Recognizing Laurie Mignone for Her 22 Year of Distinguished Public Service

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Laurie Mignone for 22 years of distinguished service to the federal government, including 11 years as a senior staffer on the House Committee on Appropriations. After earning a master's degree in public health from Emory University, Laurie…

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DeLauro Statement on Perrigo Sale of Infant Formula Business to ByHeart Co-Founders’ New Company

Criticized Perrigo's sale of infant formula business to ByHeart co-founders' company.

“The food we give babies should meet the highest standard of safety. I will always fight to ensure it does.”

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DeLauro Unveils Medicare For All Plan That Preserves Private Health Insurance

Introduced Medicare for America Act to expand Medicare and achieve universal healthcare.

“Medicare for American guarantees that no one in this country will ever be without coverage”

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DeLauro Statement on Court Ruling Blocking Medicaid Work Requirements

Praised court ruling blocking Medicaid work requirements under Trump administration.

“I am grateful to Attorney General William Tong for taking this fight to the court and winning it for Connecticut and all of the United States.”

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DeLauro Statement on Death of Dolores Huerta

Released statement honoring labor activist Dolores Huerta following her death.

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DeLauro: “Trump is cashing in on his Iran War while Americans pay more at the pump”

Criticized Trump for profiting from Iran War while Americans face high fuel prices.

“The American people will not tolerate a government that manufactures global chaos and then sends them the bill. President Trump is lining his own pockets and those of his billionaire friends at the expense of millions of working families.”

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Connecticut House Delegation Statement on President Trump Waiving Russia Sanctions

Criticized President Trump for waiving Russia sanctions less than a month after signing them.

“The Senate should take up the Ukraine Support Act now, and every Republican who voted for these sanctions should join us in demanding the President enforce them. The Ukrainian people are being abandoned by President Trump – we cannot allow this to happen.”

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DeLauro Statement on Israeli Settler Attack on Washington Post Photojournalist Heidi Levine

Condemned Israeli settlers' attack on Washington Post photojournalist and Palestinian farmers in West Bank.

“The Israeli military has said it will investigate this attack. That investigation must be real, and those responsible must be held accountable.”

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Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces $75.3 Million in LIHEAP Funding to Connecticut

Announced $75.3 million in LIHEAP funding to Connecticut for low-income heating assistance.

“LIHEAP is a lifeline to nearly 100,000 Connecticut families, including children and seniors, helping them to heat their homes. As this war of choice in Iran causes oil costs to soar, more and more families will struggle to afford their utility bills.”

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DeLauro Calls for End to West Bank Settlements, Violence

Called for end to West Bank settlements and violence against Palestinian families.

“A just and lasting peace, with security and dignity for Israelis and Palestinians alike, cannot be built while families live in fear in their own homes.”

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DeLauro’s Urgent Message to CT Farmers: Don’t Miss Out; Apply Today!

Urged Connecticut farmers to apply for disaster relief funding she secured for farm recovery.

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Connecticut House Delegation Statement on Reports President Trump is Seeking to Ease Russian Sanctions

Criticized Trump for considering easing sanctions on Russia despite recent legislation.

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DeLauro Statement on Latest Trump Effort to Strip Health Coverage from Americans

Criticized Trump administration effort to strip health coverage from 750,000 Americans.

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DeLauro Gets Another Tattoo

Announced receiving a tattoo to commemorate granddaughter's 18th birthday.

“I am thankful to Joe and Hope Tattoo Gallery for a beautiful new piece of body art”

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DeLauro and Watson Coleman Introduce Diaper Bank Awareness Week Resolution

Introduced resolution designating September 14th as National Diaper Need Awareness Week.

“One in three families do not have enough diapers to keep their children clean, dry, and healthy”

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DeLauro Opposes Bomb Sales to Israel

Opposed Trump administration's $2.8 billion arms sale of bombs to Israel.

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Bicameral Lawmakers Demand Answers on USDA Cyclospora Research Terminations

Sent letter demanding USDA reverse decision to shut down Cyclospora research during outbreak.

“…[T]he proposal to decommission BARC will do nothing but disrupt this important work, endanger Americans’ health and safety, and harm our national security”

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Celebrating Trust for America's Health

Mr Speaker, I rise to honor and celebrate the work of an extraordinary organization, Trust for America's Health, which for 25 years has served as a preeminent voice for public health advocates in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Trust for America's Health, or TFAH, is celebrating its…

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DeLauro Statement Marking the 25th Anniversary of the Attacks on September 11, 2001

Marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

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DeLauro, Bishop Request GAO Investigate Trade-War Relief for Farmers

Requested GAO investigate how USDA distributes over $12 billion in trade-war relief to farmers.

“While USDA has provided some insight into their method for calculating payment rates and the geographic distribution of payments, many of our key recommendations aimed at increasing transparency, protecting taxpayer dollars, and ensuring relief gets where its most needed remain unfulfilled for both programs.”

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Congresswoman DeLauro Statement on Passing of Gloria Steinem

Released statement mourning the passing of feminist icon Gloria Steinem.

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Agoa Extension Act

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the measure we are considering today, which would extend government funding through December 11. This bill, which passed the Senate by a vote of 90-6, is a marked improvement on the measure House Republicans forced to the floor before the district work period. We…

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DeLauro Statement on Israeli Government Refusing to Investigate Deaths of Humanitarian Aid Workers in Gaza

Criticized Israeli government's refusal to investigate April 2024 attack killing seven humanitarian aid workers in Gaza.

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DeLauro Statement on Passing of Nancy Wyman

Issued statement mourning the passing of former Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman.

“Nancy Wyman was an inspiring leader, a trailblazer, and a tireless public servant who never stopped looking for ways to give back to her community.”

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DeLauro Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order Disrupting Childhood Vaccine Schedule

Criticized Trump's executive order separating MMR vaccine into three single-disease shots.

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