Even if there was a 1% chance AI could wipe out human life, we should be pumping the brakes to make sure we have the proper safeguards in place, not racing blindly into disaster.
Lisa Blunt Rochester
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Lisa Blunt Rochester is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Delaware's at-large congressional district since January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first woman and the first person of color to hold this position in Delaware. Throughout her tenure, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development, advocating for policies that support working families and promote social justice.
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October 1, 2026
529 accounts can be incredibly useful in helping families prepare for higher education, but plans can change.
— Lisa Blunt Rochester
I’m proud to support the Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act to streamline the Coast Guard’s partnership with local governments and enable USCG to better support Coasties and the communities they serve.
Students come to the classroom with varying backgrounds and abilities, but they each deserve to pursue an education with peace of mind.
All U.S. military services are encouraged to collaborate with local communities for infrastructure and development, except for the U.S. Coast Guard. It’s an oversight that slows modernization efforts and makes it harder for the Coast Guard…
I'm proud to stand with Senator Hirono and my colleagues to push back against President Trump's attempts to dismantle the Department of Education, and I'll continue fighting to put our students' well-being and success first.
The Trump Administration’s attempt to uproot Haitian TPS holders and send them back to a country in complete chaos is as cruel as it is harmful to our communities. TPS was created to give people fleeing unrest in their home countries a…
Last year, the Trump administration made devastating cuts to America’s food assistance programs, making it harder for families across the country to put food on the table.
Americans spend their entire working lives paying into Medicare but those with Traditional Medicare are the only group not protected from financial ruin.
54 years ago, Title IX was enacted to ensure students can pursue an education free from discrimination. Now as modern challenges continue to arise, its principles feel even more important.
Today, it is on us to be strong for them in their time of pain and grief. Our hearts are with the families of the victims and the Wilmington Hospital community.
Americans are struggling with rising prices across the board while reliable domestic manufacturing jobs are moving overseas.
Today, our hearts break for Wilmington. A gunman turned what should be a place of healing and hope into a place of terror.
Our doctors, nurses, and support staff are the best of Delaware. They hold us together in our darkest hours.
I am proud to partner with my colleagues to introduce the Make More in America Act, which will reduce our dependence on global supply chains, create new jobs, and lower costs for communities in Delaware and across the nation.
The extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for the Haitian community was rooted in an undeniable humanitarian crisis that required acknowledgment and increased protection.
As we wait for further information, I'm praying for our community and grateful for the swift and ongoing law enforcement response.
I’m proud to lead the bipartisan African American Civil Rights Network Reauthorization Act alongside Senator Scott, Congressman Clyburn, and Congressman Carey to continue preserving our nation’s history and honor the Americans who led an…
"As a mother and grandmother, I know first-hand the joys and challenges that motherhood brings," said Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester.
As a mother and grandmother, I know first-hand the joys and challenges that motherhood brings.
Women across America are bearing the brunt of wealth inequality, discrimination in the workplace, and stifled professional advancement – and the Trump administration’s harmful policies are making things worse.
TPS was created to give people fleeing unrest in their home countries a safe place to call home, born out of the American spirit of welcoming immigrants seeking a better life.
Mr. President, according to Secretary Kennedy, the Trump administration is committed to building the most compassionate Department of Health and Human Services in the history of the United States.
I wish they would focus on helping struggling Americans, but this isn’t a good sign.





