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Next Important Step in Implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today applauding two long-overdue food safety rules released by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The rules, which deal with food safety for both human and animal food, were required by the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010, which was signed into law nearly six years ago.
Washington, DC – Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, joined Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, and Congresswoman Barbara Lee to introduce the Prevent a Government Shutdown Act of 2015 to end the sequester and prevent a government shutdown.
Paycheck Fairness Act Author Urged Administration to Take This Step
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy, United States Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, Amtrak, and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation met this morning in Washington, D.C. to discuss the future of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield rail line, known as the Hartford Line. They released the following joint statement:
Hartford, CT – U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Reps. John Larson (D-1), Joe Courtney (D-2), Rosa DeLauro (D-3), Jim Himes (D-4), and Elizabeth Esty (D-5) announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded $289,000 to 41 Connecticut cities and towns to purchase 769 bulletproof vests.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today applauded the release of a proposed rule regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA)’s discrimination prohibitions in health care. Last month DeLauro wrote to Office of Management and Budget Director Shaun Donovan, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Burwell, and White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough urging them to take exactly this action.
Prior to Meeting of National Task Force on Salmonella, Leaders Urge Action to Save Effectiveness of Antibiotics
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today hailing President Obama’s executive order requiring federal contractors to give their employees paid sick leave.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today in recognition of Labor Day, which will be celebrated this Monday, September 7:
Will Receive Over $44,000 for Thermal Imaging Cameras, Rescue Tools
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today applauded the announcement the Stratford Fire Department is receiving a $44,588 grant from the Department of Homeland Security. The grant, made through the Assistance for Firefighters Grant (AFG) program will be used to purchase thermal imaging cameras and rescue tools.