Hartford Reporter

Rep. John Larson, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Connecticut’s 1st district, has recently taken to social media to express his concerns and activities regarding various political and social issues. His posts touch upon significant legislative developments, personal advocacy success stories, and community engagement initiatives.

On February 14, 2025, Rep. Larson commented on the advancement of a budget by House Republicans out of committee. He criticized the proposal as unfavorable for working families, stating that it includes substantial tax cuts for wealthy individuals while potentially removing Americans from essential programs like Medicaid and SNAP. He asserted, "House Republicans advanced their budget out of committee, and it's not good news for working families."

In another post dated February 15, 2025, Rep. Larson celebrated the return of Sagui Dekel-Chen to his family after 498 days in captivity. Acknowledging the efforts of Sagui's father in advocating for hostages' release, he shared his commitment to securing freedom for all captives and striving for lasting peace: "498 days later, Sagui Dekel-Chen is home with his loved ones and newborn daughter."

Additionally, on February 15, 2025, Rep. Larson announced a virtual town hall meeting scheduled for Tuesday at 5:00 PM to address concerns raised by residents about actions from the Trump Administration and Elon Musk's 'DOGE.' Encouraging participation in this forum to discuss these pressing matters further: "TUESDAY: I'm hosting a virtual town hall at 5:00 PM."