112th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) spoke today on the House floor, shortly before the 31st vote in less than two years to repeal important consumer protections in the Affordable Care Act, on the need to preserve these benefits. Following are her remarks as prepared for delivery:
What will happen if the House Majority succeeds in repealing the Affordable Care Act?
17 million children with pre-existing conditions may once again be denied coverage. 6.6 million young adults under 26 will no longer be covered by their parents’ insurance plans.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today released the following statement on the news frozen meat products were recalled in Connecticut due to possible listeria contamination.
WASHINGTON, DC—A bipartisan group of lawmakers today urged Defense Secretary Leon Panetta to cut ties with the Russian state-owned arms dealer Rosoboronexport. The Department of Defense has continued to buy Mi-17 helicopters for the Afghan Security Forces from Rosoboronexport, despite the fact Russia has continued to sell billions of dollars of weapons to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, supporting his brutal crackdown on his own people.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today released the following statement on a new report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) laying out the nation’s inability to meet the health care needs of seniors battling substance abuse and mental health issues. DeLauro requested the report and is a longtime champion for ensuring all Americans have access to quality, affordable health care.
WASHINGTON, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) joined with her colleagues and advocacy groups today to decry proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps. The House Farm Bill, H.R. 6083, would devastate the program, with $16.1 billion in cuts over 10 years.
NEW HAVEN, CT—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today honored World War II veteran and New Haven resident Roman Chester Gensicki with the medals he never received for his wartime service. Gensicki was stationed in the Pacific as an Army surgical technician from January 1943 to March 1946.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), Ranking Member on the Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following statement in response to the Department of Justice’s announcement that GlaxoSmithKline agreed to plead guilty and to pay $3 billion to resolve allegations of fraud and withholding of safety data about the controversial diabetes drug Avandia from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is the largest health care fraud settlement in U.S. history.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) today urged the Obama Administration to continue the research funded by the Microbiological Data Program (MDP). The MDP collects data from the states on the safety of produce, data that is important to improving food safety.
Applauds Student Loan Provision, Has Deep Concerns with Transportation Parts
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today on the bill before Congress that will keep the student loan interest rate at 3.4 percent for another year and continue to fund major transportation projects for the next 27 months:
Calls for Renewed Focus on Job Creation, Building Strong Middle Class
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) released the following statement today on the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the Affordable Care Act. DeLauro, the senior Democrat on the Labor-HHS Appropriations Committee, fought for comprehensive health care reform for years and was a leading champion for health care reform.