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Holds Press Conference with Connecticut Anti-Hunger Leaders
Provides information about breast density, risk for developing breast cancer
Washington, D.C.— Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Steve Israel (D-NY) introduced the Breast Density and Mammography Reporting Act today. The bill would help raise awareness of breast cancer risks and the importance of appropriate screening. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) will introduce a companion bill in the Senate soon. DeLauro and Israel introduced similar legislation in the 112th Congress.
Among The Smallest Changes in Almost 40 Years
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today on the Social Security Administration's announcement that recipients will see only a 1.5 percent increase in benefits next year. The increase is among the smallest since Social Security began automatically making cost of living adjustments in 1975.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today marking the first anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. Yesterday, DeLauro and Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy announced the state is receiving an additional $65 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for recovery efforts. HUD had previously announced Connecticut would receive $71.2 million to help residents, businesses and communities recover from the storm.
Joined by Senators Blumenthal, Murphy in Applauding Funding For Hurricane Sandy Recovery
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today applauded the Department of Interior's announcement they are awarding $661,500 for removal of the Pond Lily Dam. The dam has caused regular flooding in Woodbridge's Village District for decades, causing safety problems and property damage.
WASHINGTON, DC—Connecticut's delegation to the House of Representatives today urged Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki to allow 23 Connecticut veterans at risk of losing their places in three retirement homes to stay in those homes, with coverage from the VA if they so choose.
WASHINGTON, DC—Connecticut's delegation to the House of Representatives today urged Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki to allow 23 Connecticut veterans at risk of losing their places in three retirement homes to stay in those homes, with coverage from the VA if they so choose.
WASHINGTON, DC—As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Congresswomen Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) today continued their bipartisan push to rid America of child trafficking. They were joined by 79 of their colleagues from both sides of the aisle in introducing a resolution declaring "Our Daughters Are Not For Sale." The resolution condemns child trafficking and sexual exploitation, and encourages law enforcement to help victims and end these practices for good.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) visited the new offices of BHcare, which operates the Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services in North Haven today to highlight the harmful effect budget cuts and the government shutdown have had on these critical services. She was joined by former state representative Karen Jarmoc, Executive Director of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Roberta Cook, President and CEO of BHcare; and a domestic violence survivor. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.