Larson Blasts Republican Vote to Undermine Background Checks and Put Veterans at Greater Risk of Suicide
May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Blasts Republican Vote to Undermine Background Checks and Put Veterans at Greater Risk of Suicide
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against H.R. 1041, Republican legislation that would weaken the background check system and put veterans in danger. Approximately 4,600 veterans die by firearm suicide every year, an . . .
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Larson Blasts Republican Vote to Undermine Background Checks and Put Veterans at Greater Risk of Suicide
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted against H.R. 1041, Republican legislation that would weaken the background check system and put veterans in danger. Approximately 4,600 veterans die by firearm suicide every year, an . . .