Dear Friends, 

During the shutdown, the Trump Administration blocked funding for heating assistance that 100,000 Connecticut residents rely on. I joined a bipartisan coalition to fight back – and $80 million in aid for Connecticut was released! Cold weather doesn’t wait for Donald Trump to come to his senses. It’s plain wrong for the administration to go after people’s basic needs to make a political point – just like they did with SNAP nutrition benefits.

The release of funding is welcome news, but the fight isn’t over. President Trump’s budget plan would completely eliminate funding for heating assistance and imperil other critical programs like Meals on Wheels. We cannot let that happen. I’ll keep fighting to make life more affordable for working families. You can learn more about eligibility and apply online now at CT.gov/HeatingHelp. Watch my video on new funding for heating assistance below.

View my video here.

I continue to hear from residents whose premiums will DOUBLE in the new year if Congress does not act to extend health care tax credits. The recent funding bill Republicans passed in Congress did nothing to address skyrocketing premiums, but I’m not giving up. Democrats have a plan. I signed a petition to force a House vote on our bill that would extend these credits that 112,000 Connecticut residents rely on. We only need four House Republicans to join us. Without action, the average family in our district will see costs rise by $2,571. While I continue this fight to lower costs, open enrollment is happening now – and financial help is still available for most residents.  

You can enroll in a health care plan for 2026 at AccessHealthCT.com until January 15th, or receive in-person help at enrollment fairs happening across the state:

• Hartford - Wednesday, December 10th, at Hartford Public Library, located at 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Register here.   
  
• Middletown - Thursday, December 11th, at Middletown Community Health Center, located at 675 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Register here.  
  
• Bristol - Monday, December 15th, at Wheeler Clinic Bristol, located at 1 Hope St, Bristol, CT 06010, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Register here.   
  
• East Hartford - Tuesday, January 6th, 2026, at East Hartford Public Library, located at 840 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06108, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Register here. 
  

If you have any questions or need assistance with a federal agency, you can reach out to my office at any time at 860-278-8888. To follow what I’m working on both in Washington and in Connecticut, visit my Facebook page, follow me on Twitter, or follow me on Instagram.     

Regards,

John B. Larson
Member of Congress