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2015 Theme Is “End Fistula, Restore Women’s Dignity”

NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today on the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, which is tomorrow, May 23. Obstetric fistula is a preventable medical condition that results from prolonged, obstructed childbirth.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswomen Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) and Donna F. Edwards (MD-4), along with Reps. Danny K. Davis (IL-7), Barbara Lee (CA-13), Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-3), and Cedric Richmond (LA-2), introduced the Restoring Education and Learning (REAL) Act today, legislation that would reinstate Pell Grant eligibility for federal and state prisoners.

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.