WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) announced the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has chosen two Delaware applicants to receive funding to replace older diesel school bus engines with cleaner technology through a grant administered by EPA’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) program.
Nationwide,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE-AL) and Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA-14) introduced H.R. 2348, the Clean Slate Act. The bipartisan bill would automatically seal an individual’s federal criminal record if they have been convicted of simple possession or any federal nonviolent offense involving marijuana, and it would create a groundbreaking new procedure that… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) issued the following statement after the redacted version of the Mueller report was released to the general public.
“I am still reviewing the Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report and will take the time to read and vet the information included in it fully. What we do know is that the contents of this report led to 34… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL), member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement after voting for H.R. 1644, the Save the Internet Act, which would restore net neutrality protections, safeguard consumers and small businesses, and prevent internet service providers (ISPs) from blocking content, throttling internet… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL), Scott Peters (CA-52), and Lucy McBath (GA-06) introduced the Saving for the Future Act, legislation to address the nation’s retirement savings crisis and help ensure that Americans are able to afford emergency expenses. The Saving for the Future Act establishes a minimum employer contribution to a savings plan of 50 cents per… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL), who recently traveled on a congressional delegation visit to study the region, issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s recent comments about aid to Central America.
“I traveled to the Northern Triangle to learn more about the economic challenges, human rights concerns, and governments in need… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL), a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement regarding the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) decision to suspend under-fire contracts at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
“Our goal is to be good stewards of our health care system and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) voted to pass H.R. 1585 a bipartisan, comprehensive, long-term Violence Against Women Act reauthorization. The landmark Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ushered in transformative progress by calling for the protection of all Americans from violence and abuse, as well as working to ensure all victims and survivors… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL), a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement after voting against the Trump Administration’s efforts to take away health care from millions of Americans.
“Since the inauguration, this Administration has undermined our health care system and the landmark protections… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) issued the following statement after voting to protect transgender members of our armed forces.
“No one with the strength and determination to serve in our military should ever be turned away because of who they are. Transgender service members serve with distinction and are prepared to make the sacrifice to our nation.… Read more »
