WASHINGTON – As negotiations over the next COVID-19 relief package continue today, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) led over 100 of their colleagues, representing a geographically and ideologically diverse section of the Democratic caucus, in urging Congressional leadership not to strip survival checks from millions who utilize the checks to help them… Read more »
WILMINGTON, DE - Today, Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) introduced the Moms Matter Act and joined Representatives Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) and Alma Adams (D-N.C.), Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and members of the Black Maternal Health Caucus to unveil a historic legislative package to address the United States’ urgent maternal health crisis.
The Black Maternal Health… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Rep. David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va) introduced bipartisan legislation calling for direct payments to American families to provide much-needed relief in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coronavirus Assistance for American Families Act would provide a direct payment of $1,400 to adults and an additional $1,400 to any… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester’s (D-Del.) amendment to the National Apprenticeship Act was adopted, and the bill, as amended, passed the full House of Representatives. The Blunt Rochester amendment would ensure that more diverse populations are included in career pathways and opportunities through apprenticeship programs.
The National Apprenticeship Act would… Read more »
WILMINGTON, DE– Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) announced that she has nominated 28 Delaware students for admission to United States Service Academies for the Class of 2025. Each year, members of the United States Congress are charged with nominating top candidates for attendance at four service academies: the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval… Read more »
WILMINGTON, DE – Today, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D.-Del.) delivered the Keynote Address for Delaware Tax and Financial Services Campaign program for National EITC Awareness Day. The event was hosted by the Delaware EITC Campaign of Nehemiah Gateway Community Development Corporation in partnership with First State Community Action Agency. Attendees learned about the impact of the Earned… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) voted to grant a waiver to Secretary of Defense-designate Lloyd Austin, issuing the following statement.
“After reviewing his extensive and impressive record, along with having the opportunity to speak with Secretary-designate Austin, I was proud to cast my vote to allow him to serve as our next Secretary of Defense.… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump for incitement of insurrection. The House voted 232-197 to impeach Trump, making him the first president in the history of the United States to be impeached twice.
“One week ago, violent rioters, inspired and incited by the President of the United States, stormed the Capitol in an… Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Congressman David McKinley (R-W.Va.) led a bipartisan group of 42 Members of Congress urging IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig to allow all Americans to access their $600 Economic Impact Payment (EIP) immediately. The IRS is currently requiring many Americans to file their 2020 taxes prior to receiving their… Read more »
WASHINGTON - Today, Congress passed a third comprehensive COVID-19 relief bill along with an omnibus appropriations package to provide relief to the American people. Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) issued the following statement.
“I’m pleased that Congressional leadership has reached an agreement on a coronavirus relief package which includes critical wins for… Read more »
