John B. Larson
Democrat Representative, District 1, Connecticut
12 bills288 cosponsored$3.0M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
Education
Career
- “He was also an owner of Larson & Lysik insurance agency” source
Public service
- “being elected to the Connecticut State Senate in 1982” source
- “Congressman John B. Larson proudly represents Connecticut's First District.” source
- “Congressman John Larson |Representing the 1st District of Connecticut” source
- “First elected to Congress in 1998” source
- “he served on the East Hartford Board of Education and the East Hartford Town Council” source
Family
- “he lives with his wife Leslie. They have three children: Carolyn, Laura, and Raymond.” source
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Legislation
HRES 1611cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2026, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 10548cosponsor
To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to exclude from eligibility each sub-Saharan African country that does not effectively enforce its environmental laws and fulfill its international environmental obligations.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 10600cosponsor
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 10557cosponsor
To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10462cosponsor
To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10060cosponsor
Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 10045cosponsor
To provide that no Federal funds may be used to carry out the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility", and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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HR 10040cosponsor
No TSA Data for ICE Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
HR 9964sponsor
To amend the War Powers Resolution to provide for the limitation on Federal funding in contravention of the requirements of the War Powers Resolution.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9944cosponsor
To authorize judicial review of temporary protected status terminations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9941cosponsor
To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9808cosponsor
No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9736cosponsor
To provide appropriations for the Internal Revenue Service to overhaul technology and strengthen enforcement, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
HR 9641cosponsor
Essential Caregivers Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.
HR 9519sponsor
To protect our Social Security system and improve benefits for current and future generations.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9448cosponsor
To ensure the accessibility of reproductive healthcare for Federal employees, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9401cosponsor
To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9354sponsor
To reform the financing of House elections, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 9355sponsor
To amend title 28, United States Code, to reform the process for payment of certain compromise settlements, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Voting Record
281 yea371 nay20 missed2 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
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”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Luke BroninDemocratic$3.7M raised
- John B LarsonDemocratic· this member$3.0M raised
- Jack PerryDemocratic$532K raised
- Jillian GilchrestDemocratic$166K raised
- Ruth R. FortuneDemocratic$111K raised
- Amy Fogelstrom ChaiRepublican—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$3.0M
Small donors $144KLarge individual $1.5MPACs $1.3M
Spent $3.0MCash $189K
2024 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $59KLarge individual $423KPACs $1.0M
Spent $1.7MCash $249K
2022 cycle$1.8M
Small donors $72KLarge individual $558KPACs $1.2M
Spent $1.9MCash $364K
2020 cycle$1.4M
Small donors $35KLarge individual $234KPACs $1.1M
Spent $1.3MCash $422K
2018 cycle$1.6M
Small donors $68KLarge individual $405KPACs $1.1M
Spent $1.7MCash $369K
2016 cycle$1.6M
Small donors $95KLarge individual $392KPACs $1.1M
Spent $1.6MCash $434K
Top Contributors
HARTFORD HEALTHCARE$21K
BLACKSTONE$18K
DATA MAIL$17K
LAZ PARKING$15K
APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT INC.$14K
NYMAN TURKISH PC$14K
GOODWIN COLLEGE$13K
SELF-EMLPOYED$13K
HARTFORD HEALTHCARE$12K
YALE UNIVERSITY$11K
Committees
House Committee on Ways and Means
- Social Security
- Trade
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1611: Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2026, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
cosponsor2026-10-05
legislation
HR 10600: To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10548: To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to exclude from eligibility each sub-Saharan African country that does not effectively enforce its environmental laws and fulfill its international environmental obligations.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10557: To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10462: To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish the Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation Program, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
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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”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
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”
nay2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 12025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 12023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 12021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 12019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 12017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 12015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 12013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 12011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat
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House, Dist. 12009-01-06, 2011-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 12007-01-04, 2009-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 12005-01-04, 2007-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 12003-01-07, 2005-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 12001-01-03, 2003-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 11999-01-06, 2001-01-03Democrat
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