Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT – 3) announced that the Tweed-New Haven Airport Authority has been awarded a $4.8 million grant for the extension and rehabilitation of the airport's taxiway. These structural improvements will dramatically increase Tweed-New Haven Airport's efficiency, allowing more planes, in a shorter period of time, to land safely.

Funding Obligated to Expand Rte. 1 under the Amtrak Bridge

Branford, CT – Standing by Route 1 under the Amtrak Bridge, Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn.-3) applauded the prompt action by the South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) and the Department of Transportation to commit funds for shovel-ready transportation projects.

Encourages More Young People to Volunteer

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) welcomed Lainee Burnette of New Haven, CT to Washington, D.C. and congratulated her on receiving the "Kids to Kids" National Service Award from the Child Welfare League of America.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. -3) issued the following statement on President Barack Obama's budget outline for fiscal year 2010.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. -3), chairwoman of the Agriculture-FDA Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement on food safety funding in President Barack Obama's proposed budget for fiscal year 2010.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. -3), welcomed the South Central Regional Council of Governments prompt action to amend the State Transportation Improvement Program to utilize funding in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for shovel-ready transportation projects.

Announces funding for projects in 3rd Congressional District

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. -3) applauded the Omnibus Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2009 for its continued focus on funding America's priorities and announced funding for projects in the third Congressional District.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today announced the introduction of their "Service for All Ages" initiative, a group of four bills that will expand and strengthen opportunities for Americans of all ages to serve their communities.