• 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
10/09/2015 H.R.3732 Philanthropic Enterprise Act of 2015
10/09/2015 H.R.3696 Medicare Premium Fairness Act of 2015
10/08/2015 H.Res.468 Expressing support for designation of October 8, 2015, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
10/08/2015 H.Res.467 Establishing the Select Committee on Gun Violence Prevention.
10/07/2015 H.R.3706 Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2015
10/06/2015 H.R.3546 Big Cat Public Safety Act
10/01/2015 H.R.3326 Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015
09/28/2015 H.R.3627 Earth Act
09/28/2015 H.R.3621 Social Security Earned Benefits Payment Act
09/28/2015 H.R.3455 Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2015
09/28/2015 H.R.3411 Fix Gun Checks Act of 2015
09/25/2015 H.R.3559 Small Business Administration Franchise Loan Transparency Act of 2015
09/22/2015 H.R.3591 Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act
09/18/2015 H.R.3520 Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Diagnosis Act of 2015
09/18/2015 H.R.209 Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act of 2015
09/17/2015 H.Res.426 Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
09/08/2015 H.Con.Res.66 Recognizing and honoring the 25th anniversary of the date of enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
09/08/2015 H.R.3185 Equality Act
08/20/2015 H.R.2368 Global Respect Act
08/13/2015 H.R.3068 Restore Honor to Service Members Act
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