Press Releases

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today praised the award of a $225,000 tax credit to Acuity Brands, Inc., of Wallingford, CT. The award is part of $2.3 billion Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits being awarded to 183 projects across the country to encourage and reward the creation of clean energy and manufacturing jobs including solar, wind and efficiency and energy management technologies.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today in response to Senator Chris Dodd's announcement that he will be retiring at the end of his term:

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today released the following statement in response to the New York Times' investigative report on Beef Packers, Inc., and their use of ammonia to treat beef trimmings, which are particularly vulnerable to contamination.

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today released the following statement in reaction to the recall of 248,000 pounds of beef products by National Steak and Poultry due to a possibility of E. coli contamination:

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. It will also provide emergency relief to Americans who are struggling during this economic depression. These initiatives will be funded by redirecting Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds.

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.