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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

Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) hosted Rep. Bill Shuster (PA-09), Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, in Connecticut's First District to highlight the need for investment in the area's bridges, roads, and transit systems. They began the day at Coltsville for an overview of the eroding dykes and levies along the Connecticut River before traveling to Pratt & Whitney in East Hartford to address access and egress to the expanding campus.

NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today applauding the announcement Patrick Carolan has been named a White House Champion of Change. Carolan is a Stratford resident who currently serves as Executive Director of the Franciscan Action Network.

Company Will Retain Iconic Name, Stay In Stratford

WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today on Lockheed Martin Corp.’s $9 billion purchase of Sikorsky. DeLauro represents Sikorsky’s home of Stratford.

WASHINGTON, DC – A bipartisan group of 160 Members of Congress today called on U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to not upgrade Malaysia in the U.S. Department of State’s soon-to-be-released 2015 Trafficking in Persons Report. Leading the effort were Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI), Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Eliot Engel (D-NY), Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT).