Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) reacted to the release of Treasury Guidance on Inversion Transactions today. DeLauro and Doggett, along with other Members of Congress, urged Treasury Secretary Jack Lew in September to publish an annual list of inverted companies and use executive authority to crack down on these tax avoidance schemes. Inversions occur when U.S. companies move their headquarters overseas, but only on paper, to avoid paying their fair share of U.S. taxes.

Members of Congress Condemn Voluntary GMO Labeling, Push for Mandatory GMO Labeling

WASHINGTON, DC—Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro today blasted announcements from the FDA approving weak GMO-labeling measures that deny consumers the right to know how the food they purchase for their families is produced.

The FDA also approved the application for AquAdvantage salmon, the first genetically-engineered animal sanctioned for human consumption. The agency also determined that manufacturers of AquAdvantage salmon will not be required to label the salmon as genetically-engineered.

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today after the House passed the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015 (H.R. 4038).

“A fundamental responsibility of the U.S. government is to ensure that we are safe from terrorism. Last week, the world witnessed the terrible capabilities of groups like ISIL to destroy lives and instill fear. I condemn those attacks on civilians in Paris and stand in support of the victims and the French people during their time of mourning.

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro released the following statement today on three final food safety rules released by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The rules were required by the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010, which was signed into law near four years ago today.

New Haven, CT – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro, CT-3 was joined by Connecticut State Comptroller at a press conference held today at Tower One/Tower East senior living community where they called for a congressional oversight hearing to fully investigate the causes and impact of high prescription drug prices.

Pays tribute to four veterans selected as 2015 inductees to the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame

New Haven, CT – In advance of the Veterans Day Holiday, Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro, CT-3, held a recognition ceremony honoring four veterans from Connecticut’s Third Congressional District who were recently selected as 2015 inductees into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame.

Receives Legislator of the Year Award

FARMINGTON, CT – At today’s annual meeting, the Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Surgeons recognized Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) with the Legislator of the Year Award citing her longstanding and overall commitment to quality healthcare.

Legislation Supports Connecticut Jobs and Businesses

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today applauding passage of the revised National Defense Authorization Act. Unlike the previous version of the bill, which DeLauro opposed, the legislation passed today complies with the recently-enacted budget agreement.