Hartford Reporter

Rep. John Larson, representing Connecticut’s 1st district, recently took to Twitter to share updates on legislative initiatives and express concerns over administrative actions affecting his constituents. Larson has been serving in the U.S. Congress since 1999 and brings attention to issues such as housing affordability and benefits for senior and disabled citizens.

On April 11, 2025, Larson discussed his bipartisan effort with Rep. Mike Kelly to make homeownership more accessible. He stated, "My bipartisan bill with @MikeKellyPA will make it more affordable for families to own a home. We can both spur the development of new homes and revitalize properties in need of repair to improve access to quality, affordable housing."

Later the same day, Larson expressed his concerns about changes proposed by the Trump Administration, specifically regarding services for seniors and disabled individuals. At 20:33 UTC, he highlighted these issues, stating, "The Trump Administration wants to shut down the office that serves seniors and disabled Americans at home, including support for Meals on Wheels. They're also closing the office that assists CT residents on Medicare. We're demanding answers from Secretary Kennedy on these cuts."

In another tweet posted at 22:34 UTC, Larson voiced his opposition to suggested cuts to Medicaid and Social Security by the Trump Administration, saying, "I joined @TheArcUS and advocates from across the country to call out Trump and Musk’s devastating cuts to Medicaid and Social Security. They want to slash the programs the nation’s most vulnerable rely on to pay for more tax breaks for the wealthy. Not on our watch – hands off!"

Larson, born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1948, has lived a life closely tied to his home state. He resides in East Hartford and has been a dedicated public servant since his tenure in the Connecticut Senate from 1987 to 1995. He successfully transitioned to federal office when he replaced Barbara Kennelly in 1999. Larson graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 1971 with a BA.