DeLauro Commends Connecticut General Assembly for Advancing Sikorsky Deal

WASHINGTON, DC (September 28, 2016) — CongresswomanRosa DeLauro (CT-03) today released the following statement commending the Connecticut General Assembly for approving a deal between Sikorsky and the State of Connecticut that could keep Sikorsky manufacturing CH-53K King Stallion helicopters in the state through at least 2032.

“Today’s vote in the Connecticut General Assembly is welcome news for Connecticut’s economy and the thousands of hardworking men and women who build the most advanced helicopters in the world. Over the last several months, I have worked with representatives from the unions, Sikorsky, Lockheed Martin, and the state to ensure that this helicopter will be built right here in Connecticut. Under this deal, I am confident Stratford will continue to play a major role in manufacturing the next generation of world-class helicopters.”