Press Releases

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today released the following statement on the language on abortion included in the Senate health reform compromise:

I am pleased with the Senate's progress on health reform legislation today, and that they are moving towards fulfilling their responsibility to provide quality, affordable health care for all Americans.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), chair of the House Agriculture-FDA Appropriations Subcommittee, today released the following statement applauding the Dairy Economic Loss Assistance Payment (DELAP) program. The program is included as part of the Fiscal Year 2010 Agriculture Appropriations bill.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT -3) today praised the passage of the Jobs for Main Street Act, H.R. 2847, which will create and preserve jobs throughout the country with targeted investments in infrastructure, schools, local law enforcement and firefighters, small businesses, job training, and affordable housing.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT -3) today applauded the passage of the Defense Appropriations Bill for 2010 Fiscal Year, which will support our troops and their families by providing them with the weapons, support, and equipment they need, and also includes several emergency provisions to help American families through these turbulent economic times.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) sent a letter today to Governor Jodi Rell, expressing her support for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) adult education program. This critical program is at risk of losing its funding.

Urges calm reaction by the public, better quality testing by vaccine suppliers

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today released the following statement in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recalling over 800,000 doses of H1N1 flu vaccine. The vaccine is still safe.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement in response a report released today by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancies that shows myths and misconceptions about pregnancy and contraception abound in young, unmarried adults.

Responds to massive recall of common window coverings

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today released the following statement in reaction to a Consumer Product Safety Commission recall to repair nearly all types of Roman shades and roll-up blinds due to a strangulation risk for young children who could become entangled in the cords.