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"I am encouraged by the framework brokered by Secretary of State Kerry and Energy Secretary Moniz. I applaud them and all the negotiators from the P5+1 for their tireless dedication. In a region where armed conflict is all too common we must continue to use our strength as an international leader to guide discussion toward a solution that promotes our interests, the security of our allies and prevents a nuclear Iran. This framework is an important first step towards that goal that demonstrates the political will on all sides to reach an agreement.
WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) and Michael Fitzpatrick (R-PA) today urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to finalize standards that would ensure women have access to information about the density of their breast tissue.
NEW HAVEN, CT—On the first day of National Public Health Week, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) announced she is reintroducing the SAFER (Support Assault Firearm Elimination and Education for our) Streets Act. The legislation would provide a tax credit to people who chose to turn in an assault weapon to law enforcement.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), along with eight other Members of Congress, released the following statement today in response to the Administration’s explanation of how they evaluate the impact of trade deals on American jobs. The letter from United States Trade Representative Michael Froman and Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker verifies that the Administration has been including goods produced in foreign countries as American exports when reporting on the outcomes of past U.S. trade agreements during its push for Fast Track Trade Promotion Authority.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today announced two Connecticut residents have joined her staff. Michael Montini, a Woodbridge native, is serving as Staff Assistant in the Washington, DC office. Adon Duncanson has joined the New Haven office as a caseworker focusing in housing, financial services, environment and agriculture issues.
Connecticut Wage Gap is $.78 On the Dollar
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today commending increased focus on the gender-based wage gap. Senator Chris Murphy is holding an event this afternoon highlighting a new report showing that male nurses make $5,100 more on average annually than their female colleagues.
Washington, DC – Today, in conjunction with the beginning of Alcohol Awareness Month, Congresswomen Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) and Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40) announced that they have introduced H.R. 1717, a bill to reauthorize her Sober Truth on Preventing (STOP) Underage Drinking Act. Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (PA-08) and 38 other original co-sponsors joined Roybal-Allard and DeLauro in introducing the STOP Act reauthorization bill.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today joined the National Head Start Association’s 50th anniversary conference to pay tribute to New Haven native Dr. Edward Zigler, recognized as the “Father of Head Start.” DeLauro is the senior Democrat on the subcommittee responsible for funding the departments of education, and health and human services.
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WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today on the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) chapter of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). DeLauro viewed the chapter last week under heavy supervision by staff of the United States Trade Representative. DeLauro is a longtime opponent of trade deals that cost American jobs, depress wages, and undermine critical worker, environmental, financial and food safety protections.
SWEET Act Would Discourage Excessive Sugar in Beverages
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today reintroduced the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax (SWEET) Act to tackle the dual epidemics of Type 2 diabetes and obesity by discouraging excessive sugar in beverages. DeLauro introduced identical legislation in the 113th Congress.