WILMINGTON, Del. — Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) hosted Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis Grant T. Harris and key leaders in Delaware’s life science and business sectors for a roundtable on making our domestic supply chains more resilient. During this discussion, Representative Blunt Rochester and Assistant… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released the following statement after the House voted to pass the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, H.R. 7521:
“Every American should be able to enjoy social media platforms safely. I whole-heartedly support the individuals and small businesses who have found… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) announced that she helped secure over $14 million in federal Community Project Funding for community projects across Delaware in the first tranche of Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills. The funding responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties. Specifically,… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released the following statement calling for a mutual, long-term ceasefire between Israel and Hamas:
“Since October 7th, the extreme loss of life among Israelis and Palestinians has been horrific. The ongoing death and destruction in Gaza shocks the conscience and is simply untenable. As the humanitarian… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released the following statement after President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress:
“Tonight, President Biden delivered a powerful message to the American people informing us that through this challenging time, the state of our union is strong and getting stronger. The… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) announced that April-Thomas Jones, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Delaware, will be her guest at President Biden’s State of the Union Address to Congress. April joined Planned Parenthood of Delaware in November 2023 and is the first person of color to lead the organization. Her presence is representative of… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) voted to pass six Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills. The package of bills now heads to the Senate for passage. Blunt Rochester issued the following statement after the vote.
“One of Congress’ core responsibilities is to fund the government so that it can continue to serve the American people and serve them… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, by a unanimous voice vote, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 3277, the Energy Emergency Leadership Act sponsored by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.). With cyber threats to our critical infrastructure having escalated in recent years, this bipartisan bill would require the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to assign energy… Read more »
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, along with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.), announced a $75,320 grant to the City of Seaford through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. The grant will allow the City of Seaford to perform solar lighting retrofits on 52… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) issued the following statement after voting to pass a continuing resolution to extend funding for the federal government through March 8 and March 22.
“Today, I voted for a fourth continuing resolution to extend government funding at its current levels, keeping the government open and operating and avoiding a partial… Read more »
