Press Releases
Common sense reform to protect families from abusive credit card practices
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) joined with colleagues to pass the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights (H.R. 627), of which she is an original cosponsor, to provide critical protections against unreasonable, but common, credit card practices. Credit card debt in the United States has reached a record high – nearly $1 trillion – as credit card company profits have skyrocketed.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. -3) announced that the State of Connecticut will receive $12 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to maintain or increase public safety.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. -3) announced over $650,000 for Yale University through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for biomedical research. The National Institute of Health directs funding to projects that focus on basic research to improve the quality of life and reduce the burdens of illness and disability.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. -3), who serves on the Budget Committee and was one of eight budget conferees, voted for the final House-Senate budget resolution for fiscal year 2010. The resolution passed the House by a vote of 233 to 193 and is expected to be approved by the Senate later today. It does not require the signature of the President.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. -3) issued the following statement on the latest developments in the influenza A H1N1 outbreak
"While concern over the influenza A H1N1 virus has escalated, it is important for people to remain watchful and not panic. Today we learn of three possible cases of H1N1 flu identified in Connecticut, in addition to the tragic death of a 23 month old child in Texas. Our hearts and prayers go out to the child's family.
Washington, D.C. –U.S. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. -3) issued the following statement on Equal Pay Day, which falls on the number of additional days into 2009 that women have to work before earning what men earned in 2008.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. -3) issued the following statement on reports that the swine influenza A (H1N1) may have reached Connecticut.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. -3) announced $909,000 for the Barrier Beach Restoration on Long Beach West through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This funding will allow for the demolition and clean-up of the 41 abandoned cottages on Long Beach West. Plans to remove the cottages also involve demolition and restoration of the site that will provide an important natural place for the community to enjoy while also providing critical wildlife habitat. This is an important step in the town of Stratford's work to sell the property to the U.S.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. -3) issued the following statement on the swine flu outbreak.
Washington, DC – Representatives Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39), Jared Polis (CO-2), and Mary Jo Kilroy (OH-15) introduced the Pathways Advancing Career Training Act, which would help unemployed and underemployed women train for and thrive in family-supporting work.