Press Releases

Focuses on nutritional quality, Role of federal programs in fighting obesity epidemic

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), chairwoman of the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following opening statement during a subcommittee oversight hearing on nutrition programs managed by the US Department of Agriculture focusing on nutritional quality and standards and the implications for reducing childhood obesity rates

CONTACT: Adriana Surfas (DeLauro) 202-225-3661

Alex Cruz (Ros-Lehtinen) 202-225-3931

North Haven, CT – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. -3) met with Police Chiefs from towns in the Third Congressional District, including Chief James DiCarlo, North Haven; Chief Kevin Hale, Ansonia; and Chief James Lewis of New Haven, to discuss the funding included in the recently enacted the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the annual appropriations bills, as well as the issues the Chiefs are facing within their communities.

Contact: Kristen Bossi (Murphy) (202) 225-4476

Adriana Surfas (DeLauro)

(202) 225-3661

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Chris Murphy (CT-5) and Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) announced that the greater Waterbury area will receive more than $490,000 from the recently enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for crime prevention.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. -3) announced that the third Congressional District will receive approximately $1.7 million from the recently enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for crime prevention.

"In challenging economic times, municipalities are grappling with how to maintain services such as those aimed at preventing and controlling crime, but the funding in the recovery package will help these towns ensure the safety of their residents and the strength of their law enforcement workforce," said DeLauro.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. -3) participated in the White House Forum on Health Reform in the East Room hosted by President Barack Obama, which included five breakout groups consisting of senior White House officials Members of Congress and stakeholders with a variety of perspectives to discuss ideas on how to bring down health care costs, increase coverage, and improve quality

Contact: Kristen Bossi (Murphy) (202) 225-4476 Adriana Surfas (DeLauro) (202) 225-3661

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Chris Murphy (CT-5) and Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) announced that the city of Waterbury will receive more than $11 million in federal funding from the recently enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for area transit projects.

Helping Families Save Their Homes Act aimed at stemming foreclosures

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn. -3) joined with colleagues to pass the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act (H.R. 1106) to begin to put part of President Barack Obama's comprehensive Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan into law.