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Rosa DeLauro

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Rosa Luisa DeLauro is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 3rd congressional district since 1991. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been a prominent advocate for various issues, including healthcare, education, and women's rights. Throughout her tenure, DeLauro has focused on policies aimed at supporting lower-income households and has been vocal about the impacts of government spending reductions on essential services.

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Sep 29, 2026

When Democrats reclaim control of Congress next year, the House Appropriations Committee will work to uncover and reverse misuses of taxpayer money like this and hold those who abused their power accountable.

rollcall.com
Sep 28, 2026

Not only is freezing the money in this proposal illegal, but the administration has also clearly been unlawfully impounding funds all year just to get to this point.

rollcall.com
Sep 25, 2026

“I want to reestablish the COVID-era Expanded Child Tax Credit, which supporters say lifted millions out of poverty.”

ctmirror.org
Sep 4, 2026

These funds were provided for lifesaving medical research, not as extra money for the Department of Defense.

commondreams.org
Sep 4, 2026

Circumventing Congress to divert money intended to help Americans who are exposed to HIV, influenza, tuberculosis, and other deadly diseases—and directing those funds to the Department of Defense—is beyond the pale.

commondreams.org
Sep 4, 2026

This secretive attempt to siphon research funds away from NIH is outrageous. The interagency agreement needs to be terminated immediately.

commondreams.org
Sep 2, 2026

Whether a community receives disaster relief should not depend on who they voted for in the last election.

abcnews.com
Aug 29, 2026

Overdose deaths are on the decline in Connecticut, but addiction and mental health issues still affect the lives of countless individuals and families across the country.

portal.ct.gov
Aug 25, 2026

This $10 million federal investment will make a drastic difference in the lives of young people, ensuring that they have the science-backed tools needed to read proficiently.

portal.ct.gov
Aug 3, 2026

The Senate bill text is a clear improvement over the House Republican continuing resolution.

rollcall.com
Aug 3, 2026

This bill is a clear improvement over the House Republican continuing resolution.

commondreams.org
Jul 30, 2026

What is shameful is when you know you have a model that works, that’s tried and true, that has results,” DeLauro said, “to not say yes to increasing the resources and the investments in this is morally irresponsible.

ctmirror.org
Jul 30, 2026

Public outcry wins the day, my friends.

ctmirror.org
Jul 30, 2026

“Providers around the county were shocked by what was such an unpredictable action,” DeLauro said, thanking state leaders for leading that outcry in Connecticut.

ctmirror.org
Jul 29, 2026

This historic project, supported by millions in federal funding, will provide relief to commuters who rely on the New Haven Line by cutting down travel time, improving reliability, and modernizing our rail.

portal.ct.gov
Jul 28, 2026

The start of construction today symbolizes the continued and coordinated effort at the federal, state, and local levels for more reliable and safer transportation in Connecticut,” Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro said. “This historic project…

portal.ct.gov
Jul 26, 2026

I worked to create this historic block grant tailored to the needs of New England farmers.

portal.ct.gov
Jul 25, 2026

I am proud that nearly $53 million in federal funds are now one big step closer to putting money in the pockets of Connecticut farmers.

portal.ct.gov
Jul 24, 2026

[Farmers] have been patient with the ups and the downs,

ctmirror.org
Jul 24, 2026

From the outset, I think there was a sense that, finally, we were looking at standing up a program that was specific to specialty crop farmers. And that’s incredible, because … nothing trickles down for them, and so this was really one of…

ctmirror.org
Jul 24, 2026

There are few experiences as hard as wanting to start a family and not being able to," said DeLauro.

duckworth.senate.gov
Jul 22, 2026

It's a clear line in the sand that Democrats have drawn for months.

cbsnews.com
Jul 15, 2026

The United States must use our influence to both increase humanitarian aid and restrain Israeli violations of the existing ceasefire.

ctmirror.org
Jul 15, 2026

It undercuts humanitarian assistance, undermines global health programs, threatens women’s health and breaks promises to our partners and our allies while surrendering influence to our adversaries.

rollcall.com

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