Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiating round that recently concluded in Maui. DeLauro is a longtime opponent of trade deals that cost American jobs and undermine critical worker, environmental, financial and food safety protections.

"This setback to the TPP in Maui shifts the momentum in the national debate. The impasse highlights very troubling issues for anyone concerned about the future of the American middle class.

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) announced today that she has joined a Congressional delegation trip to Italy and Ukraine. In both countries they will focus on security cooperation and NATO operations, and strengthened economic ties.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter signed by 178 members of Congress today, House Democrats called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to end its controversial Family Detention Program.

The letter, signed by U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), comes on the heels of a U.S. District Court ruling late last week that the detention of immigrant women and children violated terms of the 1997 Flores Settlement, and urges DHS to “take all necessary and appropriate steps to bring the Department's practices in line with the settlement agreement and the recent court ruling.”

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the creation of Medicare and Medicaid.

“Medicare and Medicaid are the ultimate legislative expressions of our shared national values. They enable millions of Americans to live with dignity and economic security. These programs have a proven record of alleviating poverty. Medicare alone has reduced senior poverty by two-thirds over the past fifty years.

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today led 20 Members of Congress in calling on the Obama Administration to use a formal certification process to ensure that all prospective partners in the Trans-Pacific Partnership are in compliance with the agreement before it goes into effect. Such procedures have been used in previous multi-country trade agreements, including the Central America Free Trade Agreement.

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WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today reiterating her support for Planned Parenthood.

Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement today on the passing of former Milford mayor and long-time former city clerk, Alan H. Jepson.

“It is difficult to put into words what Alan Jepson has meant to the Milford community - - he was one-of-a-kind. A rare individual who dedicated a lifetime to public service, Alan was a reflection of all that we hope and expect community leaders to be. He helped to shape the very character of this community and the City of Milford will not be the same without him. His passing marks the end of an era.”