WASHINGTON, D.C. – Early this morning, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) issued the following statement after voting for the bipartisan, two-year budget cap deal and spending agreement that passed the House on a 240-186 vote.
“Delawareans sent me to Washington to find common ground and work in a bipartisan way to promote job growth, expand opportunity, and champion the First… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) issued the following statement after voting against the fifth stop-gap funding resolution of this fiscal year which passed on a 245-182 vote.
“Whether you run a business, farm, or government, month-to-month budgeting is no way to operate, and without a long-term solution on the horizon, I am unable to support another… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) joined Senator Tom Carper and Senator Chris Coons in introducing legislation to adjust the boundary of the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) map unit for North Bethany Beach, Delaware. This legislation would implement a recommendation made by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) following its discovery during the recent… Read more »
WILMINGTON, DE – Today, Congresswoman Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) announced that she has nominated 23 Delaware students for admission to United States Service Academies for the Class of 2022. 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. – Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) issued the following statement after voting against today’s continuing resolution, the fourth in as many months.
“Month-to-month budgeting is no way to run a business, farm, or government, and that is why I am unable to support today’s spending bill,” said Congresswoman Blunt Rochester. “When I think about the failure… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) issued the following statement.
“The President and Congressional Republicans let the American people down by failing to agree to a spending deal – a choice that led to a federal government shut down,” said Congresswoman Blunt Rochester. “This hurts everyone. A shutdown puts Delaware seniors, service… Read more »
Washington – Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester outlined how the federal government shutdown would and would not impact families across Delaware. When a federal shutdown occurs, many federal agencies close, however Blunt Rochester’s offices in Washington, D.C., Wilmington, and Georgetown will remain open to help constituents navigate the issues they might face during a… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s proposed repeal of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan. The comment period for the Clean Power Plan repeal is open, and Delawareans wishing to share their concerns can do so on the EPA’s website.
“I stand in firm opposition to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) issued the following statement voicing opposition to the Trump Administration’s decision to reopen offshore drilling leases – putting Delaware’s coastline in risk.
“The Administration’s move to reopen Atlantic drilling will jeopardize the economic, environmental, and public health of Delaware’s coastal communities and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the Ryan-McConnell Tax Plan by a vote of 227-203.
“The American people were promised a tax reform plan that would simplify our tax system, promote economic growth, and keep our nation’s deficit under control. Unfortunately, that’s not what the… Read more »
