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WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswomen Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Linda Sánchez (D-CA) today introduced the Wise Investment in our Children (WIC) Act. The bill would increase the age limit for children participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for one additional year, from five to six.
Legislation would help support children and families affected by trauma
WASHINGTON, DC—Language authored by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) that would continue the strong ban on Defense Department (DOD) contracts with Rosoboronexport was approved by the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee today. The provision was included in legislation funding the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2016.
DeLauro has led congressional opposition to DOD’s relationship with Rosoboronexport, the Russian state arms dealer. That opposition led to the Pentagon canceling a planned future purchase of helicopters from Rosoboronexport.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today joined public health officials and children’s advocates to warn Connecticut families about leaving children and pets in hot cars. They highlighted the “Where’s Baby: Look Before You Lock” campaign, a partnership between the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital, the Connecticut Department of Transportation and Safe Kids Connecticut.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today applauding the State Department’s announcement they have removed Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. Earlier this month DeLauro led 43 members of Congress in supporting the Administration’s decision to take this action.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today joined Wallingford families to call for greater federal investment in child care. Connecticut is among the most expensive states for child care, with annual fees for a four-year-old in full-time care in a child care center averaging over $11,000. By contrast, annual tuition and fees at Connecticut public colleges average just over $10,000.
Hartford, CT – Today U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Representatives John Larson (D-1), Rosa DeLauro (D-3), Jim Himes (D-4) and Elizabeth Esty (D-5) joined the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in announcing several federal grants to Bridgeport, the Greater Bridgeport Regional Council in Bridgeport and Stratford, East Hartford, and Meriden for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields sites in these communities.
Joined PickleBall Game at Stratford Senior Center Yesterday
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today celebrating National Senior Health and Fitness Day:
“Our doctors tell us time and again about the importance of staying active. They are right. The benefits of exercise are endless. It improves our physical strength, fitness and balance; helps us manage chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and osteoporosis; lifts our mood; and supports our overall well-being.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today on the Connecticut Appropriations Committee vote to advance paid family and medical leave:
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today honored Vietnam veteran and West Haven resident Army Specialist (ret) George Glynn with the Bronze Star.
“Specialist Glynn’s heroic actions showcase the highest values of our armed forces. In the most dangerous of situations, he risked his own life to save a fellow soldier. It is because of the valor and self-sacrifice of heroes like George Glynn that our society remains one of freedom and opportunity. It was my honor and privilege to present Specialist Glynn with the Bronze Star.”