112th Congress

HARTFORD, CT--Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) joined with women’s advocates from across Connecticut today to kick off the “Women, Did You Know?” initiative. The program, which will educate and engage women in a dialogue on the financial pressures they face daily, is occurring in conjunction with the Connecticut Permanent Commission on the Status of Women and other women’s advocacy groups. Throughout her time in Congress, DeLauro has been an advocate for addressing the unique pressures women face, such as the wage gap and higher health care costs. “The Women, Did You Know?

Joined by Reps Frank, Markey on Amendment to Meet President’s Request

Washington, DC – Today on the floor of the House of Representatives, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) continued her campaign to keep the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) from failing before it ever gets a chance to succeed. DeLauro, along with her Reps. Barney Frank (D-MA) and Ed Markey (D-MA) introduced an amendment to provide the CFTC with an additional $128 million, matching the President’s budget request. Below are DeLauro’s remarks as prepared for delivery:

Legislation Would Restore Worker's Rights Eroded by Dukes v. Wal-Mart Supreme Court Decision

WASHINGTON, D.C. [06/20/12]—Today – a year after the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that a group of workers couldn't proceed with a class-action suit before they essentially proved their full case –Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) and Sens. Al Franken (D-Minn) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced legislation to restore the workers’ rights that were eroded by the Dukes decision.

Today They Bury Their Heads in the Sand on Childhood Obesity

Washington, DC – The more House Republicans debate the serious issues facing our country, the more they prove just how out-of-touch they are. Yesterday the issue was consumer safety and letting oil speculators and Wall Street reign untouched. Today the issue is the childhood obesity epidemic and an amendment offered by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) allowing the Interagency Working Group on Food Marketed to Children to complete its voluntary guidelines. Below are DeLauro’s remarks as prepared for delivery:

Defeat of Food Safety, Tanning Bed, CFTC Amendments Show How Out-of-Touch They Are

Washington, DC – Today’s committee debate over the FY2013 Agriculture-FDA spending bill has shown once again how out of touch House Republicans are with the realities American families deal with on a daily basis. Whether it was failing to protect our daughters from the dangers of tanning beds, or letting oil speculators and Wall Street run wild, it was more of the same from the House GOP.

Will Bolster New Haven Economy

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today on Alexion Pharmaceuticals’ announcement it will expand its New Haven presence.

“Today’s announcement is great news for New Haven, as Alexion will bring 200-300 jobs to the area as they establish their global headquarters in New Haven and play a role in the continued development of New Haven’s bio-tech industry. I also want to recognize Governor Malloy for supporting this expansion and supporting New Haven’s growth.

Nuns’ Bus Tour Launches Today

Washington, DC – Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) introduced a resolution today recognizing and commending the inspiring services Catholic Sisters provide to our nation. Approximately 220,000 Catholic sisters have served in the United States since the country was founded.

Delivered at Today’s Why Cooking Matters Conference

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) delivered the keynote speech today at Cooking Matters Connecticut’s Conference, Why Cooking Matters. DeLauro addressed why cooking, nutrition and food insecurity are critical issues for our nation and what Congress can do to address them. The following remarks are as prepared for delivery: