Press Releases
WASHINGTON D.C. – Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Tom Cole (R-OK) introduced legislation today to improve foster care services for thousands of America’s most vulnerable youth. The Quality Foster Care Services Act increases access to quality care by clarifying Medicaid policy that directly affects foster children with special behavioral health needs and/or medical disabilities.
WASHINGTON, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today outlined her concerns over accelerated drug approval in a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Margaret Hamburg. She also asked Hamburg for details on device safety to ensure that women and families can rely on safe and effective drugs and medical devices that improve health and wellness.
Calls for Passage of Paid Family and Medical Leave, the FAMILY Act
WASHINGTON, DC--Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement celebrating the 21st anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) being signed by President Clinton. DeLauro’s home state of Connecticut passed the first-ever state family and medical leave legislation in 1989.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today applauding Governor Dannel Malloy’s proposal to increase the Connecticut minimum wage to $10.10 an hour by 2017. DeLauro is a cosponsor of legislation that would increase the federal minimum wage to that level.
Senate Scheduled To Hold Procedural Vote At 5:30 This Afternoon
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today urging the Senate not to move forward with the Farm Bill. The Senate is scheduled to take a procedural vote on the legislation, which passed the House of Representatives last week, at 5:30 this afternoon. DeLauro is a former chairwoman of the subcommittee responsible for funding the United States Department of Agriculture.
Residents Still Struggling To Recover From Sandy
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today urged the Connecticut Interagency Hazard Mitigation Committee to reconsider their decision not to award any Hazard Mitigation grant funds to Connecticut residents trying to rebuild from Hurricane Sandy. She also urged Governor Malloy and the Department of Housing to move more quickly in making Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds available to residents, including by prioritizing homeowners in the state’s plan for the next round of CDBG funds.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement applauding Senate passage of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act. This legislation would postpone the flood insurance premium increases currently impacting people residing in flood plains.
Bill Heeds President Obama’s Call to Give All Americans a Fair Shot
WASHINGTON, DC— Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Hank Johnson (D-GA), and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Fair Employment Opportunity Act of 2014 today, which would prohibit employers and employment agencies from discriminating against unemployed job-seekers by refusing to consider them for employment. President Obama is convening a meeting on the subject with business leaders this Friday.
Bill Worsens Hunger for 1.7 Million; Revives Loophole for Millionaires, Billionaires
Ledbetter Accompanied DeLauro to Last Night’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today on the fifth anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act being signed into law. The legislation, which was championed by DeLauro, was the first bill President Obama signed after taking office. Ledbetter was DeLauro’s guest at last night’s State of the Union address.