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First Step in Ensuring Consumers Have NeededInformation to Stay Safe
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) todayapplauded the proposed rule for labeling mechanically tenderized beef products.DeLauro is a former Chairwoman of the subcommittee responsible for funding theUS Department of Agriculture (USDA). She is a longtime advocate for food safetystandards that protect and inform American consumers, and has made the safetyand transparency of mechanically tenderized beef a top priority.
"We Must Do Better"
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) todayannounced her opposition to legislation that would fund the US Department ofAgriculture and Food and Drug Administration for fiscal year 2014. DeLauro is aformer Chairwoman and current member of the subcommittee that considered thelegislation today and voted to move it to the full Appropriations Committee.
The below remarks are as prepared for delivery:
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) hosted anevent today to raise awareness of domestic child trafficking. Attendees heardfrom advocates from the Human Rights Projects for Girls and Rights4Girls, aswell as former Representative Susan Molinari. Representatives Carolyn Maloney(D-NY) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) co-hosted the event with DeLauro.Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi was a featured speaker. Members of Congress inattendance signed the "Our Daughters are Not for Sale" proclamation (picturedbelow).
Would Deeply Harm Public Health and Safety, EconomicGrowth
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro took to the Housefloor today to decry the House Majority's insistence on cutting funding fromcritically important programs like Head Start and Meals on Wheels. She alsocalled on her colleagues to pass a responsible funding blueprint that ends thedeeply harmful, indiscriminate sequestration cuts.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) releasedthe following statement today on the passing of New Jersey Senator FrankLautenberg:
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) visited theWest Haven VA hospital today. She thanked patients for their service and stafffor their service and continuing support of our veterans. Last week DeLaurovoted to move forward with legislation funding the Department of VeteransAffairs.
Shuanghui International Foods Has History of TaintedFood
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released thefollowing statement today on the announcement Shuanghui International agreed tobuy Smithfield Foods. DeLauro is a longtime advocate for ensuring America'sfood supply is safe for consumers and is a former Chairwoman of thesubcommittee responsible for funding the Agriculture Department.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) applaudedthe West Haven Housing Authority today for receiving a $117,274 federal grantto alleviate veteran homelessness. That money means 15 vouchers will beavailable to get veterans off the streets or out of shelters and into apermanent home.
Center Will Lose 19 Slots for Students, Two TeachersDue To Sequester Cuts
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) visitedstudents, teachers and parents at a West Haven Head Start center today, hearingabout the impact federal budget cuts are having on the program. DeLauro, alongtime champion for early childhood education, is the senior Democrat on thesubcommittees responsible for funding the departments of education, and healthand human services.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) releasedthe following statement today on the passing of Metro-North employee RobertLuden.
"My deepest condolences go out to Mr. Luden's family. I havebeen in touch with the Federal Railroad Administration and understand they areon the scene to find out exactly what happened. Regardless of the cause, no oneshould lose their life on a job trying to support their family. My thoughts andprayers are with Mr. Luden's friends and family in this difficult time.