WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Dan Kildee (MI-5), and Lucy McBath (GA-6) introduced H.R. 987, the Marketing and Outreach Restoration to Empower (MORE) Health Education Act. This legislation would reverse funding cuts to Affordable Care Act (ACA) education, marketing, and outreach efforts by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL), member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, was named Co-Chair of the New Democrat Coalition “Future of Work” Task Force. The “Future of Work” Task Force will continue to focus on the economic and human aspects of the Future of Work, including creating a 21st-century social contract, reimagining and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) joined Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and their Democratic colleagues to reintroduce the Paycheck Fairness Act. The legislation would strengthen the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and guarantee that women can challenge pay discrimination and… Read more »
WILMINGTON, DE – Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) issued the following statement following President Trump’s decision to support a continuing resolution that would end the partial government shutdown.
“I am pleased that an agreement to reopen the federal government has finally been reached. Most importantly, I am pleased that America’s public servants can return to work… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s shutdown announcement.
“I was disappointed by the president’s announcement. A negotiation requires participation from all parties, an acknowledgment that opposing views exist, and a good faith effort to bridge that gap,” said Congresswoman Blunt… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Tom Carper, Chris Coons, and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) wrote to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue with questions and concerns regarding the effects of the government shutdown on Delawareans who benefit from programs administered by the agency. Specifically, the Senators and Congresswoman… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL), a former Deputy Secretary for the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, was appointed by Democratic Leadership and her colleagues to serve on the influential House Committee on Energy and Commerce (E&C) in the 116th Congress. Blunt Rochester is the only former statewide health official to currently… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) and 63 of her Democratic colleagues sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer calling for the Democratic House Majority to commit additional resources to opioid and drug treatment during the 116th Congress. The letter requests that the Majority focus on increasing funds, dedicated staff, and… Read more »
WILMINGTON, DE – Today, Congresswoman Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) announced that she has nominated 26 Delaware students for admission to United States Service Academies for the Class of 2023. 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 Academy… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Delaware’s Congressional Delegation, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.), celebrated the passage of the Strengthening Coastal Communities Act of 2018, which included legislation they led in the House and Senate that adjusts the boundary maps under the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) for… Read more »
