U.S. Representative for Connecticut’s 1st District
John B. Larson
Position · −0.40
- In office
- House 1999–now
27 years in CongressMore senior than 93% of the House - Breaks on
- Public Lands and Natural Resources 7% · Crime and Law Enforcement 4%
- Committees
- Ways and Means
- Bills on
- Government Operations and Politics · Social Welfare · Transportation and Public Works
- Age
- 78
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DLuke Bronin$3.1M
- DJack Perry$532K
- DJillian Gilchrest$164K
- DRuth R. Fortune$107K
- RAmy Fogelstrom Chai$21K
Bottom line
Where Larson has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Social Security (Ways and Means)
- Ways and Means · 4th in seniority on the minority side
Talks most about
Stories in Larson’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Larson breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Larson voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Public Lands and Natural Resources 7% · 1 of 15 party 0%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 4% · 1 of 24 party 4%
- Energy 3% · 1 of 35 party 0%
See all 4 issues where Larson has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Larson broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor… | Nay |
| 09/16/26 | PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act | Nay |
| 09/15/26 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Ocean-Going Vessels… | Nay |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/14/26 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/29/26 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/04/26 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 01/21/26 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.On Passage · This joint resolution opens approximately 225,504 acres of National Forest System lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties in… | Not voting |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Larson is saying
All 25 statements and posts-
Criticized President Trump for considering easing sanctions on Russia.
“We will keep fighting for military assistance for Ukraine and real sanctions that no president can waive away as a favor.”
International AffairsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 2913 · voted Yea Jun 4, 2026, roll 567
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Announced $584,250 federal grant for Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery expansion.
“Our veterans put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms we hold dear—we owe it to them to properly honor their service and sacrifice.”
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Larson Condemns Supreme Court Decision Allowing Use of Trump Voter Purge Database
Condemned Supreme Court decision allowing Trump administration voter purge database use.
“It is beyond disappointing for the Supreme Court to allow the Trump Administration to deploy a database that has already been used to wrongly remove eligible citizens form the voter rolls.”
Election SecurityAI-read
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Introduced bill to compensate firefighters and families harmed by PFAS-related illnesses.
“In 2019, I saw firsthand the hazards PFAS chemicals pose to our communities and first responders when 50,000 gallons of firefighting foam spilled into the Farmington River in Windsor, Connecticut.”
Environmental ProtectionAI-read
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Connecticut Delegation Announces $234 Million for Sikorsky
This $234 million contract will support good-paying jobs in Connecticut, provide a boost to our local economy, and strengthen our national security.
“Sikorsky is a global leader in defense, building the finest helicopters here in Connecticut. This $234 million contract will support good-paying jobs in Connecticut, provide a boost to our local economy, and strengthen our national security. We will always fight for funding and contracts to support the thousands of…”
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Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01), Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (MA-01), and Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Ranking Member Danny K. Davis (IL-07) wrote to…
“reduced workload in field offices by the equivalent of 600 work years.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Larson voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 407 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Larson’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 13
- Action in committee 0
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
13 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 13 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 20 sponsored billsSponsored 20 (House median 25) · cosponsored 374 (median 289), 15 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, Social Welfare, Transportation and Public Works.
- H.R. 9964 To amend the War Powers Resolution to provide for the limitation on Federal funding in contravention of the requirements of the War Powers Resolution.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jul 27, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9519 Social Security 2100 ActSocial Welfare · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9355 Don't Settle for Corruption ActLaw · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9354 Fair Elections Now ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8694 Assault Weapon Financing Accountability ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced May 7, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1241 Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to access to and usage of NUMIDENT, death information, and other personally identifiable information in the possession of the Social Security Administration by an individual acting for or on behalf of the Department of Government Efficiency.Social Welfare · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1155 Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Apr 13, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7910 ACTION for National Service ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Mar 12, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 150 | 16% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 68 | 26% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 59 | 36% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 34% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 45% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 39% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 53% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 26 | 62% | Pro |
| Commerce | 25 | 72% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 25 | 92% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 58% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 25% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 91% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL99%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL99%agreement
- DRosa L. DeLauroCT-398%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Larson most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Larson’s campaign raised $2.7M: $1.5M (54%) from individuals and $1.2M (45%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $810K.
Through Jul 22, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Larson
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 324.
- American Chiropractic Association Membership group PAC
- National Beer Wholesalers Association Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Larson this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inLarson’s own leadership PAC: Synergy PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Larson’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, CT-1Democrat1999–present
Seat
- State
- Connecticut
- District
- 1
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 78
Committees and roles
- Ways and Means
- Social Security Ranking Member
- Trade
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2265
1501 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- East Hartford
- Website
- larson.house.gov
- RepJohnLarson
- RepJohnBLarson
- YouTube
- RepJohnLarson
Elsewhere
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