Washington, Feb. 17 -- Rep. John B. Larson issued the following press release:
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of the civil rights leader (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/us/jesse-jackson-dead.html), Reverend Jesse Jackson.
"Reverend Jackson fought for a better America for everyone - from his lifelong advocacy for civil rights to his decades of dedicated leadership in Democratic politics," said Larson. "His presidential campaigns and Rainbow/PUSH Coalition brought together Americans of diverse racial and religious backgrounds around a common agenda of equality for all. Since my time in Congress, I have seen firsthand the power of his coalition - helping to pass the Affordable Care Act...