Press Releases
WASHINGTON,DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro and Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote to four topmembers of the Obama Administration today, demanding public answers on theproposed deal between Smithfield Foods and Shuanghui International Holdings. Asoutlined in the letter, the potential merger raises real food security andsafety worries, and U.S. global economic competitiveness concerns.
Would Address Problems Identified By National MortgageSettlement Monitor
WASHINGTON, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)reintroduced the Regulation of Mortgage Servicing Act today, a bill thatwill establish clear, national standards for mortgage lenders and helpstruggling homeowners avoid foreclosure.
"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 (CT-3) announcedtoday that New Haven Public Schools have received a $6,507,031 federal grant tocontinue Head Start and Early Head Start for the city's children. DeLauro isthe senior Democrat on the subcommittee responsible for funding the Departmentof Health and Human Services, which awarded today's grant.
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.