Hartford Reporter

Rep. John Larson, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Connecticut’s 1st district, has recently shared several updates on social media regarding his legislative priorities and actions. These posts reflect his ongoing commitment to community development and social welfare.

On December 9, 2024, Rep. Larson announced that he had secured nearly $2 million in federal funding for Rockwell Park in Bristol. According to him, these funds will be used for "long overdue repairs and improvements" which include modernized amenities and upgraded facilities aimed at enhancing the visitor experience. He emphasized his dedication to supporting investments in community parks "I secured nearly $2 million in federal funding to make long overdue repairs and improvements to Rockwell Park in Bristol."

Later that day, Larson addressed concerns about proposals to raise the retirement age, describing it as a "back door cut" to benefits earned by citizens over their working lives. He pointed out that raising the retirement age would result in a 7% reduction of benefits per year of increase. Larson advocated for enhancing benefits instead of cutting them and called for wealthier individuals to contribute more towards Social Security "Raising the retirement age is a back door cut to your hard-earned benefits."

On December 10, 2024, Rep. Larson commented on President-elect Trump's plan concerning Social Security, stating it would lead to significant reductions in benefits for many Americans. In contrast, he highlighted the Democrats' plan which proposes tax cuts for millions while enhancing benefits without adding financial burdens elsewhere. He urged a vote on this plan to protect Social Security for approximately 70 million Americans who depend on it "President-elect Trump’s plan for Social Security would mean devastating cuts."