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WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which was signed into law by President George H. W. Bush on July 26, 1990.

NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today commending the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for proposing to include the percent daily value for added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label found on packaged foods. DeLauro urged the FDA to take this step nearly a year ago. That letter can be found here.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Representatives Steve Israel (NY-3) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), as well as Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), introduced a resolution designating September as “National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.”

Hartford, CT) – U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-3), Jim Himes (D-4) and Elizabeth Esty (D-5) announced today a $70,000 federal grant for the Shelton Economic Development Corporation to advance economic development in the Valley and greater Waterbury region.

Would Make Clear That Foods Labeled “Natural” Cannot Contain Genetically Modified Plants

WASHINGTON, DC—The House of Representatives will vote today on an amendment introduced by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) to a controversial bill that would limit the ability of states like Connecticut to require labeling of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) ingredients in food. What has become known as the DARK Act would overturn laws in Connecticut and other states relating to GMO ingredients and crops.

So-called “Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act” would overturn state and local laws requiring GMO labeling, denies consumers their right to know what’s in their food

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today celebrated the five year anniversary of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, commonly known as Dodd-Frank. The Wall Street Reform Act was enacted in response to the 2008 financial crisis, where years of lax enforcement and zero accountability for Wall Street brought our nation to the brink of another Great Depression.

Next Negotiating Round Begins Friday