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Today, Congress passed the Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act (H.R. 8982), bipartisan legislation that would boost domestic baby formula production and get more product on shelves amid the continued shortage across the United States. The House unanimously approved the legislation by voice vote this afternoon. Earlier in the day, the bill passed the Senate unanimously. It now goes to President Biden for his signature.
By Michael Hiltzik
September 29, 2022
One almost has to admire Republicans for the tenacity and determination with which they keep coming up with new ideas for hobbling Social Security.
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in anticipation of the upcoming increase to the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Adrian Smith (NE-03), Dan Kildee (MI-05), and Drew Ferguson (GA-03) introduced legislation that would boost domestic baby formula production and get more product on shelves amid the continued shortage across the United States.
Hartford, CT - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) released the below statements following the Senate passage of an amendment to the Montreal Protocol that will limit emission of harmful chemicals. Reps. Larson and Bonamici worked to ensure all future amendments to certain multilateral environmental agreements, including the Montreal Protocol, would be enforceable under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in 2019.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for a package of bills to invest in public safety and mental health resources. The package includes the Invest to Protect Act (H.R. 6448), the Mental Health Justice Act (H.R. 8542), the Break the Cycle of Violence Act (H.R. 4118), and the VICTIM Act (H.R. 5768).
Rep. John B. Larson wrote the following op-ed that appeared in Aviation Week:
Over the past year, the public debate on how best to modernize the F-35’s propulsion system has dragged on. We have heard from the military services, the partners and the contractors—no shortage of analyses have looked closely at the potential pathways ahead, which will have major implications for the entire program. The facts and data are clear. It is time for us to modernize the F-35’s existing engine, the F135, and dispel the notion of a second engine once again.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the Presidential Election Reform Act, bipartisan legislation to reform and strengthen our electoral count and prevent future attempts to undermine presidential elections.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted in the Ways and Means Committee to advance bipartisan legislation to improve opportunities for home visiting and mental health resources.
“By providing Americans with increased access to early childhood home visiting and mental health resources, we are giving our community the resources they need to live happy, healthy lives,” said Larson. “The bills we moved forward today meet Americans where they are and will remove barriers to getting the help they need and deserve.
Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded over $53 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to Connecticut for water infrastructure improvements.