Press Releases
"Today Is a Victory for Equality"
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) releasedthe following statement today on the Supreme Court's decisions in Hollingsworthv. Perry (California's Proposition 8) and Windsor v. United States (Defenseof Marriage Act).
Funding Will Enable Program to Continue In ItsBirthplace
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) releasedthe following statement today on the Supreme Court's decision ruling Section 4of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) is unconstitutional. The decision struckdown the formula used to determine if covered state and local governments arein compliance with the VRA.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released thefollowing statement today on the Supreme Court's decision in Vance v. BallState University. The decision dramatically narrows the definition of a"supervisor," making it harder for an employee to win a lawsuit if they havebeen harassed at work.
Student Loan Interest Rates Will Double In One Weekwithout Action
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3)announced that 47,593 Connecticut residents will receive a grand total of$5,647,013 in rebates from insurance companies this summer thanks to thelandmark Affordable Care Act. That averages out to $168 per family.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement after the House of Representatives failed to pass the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, commonly referred to as the farm bill. The bill failed 195-234.
Farm Bill Debate Begins
WASHINGTON, DC—As debate on the Federal Agriculture Reformand Risk Management Act (Farm Bill) began today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro(D-CT) helped lead the fight against the deep and hurtful cuts to theSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or food stamps).