Press Releases

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today offered an amendment to the FY13 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations bill that would provide $39 million for the United Nations Population Fund. The funding would be available solely for preventing and treating cases of obstetric fistula, promoting the end of female genital mutilation and ensuring safe childbirth and emergency obstetric care in underdeveloped countries. Despite garnering 24 bipartisan votes, the amendment was defeated 24-24 by Republicans who sought to deny critical care to women around the world.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) made the following remarks on the House floor this afternoon on the Republican proposal to dramatically scale back the Violence Against Women Act. The remarks are as prepared for delivery:

When one out of four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetimes, it is unconscionable that the Majority would try to roll back the protections in the Violence Against Women Act.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) introduced legislation today to help end the preventable medical condition of obstetric fistula. Women and girls in sub-Saharan Africa are disproportionately affected with this result of prolonged, obstructed childbirth. More than two million victims live with the devastating physical and social consequences, with 50,000-100,000 new cases annually.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) made the following remarks on the House floor this morning on the Republican Budget Reconciliation. The remarks are as prepared for delivery.

Mister Speaker: I rise in strong opposition to this bill, which chooses to slash programs that help struggling families get back on their feet, without closing a single tax loophole or limiting a single special interest subsidy.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement on a new Institute of Medicine Report outlining the economic cost of the obesity epidemic and how the country should respond:

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) today took part in Teacher Appreciation Week with the following statement celebrating the contributions of teachers across Connecticut and the country:

"Growing up in New Haven, my teachers were a crucial part of my education, both inside and outside of the classroom. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to take the time to thank them—and the millions of other teachers—who have had such a profound role shaping generations of children.