DeLauro Statement on Nomination of Thomas Perez to Be DOL Secretary

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) releasedthe following statement today on the nomination of Thomas Perez to be Secretaryof Labor. DeLauro is the senior Democrat on the subcommittee responsible forfunding the Labor Department.

"Mr. Perez is the right person to head the Labor Departmentas it continues its work advocating for a diverse American population. TheDepartment has many crucial tasks before it, including ensuring our workforcehas the necessary skills to compete in a global economy, making all workplacessafe for employees and safeguarding workers' rights both at home and abroad.

"I look forward to working with him to protect funding forthe Labor Department and make sure it has the support it needs to meet itsmission."