination or hate.
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