WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.), Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), and Congresswoman Susan Wild (D-Pa.) introduced a comprehensive set of bills aimed at strengthening supply chains and spurring domestic manufacturing of critical goods, which will grow the U.S. economy and enhance America's national… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) announced the appointment of Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) to the newly created Congressional Regional Leadership Council. The Regional Leadership Council will consist of twelve Members – one from each of the twelve regions of the Democratic Caucus. The group will be chaired by the Honorable Steny Hoyer… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) issued the following statement after the body-worn camera footage in the case of the killing of Tyre Nichols was released.
“It is with a heavy heart that I send solemn condolences to the family of Tyre Nichols and all those who loved him. After viewing the footage last night, I literally had no… Read more »
BOWERS BEACH, Del. – U.S. Senator Tom Carper, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (both D-Del.), today led Delaware state and local leaders in celebrating the enactment of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (WRDA 2022), legislation that contains major wins for… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) was sworn in for her fourth term in the United States House of Representatives, issuing the following statement.
“Taking the oath of office to represent Delaware in the People’s House will always be a truly awe-inspiring and humbling experience. While the circumstances of taking the oath for the 118th… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus appropriations package. The bill included key legislative priorities championed by Blunt Rochester in addition to nearly $100 million for community projects throughout the state of Delaware. Blunt Rochester issued the following statement.
“I was proud to join a… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tom Carper, Chris Coons, and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) today announced that they secured $97 million in funding for Delaware projects in the omnibus appropriations bill that passed the House and Senate this week. This funding will go to community priorities such as water infrastructure improvements, mental health support,… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) issued the following statement after attending a joint session of Congress where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the American people.
“It was a singular honor to be in attendance for tonight’s joint session of Congress to hear directly from Ukrainian President Zelensky. Nearly 300 days… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), member of the House Health Subcommittee, sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget calling on the agency to develop a coordinated national strategy to address the nursing workforce shortage impacting the health care sector. In the letter, Blunt Rochester called on the Biden Administration to outline… Read more »
