Rosa DeLauro: “This budget is about making responsible choices together to invest in that foundation for American opportunity and raise…”

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.

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

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.

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.