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WASHINGTON, DC--Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Tom Reed (R-NY) are announcing the introduction of bipartisan legislation which aims to put power back in the hands of parents when it comes to the education of their children.
The EMPOWER (Enable More Parents to Opt-Out Without Endangering Resources) Act would allow parents to opt-out of annual standardized testing required for their children by No Child Left Behind, such as the assessments aligned with Common Core.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today introduced legislation to limit the amount of inorganic arsenic, the most toxic form of arsenic found in foods, that is permitted in rice and rice-based products. The R.I.C.E (Reducing food-based Inorganic Compounds Exposure) Act would require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to set a maximum permissible level of inorganic arsenic in rice and food containing rice.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Peter Welch (D-VT) and Joe Courtney (D-CT) introduced legislation to fully fund the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) so it can fulfill the promise of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street reform law by ensuring open and transparent financial markets.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) decried today’s World Trade Organization (WTO) final ruling against U.S. country-of-origin (COOL) meat labeling policies. The United States could face large trade sanctions unless the Obama administration or Congress weakens a popular consumer information program.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today joined Don Shubert, President of the Connecticut Construction Industries Association; Craig Metz, Business Manager of the Operating Engineers Local 478; Chris Cozzi, President of the New Haven Building and Construction Trades; and Anna Barry, Deputy Connecticut Department Of Transportation Commissioner to call on Congress to shore up the Highway Trust Fund. Without action, the Highway Trust Fund will see its authorization expire on May 31, severely limiting its ability to provide money to states, including Connecticut.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the launch of Head Start:
“Head Start brings together what matters most to young children: education, health, emotional wellbeing, nutrition and social services. Instead of treating children as isolated individuals, Head Start embraces whole families, involving parents in making sure their kids are ready to learn.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today called on United States Trade Representative Michael Froman to release the food safety chapter of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). She was joined in her call by Representatives Louise Slaughter (D-NY) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME).
WASHINGTON, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today led eight members of Congress in supporting the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Report that provides recommendations for the next edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Those guidelines contain information on how to live healthier lives, and are a critical tool for efforts to improve public health and to decrease Americans’ risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, cancer, tooth decay and other chronic diseases.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today applauded Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg’s announcement that the company’s contractors and vendors will receive improved wages, and sick and family leave.
WASHINGTON, DC – In a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell, Congresswomen Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1) and Lois Capps (CA-24) expressed support for new guidelines clarifying full coverage for all FDA-approved contraceptive methods.