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John B. Larson

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Pending
  1. Wrong119-hr-7567

    Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

    Predicted YES
    Actual NO
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  2. Right119-hr-5587

    HEATS Act

    Predicted NO
    Actual NO
    Bill
  3. Pending vote119-hr-7767

    Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act

    Predicted YES
    Bill
  4. Pending vote119-hr-5340

    To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.

    Predicted YES
    Bill
  5. Pending vote119-hr-2089

    Generating Retirement Ownership through Long-Term Holding

    Predicted NO
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  6. Pending vote119-hr-8662

    To provide assisted living assistance through Medicaid and low-income housing tax credit.

    Predicted YES
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Crossing the aisle

Passage votes where John B. Larson broke ranks with ≥75% of Democrats. Threshold catches substantively partisan splits; unanimous-ish or close votes are excluded.

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Cross-aisle votes
  1. 118-hr-82·Nov 12, 2024·98% of D voted YES

    Social Security Fairness Act of 2023

    Rep voted NO
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  2. 118-hr-8146·May 16, 2024·80% of D voted NO

    Police Our Border Act

    Rep voted YES
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  3. 118-hr-6572·May 15, 2024·78% of D voted YES

    Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2023

    Rep voted NO
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Recent votes

  • Nay
    Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment.
    119-hres-1335··June 11, 2026
  • Nay
    To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.
    119-hr-9238··June 11, 2026
  • Nay
    To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.
    119-hr-9238··June 11, 2026
  • Nay
    Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
    119-hr-8312··June 10, 2026
  • Nay
    No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
    119-hr-7892··June 10, 2026
  • Yea
    Faster Labor Contracts Act
    119-hr-5408··June 9, 2026
  • Yea
    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5408) to accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act.
    119-hres-1140·2 votes·Jun 9, 2026
    • ·June 9, 2026
    • ·June 9, 2026
  • Yea
    Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act
    119-hr-8428··June 8, 2026
  • Yea
    Ukraine Support Act
    119-hr-2913··June 5, 2026
  • Nay
    Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
    119-hres-1336··June 4, 2026
  • Nay
    Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
    119-hr-8646··June 4, 2026
  • Yea
    Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
    119-hr-8646··June 4, 2026
  • Nay
    Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
    119-hres-1336··June 4, 2026
  • Yea
    Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
    119-hconres-86··June 3, 2026
  • Yea
    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.
    119-hres-518··June 3, 2026
  • Yea
    Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
    119-hr-2860··June 3, 2026
  • Yea
    Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026
    119-hr-7726··June 3, 2026
  • Nay
    Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026
    119-hr-7726··June 3, 2026
  • Yea
    ARTIST Act
    119-s-254··June 3, 2026
  • Yea
    Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
    119-s-2393··May 20, 2026
  • Yea
    Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025
    119-hr-2853··May 12, 2026
  • Nay
    Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
    119-hr-7567··April 30, 2026
  • Yea
    A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.
    119-s-4465··April 30, 2026
  • Yea
    Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
    119-hr-7567··April 30, 2026

Recent statements

May 1, 2026press_release_house

Larson Condemns ‘DOGE’ Public Release of Social Security Numbers of Doctors and Medical Providers

Position: Larson opposes the disclosure of Social Security numbers and sensitive personal data by DOGE officials and calls for congressional investigation, accountability measures, and legislation to prevent political appointees from accessing confidential Social Security Administration data.

East Hartford, CT – Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Washington Postrevealed that ‘DOGE’ officials at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launched a portal that publicly disclosed the Social Security numbers of some doctors and medical providers. “For more than a year, ‘DOGE’ employees have had their hands on your personal data – Social Security numbers, home addresses, income histories, and even medical records,” said Larson. “They have uploaded Americans’ most sensitive information to a potentially unsecure cloud, schemed to use it with political groups to overturn elections, and even reportedly bragged about copying Social Security databases onto a thumb drive for personal use. Last night, we learned that Medicare officials publicly disclosed the Social Security numbers of physicians and other health care providers through an online portal. Time and time again, we have demanded hearings in the United States Congress and introduced Resolutions of Inquiry to compel ‘DOGE’ to come forward and answer for their actions. The Republican majority has stood in the way, even going as far as changing House rules to prevent us from advancing our inquiries and protect these bad actors from accountability. If these criminal allegations are not enough for Republicans to investigate, where will they draw the line?” Ranking Member Larson has introduced four Resolutions of Inquiry to demand answers from ‘DOGE’ and other Trump officials on their use of personal data at the Social Security Administration. He also introduced the Protecting Americans’ Social Security Data Act to prevent political appointees and special government employees like 'DOGE' from accessing private and confidential data at the Social Security Administration and increase penalties for privacy violations relating to data misuse.

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April 30, 2026press_release_house

Larson Opposes Republican Bill That Shortchanges Farmers and Locks in $187 Billion Cut to SNAP Nutrition Benefits

Position: Rep. Larson opposes the Republican farm bill, arguing it cuts $187 billion from SNAP nutrition benefits and $1 billion in farmer assistance while providing tax breaks for high earners. He contends the bill fails to address grocery costs or support struggling local farmers.

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) opposed Republicans’ farm bill that cuts assistance for farmers by $1 billion and cements $187 billion in cuts to SNAP nutrition benefits laid out in the so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’ In Connecticut’s First District, more than 45,000 households receive SNAP, including households with children, seniors, and disabled workers. “This Farm Bill does nothing to lower the high grocery costs squeezing families or deliver the financial support our local growers need,” said Larson. “It is a backdoor scheme to hand out more tax breaks for the rich. Since Republicans forced through their tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy last July, 33,000 people in Connecticut have lost the SNAP benefits they rely on to put food on the table. I have already heard from local growers in my district who are struggling, but this bill would also slash $1 billion in assistance to help them cover their rising operational costs. Whether it is food assistance for our most vulnerable or the support our farmers need to feed our communities, this bill has nothing for working-class Americans. I will continue fighting with my Democratic colleagues to restore the cuts squeezing our families and deliver the aid our farmers deserve.”

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April 30, 2026press_release_house

Larson Applauds House Vote to Pay TSA and Coast Guard Without Handing More Money to Cruel Trump Immigration Agenda

Position: Rep. Larson opposes additional funding for ICE and calls for the agency to be disbanded, arguing it operates without accountability and should be defunded to redirect resources toward affordable housing and healthcare.

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) issued the following statement after the House passed a funding bill to ensure TSA agents, FEMA personnel, and members of the Coast Guard are paid, while rejecting Republican demands to hand ICE another blank check as part of any funding deal. Larson has called for disbanding ICE and diverting their funding to build more affordable housing and lower healthcare costs. “After refusing to ensure pay for our TSA agents, FEMA workers, and Coast Guard, the House finally relented and passed the same bill the Senate passed unanimously more than a month ago,” said Larson. “I’m proud of Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro for leading the fight to ensure our civil servants and troops will be paid without providing more money to advance Donald Trump’s cruel immigration agenda. ICE has become Trump’s secret police force, in essence, and continues to evade any form of accountability from the American people. They do not need any more funding. They need to be disbanded! I have opposed the agency since its inception and will keep fighting to hold them accountable to keep our residents safe.”

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April 30, 2026press_release_house

Ranking Members Larson, Neal Introduce Resolution of Inquiry to Compel Answers from ‘DOGE’ on Whistleblower Allegations of Data Theft for Personal Gain and Profit

Position: The release calls for congressional investigation and accountability regarding allegations that a DOGE staffer unlawfully copied confidential Social Security Administration records containing personal data onto a thumb drive for private use, and demands the Trump Administration produce related documents and records.

Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced a Resolution of Inquiry with Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (MA-01) and Democrats on the Ways and Means Committee to compel President Trump to hand over documents to Congress relating to a whistleblower allegation that a ‘DOGE’ staffer bragged about copying confidential records from the Social Security Administration onto a thumb drive for personal use and profit in the private sector. The confidential information that the ‘DOGE’ staffer reportedly claimed to have taken from the agency included Social Security numbers, places and dates of birth, citizenship, race and ethnicity, and parents’ names. The Resolution of Inquiry would compel the Trump Administration to produce all records, correspondence, and call logs related to this whistleblower report. “This is yet another appalling whistleblower report to come out of Social Security, revealing the extent of potential criminal activity by ‘DOGE’ employees and the theft of personal data,” said Larson. “The American people’s trust and privacy have been gravely violated, and they deserve answers. For more than a year, Ranking Member Neal and I have been demanding the truth from Elon Musk’s ‘DOGE’ and the Trump officials who gave them access to confidential records they should have never been allowed to access. Rather than hold this administration accountable, House Republicans have stood in the way of our inquiries, going so far as to change the House rules to prevent us from bringing these measures forward. We will not give up this fight. It is important to have a clear and detailed accounting of ‘DOGE’ wrongdoing, a full investigation, and criminal charges if the law was violated.” “The more that’s uncovered about DOGE, the more alarming this situation becomes,” said Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal. “All of the facts must come to light, and the American people deserve answers about who accessed their information, how it was used, where it was taken, and whether it’s been exploited in the time since. That’s why this Resolution of Inquiry is so important, and while House Republicans continue obstructing the truth, Ways and Means Democrats will continue fighting to get the answers the people deserve.” This is the fourth Resolution of Inquiry Ranking Member Larson has introduced to demand accountability from ‘DOGE.’ In March 2025, Larson and Neal introduced a Resolution of Inquiry to demand answers about ‘DOGE’ activity at Social Security. In September 2025, Larson and Neal introduced a Resolution of Inquiry compelling information about ‘DOGE’ access to Social Security’s databases. In February, Larson and Neal introduced a Resolution of Inquiry probing for information about the potential ‘DOGE’ election interference scheme at Social Security. Larson and Neal also introduced the Protecting Americans’ Social Security Data Actto prevent ‘DOGE’ and other political appointees and Special Government Employees from accessing private and confidential data at the Social Security Administration and penalties for privacy violations relating to data misuse. Full text of the Resolution of Inquiry is available HERE.

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April 29, 2026press_release_house

Larson Opposes $70 Billion Republican Blank Check for ICE

Position: Rep. Larson opposes Republican budget proposals that allocate $70 billion to ICE and Border Patrol, arguing the agency should be disbanded rather than funded. He advocates redirecting ICE funding toward affordable housing and healthcare cost reduction.

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) opposed Republicans’ budget resolution advancing a $70 billion blank check for ICE and Border Patrol. Last month, the Senate unanimously voted to provide funding to ensure pay for TSA and the Coast Guard, but House Republicans have refused to hold a vote – refusing to fund paychecks for TSA officers and members of the Coast Guard unless billions in new funding is approved for ICE. Larson has called for disbanding ICE and diverting their funding to build more affordable housing and lower healthcare costs. He also introduced the Make America Govern Again (MAGA) Act to ensure all civilian and military personnel get paid during an agency shutdown, while withholding pay for Members of Congress, the President, the Vice President, and members of the Cabinet. “Last year, Republicans gave ICE a $75 billion slush fund, transforming the agency into Donald Trump’s personal army in essence,” said Larson. “We have seen agents execute U.S. citizens in the streets, snatch mothers from their children in our communities, and use excessive force against peaceful protesters. Now, they want to pass another $70 billion for this cruel and lawless agenda – holding up pay for our hard-working TSA officers and Coast Guard until ICE gets another blank check. I have opposed ICE since its inception. They don’t need more funding – they need to be disbanded. Congress should focus on paying our civil servants and troops and taking on the high prices squeezing families thanks to the failed Trump agenda, not billions for ICE. Democrats are ready to act for the American people.”

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April 29, 2026press_release_house

Larson Blasts Supreme Court Decision Gutting the Voting Rights Act to Greenlight Jim Crow Racial Gerrymanders

Position: Rep. Larson opposes the Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais that weakened Voting Rights Act redistricting protections, and advocates for passage of the Redistricting Reform Act to ban mid-decade redistricting and require independent redistricting commissions.

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) blasted the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which effectively gives the green light for states to ignore Voting Rights Act redistricting requirements. Today’s decision comes on the heels of Republican mid-decade Congressional redistricting efforts in Texas, Missouri, North Carolina, and Florida, aimed at eliminating majority-Black and Hispanic districts. Larson called on Congress to respond by passing the Redistricting Reform Acthe introduced in September with Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) to ban mid-decade redistricting and require states to establish independent redistricting commissions. “As Republican mid-decade redistricting games dilute the voices of Black and Hispanic voters before our very eyes, the Supreme Court just poured gas on the fire by gutting yet another section of the Voting Rights Act,” said Larson. “Lawmakers in Texas, Missouri, and North Carolina have already enacted new Congressional maps eliminating a number of majority-minority districts. If Congress does not step in to stop these Jim Crow racial gerrymanders, Black voters in the South could be left with little to no representation in the United States House of Representatives by the end of this decade. We cannot sit on the sidelines. As my late friend, colleague, and seatmate, John Lewis would say, now is the time for some good trouble. We must act to restore the Voting Rights Act and end the redistricting war playing out across the country, so every American’s voice can be heard at the ballot box.”

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April 24, 2026press_release_house

Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces Over $9.5 Million in LIHEAP Funding to Connecticut

Position: The delegation opposes the Trump Administration's proposed elimination of the LIHEAP program and supports continued federal funding for low-income household energy assistance.

Hartford, CT — Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05), and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, announced over $9.5 million in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding to Connecticut. This is the final allocation for Fiscal Year 2026. Connecticut’s total LIHEAP allocation is $90,222,435. The Trump Administration’s proposed budget for next year includes the elimination of the LIHEAP program, which would raise energy costs for 6 million households. “Nearly 100,000 households in Connecticut rely on energy assistance to heat and cool their homes,” said Larson. “Trump officials were sitting on $400 million Congress approved to help families pay their bills, including $9.5 million for Connecticut alone. Our entire delegation will always fight to make sure the families we represent get the support they need – and we will continue to work together to defeat the President’s disastrous budget, which would end this program altogether.” “At a time when Connecticut households are facing sharply higher energy costs and rising inflation due to the war in Iran, this release of LIHEAP funding is long overdue,” Courtney said. “LIHEAP provides direct assistance with energy bills to households in need. I will continue fighting against President Trump’s plan to eliminate the program. No one should have to choose between heating their home and buying groceries, medicine, or other basic need items.” “About 100,000 Connecticut households depend on LIHEAP to afford their utility bills. The affordability crisis has worsened for families as already increasing energy costs skyrocket due to President Trump’s war in Iran. After what has been a cold winter, I am glad that over $9.5 million in LIHEAP funding will reach Connecticut families in need,” said DeLauro. “I will continue to fight, in my role as Ranking Member of Appropriations, for LIHEAP funding even as the Trump Administration threatens to eliminate this program. The millions of families across the country who rely on this program cannot afford to lose this lifeline.” "LIHEAP helped thousands of families weather this brutal winter and I'm proud to have stood with the Connecticut delegation in securing this federal funding. That the Trump Administration would propose eliminating LIHEAP wholesale — a nationwide program which has an annual cost equivalent to just the first two days of the President's war with Iran — is unconscionable. We will do everything in our power to prevent this Administration from, quite literally, leaving millions of Americans out in the cold,” said Himes. “For nearly 200,000 Connecticut residents, LIHEAP is a lifeline,” said Hayes. “The announcement of an additional $9.5 million in LIHEAP funding is excellent news for my constituents who need help with energy bills. As prices continue to rise, the need for LIHEAP is more evident than ever.” “Connecticut’s families depend on LIHEAP for their safety and warmth, and this $9.5 million will provide critical relief as surging energy costs strain American families. As President Trump’s proposed budget cuts threaten to severely weaken this vital program and jeopardize support for vulnerable households, we must protect and strengthen LIHEAP, so no family is left without the help they need and deserve,” said Blumenthal. “LIHEAP helps thousands of families and seniors in Connecticut keep their lights on and cool their homes in the summer,” said Murphy. “It is disgraceful that the Trump administration wants to defund this program after Donald Trump created an energy crisis that is making life harder for families who are already struggling. I’m glad we can deliver this relief to Connecticut families today and I’ll continue defending LIHEAP from Trump’s latest attacks.” Issues:Affordability and the EconomyEnergy And EnvironmentLocalSecuring Federal FundingStanding Up to Trump and ‘DOGE’

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April 24, 2026press_release_house

Larson, Hernández, Ocasio-Cortez, and House Democrats Launch Investigation into Trump Administration Misuse of Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund

Position: The release expresses opposition to the Trump Administration's decision to redirect $715 million in federal Puerto Rico energy resilience funding away from solar panels and backup batteries for families, healthcare facilities, and vulnerable populations, and instead allocate those funds to a fossil fuel company in bankruptcy. The members are launching a congressional investigation and demanding accountability from the Department of Energy.

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced the launch of an investigation into the Trump Administration’s decision to strip funding for solar panels and backup batteries from Puerto Rican families and redirect the funds to bail out a fossil fuel company in bankruptcy. Today’s announcement follows yesterday’s visit by the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico to Hartford, where Congressmen Larson and Pablo José Hernández (PR-AL) heard firsthand from Frog Hollow residents and small business owners on the impact of high prices, including the President’s costly tariffs and rising energy bills. “I am proud to represent one of the largest Puerto Rican communities on the mainland in Congress — where we welcomed as many as 13,000 evacuees in the wake of Hurricane Maria. It is shameful that after Congress approved $1 billion to hurricane-proof Puerto Rico’s power sources, Trump officials pulled that funding from families in need to bail out a failing fossil fuel company,” said Larson. “Puerto Rico’s residents, especially those in low-income households and rural areas, deserve secure and reliable energy sources, especially when disaster strikes. I will continue to work with my friend and colleague, Congressman Hernández, who I was honored to welcome to Hartford this week, and all my Democratic colleagues to demand answers and accountability. The Department of Energy must answer for this shameful and potentially illegal bait-and-switch that will leave families in the dark.” In September 2025, DOE pulled $365 million slated to help 175 small health care facilities serving 300,000 patients and apartment and condo buildings home to more than 400,000 residents in Puerto Rico. On January 9th of this year, DOE rescinded another $350 million dedicated to homes with people with disabilities, very low-income households, and families whose lights are the last to be turned back on after a disaster. Larson joined Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (CA-02), Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández (PR-AL), Rep. Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), along with 41 other Democrats, to press the Department of Energy (DOE) for answers, demanding a full Congressional briefing no later than April 30th, as the first step in their investigation. “We write to raise concerns about the Department of Energy’s (DOE) decision to strip post-disaster energy security from people in Puerto Rico with disabilities, very low-income households, rural health care facilities, and residents in communities that are the hardest to re-energize after a disaster,” the members wrote. “DOE’s lack of transparency, wasteful reuse of the funding, disregard for congressional intent, and potentially illegal cancellation of contracts—combined with the resulting increase in energy poverty and loss of energy security—raise serious questions about the Department’s uses of the Puerto Rico-Energy Resilience Fund (ERF).” “It has now been over a year since the ERF money was initially frozen; the new projects that are reported to receive the money have still not been determined, much less started construction,” the members continued. “Had those solar projects been allowed to proceed, most would already be providing energy security for thousands of vulnerable families and megawatts of reliable electricity for the grid that desperately needs it.” View the members’ full letter to U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright HERE.

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April 23, 2026press_release_house

Larson and Democrats Press Major Retailers to Provide Tariff Relief to Customers

Position: Representatives Larson and Horsford are calling on major retailers to pass federal tariff refunds to consumers and small businesses rather than retaining them as corporate profit, and are pressing for accountability in how tariff relief is distributed.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), a member of the House Trade Subcommittee, joined Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04) and 13 other Democrats to press the CEOs of ten major companies to ensure the tariff refunds they receive from the federal government are passed on to their customers. According to the Yale Budget Lab, the average household paid more than $1,700 last year thanks to President Trump’s tariffs, which were ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court in February. The letter was sent to the CEOs of Walmart, Home Depot, Target, Best Buy, FedEx, Amazon, Lowe’s, Costco, UPS, and DHL. Rep. Larson is an original cosponsor of the RELIEF Act, requiring automatic tariff refunds to small businesses within 90 days of the Supreme Court decision overturning Trump’s illegal tariffs. This week, Customs and Border Protection launched the tariff refund site for importers to register for their refunds, but there is no clear process to ensure the $175 billion in estimated tariff refunds reaches the small businesses and American families. “Trump’s tariffs raised costs nationwide, by the thousands for the average household – squeezing our small businesses and working families,” said Larson. “Too many Americans are already struggling to make ends meet. Thankfully, the Supreme Court saw these illegal taxes for what they were and overruled them, but businesses are still waiting for the refunds they are owed. I am glad to join my Democratic colleagues to call on some of our nation’s largest companies to pass the refunds they get from the federal government to their customers. We will hold them accountable, so they do not use this opportunity to pad their bottom line and raise costs even further.” "These illegal tariffs did more than raise prices; they destroyed livelihoods,” said Horsford. “The individuals hit hardest were not corporations but rather working families and small business owners across this country. In Las Vegas alone, I saw a neighborhood cupcake shop, brewery, and coffee roaster forced to close because their costs skyrocketed because of the reckless tariffs. Those businesses are gone – maybe forever – but the large corporations able to weather Trump’s storm are about to get their money back. Make it make sense. Major corporations can absorb these losses. They have the resources to withstand the impact. My focus is making sure these refunds do not simply become additional corporate profit. The people who actually paid these costs deserve to be front and center.” The letter demands answers to the following questions from America’s largest retailers: How did your company account for tariff costs during the IEEPA tariff period? Please provide documentation or data showing whether and to what extent those costs were passed through to consumers, small business suppliers, or other parties in your supply chain. What steps, if any, does your company anticipate taking to ensure tariff relief translates into lower prices or other direct benefits for consumers—including price reductions, credits, or other mechanisms—and on what timeline? How will your company track and verify whether tariff relief reaches end consumers rather than remaining at the corporate level? Will you commit to not use any payments for executive compensation or stock buybacks? Will you commit to publicly report on the distribution of refunds, and if so, in what form and on what timeline? If tariff costs were passed down to small business suppliers or vendors in your supply chain, what steps will your company take to ensure those businesses receive proportionate relief? If tariff relief is not passed to consumers, what steps will your company take to ensure non-managerial workers benefit from the refund? Full text of the letter is available HERE.

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Recent news mentions

Articles from a curated list of national outlets that mention John B. Larson.

  • Hartford Courant·June 19, 2026
    Beloved CT rabbi and Holocaust survivor dies. ‘He has been a gift to humanity,’ his son said
  • Hartford Courant·June 17, 2026
    Larson’s first TV ad attacks Bronin, calls fight ideological
  • Hartford Courant·June 15, 2026
    Readers speak: CT Democrats who need to grow up and bring unity
  • Hartford Courant·June 9, 2026
    Hartford attorney says she qualifies for 4-way primary vs. Larson, Bronin, Gilchrest
  • Hartford Courant·June 6, 2026
    Kevin Rennie: Our CT anti-democratic ballot access laws are at it again
  • Hartford Courant·June 5, 2026
    CT officials lament closure of state lab on forefront of fighting invasive insects and diseases
  • Hartford Courant·June 3, 2026
    CT Democratic Party panel nixes challenge to DeLauro’s convention win
  • Hartford Courant·June 2, 2026
    Readers speak: Former CT mayors proud to support John Larson
  • Hartford Courant·May 30, 2026
    Kevin Rennie: Of ‘prolific fundraising’ and ‘ridiculously false’ claims in CT politics
  • Roll Call·May 28, 2026
    At the Races: Incumbents on the line
  • Hartford Courant·May 26, 2026
    At CT Memorial Day service, honoring veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice and one ‘who set the standard’
  • Hartford Courant·May 23, 2026
    Kevin Rennie: The gloves are off in Connecticut. It’s about time.
  • The Boston Globe·May 20, 2026
    Platner earns backing of influential, big-spending Democratic veterans group in Maine Senate race - The Boston Globe
  • Hartford Courant·May 20, 2026
    With Josh Elliott on primary ballot, Lamont’s summer gets hotter
  • Hartford Courant·May 16, 2026
    CT GOP nominates candidates for Congress, state attorney general and other offices

Source: GDELT 2.0 GKG, filtered to a curated list of national outlets. Inclusion is not endorsement; opinion pieces and reported news are mixed.

Recent stock activity

Periodic transaction reports filed under the STOCK Act — disclosed by the rep, sourced from public filings.

No disclosed trades on record.

Source: open-data mirrors of the Senate eFD and House Clerk financial-disclosure systems. Disclosure within 30 days of trade is required by law (45 for spouse/dependent trades).

Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle

Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.

  1. 1.AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEIdeological3 contributionsPAC arm of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, federalized in 2021. Backs candidates of both parties who support U.S.-Israel security and economic ties.AI$18,425
  2. 2.MACHINISTS NON-PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUELabor3 contributionsTrade-union PAC of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, prevailing wages, and aerospace/manufacturing jobs.AI$15,000
  3. 3.LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY-PAC3 contributions$15,000
  4. 4.CIGNA CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE3 contributions$15,000
  5. 5.AMERICAN SENIORS HOUSING ASSOCIATION (SENIORS HOUSING PAC)3 contributions$15,000
  6. 6.MADISON PAC; THE2 contributions$10,000
  7. 7.UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE2 contributions$10,000
  8. 8.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE2 contributions$10,000
  9. 9.ERNST & YOUNG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFinance2 contributionsAccounting and professional-services PAC — supports candidates aligned with business-friendly tax policy, regulatory efficiency, and professional-services industry interests.AI$10,000
  10. 10.INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS INTERESTED IN REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PACPublic Sector2 contributionsPublic-sector employee PAC affiliated with the International Association of Firefighters — backs candidates supporting firefighter workplace protections, benefits, and federal fire-service funding.AI$10,000

Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.

Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle

Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.

  1. 1.HARTFORD HEALTHCARE$20,550
  2. 2.LAZ PARKING$15,000
  3. 3.NYMAN TURKISH PC$14,000
  4. 4.APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT INC.$14,000
  5. 5.GOODWIN COLLEGE$13,000
  6. 6.YALE UNIVERSITY$10,750
  7. 7.FAIRWAY INDEPNDENT MORTGAGE$10,500
  8. 8.HOFFMAN AUTO GROUP$10,500
  9. 9.MANAFORT BROTHERS, INC.$10,500
  10. 10.MARLO LAZ JEWELRY$10,500

Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.