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WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today applauding the news low-income mothers and children will now have increased access to nutritious foods under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, commonly known as WIC. The changes announced today will also better equip families to purchase foods that meet their cultural requirements. DeLauro is a former chairwoman of the subcommittee that funds the United States Department of Agriculture, which administers WIC.
First Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing Of 2014
WASHINGTON, DC--Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), senior Democrat on the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee, made the following opening statement at the subcommittee’s hearing today. The hearing focused on the future of public health emergency preparedness.
Includes Added Sugar Requirement She Has Long Advocated
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today applauding the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s proposed update to nutrition labels. The labels, which have not been significantly changed in twenty years, will now identify how much added sugar is in a product, which DeLauro has long advocated for. She is the former chairwoman of the subcommittee responsible for funding the FDA.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today on Governor Dannel Malloy’s announcement that United Technologies Corporation (UTC) has committed to investing $500 million over five years in Connecticut. UTC also committed to keeping its Pratt & Whitney division headquarters in the state for 15 years, though it only made the same commitment to keeping its Sikorsky headquarters in Stratford for five years.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today as First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced proposed guidelines for local school wellness standards as the Administration implements key provisions of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. DeLauro has long been an advocate of policy that seeks to improve public health and wellness among our youngest citizens by cutting out junk food advertisement. She is a former chairwoman of the subcommittee responsible for funding the USDA.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Connecticut’s delegation to the House of Representatives wrote to Director of the Veterans Affairs CT Healthcare System, Gerald F. Culliton, requesting a status update on how they are meeting the recommendations outlined in a recent Inspector General report. The letter can be viewed here.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) called Director of the Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System, Gerald F. Culliton, today, in the wake of a distressing new Inspector General (IG) report. DeLauro strongly urged Culliton to fully implement reforms at the West Haven facility to address the multiple issues laid out by the IG.
Had Previously Pressed Governor to Ensure Homeowners Would Be Prioritized
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) held her annual meeting today with mayors, first selectmen and town managers from across the Third Congressional District. They discussed a variety of challenges facing their cities and towns, particularly the economy and the ongoing recovery process from the number of storms that have hit Connecticut over the past several years.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), standing with a majority of Americans, has taken her own symbolic stand for marriage equality as a participant of the fourth ever NOH8 On The Hill photo event. DeLauro, posing with NOH8’s iconic face tattoo and duct tape, joined 15 representatives and five senators--in support of marriage equality and equal rights for all Americans. The picture can be viewed here.