Press Releases
Hears How Budget Cuts Will Result In Seniors LosingAccess to Meals
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) joined TEAM,Inc. members as they delivered lunch to Meals on Wheels participants inAnsonia. DeLauro then met with TEAM, Inc. staff and participants in the seniornutrition program at Callahan House in Seymour. They described for DeLauro howthey have been dealing with the effects of the deeply harmful, across-the-boardbudget cuts known as sequestration.
Questions Them on Food Safety, Trade at AppropriationsHearing
WASHINGTON, DC--Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) discussedissues affecting the public health and the viability of American agriculturewith United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary Ed Avalosand other USDA officials today. Issues ranged from food safety toimpending trade agreements and other issues impacting Connecticut and thenation.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) releasedthe following statement today after the Senate's working group introduced itsbipartisan proposal for comprehensive immigration reform:
"The bill introduced early this morning is an important stepforward in the quest for comprehensive immigration reform. Creating a pathwayto citizenship for the 11 million aspiring citizens already living and workingin Connecticut and across the United States is critical and will make us astronger country.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) releasedthe following statement today after the Senate failed to pass theToomey-Manchin amendment closing current loopholes in background checks for gunpurchases:
Discusses Issues with Agriculture Secretary Vilsack
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) engagedwith United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack onthe issues facing the Department, particularly the intersection of food safetyand trade, and the budget cuts caused by the sequestration cuts. The exchangestook place at the annual hearing on USDA's budget request; DeLauro is a formerChairwoman of the Subcommittee.
Makes Opening Remarks at Hearing on Department'sBudget
WASHINGTON, DC--Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), seniorDemocrat on the subcommittee responsible for funding the Department of Labor (DOL),today called on House Republicans to increase funding for DOL in order tosupport job growth. DeLauro made her comments at a Subcommittee hearing withActing Secretary Seth Harris on the Administration's proposed 2014 budget.
Applauds Quinnipiac Team on Season for the Ages
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) releasedthe following statement today applauding the Yale and Quinnipiac men's icehockey team on their recently-completed seasons. DeLauro represents both NewHaven, home of Yale, and Hamden, home of Quinnipiac.
(Hartford,CT) -- U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Senator Chris Murphy(D-Conn.), Congressman John Larson (D-1) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-3)announced today the awards of three federal fire Operations and Safety (OP &S) Grants through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant programsadministered by FEMA. These grants will help improve the safety and operationsof firefighters and first responders in Seymour, Middletown and East Hartford.
Calls for Increased Emphasis on Manufacturing
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) todayvisited Bartron Medical Imaging, touring the facility and visiting withemployees. Bartron is a bio-science technology manufacturing company that makesproducts to improve medical imaging technology.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) releasedthe following statement today after voting against a Republican billeffectively shutting down the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB.