• LARSON, JOHN B
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
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Support
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier

Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Oppose
11. Support & expand free trade

Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Strongly Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Oppose
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security

Oppose
Total: 189
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
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
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
12/28/2001 H.R.3414 State Budget Relief Act of 2001
12/21/2001 H.R.3418 To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic located in New London, Connecticut, as the "John P. McGuirk Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic".
12/21/2001 H.R.10 Railroad Retirement and Survivors' Improvement Act of 2001
12/20/2001 H.R.3473 National Rural Development Partnership Act of 2001
12/19/2001 H.R.3178 Water Infrastructure Security and Research Development Act
12/10/2001 H.R.3351 Medicare Physician Payment Fairness Act of 2001
12/07/2001 H.R.2062 To extend the effective period of the consent of Congress to the interstate compact relating to the restoration of Atlantic salmon to the Connecticut River Basin and creating the Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon Commission, and for other purposes.
12/06/2001 H.R.3255 Bioterrorism Protection Act (BioPAct) of 2001
12/05/2001 H.R.90 Know Your Caller Act of 2001
11/27/2001 H.R.3194 Anthrax Victims Assistance Act
11/27/2001 H.R.3123 Bomb Threat Responsibility Act of 2001
11/27/2001 H.Con.Res.249 Providing for a joint session of Congress to be held in New York City, New York.
11/19/2001 H.R.3244 Spirit of America Commemorative Coin Act of 2001
11/16/2001 H.Con.Res.228 Put Our Children First Resolution of 2001 Passed Not Voting
11/14/2001 H.R.3238 Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act of 2001
11/06/2001 H.R.182 Eight Mile River Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2001
11/02/2001 H.R.2692 Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2001
11/01/2001 H.R.2901 United States Cruise Vessel Act
10/16/2001 H.R.3143 Freedom to Travel Act of 2001
10/15/2001 H.R.3110 Transportation Security Enhancement Act of 2001
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