Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) and Roger W. Boyd, Sr., 2nd Lieutenant U.S. Army/Air Corps (retired) and a resident of Orange, presented the Veteran's History Project this morning to students at Amity Regional High School. Mr. Boyd is a WWII veteran who recently taped his personal narrative for submission in the Library of Congress, as part of the Veteran's History Project. The project, which gathers oral histories from veterans, was authorized by Congress in 2000.
New guidance document suggests FDA would outsource decisions regarding the effectiveness of previously-approved antibiotics
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) today sent a letter to Commissioner Margaret Hamburg of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the FDA to suspend the process that would outsource decisions regarding the effectiveness of previously-approved antibiotics to a ‘standards setting' organization.
DeLauro Crafting Emergency Legislation with Sen. Chris Dodd
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) today appeared before the Senate Subcommittee on Children and Families and urged Congress to pass legislation providing for paid sick days for all American workers in the very near future.
H.R. 3962 brings meaningful and comprehensive health insurance reform
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) today applauded passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act.
"I am extraordinarily proud to have cast a vote today in favor of H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. This historic legislation will finally bring about the meaningful, comprehensive health insurance reform American families have been waiting for.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement on the recent USDA recall of almost 546,000 pounds of ground beef by Fairbank Farms of Ashville NY, due to E. coli contamination.
H.R. 2996 Protects Environment; Includes Important Connecticut Funding
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) applauded the passage today of the conference report on the fiscal year 2010 Interior – Environment Appropriations Bill. The legislation makes key investments in environmental protection, conservation, climate change research, and other important priorities, including clean drinking water and hazardous waste site clean-up. A resolution providing funding for continued government operations through December 18.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement on the official introduction of H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act.
"This announcement marks an historic step forward in our efforts to bring about comprehensive health insurance reform that will rein in spiraling costs and ensure that all families have access to quality, affordable health insurance.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) delivered the following statement in support of her legislation H.Res. 787 that was passed by the House today, expressing support for the designation of October 13 as National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
I thank my colleague Congressman LoBiondo for co-sponsoring this resolution.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) issued the following statement on the recent contract agreement by the local teacher's union in New Haven, Connecticut.
S. 1793 Reauthorizes, Increases Ryan White Funding over Four Years
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) today applauded passage of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act, which reauthorizes the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) program for four years and increases the authorization level by 5% each year.