Washington, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) issued the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to end the 2015 net neutrality protections.
“I am deeply concerned by the FCC’s move to strike Obama-era net neutrality protections, despite strong support among Americans for internet freedom,” said Congresswoman Blunt… Read more »
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) introduced H.R. 4604, the Increasing Access to a Secure Retirement Act, to help more Americans have peace of mind in their retirement years. The bipartisan bill clarifies and strengthens existing rules to make it easier for retirement plan sponsors to provide guaranteed lifetime income products as… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to advance Republican tax legislation to a joint conference committee with the Senate.
“From my conversations with Delawareans up and down the state, they’ve made it clear we need meaningful tax reform that creates an environment for small businesses… Read more »
WASHINGTON – TODAY, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-01) introduced H.R. 4416, the Simple FASFA Act of 2017, co-led by Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), ranking member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, Congresswoman Susan Davis (CA-53), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, Congressman Gregorio Sablan (NMI-AL), ranking… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1 the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on a vote of 227-205.
“When Delawareans sent me to Washington, they put their faith in me to stand with middle-class families, promote small business growth, and make smart investments that increase our economic… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, a co-chair of the House Democratic Caucus Access to Jobs Task Force, and Delaware Technical Community College President Mark Brainard led a discussion on how Democrats can further promote commonsense policies that benefit working men and women in America. Blunt Rochester and Brainard were joined by House Democratic Caucus Chair… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) released the following statement after the indictments of former Trump Campaign Chairman Paul Manafort and Trump Campaign Associate Rick Gates. Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) released the following statement after President Trump’s executive action on the opioid epidemic.
“From our rural communities to our urban centers, the opioid crisis is causing devastation the country over. While I am pleased that the Administration is beginning to address this national epidemic, I strongly believe that more… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-8) announced the introduction of the Startup Opportunity Accelerator Act (SOAR), a bill that incentivizes investment in new and underserved areas by directing a portion of funds toward applicants that fill geographic gaps in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) released the following statement following the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) decision to roll-back Obama-era protections for access to birth control. Read more »
