Representative John B. Larson

Biographical

Full Name: John B. Larson
Current Office: U.S. House - District 1, Democratic
First Elected: 11/03/1998
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Leslie; 3 Children: Carolyn, Laura, Raymond
Birth Date: 07/22/1948
Birth Place: Hartford, CT
Home City: East Hartford, CT
Religion: Roman Catholic
Issue Category

Recent Key Votes

H Amdt 1103 - Limits Funding for War in Afghanistan to the Withdrawal of U.S. Forces
Amendment (Yea)

May 17, 2012 - Requires the withdrawal of both members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense contractor personnel who are in Afghanistan. Prohibits the ...

HR 1540 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
Legislation (Yea)

Dec. 14, 2011 - Authorizes the Armed Forces of the United States to detain covered persons in military custody pending disposition under the law of war (Secs. 1021 ...

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Recent Public Statements

Larson to Continue Effort to Honor First Responders Killed in the Line of Duty

May 15, 2013 - Today, in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day Congressman John B. Larson announced he will reintroduce legislation in the 113th Congress to allow the ...

Connecticut Delegation Applauds Award of $1.55 Million to Local Community Health Centers, 13 Centers Statewide Eligible to Benefit

May 10, 2013 - The Connecticut Congressional delegation issued the following statement today regarding the announcement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that Connecticut community health ...

Full Faith and Credit Act

May 9, 2013 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. I thank the gentleman. I rise today to oppose the Pay China First Act, and I do this ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011 Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL Positions (House Only) 77
2010 Fleet Reserve Association Positions (House Only) 75%
2011 Fleet Reserve Association Positions 100%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $2,018,561.37
Total Spent $2,232,557.75
Cash On Hand $202,850.38
Debt $3,662.92
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

John Larson refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://forms.house.gov/larson/contact_new.html

Washington, D.C. Website
http://www.larson.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/RepJohnLarson

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/RepJohnLarson

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/repjohnlarson

Washington, D.C.
1501 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2265
Fax: 202-225-1031

District
221 Main Street, Second Floor
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: 860-278-8888
Fax: 860-278-2111