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Legislative Info

Search Bill Text 109th Congress (2005-2006):

Bill Number (H.R. 1, S.1)

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Bills Cosponsored by Congressman Larson (109th Congress)

Legislative Agenda

Aeronautics R&D
Fuel Cells
Municipal Preparation and Strategic Response
Nursing Home Fire Safety

Science & Technology Education
Digital Divide Caucus
Veterans’ Health Care

Prescription Drug Access
Social Security

Bills Sponsored (109th Congress)

H.R. 1107
Full Funding for IDEA Now Act
To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to provide full funding for assistance for education of all children with disabilities.
Committees: House Education and the Workforce
Press Releases:
2/14/03 - Larson Introduces Legislation to Mandate Full Funding for “IDEA” Special Education Program (Education)


H.R. 1346
21st Century Veterans Equitable Treatment Act (VET-21)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for a more equitable geographic allocation of funds appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs for medical care.
Committees: House Veterans' Affairs
Press Releases:

2/26/03
- Larson Reintroduces Legislation to Improve Veteran's Access to Healthcare (Veterans)
More Info: Veterans' Health Care


H.R. 1405 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from income and employment taxes and wage withholding property tax rebates and other benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders.
Committees: House Ways and Means
Press Releases:

4/25/03
- Dodd, Lieberman and Larson Call for Protection of Tax Relief for Volunteer First Responders
(Public Safety)
More Info:
Volunteer Emergency Responders


H.R. 2685
Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act
To provide for prescription drugs at reduced prices to Medicare beneficiaries.
Committees: House Energy and Commerce; House Ways and Means
Press Releases:
10/10/03 - Larson Urges Prescription Drug Bill Conferees to Address Concerns of CT Seniors During Negotiations (Health)
More Info: Medicare Rx Drug Price Negotiation Act; Prescription Drugs


H.R. 1169
Reserve Pay and Benefits Modernization Act
To enhance the benefits and protections for members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who are called or ordered to extended active duty.
Committees: House Armed Services; House Energy and Commerce; House Education and the Workforce; House Ways and Means
More Info: Reserve Pay and Benefits Modernization Act


H.R. 1519  
Better Future for American Familes Act
To extend and make permanent the Saver’s Credit to encourage families to save for retirement.
Committees: House Ways and Means
Press Releases:
10/7/04 - Larson Introduces Legislation to Boost Retirement Savings Opportunities for Americans (Economy)
More Info: Retirement Savings


Legislative Accomplishments - 108th Congress

Legislative Accomplishments - 107th Congress


Bills Passed Into Law

  • P.L. 108-119:  To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 141 Weston Street in Hartford, Connecticut, as the “Barbara B. Kennelly Post Office Building”
  • P.L. 108-94: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of Coltsville in the State of Connecticut for potential inclusion in the National Park System.
  • P.L. 106-99: History of the House Awareness and Preservation Act
  • P.L. 106-473: Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Heritage Act of 2000

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