- LARSON, JOHN B
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- Experience: House: District 1, 1999-Present
- Home State: Connecticut
- Running: President, United States, 2016
- Total Raised: $1,142,652Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
- Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal
- Full Name: John B. Larson
- 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
Education
- BA, Education, Central Connecticut State University, 1971
Political Experience
- Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1999-present
- President Pro Tempore, Connecticut State Senate, 1987-1995
- Senator, Connecticut State Senate, 1983-1995
- Member, East Hartford Town Council, 1979-1983
- Member, East Hartford Board of Education, 1978-1979
Current Legislative Committees
- Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, Member
- Subcommittee on Social Security, Member
- Ways and Means, Member
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Chair, Task Force on Election Reform
- Member, Coalition for Autism Research and Education
- Member, Democratic Homeland Security Task Force
- Member, Democratic Steering Committee
- Co-Chair, Digital Divide Caucus
- Co-Chair, Former State Legislative Leaders Working Group
- Founder/Co-Chair, House Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Coalition
- Member, Liveable Communities Task Force
- Former Chair, Minority Caucus, United States House of Representatives
- Member, National Guard and Reserve Components Congressional Members Organization
- Member, New Democrat Coalition
- Member, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus
- Founder, Tactical Air Caucus
- Co-Chair, Congressional Joint Strike Fighter Caucus, 2013
- Chair, Majority Caucus, United States House of Representatives, 2008-2010
- Vice Chair, Majority Caucus, United States House of Representatives, 2006-2008
Professional Experience
- Athletic Coach
- Senior Fellow, Yale Bush Center for Child Development
- Insurance Company Executive, Larson and Lysik, 1977-1990
- History Teacher, High School, 1972-1977
Religious, Civic, and other Memberships
- Former Coach, High School
- Founder/Chair, ConneCT96 Project, 1996
General Survey
Total: 189
Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
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05/22/2017 | H.R.1892 | Honoring Hometown Heroes Act | 05/22/2017 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
05/16/2017 | H.R.863 | To facilitate the addition of park administration at the Coltsville National Historical Park, and for other purposes. | 05/16/2017 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 88. (All Actions) |
04/07/2017 | H.R.2038 | Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act | 04/07/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
04/07/2017 | H.R.1902 | Social Security 2100 Act | 04/07/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
09/19/2016 | H.R.5844 | ACTION for National Service Act | 09/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. (All Actions) |
07/14/2016 | H.R.5845 | Budgeting for Opioid Addiction Treatment Act | 07/14/2016 Referred to House Energy and Commerce (All Actions) |
06/16/2016 | H.R.5476 | Honoring Hometown Heroes Act | 06/16/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
04/04/2016 | H.R.2857 | To facilitate the addition of park administration at the Coltsville National Historical Park, and for other purposes. | 04/04/2016 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (All Actions) |
03/23/2016 | H.R.4870 | Promise Zone Job Creation Act of 2016 | 03/23/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions) |
02/04/2016 | H.Res.604 | Recognizing the establishment of the Congressional Patriot Award and congratulating the first award recipients, Sam Johnson and John Lewis, for their patriotism and selfless service to the country. | 02/04/2016 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (All Actions) |
12/08/2015 | H.Res.557 | Recognizing the establishment of the Congressional Patriot Award and congratulating the first award recipients, Sam Johnson and John Lewis, for their patriotism and selfless service to the country. | 12/08/2015 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (All Actions) |
09/18/2015 | H.R.3571 | Fuel Cell Tax Extenders Act of 2015 | 09/18/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions) |
07/29/2015 | H.J.Res.62 | To authorize the use of the Armed Forces of the United States against Iran if Iran commits a serious violation of its commitments or obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and for other purposes. | 07/29/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (All Actions) |
07/16/2015 | H.R.3104 | America's Energy Security Trust Fund Act of 2015 | 07/16/2015 Referred to House Foreign Affairs (All Actions) |
06/12/2015 | H.R.2752 | Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act of 2015 | 06/12/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions) |
04/29/2015 | H.R.1391 | Social Security 2100 Act | 04/29/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions) |
04/23/2015 | H.J.Res.47 | Supporting the establishment of a Presidential Youth Council. | 04/23/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (All Actions) |
01/06/2015 | H.Res.15 | Congratulating Pope Francis on his election and recognizing his inspirational statements and actions. | 01/06/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (All Actions) |
11/17/2014 | H.R.5306 | Social Security 2100 Act | 11/17/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions) |
09/19/2014 | H.J.Res.128 | Authorization for Use of Military Force Against ISIL Resolution | 09/19/2014 Referred to House Rules (All Actions) |
Total: 2613
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