Press Releases
$1.2 Million in Recovery Act Funding Will Improve Port Security
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) today heralded the announcement by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that $1.2 million in Recovery Act funds will be granted to the cities of New Haven and Stratford under the Port Security Grant Program. The City of New Haven will receive $1.1 million, and Stratford $100,000, to improve and maintain their port security operations.
Resolution Protects Consumers, Maintains the Public Health
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) today applauded the strong public health provisions included in the final conference agreement for 2010 Agriculture-FDA Appropriations with regard to imported poultry products from China.
Seniors Protected From Premium Increase
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) today heralded the passage of H.R. 3631, the Medicare Premium Fairness Act, which will protect Medicare beneficiaries from a projected premium increase of up to 20% next year.
"In this economy, seniors and persons with disabilities who rely on Medicare Part B are already having enough trouble making ends meet," said Congresswoman DeLauro. "Now is not the time to raise these premiums, not when so many people are struggling."
$116,000 Grant Will Fund Programs to Reduce Gun Crime
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) today heralded the announcement by the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance that over $116,000 will be made available to The Connection, Inc., to help fund Project Safe Neighborhoods, a nationwide commitment to reducing gun crime that links existing local programs together and provides them with tools to combat gun violence.
$7 Million Grant Will Fund Hybrid-Powered Buses, Stationary Fuel Cells
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) today heralded the announcement by the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration that $7 million in Recovery Act funds has been made available to the state of Connecticut for hybrid-powered buses and stationary fuel cells at Connecticut Transit (CTTransit) facilities in New Haven and Stamford.
Urges Reclassification of Froot Loops, Other Sugary Cereals
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 investigate the “Smart Choices” nutrition labeling program.
Health Care Reform Strengthens Medicare
Wallingford, CT – Meeting with seniors at Masonicare at Ashlar Village in Wallingford, Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) discussed and answered questions on health care reform and the importance of prevention in improving quality of life for seniors and lowering health care costs.
Urges Secretary of Labor to update 29-year-old Regulations
Washington, D.C. –Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) and Congressman Pete Stark (D-CA) today co-signed a letter with 22 of their colleagues urging Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis to modernize the affirmative action goals set by the Office of Federal Contracts and Compliance Programs (OFCCP) in 1980 to reflect the realities of female participation in the construction industry today.
$2.85 Million Grant Will Fund New Bus Maintenance Facility
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT) today heralded the announcement by the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration that $2.85 million has been made available to the state of Connecticut for construction of a new bus maintenance facility in Hamden, CT. The facility and garage will serve the New Haven Division of CT Transit, and replaces a current obsolete garage. The new facility will be able to accommodate a fleet of 150 buses and 20 support vehicles.
WASHINGTON, DC – As a long time supporter of making college more affordable and expanding investments in early childhood education, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), co-chair of the Congressional Baby Caucus, spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (H.R. 3221).