Dear Friends, 

Dangerous toxins like lead are far too commonly found in homes, especially in houses and apartment buildings built before 1978. Every year, more than 1,000 Connecticut children are impacted by lead – and lead paint and dust at home are the primary cause.  

This week, I joined Governor Ned Lamont, Senator Richard Blumenthal, and Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) Commissioner Manisha Juthani to announce the launch of the Lead Free CT campaign. You can watch our press conference here.

Connecticut Children’s Healthy Homes Program Manager Chris Corcoran and CFO Bridgett Feagin, State Senator Saud Anwar, Rep. Larson, CT DPH Commissioner Manisha Juthani, Governor Lamont, Senator Blumenthal, and Deputy Commissioner Lisa Morrisey  

With $20 million in funding we secured in Congress, homeowners and landlords can now access services to make older homes lead-safe by removing lead paint hazards. To learn more about eligibility and apply for no-cost lead abatement, visit LeadFreeCT.org. As funds will be available for a limited time, interested homeowners and tenants should apply as soon as possible.  

The consumption of a lead paint-chip by a toddler can have an irreversible impact on their life outcome. Children under the age of 6, especially toddlers, are most vulnerable to lead poisoning. Together, we can eliminate the threat of lead poisoning and ensure safe and healthy homes.

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Regards,

John B. Larson
Member of Congress