Press Releases
Speaks at House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee Hearing
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), co-chair of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, spoke today at a committee hearing on the impact repealing the health care reform law would have on middle class Americans.
Reacts to new FDA regulations that exempt over-the-counter medications
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today in reaction to the FDA’s decision to more strictly regulate prescription drugs containing acetaminophen, a component of many of commonly-prescribed pain medications such as Percocet and Vicodin. The new regulations will be implemented over the next three years, but will not apply to over-the-counter medications, such as Extra Strength Tylenol.
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today applauding the award of additional home heating assistance funds to Connecticut residents, bringing the state's total grant this winter to $96 million. The funds, which are part of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), were awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services and will help families across the country keep their homes warm this winter.
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today praising the U.S. Department of Agriculture's new rule, which will raise the nutritional standards for school meals. The rule is part of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, which Congresswoman DeLauro supported and was signed into law by President Obama on December 13, 2010.
New Haven, CT— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today in reaction to the passing of Ashley Turton, who served in her office as Press Secretary, and later as Chief of Staff, from 2000-2007.
Speaks to local seniors about benefits of bill, dangers of repeal
New Haven, CT— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) visited the Milford Senior Center today and spoke about the benefits the Affordable Care and Patient Protection Act includes for Americans, particularly seniors. The Congresswoman also addressed Republican efforts to repeal the new health care law.
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement today in response to reports Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and others were shot in Arizona today.
"I am devastated by this senseless attack on my friend and colleague, Gabby Giffords. Congresswoman Giffords is an extraordinary representative for her constituents, and my thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of those affected by this horrible tragedy."
Reintroduces bipartisan legislation to help businesses prosper, create jobs, and boost our economy
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) introduced the bipartisan Manufacturing Reinvestment Account Act today, a bill that would provide America’s manufacturing businesses with greater opportunities to grow and compete in today’s global economy.
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) reintroduced the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act today, the first day of the 112th Congress. First introduced by the Congresswoman in 1996, this bipartisan legislation would ensure that breast cancer patients who have had a mastectomy or lumpectomy are able to remain in the hospital for up to 48 hours after surgery, ending a practice known as ‘drive-through mastectomies,' where woman are forced to leave the hospital sometimes only hours after their procedures.
Landmark legislation protecting American consumers at risk
Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Chairwoman of the FDA and Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement upon President Obama signing the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act into law today.