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WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today opposing the latest attempt by Republicans in the House of Representatives to undermine the Affordable Care Act. DeLauro’s remarks on the House floor can be viewed here.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswomen Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Barbara Lee (D-CT) today led 28 House Democrats in urging their colleagues negotiating a final Farm Bill to protect the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps.
WASHINGTON, DC—Leading Congressional food safety advocates today urged Farm Bill conferees not to impede food safety and to exclude from the final bill a provision in the House version that would severely slow down implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). All of the requirements contained in the provision are already a part of the rule-making process.
Pentagon Will Not Buy 15 Additional Helicopters In FY14 As Was Previously Planned
WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and George Miller (D-CA) announced today more than 150 Democrats in the House of Representatives oppose the use of outdated “Fast Track” procedures that usurp Congress’s authority over trade matters. The lawmakers’ opposition stands for both the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement and any future trade agreements.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today wrote to the 50 billionaires recently revealed to be receiving farm subsidies, calling for accountability on behalf of American taxpayers.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) announced today US Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki is allowing 23 Connecticut veterans to stay in their current retirement homes through next September. Without Shinseki’s intervention they would have been forced to leave at the end of this year.
Would Ensure All LGBT Workers Have Same Protections That Exist In CT
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today applauded progress on removal of the Pond Lily Dam. The Department of Interior recently announced they are awarding $661,500 to remove the dam, which has caused regular flooding in Woodbridge's Village District for decades, causing safety problems and property damage.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Connecticut's delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives today advocated for Sikorsky's world-class helicopters in a letter to the Norwegian Ambassador. Sikorsky was recently removed from the competitive bidding process on a contract by the Norwegian government, but Norway has had a change in government since that initial decision was made.