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| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-highlights-biohaven-pharmaceuticals-as-murphys-innovator-of-the-month | MURPHY HIGHLIGHTS BIOHAVEN PHARMACEUTICALS AS MURPHYS INNOVATOR OF THE MONTH | 2019-12-30 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | MURPHY HIGHLIGHTS BIOHAVEN PHARMACEUTICALS AS MURPHY'S INNOVATOR OF THE MONTH Monday, December 30, 2019 HARTFORDU.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.)announced on Monday that New Haven innovator Biohaven Pharmaceuticals has been named Innovator of the Month. Founded in 2013, Biohaven is arapidly growingcompany focused on neurological-innovation and developing products that address several of the most disabling and devastating neurological disorders, such as migraines, Alzheimer's disease, and anxiety. The company was created to fill what the founders saw as a void in neurology research in the pharmaceutical industry. This is Connecticut innovation at its best. Migraines can be a nightmare and hamper people's ability to function, and Biohaven is leading the way in finding an innovative cure. I'm proud to highlight Biohaven as this month's innovator and encourage investment in treating neurological conditions. I look forward to watching this company continue to grow right here in Connecticut,said Murphy. Vlad Coric, M.D., CEO of Biohaven said,Biohavenisgrateful to Senator Murphy for this recognition and for his strong commitment to supporting innovation toimprove lives andstimulate economic development.Biohavenhasthrivedin theentrepreneurial spirit and strong sense of community herein New Haven, Connecticut.Our goal atBiohavenwas to create an organization that is focused on unmetmedicalneedsand add value for our patients and shareholders while maintaining an efficient and high performing culture. New Haven has beenan ideal location forBiohavengiven its proximity to Yale and highly skilled pharmaceutical talent that sits in the geographic corridor between New York and Boston. Biohavencurrently is seekingFood and Drug Administrationapproval forits first medicine,rimegepant, acalcitoningene-relatedpeptide (CGRP) antagonist that targets the body's neurotransmitter that is the root cause of a migraine headache.Migraines are a leading cause of disability worldwide andBiohaven'sdata publi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-statement-rep-john-lewis | Larson Statement on Rep. John Lewis | 2019-12-30 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | John Larson | L000557 | larson.house.gov | legacy | Hartford, CT Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the news that Rep. John Lewis (GA-05) has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer: John Lewis continues to be an inspiration. Even in the midst of his diagnosis, his focus continues to be on the beloved community he represents and in this season, helping those with the least amongst us. He's been through many fights throughout his life and neither Bull Connor nor the Ku Klux Klan could stop him. Knowing his drive and determination, neither will cancer. We all stand united with the conscious of the United States Congress and the soul of America. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/op-eds-and-letters/putins-gambit-why-i-voted-impeach-president | Putin's Gambit: Why I Voted to Impeach The President | 2019-12-23 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | John Larson | L000557 | larson.house.gov | legacy | The impeachment of Donald J. Trump has been brought on by the actions of the president himself. In the aftermath of the impeachment vote on Wednesday, we should reflect on how we got to this point. The president took two unconstitutional actions: First, he directly solicited a foreign government to gather information on his political opponent. Second, and more troubling, he chose to obstruct a co-equal branch of government from performing its Constitutional responsibilities of oversight and review even though he had the ability to correct the record, clear his name and offer explanation for his actions. He did so by ignoring Congressional subpoenas for witnesses and documents. President Trump further sought to promote a false narrative that it was Ukraine, and not Russia, that interfered with the elections in 2016. This was all brought to light by a whistleblower whose complaint the Trump-appointed inspector general of the intelligence community called urgent and credible. Brave men and women came forward during the impeachment inquiry to provide evidence that the president jeopardized our national security by withholding military aid to Ukraine. The impeachment vote puts Russia on notice: Don't interfere with our elections. Russia tried to divide the country in 2016. Some would say they succeeded, but the hard truth is they can only succeed if America turns a blind eye to the rule of law. If the House of Representatives had ignored the evidence, Putin would have achieved his goals. The Mueller Report found no evidence that the Trump campaign colluded with the Russian government, but the intelligence community and the report found there was interference. The Russian intelligence operation and the KGB are very sophisticated and as demonstrated can co-opt elections and manipulate them. Their goal? Divide a nation against itself. As President Abraham Lincoln noted, A house divided against itself cannot stand. The Russians interfered in 2016 and will do so again in 2020 unless we act. The House has passed three elec… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-johnson-kinzinger-keating-applaud-passage-of-bipartisan-bill-to-combat-russian-influence-aid-transatlantic-security | MURPHY, JOHNSON, KINZINGER, KEATING APPLAUD PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN BILL TO COMBAT RUSSIAN INFLUENCE, AID TRANSATLANTIC SECURITY | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | MURPHY, JOHNSON, KINZINGER, KEATING APPLAUD PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN BILL TO COMBAT RUSSIAN INFLUENCE, AID TRANSATLANTIC SECURITY Friday, December 20, 2019 WASHINGTONU.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.)andRon Johnson (R-Wis.),along with U.S. Representatives Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) andWilliam Keating (MA-09)on Friday applauded passage of theirEuropean Energy Security and Diversification Actthat was included in the appropriations packageand will head to the president's desk to become law. This legislation, for the first time, allows the United States to help finance strategic energy projects in Europe and Eurasia. This is a substantial new tool for the United States to combat malign Russian influence and create economic opportunities at home and abroad. For too long, Vladimir Putin has weaponized Russia's oil and energy resources to strong-armnations on its periphery, including NATO membercountries. This legislation responds to this national security challenge by promoting energy security and diversification of supply so these nations canbecome energyautonomous. Thislegislation greatly increases NATO security, and we're glad to have worked with the administration and across the aisle to make this law,said the Members. The European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019 as included in the FY20 omnibus would: Provide approximately $1 billion in financing from FY20-FY23 to catalyze public and private sector investment in strategically important energy projects in European and Eurasian countries. This is a new tool to counter Russia's predatory energy policies and promote the energy security of U.S. allies and partners; Authorize funding for the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) for FY20 to help connect American companies to business opportunities and provide feasibility studies, reverse trade missions, pilot projects, and technical workshops to support projects in the earlier stages of development; and Encourage the State Department to ramp up its political and d… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-votes-help-connecticut-homeowners-restore-salt-deduction | DeLauro Votes to Help Connecticut Homeowners, Restore SALT Deduction | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Rosa DeLauro | D000216 | delauro.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC (December 19, 2019)Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) today released the following statement after voting for the Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act (H.R. 5377), which would restore the state and local tax deduction (SALT). President Trump and Republican's 2017 tax bill cut the deduction, causing 87,800 households to face property tax increases in the Third District. Two years ago, President Trump and Congressional Republicans raised taxes on hardworking homeowners in Connecticut. Their partisan tax bill took direct aim at people in states like Connecticut, punishing people who fund better schools, health care, transit, and social services through their state and local taxes. Capping the SALT deduction is an unreasonable and bad policy, it hurts working people and middle-class families who are struggling to make ends meet with rising costs, and I am glad to have voted to reverse it today. I urge the Senate to pass this important bill. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hayes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hayes-senator-booker-introduce-legislation-supporting-student-childcare | Rep. Hayes, Senator Booker Introduce Legislation Supporting Student Childcare | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Jahana Hayes | H001081 | hayes.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON This week, United States Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced H.R. 5475, the Preparing and Resourcing Our Student Parents and Early Childhood Teachers (PROSPECT) Act. This important legislation would invest heavily in federal grants supporting childcare for student-parents at community colleges and Minority Serving Institutions (MSI's). The bill was cosponsored by Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01). There are over 4 million college students in the United States who are raising children while attending school. While the number of student parents has been on the rise, the share of community colleges and four-year institutions with campus child care has been in decline. In Connecticut, 44 percent of all residents live in a child care desert. In the Fifth District, care for children 0-3 is prohibitively expensive at an average cost of $279 per week, amounting to an estimated $14,508 annually. The PROSPECT Act would help students enrolled in Connecticut community colleges fight costly barriers to degree completion and make sure more young people in Connecticut have the tools they need to learn and succeed. Rep. Hayes said: I was a student-parent while I pursued my bachelor's, master's, and graduate degrees. I know first hand the struggles of being a young parent, while trying to study and earn a degree. The PROSPECT Act would provide student-parents with much-needed assistance, which removes one more barrier to success. I thank Senator Booker and Congressman Norcross for joining me in this effort to support student-parents. Sen. Booker said: Today's college students are faced with realities that are very different than the idyllic assumptions we have of them. Millions are raising kids and have enrolled in college to improve their life circumstances for their children, but too many are forced to drop out because quality child care is unavailable or unaffordable, leaving them without a degree and saddled with student debt. This legislation will address this crisis by … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=8B56645E-9654-4570-85A7-538C1204FC46 | Rep. Hayes, Senator Booker Introduce Legislation Supporting Student Childcare | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Jahana Hayes | H001081 | hayes.house.gov | hayes | https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – This week, United States Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced H.R. 5475, the Preparing and Resourcing Our Student Parents and Early Childhood Teachers (PROSPECT) Act. This important legislation would invest heavily in federal grants supporting childcare for student-parents at community colleges and Minority Serving Institutions (MSI’s). The bill was cosponsored by Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01). There are over 4 million college students in the United States who are raising children while attending school. While the number of student parents has been on the rise, the share of community colleges and four-year institutions with campus child care has been in decline. In Connecticut, 44 percent of all residents live in a child care desert. In the Fifth District, care for children 0-3 is prohibitively expensive at an average cost of $279 per week, amounting to an estimated $14,508 annually. The PROSPECT Act would help students enrolled in Connecticut community colleges fight costly barriers to degree completion and make sure more young people in Connecticut have the tools they need to learn and succeed. Rep. Hayes said: “I was a student-parent while I pursued my bachelor’s, master’s, and graduate degrees. I know first hand the struggles of being a young parent, while trying to study and earn a degree. The PROSPECT Act would provide student-parents with much-needed assistance, which removes one more barrier to success. I thank Senator Booker and Congressman Norcross for joining me in this effort to support student-parents.” Sen. Booker said: “Today’s college students are faced with realities that are very different than the idyllic assumptions we have of them. Millions are raising kids and have enrolled in college to improve their life circumstances for their children, but too many are forced to drop out because quality child care is unavailable or unaffordable, leaving them without a degree and saddled with student debt. This legislation will address this cri… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://himes.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/himes-votes-passage-usmca-salt-fix-end-historic-week | Himes Votes for Passage of USMCA, SALT Fix at End of Historic Week | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Jim Himes | H001047 | himes.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Jim Himes released the following statement on the House passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, commonly known as USMCA, and the Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act, which would raise the cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions that were instituted in the 2017 Tax bill, at the end of a week which also saw passage of a sweeping government-funding deal: This was an historic week as Democrats in the House of Representatives advanced several measures that directly serve the interests of the American people. The funding packages we passed prevent a government shutdown and represent growth in priority areas for American families, especially here in Connecticut. The bill boosts our state economyby providing more than $12 billion of funding for maritime construction and investment, addressing the crumbling foundations crisis, and supporting workforce training and development programs in Connecticut. It also secures $25 million for gun violence research at the CDC and NIH for the first time in more than 20 years, provides $21 million in funding to help clean up the Long Island Sound, invests in education, repeals the Cadillac Tax' on health insurance plans, and provides money for election security. Today, the House passed the USMCA, which I support because it's good for the American (and Mexican and Canadian) people. It has brought together the most unlikely of allies in support of a truly modern and progressive trade agreement. The agreement, dramatically improved by Democrats, has strong protections for labor and the environment and will benefit the Connecticut economy. In Connecticut, 1,046 manufacturing firms, representing 27 percent of manufacturing firms, export to Canada and Mexico. This number includes 861 small- and medium-sized manufacturing firms and represents 8,821 manufacturing jobs which depend on North American trade. We also voted to raise the limit on SALT deductions, which were capped at $10,000 by the 2017 tax bill, disproportionately inj… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://himes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=BD66722D-5F96-430A-A628-96B7C34E09DA | Himes Votes for Passage of USMCA, SALT Fix at End of Historic Week | 2019-12-20 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | James A. Himes | H001047 | himes.house.gov | himes | https://himes.house.gov/press-releases | page_html | Washington, D.C. — Congressman Jim Himes released the following statement on the House passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, commonly known as USMCA, and the Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act, which would raise the cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions that were instituted in the 2017 Tax bill, at the end of a week which also saw passage of a sweeping government-funding deal: “This was an historic week as Democrats in the House of Representatives advanced several measures that directly serve the interests of the American people. “The funding packages we passed prevent a government shutdown and represent growth in priority areas for American families, especially here in Connecticut. The bill boosts our state economy by providing more than $12 billion of funding for maritime construction and investment, addressing the crumbling foundations crisis, and supporting workforce training and development programs in Connecticut. It also secures $25 million for gun violence research at the CDC and NIH for the first time in more than 20 years, provides $21 million in funding to help clean up the Long Island Sound, invests in education, repeals the ‘Cadillac Tax’ on health insurance plans, and provides money for election security. “Today, the House passed the USMCA, which I support because it’s good for the American (and Mexican and Canadian) people. It has brought together the most unlikely of allies in support of a truly modern and progressive trade agreement. The agreement, dramatically improved by Democrats, has strong protections for labor and the environment and will benefit the Connecticut economy. In Connecticut, 1,046 manufacturing firms, representing 27 percent of manufacturing firms, export to Canada and Mexico. This number includes 861 small- and medium-sized manufacturing firms and represents 8,821 manufacturing jobs which depend on North American trade. “We also voted to raise the limit on SALT deductions, which were capped at $10,000 by the 2017 tax bill, disproport… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T11:08:25Z |
| https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-courtney-votes-provide-support-eastern-connecticut-homeowners | Rep. Courtney Votes to Provide Support to Eastern Connecticut Homeowners, Restore Full SALT Tax Deduction | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Joe Courtney | C001069 | courtney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) voted to pass the Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act (H.R. 5377), which would restore the state and local tax deduction (SALT) to its full effect in future tax years, and removes the marriage penalty for the 2019 tax year. The partisan 2017 tax bill capped the deduction at $10,000, causing many homeowners in Connecticut's Second Congressional District to face significant increases in their federal tax bills. The lopsided tax overhaul passed by the previous House majority in 2017 was a historic mistake, said Congressman Courtney. The plan benefited wealthy Americans and corporations by a longshot, at the direct expense of working and middle-class families in part by capping the State and Local Tax Deduction at $10,000, which hurt eastern Connecticut homeowners already struggling to make ends meet, and punished state and local communities that are working to provide high-quality public schools and public safety to their citizens. H.R. 5377 temporarily reduces, and then outright eliminates the cap on SALT deductions, and that's why it's supported by our public school teachers, fire fighters, police officers. I was proud to vote today to reverse this harmful and shortsighted policy. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-courtney-votes-support-connecticut-dairy-farmers-newly-negotiated | Rep. Courtney Votes to Support Connecticut Dairy Farmers in Newly Negotiated, Bipartisan USMCA Trade Deal | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Joe Courtney | C001069 | courtney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) and the U.S. House of Representatives voted in bipartisan fashion to pass the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act (USMCA) (H.R. 5430). The final USMCA makes substantive changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which was negotiated between the Trump Administration and the governments of Canada and Mexico earlier this year, and represents months of improvements as a result of House Democrats' advocacy on areas of enforcement, the environment, prescription drug prices, and labor rights. The USMCA passed the House today on a bipartisan basis by a margin of 385-41. The USMCA takes an existing flawed agreement, and overhauls it by establishing an enforcement regime with real teeth. It's the first trade agreement that I've supported since coming to Congress, and it's the strong changes from the original version of the bill that convinced me to vote yes, said Courtney. This deal allows our Departments of Labor and State to conduct on-site inspections to guarantee compliance with labor and environmental standards, and removes the exclusivity provisions for pharmaceuticals that would have stripped Congress of its ability to modify patent law. It also helps open up new markets to our dairy farmers, correcting a longstanding unfairness that will provide relief for a sector that has really taken it on the chin with lowered prices caused by the tariff wars. On December 10, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal announced changes negotiated with the Trump Administration to the USMCA, which strengthen the trade agreement's rules and enforcement mechanisms for labor and for environmental protection, and revise the pharmaceutical provisions to promote competition and drive down the high cost of prescription drugs. Highlights of Improvements to the House-passed USMCA include: More Market Access to U.S. Exporters of Dairy Products The USMCA calls for Canada to increase market access specifically to U… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-statement-renegotiated-nafta-agreement | DeLauro Statement on the Renegotiated NAFTA Agreement | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Rosa DeLauro | D000216 | delauro.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 19, 2019)Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) sent a letter to her colleagues regarding the renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), also known as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). A signed copy of the letter can be found here, and the full text is below: Dear Colleague I write to let you know that I have decided to support the re-negotiated North American Free Trade Agreement (USMCA). As you know I led the House Trade working group for the last several years. I took on this responsibility to ensure the United States did not continue to lose manufacturing jobs. I worked to ensure that wages and income in the United States and our trading partners did not get further suppressed. I worked to ensure labor and environmental standards were protected and strengthened. I was determined to make sure that any new trade agreements did not undermine U.S. wages and salaries, accelerate outsourcing, or continue to hurt working people. Earlier this year, I was honored to be appointed by the Speaker to the House Working Group on NAFTA Renegotiation. The group, chaired by Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, was charged with re-negotiating the agreement signed by the President in 2018. The agreement was deeply flawed. It enshrined the status quo that in the past had failed American workers, while also adding extended monopoly protections for brand name pharmaceutical companies that would lock in high medicine prices. I was focused on: Crafting effective and meaningful labor standards and protecting worker rights; Constructing an enforcement mechanism for the U.S. and Mexico (given their labor law reform); Raising, strengthening, protecting, and enforcing environmental standards; Protecting access to affordable medicines I worked closely with my colleague Terri Sewell on enforcement issues as well as with Jimmy Gomez and Mike Thompson on issues related to labor standards. I was pleased that the principles we presented to U.S. Trade Representative Lighthize… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hayes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hayes-votes-eliminate-salt-cap | Rep. Hayes Votes to Eliminate SALT Cap | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Jahana Hayes | H001081 | hayes.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, United States Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed legislation eliminating the cap on state and local tax (SALT) deduction for 2020 and 2021. The bill also doubles the cap for 2019 for couples filing jointly. As leaders, one of our most important duties is to design a fair and equitable tax system. The tax code should never be used as a means to score political points. Implemented as part of the GOP tax bill in 2018, the $10,000 SALT cap has directly hurt people in Connecticut. The cap unfairly targeted heavily-populated states. Eliminating the cap will provide much-needed relief to hardworking taxpayers in my state and my district and it is the right thing to do. This vote is a victory for the people of Connecticut. I urge the Senate to take up this critical legislation as soon as possible. ### Rep. Jahana Hayes has been a public school teacher in Connecticut for more than 15 years and was recognized in 2016 as the National Teacher of the Year. Currently serving her first term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Hayes sits on the Committees on Education & Labor and Agriculture and proudly represents Connecticut's 5th District. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=91761B93-A4FD-4954-83BF-8DF37924AF77 | Rep. Hayes Votes to Eliminate SALT Cap | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Jahana Hayes | H001081 | hayes.house.gov | hayes | https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, United States Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed legislation eliminating the cap on state and local tax (SALT) deduction for 2020 and 2021. The bill also doubles the cap for 2019 for couples filing jointly. “As leaders, one of our most important duties is to design a fair and equitable tax system. The tax code should never be used as a means to score political points. Implemented as part of the GOP tax bill in 2018, the $10,000 SALT cap has directly hurt people in Connecticut. The cap unfairly targeted heavily-populated states. Eliminating the cap will provide much-needed relief to hardworking taxpayers in my state and my district – and it is the right thing to do. This vote is a victory for the people of Connecticut. I urge the Senate to take up this critical legislation as soon as possible.” ### Rep. Jahana Hayes has been a public school teacher in Connecticut for more than 15 years and was recognized in 2016 as the National Teacher of the Year. Currently serving her first term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Hayes sits on the Committees on Education & Labor and Agriculture and proudly represents Connecticut’s 5th District. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-statement-republican-efforts-continue-dismantle-affordable-care | Larson Statement on Republican Efforts to Continue to Dismantle the Affordable Care Act | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | John Larson | L000557 | larson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeal's decision that upholds a previous district court decision that struck down part of the Affordable Care Act. The 5th Circuit sent the case back down to a lower court to decide the constitutionality of the law. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) remains law while the lower court reaches a decision. Yesterday's ruling by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is deeply troubling. Despite the American people speaking up in 2017 that they wanted to keep the ACA, Republicans are still trying to dismantle it. They are jeopardizing access to health care and coverage for 130 million Americans with pre-existing conditions. This is yet another example of the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans attempting to repeal the ACA through the courts, since they were unable to do so in Congress. Democrats in Congress will continue to fight these attempts to undermine health care coverage in the courts and in the Congress. While we await a final decision from the courts, Americans should know that their current health plans are protected. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-statement-usmca | Larson Statement on USMCA | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | John Larson | L000557 | larson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the renegotiated United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). The original USMCA negotiated by the Trump Administration fell way short of being a good deal for the American people. In particular, it failed to include adequate labor standards or enforcement, harmed Congress's ability to lower drug prices, and contained harmful environmental provisions. It is because of the work of House Democrats that a number of key changes were made to USMCA to substantially improve the deal. This is not a perfect agreement. More must be done particularly on climate but it is an improvement over the current NAFTA and over the original agreement negotiated by the Trump Administration. It makes substantial progress in leveling the playing field for American workers including the strongest labor enforcement mechanism we've had in any trade agreement. In the words of AFL-CIO President, Richard Trumka, this is now an agreement that working people can proudly support.' I voted for this agreement because on the whole, it is a positive outcome for U.S. workers, and it sets a new floor for labor standards in future trade agreements. I commend Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal for their skillful negotiations. The key improvements achieved by House Democrats came about because of their leadership. Rep. Rosa DeLauro in particular deserves credit for getting the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to agree to strong and enforceable labor standards. I thank Richard Trumka for working hand in glove with House Democrats to achieve these wins for working Americans. House Democrats improved the USMCA in a number of key areas. We removed a harmful provision that would have prevented Congress from being able to act to lower prescription drug prices. We added strong monitoring and enforcement of labor violations, including on-the-ground labor personnel in Mexico, and key benchmarks to ensure Mexico implements its labor refo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-votes-end-double-taxation-ct-residents | Larson Votes to End Double-Taxation of CT Residents | 2019-12-19 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | John Larson | L000557 | larson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act, which would restore the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction that was capped by the Republican Tax Law in 2017. Click here to watch Larson's floor remarks. The Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act will end the double-taxation of Connecticut residents and families. 83 percent of the benefits from the 2017 Republican Tax Law went to the nation's wealthiest 1 percent. At the same time it caused Connecticut's middle-class families' taxes to go up because it capped the State and Local Tax Deduction at $10,000. On average, Connecticut residents were deducting $19,500 a year in state and local taxes. I'm proud to vote today to reverse this outrageous policy, said Larson. The bill was reported out of the Ways and Means Committee last week. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/blumenthal-murphy-call-for-stronger-gun-locks | Blumenthal, Murphy call for stronger gun locks | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | Blumenthal, Murphy call for stronger gun locks Wednesday, December 18, 2019 NEWTOWN - Connecticut's top lawmakers have called for stronger standards for gun locks and firearm safes to keep weapons out children's hands. U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, both Democrats, introduced a bill calling on the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission to announce standards for gun locks and safes after a survey showed 54 percent of gun owners reported storing firearms unsafely. Blumenthal noted the 2018 death of 15-year-oldEthan Songof Guilford, who was killed accidentally while playing with a .357 magnum he found in a cardboard box at a neighbor's house. Our bill will help responsible gun owners keep weapons out of the hands of children or people who pose a danger to themselves or others, Blumenthal in a prepared statement. This bill complements additional legislation we have introduced to create federal requirements for safe gun storage, said Blumenthal. I will fight for these vital gun violence prevention measures in honor and memory of Ethan Song, whose family has been a model of courage and public service in their advocacy. The Newtown-based trade association for the firearms industry said the Consumer Product Safety Commission already oversees firearm lock standards. Federal mandates to make these locks stronger would inevitably make them more expensive and would discourage people from buying a simple device to prevent firearms from being handled by those who should never possess them, including unsupervised children, said NSSF spokesman Mark Oliva. The senators could demonstrate their commitment to safe and responsible firearms storage by supporting the firearms industry's proven and effective Project Childsafe campaign. Oliva was referring to an NSSF program that has given out 38 million firearms safety kits with gun… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-statement-on-historic-house-impeachment-vote | MURPHY STATEMENT ON HISTORIC HOUSE IMPEACHMENT VOTE | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | MURPHY STATEMENT ON HISTORIC HOUSE IMPEACHMENT VOTE Wednesday, December 18, 2019 WASHINGTONU.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) made the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to impeach Donald J. Trump, the 45th president of the United States: Every senator took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution, and now that a trial of the president is coming to the Senate, we need to recognize that conducting a fair, fact-centered trial is central to that oath, said Murphy. I don't want a trial that drags on for months, but I also want to make sure every senator has all the information relevant to the weighty decision before us. Rushing to a vote, with no witnesses and no demands for documents, would be an affront to our constitutional duty. Murphy continued: The bottom line is this: President Trump abused his authority by using taxpayer funded aid to pressure a foreign government to help him win re-election in 2020. Since then, he has beentrying to cover up his corruption. If there are no consequences for such blatant attempts to rig an election, or such brazen resistance to congressional oversight, then I fear for the future of the rule of law. I am deeply sorry that our nation has to go through this, but now we have to focus on rising above petty politics and conducting a process that puts our nation's interests first. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-announces-more-21000-federal-funding-support-homeless-veterans | Courtney Announces More Than $21,000 in Federal Funding to Support Homeless Veterans in Enfield | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Joe Courtney | C001069 | courtney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a federal grant totaling more than $21,000 to the Housing Authority of the Town of Enfield. The federal investment will support a housing program coordinated through HUD that combines HUD's Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) rental assistance for homeless veterans program with case management and clinical services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Enfield Housing Authority previously supported five housing vouchers for homeless veterans, with this new federal funding they will be able to support an additional five vouchers. These federal vouchers have always made a real difference for the men and women who served our country bravely, said Congressman Courtney. These folks protected us, and they served our country proudly each of them deserves to live an honorable, dignified life after their service, and we must do more as a nation to ensure they have the ability to do so. I have always been proud to represent a Congressional District that's home to more veterans than anywhere else in Connecticut, and I'm glad to see these federal resources coming home to eastern Connecticut where they'll be put to use assisting some of our veterans who need it most. HUD is pleased to join Congressman Courtney in congratulating the Enfield Housing Authority along with all the CT Housing Authorities receiving new VASH funding this week. The HUD-VASH program, which combines HUD rental assistance with VA case management and clinical services,has been an invaluable tool in CT's fight to ensure that all Veterans experiencing homelessness, have a safe place to call home, said David E. Tille, HUD Regional Administrator for New England. The Enfield Housing Authority is very pleased to be awarded five additional Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing vouchers, said Scott Bertrand, Executive Director of the Enfield Housing Authority. This will enable the EHA to double the number of homel… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-calls-fda-hhs-recall-drug-commonly-found-zantac | DeLauro Calls on FDA, HHS to Recall Drug Commonly Found in Zantac | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Rosa DeLauro | D000216 | delauro.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC (December 18, 2019)Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen Hahn and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar to recall drugs containing ranitidine due to high levels of N-Nitrososdimethylamine (NDMA), a probable human carcinogen. Due to a historically very high perception of safety, ranitidine is heavily prescribed to adults and infants and sold over-the-counter. Yet, Valisure, an analytical pharmacy based in my District, has detected extremely high levels of N-Nitrososdimethylamine (NDMA), a probable human carcinogen, in every lot tested, across multiple manufacturers and dosage forms of the drug ranitidine, wrote DeLauro. It is my understanding that ranitidine's carcinogenicity has not been fully vetted by the FDA. Valisure's data, in combination with four decades of scientific research, strongly suggests that ranitidine is a fundamentally unstable molecule and all products containing this drug have a risk of cancer. It is incomprehensible that FDA is fully aware of this fact, yet, it continues to allow this drug to remain on the shelves, continued DeLauro. FDA's failure to stop companies from selling ranitidine makes the United States government complicit in exposing infants and adults to the risk of cancer. I urge you to act and uphold the mission of the FDA, as well as the Department of Health and Human Services, by immediately removing ranitidine from shelves and banning all sales. A signed copy of the letter can be found here. DeLauro serves as Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee that funds HHS, as well as the Vice-Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee that funds FDA. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-votes-impeach-president-donald-j-trump | DeLauro Votes to Impeach President Donald J. Trump | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Rosa DeLauro | D000216 | delauro.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC (December 18, 2019) Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released the following statement after voting to impeach President Donald J. Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. President Donald Trump's actions are a dangerous departure from his oath of office and his duty to uphold the Constitution. As with many of my colleagues, I was reluctant to call for impeachment because I feared it would further divide our country, be perceived as overturning the 2016 election, and go to the United States Senate where Republicans would acquit President Trump regardless of the evidence. But the President's unchecked actions gave the Congress no other choice. Today, the House of Representatives upheld its duty to protect the Constitution of the United States. Our founders set up a system of checks and balances, separation of powers, and rule of law so that no person would be above the law. That includes the President of the United States. The Constitutional recourse for treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors' is clear: impeachment. It is a heavy priceintended only for matters of grave consequence to our republic. President Trump's actions meet that high bar, and that is why I voted in favor of the articles of impeachment. The facts of the case against President Trump are indisputable. On July 25, 2019, President Trump called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and asked him to look into' 2020 Presidential candidate Vice President Joe Biden and his sonan investigation solely for his own personal and political gain. In the weeks leading up to that call, the President withheld Congressionally-appropriated foreign aid to Ukraine, as well as a meeting between the two countries' presidents in the White House, as leverage. The President's abuse of power has been corroborated before the Congress by brave public servants over the last few months. Facing a Congressional investigation into these matters, President Trump directed the unprecedented, categorical, and indiscriminate defiance of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-applauds-critical-funding-bolster-service-social-security | Larson Applauds Critical Funding to Bolster Service at Social Security Administration | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | John Larson | L000557 | larson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) of the Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee applauded the House passage of H.R. 1865, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 which included a $100 million increase for the Social Security Administration to strengthen front-line service delivery for the American public. This funding is an important step towards strengthening the Social Security Administration's ability to reduce benefit delays and improve customer service. The $100 million increase in funding will help to ensure Americans are able to access their earned benefits. This bill will first and foremost improve customer service, help address long benefit delays, and reduce waiting times. It will also fight back against harmful Administration proposals, such as attempts to deny Americans the right to an in-person disability appeals hearing, or to close local field offices. It also urges SSA to reinstate telework for certain employees, which SSA recently and abruptly terminated after 6 years. I thank Chairwomen Nita Lowey (NY-17) and Health and Human Services Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) for their unwavering leadership on this. Rosa fights day in and day out for families in Connecticut and across the country. This additional funding for the Social Security Administration is a win for all Americans, said Larson. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-votes-articles-impeachment | Larson Votes for Articles of Impeachment | 2019-12-18 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | John Larson | L000557 | larson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. As we vote today, I think it is instructive that Americans reflect on how we got to this point. The impeachment of Donald J. Trump has largely been brought on by the President himself. The President took two specific actions: he directly solicited a foreign government to gather information on his political opponent. He then further sought to promote a false narrative that it was Ukraine, and not Russia, who interfered with the elections in 2016. With the ability to correct the record, clear his name, or offer explanation for his actions, he chose instead to obstruct a co-equal branch of government from performing its Constitutional responsibilities of oversight and review. He did this by refusing testimony, ignoring Congressional subpoenas, and not providing Congress with any pertinent information or data. Today we're putting Russia and other adversaries on notice, don't interfere with our elections. Russia tried to divide the country in 2016, but they only succeed if America turns away from the rule of law. Some Republicans have excused the President's behavior by saying, Donald Trump isn't a politician, he's a businessman. This is Trump being Trump, this how he's used to doing business.' That very well may be true, but in a constitutional democracy, no one, including Donald Trump, is above the law. I realize there are people who feel strongly and differently than I do, but to do nothing, to take no vote, is in essence condoning this behavior that disregards our Constitution. Republicans may see today differently, but as we look forward, we must stand united as a Congress in defending our democracy. For a democracy to work in a system of checks and balances, no one is above the law. The President takes an oath of allegiance to the United States Constitution; there are no exceptions for the art of the deal. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/murphy-report-criticizes-ncaa-as-broken-system-exploiting-college-athletes | Murphy Report Criticizes NCAA As Broken System Exploiting College Athletes | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | Murphy Report Criticizes NCAA As Broken System' Exploiting College Athletes Tuesday, December 17, 2019 U.S. Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut plans to convene a bipartisan working group this week to consider the rights of student athletes. He released on Monday his third and finalreportabout the challenges facing NCAA athletes. Murphy says it's a civil rights issue. These are largely young African American athletes that are playing at the big-time college sports programs, and the adults who are getting rich off their exploits are largely white. That fact can't be ignored. Murphy says the disparity is an injustice that needs to be corrected. The report also highlights concerns about student access to healthcare. When coaches are making multimillion-dollar salaries, they unfortunately see students as commodities, and they press those commodities into service even when they have serious injuries to deal with. Senator Mitt Romey is partnering with Murphy to lead the group, along with Cory Booker, Marco Rubio and David Perdue. They plan to introduce legislation next year. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/two-us-senators-appear-to-be-taking-aim-at-ncaa-even-beyond-image-likeness-controversy | Two U.S. senators appear to be taking aim at NCAA even beyond image, likeness controversy | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | Two U.S. senators appear to be taking aim at NCAA even beyond image, likeness controversy Tuesday, December 17, 2019 WASHINGTON Two U.S. senators taking an interest in the compensation and other benefits provided to college athletes met with NCAA President Mark Emmert on Capitol Hill Tuesday and said afterward they would like to hear from athletes and are interested in taking a federal legislative approach that may address issues beyond athletes' ability to make money off their name, image and likeness. California recently enacted a law that will allow college athletes in that state to be compensated for their name, image and likenessbeginning in 2023. Legislators in nearly 20 other stateshave introduced similar bills or intend to. There has beenlegislation pending the U.S. House of Representatives since March that would have the same impact nationally as California's law. That has prompted concern from the NCAA about the existence multiple and differing laws around the issue. And it brought Emmert here to meet withSen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn)and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah), who have formed a bi-partisan working group to examine issues in college sports. Rep. Mark Walker (R-N.C.), who introducedthe House bill, criticized Tuesday's meeting, releasing a statement that called it"an ignominious start" because it was withEmmert, "the chief apologist for an exploitative system and not with the student athletes that are being exploited." Later, at an event here staged by the Aspen Institute, Walker said the NCAA has "refused" to arrange a meeting between him and Emmert, even thoughhe has tried for one "multiple times." Walker added that he met with a lobbyist for the NCAA last winter and was immediately asked: "What do you think you're trying to accomplish here?" He went on to say: "I have my doubts that the NCAA really has a desire to resolv… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-federal-legislation-is-needed-and-student-athletes-must-be-front_center | MURPHY: FEDERAL LEGISLATION IS NEEDED STUDENT ATHLETES MUST BE FRONT CENTER | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | MURPHY: FEDERAL LEGISLATION IS NEEDED & STUDENT ATHLETES MUST BE FRONT & CENTER Tuesday, December 17, 2019 WASHINGTONU.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) on Tuesday met with Dr. Mark Emmert, President of the NCAA, for the inaugural meeting of the bipartisan working group created this month on student athlete compensation and related issues. The meeting covered: 1) the need and potential for federal action in the area of college athletics and athlete compensation; 2) growing agreement from all parties that change is needed; 3) what federal legislation could look like; and (4) the imperative to put athlete rights and their voices in the center of these discussions. This is the right first meeting to have. But of course, there are lots of other voices that need to be heard: first and foremost, student athlete voices, said Murphy. On Monday, Murphy released his third and final report in a series that considers the range of problems within college athletics. The report, Madness, Inc.: How College Sports Can Leave Athletes Broken and Abandoned, examines the ways in which colleges and the NCAA neglect athletes' health. Murphy's first report, released in March during the annual men's basketball March Madness tournament, examined the billions in revenues produced by college sports and how that money enriches nearly everyone but the athletes themselves. Coaches, former athletes, and advocates have spoken out in support of Murphy's first report. Murphy's second report examined the ways in which colleges fail in providing athletes the education they deserve. This report similarly received praise from coaches, former athletes and advocates. This month, Murphy and Romney created the working group along with U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), David Perdue (R-Ga.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) in order to facilitate ongoing discussions about student-athlete compensation and related issues among members, as well as with collegiate partners, athletes, and experts… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-measure-to-combat-russian-influence-increase-transatlantic-security-included-in-appropriations-bill | MURPHY MEASURE TO COMBAT RUSSIAN INFLUENCE, INCREASE TRANSATLANTIC SECURITY INCLUDED IN APPROPRIATIONS BILL | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | MURPHY MEASURE TO COMBAT RUSSIAN INFLUENCE, INCREASE TRANSATLANTIC SECURITY INCLUDED IN APPROPRIATIONS BILL Tuesday, December 17, 2019 WASHINGTONU.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Tuesday applauded the inclusion of his measure, the European Energy Security and Diversification Act, in the government spending bills to be voted on this week. This legislation, for the first time, allows the United States to help finance strategic energy projects in Europe and Eurasia. This is a substantial new tool for the United States to combat malign Russian influence and create economic opportunities at home and abroad. The bill was introduced by Murphy, along with U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Europe Subcommittee, Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), ranking member of the Europe Subcommittee, Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Cory Gardner (R-Colo.). Putin would be far less powerful if Europe and surrounding countries were not highly dependent on Russian oil and gas. Russia may hesitate to invade a NATO country, but they are actively pushing a predatory energy policy to gain political and economic leverage. That's exactly why we should help finance energy independence projects in and around Moscow's periphery, especially those that contribute to renewable energy goals. This is the smart thing to do for transatlantic security and redresses an asymmetry that's a choiceAmerica and its allies don't have to be powerless in the face of Russian energy dominance. I'm glad we'll have a chance to vote on this legislation through the spending bills, said Murphy. The European Energy Security and Diversification Act of 2019 as included in the FY20 omnibus would: Authorize approximately $1 billion in financing from FY20-FY23 to catalyze public and private sector investment in strategically important energy projects in European and Eurasian countries. This is a new tool to counter Russia's predatory energy policies and pro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/view/senators-murphy-and-romney-meet-with-dr-mark-emmert-president-of-the-ncaa | Senators Murphy and Romney Meet with Dr. Mark Emmert, President of the NCAA | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | hartford Colt Gateway 120 Huyshope Avenue Suite 401 Hartford, CT 06106 P: (860) 549-8463 F: (860) 524-5091 Get Directions | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-courtney-secures-second-district-priorities-final-negotiated | Rep. Courtney Secures Second District Priorities in Final Negotiated Spending Packages for FY2020 | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Joe Courtney | C001069 | courtney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) voted to passthe finalnegotiatedspending packagesto fund the government in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. Together, these measurescontain severalinitiatives to support programs and priorities in eastern Connecticut that Congressman Courtney fought for in the bill, and throughout theyear-longbudget process. Today's passage of a bipartisanappropriations packagethat avoids a costly shutdown and keeps America open for business is a clear sign that the House of Representatives is continuing to produce real results for the American people,said Congressman Courtney.This package makes long-overdue progress on some of my top priorities in Congress, such as repealing the so-calledCadillac Tax', supporting the ramp-up in submarine constructionandinvestment, and supporting communities in our region facing the crumbling foundations crisis. With passage of these bills, we are closing the year out strong for eastern Connecticut, and I am proud of the year-longwork this measure represents in our first year in the new House majority. Throughout the year, the House completed work ontenthe twelvefunding measures included in this package, in addition toother legislative measures attached to the final agreement today. The Senate, however, passed only four of the twelve funding measures contained in today's legislative package. Some of Congressman Courtney's top highlights in the packagesinclude: Supports our Region's Undersea PrioritiesThe agreement backs Congressman Courtney's efforts to invest in the growing workload and workforce at the Groton shipyard and its state-wide supply chain, andlargely reflects the funding levels authorized in the 2020 Defense Authorization Conference Report he helped pass last week. As Chairman of the HouseSeapowerand Projection ForcesSubcommittee, Courtney worked with Houseappropriatorsto ensure strong support for these priorities during deliberation of the budget this year. These include: Virginia-ClassSubmarine -$8.4 billionfor two Virginia-classsubmar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-delauro-s-labor-health-and-human-services-education | House Passes DeLauros Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations Bill | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Rosa DeLauro | D000216 | delauro.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DCCongresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, today released the following statement after the House passed her FY2020 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Appropriations bill by a vote of 297-120. For years, the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education funding bill has been shortchanged. We are making up for lost ground. We fought the Senate to win crucial investments that will help people at every stage of their life. This bill provides additional funding for groundbreaking medical research, opioid programs, nutrition assistance, home heating assistance, child care, job training, registered apprenticeships, Head Start, Pell Grants, and the list goes on. I am particularly proud to have secured $25 million for gun violence prevention research for the first time in more than two decades. The epidemic of gun violence is a public health emergency, and evidence-based research at the CDC and the NIH will help us save lives. Taking action should never have taken more than 20 years, and the significance of this achievement cannot be understated. Yesterday, DeLauro testified before the House Rules Committee on her bill. A video of her testimony can be found here. A summary of the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education bill can be found here. Notable wins include: Health and Human Services $25 million for gun violence prevention researchsplit between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health $2.6 billion increase for the National Institutes of Health, including: $2.8 billion (total) for Alzheimer's disease research $3.1 billion (total) for HIV/AIDS research $195 million (total) for the Cancer Moonshot research initiative $200 million (total) for research to develop a universal flu vaccine. $637 million increase for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including: $50 million (total) modernization of public health data surveil… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hayes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hayes-votes-fund-government | Rep. Hayes Votes to Fund Government | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Jahana Hayes | H001081 | hayes.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, United States Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) voted to pass two bipartisan appropriations packages, H.R. 1865 and H.R. 1158, which fund the federal government through fiscal year 2020. The two minibuses contain numerous victories for Congresswoman Hayes' priorities, notably allocating $25 million to fund gun violence research for the first time in more than two decades, investing record high funding in critical education programs such as Head Start and Title I, and putting more than a billion dollars to help states combat the opioid crisis. Without legislative action to authorize necessary operating expenses, the government was set to shut down on December 20th. A shutdown would have resulted in a freeze in military pay, critical health and safety programs across the country being halted, and billions of dollars in lost revenue from the economy. If signed into law, H.R. 1865 and H.R. 1158 would avoid that shutdown, while making much-needed investments in long-term priorities. One year ago, we witnessed the longest government shutdown in American history, said Congresswoman Jahana Hayes. This is not a game. When the government shut down, people in Connecticut suffered. I am glad we were able to avoid that, all while investing in key priorities for my district, such as funding gun violence research, aggressively addressing the opioid crisis, and investing in our nation's education system. I am pleased Republicans and Democrats came together to make this happen, and strongly urge the president to sign both packages into law as soon as possible. Other Priorities of Rep. Hayes Included in the Funding Agreement: HEALTH CARE: In addition to allocating $1.5 billion in grants for states to combat the opioid epidemic, the funding agreement provides for more than $40 billion in medical research and repeals the widely-disliked Cadillac Tax. EDUCATION: The funding agreement contains increases the maximum Pell Grant, allocates more than a billion dollars to Minority Serving Institutions (MSI's), and rest… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=E404EE58-9C37-48DF-BD8A-A59EE267F659 | Rep. Hayes Votes to Fund Government | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Jahana Hayes | H001081 | hayes.house.gov | hayes | https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, United States Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) voted to pass two bipartisan appropriations packages, H.R. 1865 and H.R. 1158, which fund the federal government through fiscal year 2020. The two “minibuses” contain numerous victories for Congresswoman Hayes’ priorities, notably allocating $25 million to fund gun violence research for the first time in more than two decades, investing record high funding in critical education programs such as Head Start and Title I, and putting more than a billion dollars to help states combat the opioid crisis. Without legislative action to authorize necessary operating expenses, the government was set to shut down on December 20th. A shutdown would have resulted in a freeze in military pay, critical health and safety programs across the country being halted, and billions of dollars in lost revenue from the economy. If signed into law, H.R. 1865 and H.R. 1158 would avoid that shutdown, while making much-needed investments in long-term priorities. “One year ago, we witnessed the longest government shutdown in American history,” said Congresswoman Jahana Hayes. “This is not a game. When the government shut down, people in Connecticut suffered. I am glad we were able to avoid that, all while investing in key priorities for my district, such as funding gun violence research, aggressively addressing the opioid crisis, and investing in our nation’s education system. I am pleased Republicans and Democrats came together to make this happen, and strongly urge the president to sign both packages into law as soon as possible.” Other Priorities of Rep. Hayes Included in the Funding Agreement: HEALTH CARE: In addition to allocating $1.5 billion in grants for states to combat the opioid epidemic, the funding agreement provides for more than $40 billion in medical research and repeals the widely-disliked “Cadillac Tax”. EDUCATION: The funding agreement contains increases the maximum Pell Grant, allocates more than a billion dollars to Minority Serving Institutions (MSI… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-applauds-bipartisan-approval-national-security-appropriations | Larson Applauds Bipartisan Approval Of National Security Appropriations | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | John Larson | L000557 | larson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the House approval of Defense funding in the National Security Appropriations Minibus (HR 1158): I was proud to support this bipartisan agreement that provides the full-year funding for our national security programs, delivers key priorities for Connecticut's manufacturing base, and eliminates the looming threat of a funding lapse, said Larson. The bill boosts our military readiness, funds a 3.1 percent pay raise for our military, and provides $34 billion for health programs (including $492 million to support cancer research). The agreement also makes significant investments in the F-35, submarine, and helicopter programs that support hundreds of small to large manufacturers across our state. Earlier this year, the F-35 Program saw unprecedented support. This overwhelming bipartisan backing is clearly reflected in today's agreement that provides $13.4 billion for our nation's only 5th generation fighter. Our men and women overseas deserve the best equipment to ensure the United States maintains its air dominance as they fight to protect our national security. The F-35 program alone supports over fifteen thousand jobs across the state. Today's vote is a win for Connecticut manufacturing and our servicemembers. Highlights of Connecticut's defense manufacturing priorities: $9.3 billion for purchase of 98 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters (20 more than the President's Budget Request), $1.8 billion in advance procurement and modifications, $1.5 billion in continued research and development, and $757 million in spares. $3 billion for development of the B-21 Long Range Strike Bomber. $5.4 billion for procurement of Virginia class submarines including $3 billion in advance procurement for the third submarine. $2.1 billion for 12 KC-46A Tankers. $1.8 billion for advanced procurement of the Ohio Replacement Program, including $548 million for continued research and development as well as $123 million for supplier development. $1.4 bi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-applauds-passage-bill-protect-patient-access-complex | Larson Applauds Passage of Bill to Protect Patient Access to Complex Rehabilitation Technologies (CRT) | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | John Larson | L000557 | larson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the inclusion of his Protecting Access to Wheelchairs Act (H.R. 2293) in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020. His bill passed the Ways and Means Committee earlier this year as part of the HEARTS and Rural Relief Act (H.R. 3429) and a similar version passed the House last year. I am thrilled that the Protecting Access to Wheelchairs Act passed the House with bipartisan support. This legislation will help companies, like Rocky Hill's, Numotion, provide people suffering from degenerative diseases like ALS or who have become paralyzed with the needed equipment to provide them with the tools to live their lives with maximum mobility and independence. Earlier this year, Todd Johnson, a constituent from Portland visited my office. He uses a specially designed wheelchair since an accident at age 22 left him with a spinal cord injury. This bill will help people like Todd have access to equipment they need to live their lives independently and with dignity. I'm glad that this legislation will finally be signed into law, said Larson. Background on the CRT Issue: In 2008, Congress passed the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA), which excluded Complex Rehabilitation Technologies (CRT) wheelchairs and accessories from the CMS' competitive bid process. In November 2014, CMS issued a rule that ignored Congressional intent and would have reduced payments and harmed patient access to CRT wheelchair accessories. This rule was delayed multiple times by Congress through legislation, but only temporarily. Reps. Larson and Lee Zeldin (R-NY) introduced H.R. 1361 (an earlier iteration of H.R. 2293) to protect CRT wheelchair accessories (power or manual) from having their reimbursement rates reduced. On July 23, 2017, CMS agreed to make the changes the Zeldin/Larson bill called for, but only for CRT power wheelchair accessories. Therefore, the members introduced H.R. 2293 to protect reimbursement rates and patients' continued access to CR… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-reed-introduce-bill-help-victims-identity-theft | Larson, Reed Introduce Bill to Help Victims of Identity Theft | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | John Larson | L000557 | larson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Ranking Member Tom Reed (NY-23) introduced the Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act (H.R. 5446). This bill would require the Social Security Administration (SSA) to provide identity theft victims with a single point of contact within SSA when the misuse of their Social Security number (SSN) results in the need to resolve one or more issue(s) with SSA. In this day and age when we are increasingly vulnerable to hacking of our identities, it is critical that people have a single point of contact they can reach out to for assistance when identity theft has caused problems with their Social Security number or benefits. That is why I, along with Ranking Member Reed, have introduced the Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act. This legislation will provide a single point of contact in the Social Security Administration that will be responsible for resolving Social Security-related issues in connection with the theft. This will hopefully ease the burden for people who are victims of identity theft, said Larson. It's not fair to compound the stress of identity theft with bureaucracy. We care about ensuring that victims don't have to deal withadifferentpersonduring every call to the Social Security Administration, or have to explain their situation repeatedly while worrying if theSSA employee they are working withis a fraudster.SSA should make it easier, not harder to undo the damage, and having a single point of contact for victims ensures peace of mind, said Reed. On behalf of our nearly 38 million members and all older Americans nationwide, AARP is pleased to endorse the Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act. Your legislation would streamline the assistance provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to individuals who have their Social Security number stolen, said Bill Sweeney, Senior Vice President of Governme… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-s-tax-benefit-volunteer-first-responders-included-end-year | Larsons Tax Benefit for Volunteer First Responders Included in End of Year Package | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | John Larson | L000557 | larson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, which included Larson's Volunteer Responder Incentive Protection Act(VRIPA). The bipartisan legislation would exempt from taxation the benefits volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel receive from their communities for tax year 2020. Our first responders put their lives on the line every time they respond to a call to protect our communities. They take these risks and volunteer on behalf of their neighbors, yet have been forced to pay federal taxes on the small tokens of gratitude their communities bestow in return. I'm proud that this bipartisan bill will now become law. This is the least we can do for these brave men and women, said Larson. Larson authored a similar bill that was signed into law in 2007, but the exemption expired in 2010. Currently, volunteers must pay federal income tax on these modest incentives. VRIPA would allow volunteer first responders to exempt from federal taxation any property tax reductions and up to $600 per year in other benefits in tax year 2020. In recent years, the number of volunteer firefighters in the United States has declined by nearly 41,000 while the number of volunteers over the age of 50 has steadily increased. To boost recruitment and retention, many volunteer fire and EMS agencies provide minor financial and non-monetary incentives, including but not limited to uniforms, annual award ceremonies, and reduced property taxes. The services donated by volunteer first responders are estimated to be worth approximately $46.9 billion annually. Without these services, many communities would be unable to provide firefighting and emergency medical services. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-secures-critical-priorities-first-district-appropriations-package | Larson Secures Critical Priorities for First District in Appropriations Package | 2019-12-17 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | John Larson | L000557 | larson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after voting for the two Fiscal Year 2020 appropriation packages. I was proud to vote for the bipartisan, bicameral appropriations bills today funding the federal government through the rest of the fiscal year. Today's appropriations bills provides funding for top priorities in the First District, from continuing to strengthen our manufacturing sector to funding critical research programs National Institute of Health (NIH), and tax relief for volunteer first responders. While this legislation provided critical funding for many programs important to Americans, it wasn't perfect. I was disappointed by the inclusion of funding for the President's needless border wall and hope we address this in the new year. Top Priorities for the First District: A breakdown of all the funding secured can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/sen-chris-murphy-accuses-mitch-mcconnell-of-trying-to-rig-senate-impeachment-trial-in-trumps-favor | Sen. Chris Murphy accuses Mitch McConnell of trying to rig Senate impeachment trial in Trumps favor | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat, said he agrees with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer that four key witnesses, including Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney and former National Security Adviser John Bolton should be called to appear at the trial. They did not participate in the impeachment proceedings in the House. If I were the prosecutor here, and I was a prosecutor for quite a few years, I could rest my case, based on the evidence we have now the president's own words, plus powerful, moving testimony from dedicated career professionals whose credibility has never been questioned, Blumenthal said in an interview Monday. If the president has evidence that shows his innocence, I have a duty to hear it, and I will. So far, he has blocked 12 witnesses who have been asked to appear [in the House inquiry] and every single document that has been requested. He has provided not a single document. He said he hopes Senate Republicans will not "rig a sham reality show'' that would in effect, do the White House's bidding. The nation, as well as Congress, has been split over impeachment. For months, lawmakers have predicted that Trump would be impeached by the Democratic-controlled House but not convicted in the Republican-controlled Senate. A Quinnipiac University Poll released Monday showed that 45% of respondents believe that Trump should be impeached and removed from office, compared to 51% who oppose impeachment. Those results are the same as one week ago. At the same time, Trump reached a tie for his best job approval ratings since taking office, at 43%. A Fox News poll Sunday said 50% of those polled want Trump impeached and removed from office while 41% said he should not be impeached. Trump blasted the Fox News poll in a message on Twitter, saying, The @foxnewsPolls, always inaccurate, are heavily weighted toward Dems. So ridiculous same thing happened in 2016. They got it all wrong. Get a new pollster! | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/sen-chris-murphy-calls-for-ncaa-to-improve-athletes-health-care-meeting-with-emmert-set | Sen. Chris Murphy calls for NCAA to improve athletes health care; meeting with Emmert set | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | Sen. Chris Murphy calls for NCAA to improve athletes' health care; meeting with Emmert set Monday, December 16, 2019 Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) issued a report Monday morning that calls for the NCAA to makedramatic changes in how it handles athletes' health care, including demands that schools pay for complete coverage of costs related to current athletes' participation in sports and unspecified restitution to former athletes suffering from the effects of head trauma. On Monday afternoon, the office of Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah)announced that Romney and Murphy will be meeting with NCAA President Mark Emmert on Tuesday in Washington, D.C. The meeting likely will be related to the issues surrounding college athletes' ability to make money off their names, images and likenesses. Murphy and Romney recently announced the formation of a bi-partisan Senate working group related to college sports and Emmert has begun openly discussing the association'sinterest in Congressional actionas legislators in nearly 20 states look at joining California in enacting measures that wouldallow athletes to make money from their names, images and likenesses. Emmert spoke about this during a public appearance in New York last week, and he is likely to cover it again during a non-Capitol Hillappearance hepreviously had been scheduled to make inWashington on Tuesday. But it's reasonable to believe that Murphy and federal lawmakers will use their meeting with Emmert as an opportunity to press their concerns in areas beyond name, image and likeness. Concerning health care, at present, athletes' medical costs can end up being covered at least in part by their parents' insurance. Health care coverage shouldn't depend on the athletes or their families but should be considered part of the cost of having an athletic program, states Murphy's newreport, which also sa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/senator-honors-southingtons-sign-pro | Senator Honors Southington's Sign Pro | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | HARTFORD, CT U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) announced Monday that Sign Pro, Inc. of Southington is this week's "Murphy's Monday Manufacturer." Founded in 1990, Sign Pro, Inc. is a turnkey manufacturer, systems integrator, designer and installer of interior and exterior signage, custom structures, and marketing materials. The company specializes in corporate and individual signage for a diverse portfolio that includes: the State of Connecticut, local municipalities, colleges and universities, health care organizations, public safety organizations, professional sports and recreation facilities, restaurants, and more. One of Sign Pro's most notable creations is the steaming cup displayed atop the scoreboard at Dunkin' Donuts Park in Hartford and the incredible City of New Britain Beehive Bridge. Sign Pro custom manufactured the large colorful side wall enclosures, four large bee sculptures as well as the Beehive sculpture on the bridge. "Sign Pro is the perfect example of Connecticut manufacturing prominently on display," Murphy said. "Their innovation and creativity can be seen across the state in places both big and small. I also want to applaud Sign Pro for their dedication to workers in Connecticut. I'm proud to highlight them." "We have an amazing staff," Sign Pro Owner Pete Rappoccio said. "From account managers, designers, fabricators, painters, project managers and support staff who all work as a team. Sign Pro implemented LEAN Manufacturing principles and solutions for constant ongoing improvements. We embrace our Connecticut universities and graduates who we have hired through the years and Sign Pro has provided internship programs to develop the students to full-time employees, "We are also looking to be innovative and with the latest technologies and solutions to better our clients. We have recently taken delivery of a massive 3D printer for our new Innovation Center. We are proud of Connecticut, the support and talent that is here and would not want to be anywhere else." Sign Pro, Inc. is a family … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/funding-for-crumbling-foundations-research-sought-by-connecticut-congressional-delegation-included-in-final-appropriations-bill | FUNDING FOR CRUMBLING FOUNDATIONS RESEARCH SOUGHT BY CONNECTICUT CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION INCLUDED IN FINAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | FUNDING FOR CRUMBLING FOUNDATIONS RESEARCH SOUGHT BY CONNECTICUT CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION INCLUDED IN FINAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL Monday, December 16, 2019 WASHINGTONU.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and U.S. Representatives Joe Courtney (CT-02) and John Larson (CT-01) on Tuesday, announced that funding they have fought for to provide federal resources to conduct research on Connecticut's crumbling foundations crisis has been included in the final, conferenced version of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. The bill text includes $1.5 million in funding sought by the delegation for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to conduct research on the effects of the mineral pyrrhotite on concrete aggregate. NIST is the leading federal expert in cement and concrete standards, and this federal funding will help NIST to develop a cost-effective and standard testing method for at-risk homes and other structures for the presence of the mineral pyrrhotite. The amendment also requires NIST to create a risk-rating scale so that homeowners, businesses, and local government have a better understanding of what quantity of pyrrhotite poses a danger to their foundation's structural integrity. Thousands of homeowners in Connecticut and Massachusetts have crumbling foundations,said the delegation in a joint statement.We need a better understanding of the scope of the crisis and of the mineral pyrrhotite, and homeowners and others need a clear understanding of the risks of pyrrhotite, and the levels at which it poses a true danger to the integrity of a concrete foundation. The funding we've fought for on both sides of the Capitol will help NIST conduct the research needed to answer these questions, and we look forward to final passage of the bill later this week. The Connecticut delegation has worked together towards securing federal funds for research into eastern Connecticut… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-highlights-southington-manufacturer-sign-pro-inc-as-this-weeks-murphys-monday-manufacturer | MURPHY HIGHLIGHTS SOUTHINGTON MANUFACTURER, SIGN PRO, INC., AS THIS WEEKS MURPHYS MONDAY MANUFACTURER | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | MURPHY HIGHLIGHTS SOUTHINGTON MANUFACTURER, SIGN PRO, INC., AS THIS WEEK'S MURPHY'S MONDAY MANUFACTURER Monday, December 16, 2019 HARTFORDU.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.)announced on Monday that Sign Pro, Inc. of Plantsville is this week's Murphy's Monday Manufacturer. Founded in 1990, Sign Pro, Inc. is a turnkey manufacturer, systems integrator, designer and installer of interior and exterior signage, custom structures, and marketing materials. The company specializes in corporate and individual signage for a diverse portfolio that includes: the State of Connecticut, local municipalities, Colleges & Universities, health care organizations, public safety organizations, professional sports and recreation facilities, restaurants, and more. One of their most notable creations is the steaming cup displayed atop the scoreboard at Dunkin' Donuts Park in Hartford and the incredibleCity of New Britain Beehive Bridge. Sign Pro custom manufactured the large colorful side wall enclosures, four large bee sculptures as well as the Beehive sculpture on the bridge. Sign Pro is the perfect example of Connecticut manufacturing prominently on display, said Murphy. Their innovation and creativity can be seen across the state in places both big and small. I also want to applaud Sign Pro for their dedication to workers in Connecticut. I'm proud to highlight them. We have an amazing staff. Stated Sign Pro Owner, Pete Rappoccio. From account managers, designers, fabricators, painters, project managers and support staff who ALL work as a TEAM. Sign Pro implemented LEAN Manufacturing principles and solutions for constant ongoing improvements. We embrace our Connecticut universitiesand graduates who we have hired through the years and Sign Pro has provided internship programs to develop the students to full-time employees. Rappoccio added We are also looking to be innovative and with the latest technologies and solutions to better our clients. We have recently taken delivery of a massive 3D print… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-releases-third-and-final-madness-inc-report-focuses-on-how-colleges-and-ncaa-neglect-athletes-health- | MURPHY RELEASES THIRD AND FINAL MADNESS, INC. REPORT, FOCUSES ON HOW COLLEGES AND NCAA NEGLECT ATHLETES HEALTH | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | MURPHY RELEASES THIRD AND FINAL MADNESS, INC. REPORT, FOCUSES ON HOW COLLEGES AND NCAA NEGLECT ATHLETES' HEALTH Monday, December 16, 2019 Link WASHINGTONU.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, on Monday released his third and final report in a series that considers the range of problems within college athletics. The report, Madness, Inc.: How College Sports Leave Athletes Broken and Abandoned, examines the ways in which colleges and the NCAA neglect athletes' health. College sports rely on athletes to entertain and captivate us with their talentputting their bodies on the line in the process. It's only fair that in turn, we prioritize their health. But this report found the opposite, said Murphy. Too many athletes leave college sports with far less than they started. This is a result of coaches and trainers pushing athletes beyond their limits, putting their health at risk just to win a game, and ignoring what's good for their long-term health. It's time we fix this broken system, and I'm working on federal, bipartisan legislation to do just that. This is the third and final report in Murphy's Madness, Inc. series that considered a range of problems within college sports. Murphy's first report, released in March during the annual men's basketball March Madness tournament, examined the billions in revenues produced by college sports and how that money enriches nearly everyone but the athletes themselves. Coaches, former athletes, and advocates have spoken out in support of Murphy's first report. Murphy's second report examined the ways in which colleges fail in providing athletes the education they deserve. This report similarly received praise from coaches, former athletes and advocates. Click here to download Madness, Inc. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-statement-on-securing-25-million-in-gun-research-funding-included-in-appropriations-bill | MURPHY STATEMENT ON SECURING $25 MILLION IN GUN RESEARCH FUNDING INCLUDED IN APPROPRIATIONS BILL | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | MURPHY STATEMENT ON SECURING $25 MILLION IN GUN RESEARCH FUNDING INCLUDED IN APPROPRIATIONS BILL Monday, December 16, 2019 WASHINGTONU.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, helped secure $25 million to fund gun violence research in this year's Labor-HHS-Education funding bill that the Senate will vote on this week. The bill specifically includes $12.5 million for the Center for Disease Control and $12.5 million for the National Institute for Health to research the causes of gun violence in the United States: The politics of gun violence are literally shifting beneath our feet,said Murphy. The small steps forward on gun safety in this budget billincluding the funding for research I fought for and securedare really good news. But we can't stop here. We need to continue urging Mitch McConnell to schedule a debate and vote on universal background checks legislation in the Senate. We also came really close to an agreement with the White House to expand background checks earlier his year, and we have to remind Trump that we're ready to pick those negotiations back up at any time. In April, Murphy joined members of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee in urging the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies to include $50 million in the FY2020 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for CDC gun violence research. In November, Murphy joined U.S. Senators Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) in authoring an op-ed for the USA Today about their bipartisan background checks talks with the White House this summer and fall. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-the-ncaa-and-colleges-must-do-more-to-make-sure-athletes-health-comes-first | MURPHY: THE NCAA AND COLLEGES MUST DO MORE TO MAKE SURE ATHLETES HEALTH COMES FIRST | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | MURPHY: THE NCAA AND COLLEGES MUST DO MORE TO MAKE SURE ATHLETES' HEALTH COMES FIRST Adults in the system are making millions and millions of dollars and leaving behind athletes who remain poor, and whose bodies are broken in the process Monday, December 16, 2019 WASHINGTONU.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, on Monday released his third and final report in a series that considers the range of problems within college athletics. The report, Madness, Inc.: How College Sports Can Leave Athletes Broken and Abandoned, examines the ways in which colleges and the NCAA neglect athletes' health. At a press conference today to discuss the report, Murphy was joined by Allen Sack, former President of the Drake Group, a think tank focused on reforming college sports, and Connecticut State Senator Derek Slap. Today's report talks about all of the various ways that college athletes' health is not well served by the current state of college athletics, particularly in the sport of football. As we learn more and more about the dangers of concussions and the long-term damage that can be done to athletes' brains through repeated head traumas, it is astounding that the NCAA has not taken firmer steps to make sure that all of its members put the health of its athletes first, Murphy said. Murphy continued: The NCAA Division One Manual is 400 pages long. In it, 38 pages are dedicated to stopping student athletes from being able to make money. One page, of 400, is dedicated to protecting the health of college athletes. That speaks to the misplaced priorities of the NCAA today. They were formed as an organization to protect the health of athletes. But today, they are almost completely absent from the conversation about how you make sure, especially in football, that students are protected from what could be life altering trauma. Murphy's report offers several recommendations to remedy the problem of NCAA's n… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/view/senator-murphy-hosts-press-conference-on-third-ncaa-report | Senator Murphy Hosts Press Conference on Third NCAA Report | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | hartford Colt Gateway 120 Huyshope Avenue Suite 401 Hartford, CT 06106 P: (860) 549-8463 F: (860) 524-5091 Get Directions | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-s-effort-scrap-looming-cadillac-tax-included-final-2020-budget | Courtneys Effort to Scrap Looming Cadillac Tax Included in Final 2020 Budget Package | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Joe Courtney | C001069 | courtney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that his 10-year effort to repeal the looming 40% excise tax on certain employer-sponsored health insurance plans, known as the Cadillac Tax, has been included in the final negotiated spending package to fund the government in Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. The bill text, made public this afternoon, includes the provision Rep. Courtney has fought for to repeal the Cadillac Tax through his bill, the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act (H.R. 748). Repeal of the Cadillac Tax is a huge win for middle class families who were facing a misguided tax on their hard-won health benefits, Rep. Courtney said. For nearly a decade, a broad and bipartisan coalition of members of Congress, labor organizations and business groups, and patient advocates have been united in their efforts to stop this tax from ever going into place. Our message has been clear since day one: at a time when American families face increasing anxiety about rising health care costs, Congress should not compound the problem by taxing the health benefits they rely on. The results of those efforts were seen on the House floor earlier this year, when the House voted resoundingly 419-6 to scrap this tax once and for all. Congress now has a chance to finish the job by bringing this misguided policy to an end once and for all this week. I commend House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richie Neal for their support in helping to achieve this victory for working families and employers across the country. Rep. Courtney has sought to eliminate this damaging tax on health care for American families since 2009, and has introduced legislation to bring about its repeal since the 114th Congress. Earlier this year, Rep. Courtney secured a victory for his effort to repeal the Cadillac Tax when the House voted in an overwhelmingly bipartisan fashion to pass H.R. 748 by a margin of 419-6. The House and Senate are expected to vote on the final negotiated spending package for FY20… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/funding-crumbling-foundations-research-sought-connecticut-congressional | Funding for Crumbling Foundations Research Sought by Connecticut Congressional Delegation Included in Final Appropriations Bill | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Joe Courtney | C001069 | courtney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Representatives Joe Courtney (CT-02) and John Larson (CT-01) announced that funding they have fought for to provide federal resources to conduct research on Connecticut's crumbling foundations crisis has been included in the final, conferenced version of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. The bill text, made public this evening, includes $1.5 million in funding sought by the delegation for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to conduct research on the effects of the mineral pyrrhotite on concrete aggregate. NIST is the leading federal expert in cement and concrete standards, and this federal funding will help NIST to develop a cost-effective and standard testing method for at-risk homes and other structures for the presence of the mineral pyrrhotite. The amendment also requires NIST to create a risk-rating scale so that homeowners, businesses, and local government have a better understanding of what quantity of pyrrhotite poses a danger to their foundation's structural integrity. Thousands of homeowners in Connecticut and Massachusetts have crumbling foundations,said the delegation in a joint statement.We need a better understanding of the scope of the crisis and of the mineral pyrrhotite, and homeowners and others need a clear understanding of the risks of pyrrhotite, and the levels at which it poses a true danger to the integrity of a concrete foundation. The funding we've fought for on both sides of the Capitol will help NIST conduct the research needed to answer these questions, and we look forward to final passage of the bill later this week. The Connecticut delegation has worked together towards securing federal funds for research into eastern Connecticut's crumbling foundations crisis throughout the duration of the bicameral budget negotiation process. In June, the amendment that Rep. Courtney authored, and which was co-sponsored… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-murray-urge-dol-withdraw-misguided-tip-regulations | DeLauro, Murray Urge DOL to Withdraw Misguided Tip Regulations | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Rosa DeLauro | D000216 | delauro.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC (December 16, 2019)Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, sent a detailed letter to the United States Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Eugene Scalia outlining their objections to DOL's proposed tip regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposed regulations follow DeLauro and Murray's amendment to the 2018 Consolidated Appropriations Act, which were written and enacted to ensure workers maintained ownership of their tips. As the authors of the 2018 amendments, we find the proposed rule is contrary to both the congressional intent and plain language of the 2018 amendments to the FLSA, wrote the Members. First, it proposes to allow employers to keep employees' tipsboth by keeping employees' tips to offset back-of-the-house workers' wages generally and to offset tipped workers' wages specifically when they perform non-tip-producing work. Second, it proposes to impermissibly narrow which workers are prohibited from keeping employees' tips as managers or supervisors.' Third, it restricts civil penalties to only those employers who steal tips repeatedly or willfully. We request DOL withdraw its proposed rulemaking and, instead, faithfully enforce the FLSA's protections regarding employees' tips that we wrote in the 2018 amendments, continued the Members. Thank you for your consideration of these views. A signed copy of the full letter can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-secures-25-million-gun-violence-prevention-research-funding | DeLauro Secures $25 Million in Gun Violence Prevention Research Funding | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Rosa DeLauro | D000216 | delauro.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC (December 16, 2020)Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, today released the following statement after securing $25 million in gun violence prevention research funding in this year's Labor-HHS-Education funding bill. Nearly 7 years to the day after we lost 20 beautiful children and 6 adults at Sandy Hook Elementary, we are finally making progress in Congress to reduce gun violence. I am proud to say that I was able to secure $25 million for gun violence prevention research in this year's Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education funding bill. The epidemic of gun violence is a public health emergency. Yet, for more than two decades, Congress has failed to provide any meaningful reforms. The funding for evidence-based research at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health will help us better understand the correlation between domestic violence and gun violence, how Americans can more safely store guns, and how we can intervene to reduce suicide by firearms. Taking action should never have taken more than 20 years. The significance of this achievement cannot be understated, and it follows on the progress we made earlier this year by holding the first hearing on gun violence research in more than two decades. This is a major step forward to helping reduce the pain and suffering families endure every day due to the scourge of gun violence. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/warren-delauro-colleagues-reiterate-urgent-concerns-border-protection | Warren, DeLauro, Colleagues Reiterate Urgent Concerns With Border Protection Agency's "Unconscionable" Failure to Provide Flu Vaccines for Migrants in Custody | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Rosa DeLauro | D000216 | delauro.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. - (December 16, 2019)United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), Chair of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Related Agencies, led a letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) expressing their disappointment and alarm about the failure of CBP to provide recommended flu vaccinations to migrants in its custody. The lawmakers' letter -- which follows disturbing revelations about the deaths of three children in CBP custody over the past year due at least in part to the flu: Wilmer Josue Ramirez Vasquez (2 years old), Felipe Gomez Alonzo (8 years old), and Carlos Gregorio Hernandez Vasquez (16 years old) -- comes as the flu season is officially underway and after repeated requests by members of Congress for CBP and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide flu vaccinations to detainees. In August 2019, Chair DeLauro requested information from DHS and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on flu vaccinations, screening, testing, surveillance, and post-exposure prophylaxis. In September 2019, thirteen Senators -- led by Senator Warren --wrote to DHS and HHS urging CBP to implement a flu vaccination program for detainees and asking a series of questions about the agency's failure to do so. In a separate letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Chair DeLauro requested information on CDC's coordination and communication with CBP regarding its flu vaccination program. However, despite these repeated requests from Congress and the clear risk of flu transmission to migrants and CBP agents, CBP is still not vaccinating migrants in its custody against the flu. Instead, CBP has failed to respond to House appropriators, and its response last month to the senators' inquiry failed to provide an adequate rationale for its unwillingness to vaccinate detainees. In response to Chai… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hayes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hayes-statement-usmca | Rep. Hayes Statement On USMCA | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Jahana Hayes | H001081 | hayes.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, United States Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement after the House of Representatives successfully passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Congresswoman Hayes voted in favor of the agreement. Today I voted to pass the revised USMCA. The updated agreement contains several provisions critical to Connecticut's Fifth District, notably supporting dairy farmers by eliminating milk pricing schemes in Canada and increasing market access for dairy, poultry, and egg products. USMCA would also strengthen protections for labor, enforce more stringent environmental standards, and remove provisions contributing to the skyrocketing prices of prescription medication. Under this agreement, American goods, labor, and intellectual property will be protected as they continue flowing into the global marketplace. The USMCA is an example of both parties working together for the American people. This agreement is the result of months of negotiations and collaboration and is significantly better than what was originally proposed. ### Rep. Jahana Hayes has been a public school teacher in Connecticut for more than 15 years and was recognized in 2016 as the National Teacher of the Year. Currently serving her first term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Hayes sits on the Committees on Education & Labor and Agriculture and proudly represents Connecticut's 5th District. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=F0984CA2-7798-4318-8FFC-E596F05F2F7C | Rep. Hayes Statement On USMCA | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Jahana Hayes | H001081 | hayes.house.gov | hayes | https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, United States Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement after the House of Representatives successfully passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Congresswoman Hayes voted in favor of the agreement. “Today I voted to pass the revised USMCA. The updated agreement contains several provisions critical to Connecticut’s Fifth District, notably supporting dairy farmers by eliminating milk pricing schemes in Canada and increasing market access for dairy, poultry, and egg products. USMCA would also strengthen protections for labor, enforce more stringent environmental standards, and remove provisions contributing to the skyrocketing prices of prescription medication. Under this agreement, American goods, labor, and intellectual property will be protected as they continue flowing into the global marketplace. The USMCA is an example of both parties working together for the American people. This agreement is the result of months of negotiations and collaboration and is significantly better than what was originally proposed.” ### Rep. Jahana Hayes has been a public school teacher in Connecticut for more than 15 years and was recognized in 2016 as the National Teacher of the Year. Currently serving her first term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Hayes sits on the Committees on Education & Labor and Agriculture and proudly represents Connecticut’s 5th District. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://himes.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/wilton-high-school-student-wins-2019-congressional-app-challenge | Wilton High School Student Wins 2019 Congressional App Challenge | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Jim Himes | H001047 | himes.house.gov | legacy | Bridgeport, CT Congressman Jim Himes is pleased to announce Avni Gupta is the 2019 Congressional App Challenge winner with the creation of her app, the Food Allergy Scanner. Avni is a freshman at Wilton High School, and her innovative program uses a cellphone's camera to scan food item barcodes to notify the user if there are any present allergens associated with the user's profile. Her winning app will be featured in the U.S. Capitol building and can also be seen on House.gov. Every year, I am inspired by the talented and thoughtful submissions through the Congressional App Challenge, Himes said. The advanced programming and digital skills our students are learning in today's schools are preparing them to succeed in future STEM careers. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the House as well as with Connecticut educators to continue advancing these important lessons. This annual challenge is hosted by the House of Representatives to inspire high schoolers to explore coding with hands-on practice and to include underrepresented communities and women into the technology field. In its third year in Connecticut's Fourth District, the competition drew a record number of entries. For more information about the challenge or to learn how to compete next year, visithttps://www.congressionalappchallenge.us. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://himes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B82DDACA-1C82-42F3-A8C9-7477C1962B40 | Wilton High School Student Wins 2019 Congressional App Challenge | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | James A. Himes | H001047 | himes.house.gov | himes | https://himes.house.gov/press-releases | page_html | Bridgeport, CT — Congressman Jim Himes is pleased to announce Avni Gupta is the 2019 Congressional App Challenge winner with the creation of her app, the Food Allergy Scanner. Avni is a freshman at Wilton High School, and her innovative program uses a cellphone’s camera to scan food item barcodes to notify the user if there are any present allergens associated with the user’s profile. Her winning app will be featured in the U.S. Capitol building and can also be seen on House.gov. “Every year, I am inspired by the talented and thoughtful submissions through the Congressional App Challenge,” Himes said. “The advanced programming and digital skills our students are learning in today’s schools are preparing them to succeed in future STEM careers. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the House as well as with Connecticut educators to continue advancing these important lessons.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T11:08:25Z |
| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/funding-crumbling-foundations-research-sought-connecticut-congressional | Funding for Crumbling Foundations Research Sought by Connecticut Congressional Delegation Included in Final Appropriations Bill | 2019-12-16 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | John Larson | L000557 | larson.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Representatives John Larson (CT-01) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that funding they have fought for to provide federal resources to conduct research on Connecticut's crumbling foundations crisis has been included in the final, conferenced version of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. The bill text, made public this evening, includes $1.5 million in funding sought by the delegation for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to conduct research on the effects of the mineral pyrrhotite on concrete aggregate. NIST is the leading federal expert in cement and concrete standards, and this federal funding will help NIST to develop a cost-effective and standard testing method for at-risk homes and other structures for the presence of the mineral pyrrhotite. The amendment also requires NIST to create a risk-rating scale so that homeowners, businesses, and local government have a better understanding of what quantity of pyrrhotite poses a danger to their foundation's structural integrity. Thousands of homeowners in Connecticut and Massachusetts have crumbling foundations,said the delegation in a joint statement.We need a better understanding of the scope of the crisis and of the mineral pyrrhotite, and homeowners and others need a clear understanding of the risks of pyrrhotite, and the levels at which it poses a true danger to the integrity of a concrete foundation. The funding we've fought for on both sides of the Capitol will help NIST conduct the research needed to answer these questions, and we look forward to final passage of the bill later this week. The Connecticut delegation has worked together towards securing federal funds for research into eastern Connecticut's crumbling foundations crisis throughout the duration of the bicameral budget negotiation process. In June, the amendment that Rep. Courtney authored, and which was co-sponsored… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/sen-murphy-on-remembering-sandy-hook | Sen. Murphy on remembering Sandy Hook | 2019-12-14 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | ...on December 14 each year, the loss hurts more. It just does, Sen. Chris Murphy said in a statement that revisits the final morning that seven-year-old Daniel Barden spent at home. Barden was one of 20 children and six adults killed when a gunman opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown on Dec. 14, 2012. "Seven years ago today, a little seven year old boy woke up earlier than he ever had before during his first grade year, the statement reads. Murphy describes a boy who paid special attention to his family that day, one who was able to say goodbye to his siblings and mother as they left the house because he woke up earlier than usual. Daniel Barden didn't come home on the bus that day... But what he did that morning-run down the driveway to say goodbye to his brother, hug his mother and sister, cuddle and hold hands with his dad, are perhaps the most important things he ever did in his life, Murphy's statement says. The senator goes on to speculate whether Barden's unusually early rise that day might not have been a coincidence, since it became the last day he spent with his family. If it's not a coincidence, Murphy continues, maybe it's an intentional reminder from a higher power of the capacity that we all have, inside us, to do small things each and every daykind words, easy compliments, small favors, hugsthat provide a gift to the recipient so much bigger than the effort required to do the deed. Daniel reminds us that for all the big, scary, seemingly insurmountable things that we worry and obsess over each day, there are so many small gestures that we can make, all totally within our control, that can change the world in unexpected ways. Other statements from across the state reflected on the seventh anniversary of the shooting, calling on folks to remember the lives lost. Hard to believe it's been 7 years. But, we remember and we will never forget, Mayor Mark Boughton of Danbury said in aTweet. Our hearts and prayers are with the families of those affected by the shooting at Sandy Ho… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-statement-on-the-7th-anniversary-of-sandy-hook | MURPHY STATEMENT ON THE 7TH ANNIVERSARY OF SANDY HOOK | 2019-12-14 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | MURPHY STATEMENT ON THE 7TH ANNIVERSARY OF SANDY HOOK Saturday, December 14, 2019 WASHINGTONU.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Saturday released the following statement on the seventh anniversary of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School: "Seven years ago today, a little seven year old boy woke up earlier than he ever had before during his first grade year. Daniel Barden saw his older brother, his idol, waiting for the bus at the end of the driveway. He ran down the driveway, in his pajamas and flip flops, and gave his brother a big goodbye hug. His dad remembers it was so odd that Daniel was up so early. The only time that ever happened,' remembers his dad. Once back at home, Daniel's father told him he could go back to sleep to catch another hour of sleep before his bus to school was due to leave. But Daniel didn't want to go back to bed. He wanted to cuddle with his dad. And so that's what they did. When his sister went to school, and his mother left for work, they were glad to find Daniel unexpectedly awake. He gave them big hugs goodbye. On the walk to the bus stop with his dad, Daniel didn't want to play their normal game of tag. Can we just hold hands today?' he asked.And so that's what they did. Daniel Barden didn't come home on the bus that day. He was shot to death in his classroom along with nineteen other first graders. But what he did that morningrun down the driveway to say goodbye to his brother, hug his mother and sister, cuddle and hold hands with his dad, are perhaps the most important things he ever did in his life.Maybe it wasn't a coincidence that the only day in Daniel's first grade year that he got up early enough to say goodbye to each of his family members was the last day of his life. Maybe that's not an accident. If it isn't, maybe it's an intentional reminder from a higher power of the capacity that we all have, inside us, to do small things each and every daykind words, easy compliments, small favors, hugsthat provide a gift to t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-statement-on-trumps-trade-agreement-capitulation-to-china | MURPHY STATEMENT ON TRUMPS TRADE AGREEMENT CAPITULATION TO CHINA | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | MURPHY STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S TRADE AGREEMENT CAPITULATION TO CHINA Friday, December 13, 2019 WASHINGTONU.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Friday slammed the president's trade agreement capitulation to China: The deal Trump just announced with China is the exact outcome we feared. Trump single-handedly took down the U.S. economy with tariffs that killed 300,000 jobs, and this deal doesn't commit China to any serious structural reforms. What on earth did Trump put us through this economic hell for? said Murphy. U.S. farm exports to China plummeted last year by $12 billion, and then Trump made taxpayers shell out $28 billion in emergency farm payouts. The promises China is making in this deal don't come close to making up for the billions we have already lost and spent on Trump's nonsensical trade war. Murphy continued: This is classic Donald Trumpescalating a crisis for show and ratcheting it down with no wins for the U.S. when it's politically-expedient. This is what he always does, and it's American families who pay the price. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-leads-bipartisan-delegation-urging-navy-support-blue-water | Courtney Leads Bipartisan Delegation Urging Navy to Support Blue Water Submarine Veterans Seeking Care Through the VA | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Joe Courtney | C001069 | courtney.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, made public a letter he led along with a bipartisan coalition of 45 Members of Congress to Acting Secretary of the Navy, Thomas Modly, encouraging the Navy to provide maximum possible support to the VA as the VA works to confirm the eligibility of Vietnam veterans who served aboard submarines for benefits under the Blue Water Vietnam Veterans Act (PL 116-23), which is set to go into effect on January 1, 2020. The VA relies on information and records from the Navy to confirm which vessels served in the waters in and around Vietnam during the time period prescribed in the law. Rep. Courtney was joined by 45 of his colleagues in sending the letter, which can be viewed here and below. I was proud to see Congress at last take action on this critical issue related to the exposure of our Blue Water veterans to chemicals commonly known as Agent Orange when the House passed H.R. 299 in May, with the Senate following shortly thereafter, said Congressman Courtney. As we approach the effective date of this legislation, however, the VA is not yet prepared to include submarines in the ship locator tool' that VA employees will use to confirm eligibility for affected veterans. This means that our submarine veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War will have to wait even longer to receive care under this new law. I'm committed to ensuring that our submariners are treated on parity with their shipmates who served aboard surface ships to the greatest extent possible, and that's why I led this letter to Acting Secretary Modly urging him to give this issue the highest possible consideration. The ship locator tool and the current challenges in confirming the eligibility of submarine veterans for the Blue Water Vietnam Veterans Act were discussed in an October 30th hearing of the House Veterans Affairs subcommittee on Disability Benefits & Memorial Affairs. The letter requested that the Navy provide a respons… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-statement-ahead-seventh-anniversary-sandy-hook-shooting | DeLauro Statement Ahead of Seventh Anniversary of Sandy Hook Shooting | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Rosa DeLauro | D000216 | delauro.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC (December 13, 2019)Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) today released the following statement ahead of the seventh anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Seven years ago, we bore witness to an unspeakable massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary. We lost 26 beautiful souls on that cold December dayand nothing has been the same since. We can never make those who lost a child, a sibling, or a parent whole again, but their enduring strength is what keeps me going to stop the gun violence epidemic. Earlier this month, I stood shoulder-to-shoulder with students who attended Sandy Hook Elementary during the shooting as we advocated for stronger gun violence prevention policies. Their courage and commitment is unparalleled, and no one is going to be able to stand in their way. This year, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan expansion of background checks, which would help keep guns out of the wrong hands. I have also continued to call for funding for gun violence prevention research, as well as a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. The gun lobby and Senate Republicans have stonewalled our efforts, but we will never give up. We have a moral obligation to honor those killed in Newtown with action, and we will enact legislation that saves lives no matter how long it takes. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hayes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hayes-senator-blumenthal-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-reaffirming | Rep. Hayes, Senator Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Reaffirming Federal Support For Disabled Americans | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Jahana Hayes | H001081 | hayes.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON On the anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, United States Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and United States Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced H. Con. Res 80, which declares federal government support of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act as well as legislation from 1968 requiring all infrastructure built with public funds to be made fully accessible to disabled individuals. This bipartisan resolution was cosponsored by Representatives Susie Lee (NV-03), Jim Langevin (RI-02), Jim Himes (CT-04), John Larson (CT-01), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), David Cicilline (RI-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Donald Payne (NJ-02), and Don Young (AK-AL). Adopted in 2006, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities became global law in May 2008. It has become one of the most widely-supported global treaties, having been ratified by more than 85% of United Nations member states. The Convention recognized global disability rights in a variety of areas including infrastructure design, communications, and accessibility. Rep. Hayes said: Throughout our history, we have worked to expand the protection of the law all. This resolution is the latest step on that journey a pledge that our government and the buildings that house it - must work for all Americans. I thank Senator Blumenthal and all of my colleagues for joining me in this bipartisan effort to commit to equality under the law. Sen Blumenthal said: While we've made tremendous progress because of landmark laws, we still have far more to do to ensure every American has equal opportunity, access and rights. We must tear down all barriers preventing people with disabilities from striving for the American Dreamincluding physical barriers that make federal buildings and federally-funded housing inaccessible to them and keep them away from vital services and opportunities. Rep. Lee said: When one of my constituents comes to me with a problem, I'll do everything in my power to help th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=CA64CBDD-F028-4938-8F50-B818EA3BAA8B | Rep. Hayes, Senator Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Reaffirming Federal Support For Disabled Americans | 2019-12-13 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Jahana Hayes | H001081 | hayes.house.gov | hayes | https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – On the anniversary of the United Nations adopting the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, United States Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and United States Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced H. Con. Res 80, which declares federal government support of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act as well as legislation from 1968 requiring all infrastructure built with public funds to be made fully accessible to disabled individuals. This bipartisan resolution was cosponsored by Representatives Susie Lee (NV-03), Jim Langevin (RI-02), Jim Himes (CT-04), John Larson (CT-01), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), David Cicilline (RI-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Donald Payne (NJ-02), and Don Young (AK-AL). Adopted in 2006, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities became global law in May 2008. It has become one of the most widely-supported global treaties, having been ratified by more than 85% of United Nations member states. The Convention recognized global disability rights in a variety of areas including infrastructure design, communications, and accessibility. Rep. Hayes said: “Throughout our history, we have worked to expand the protection of the law all. This resolution is the latest step on that journey – a pledge that our government – and the buildings that house it - must work for all Americans. I thank Senator Blumenthal and all of my colleagues for joining me in this bipartisan effort to commit to equality under the law.” Sen Blumenthal said: “While we’ve made tremendous progress because of landmark laws, we still have far more to do to ensure every American has equal opportunity, access and rights. We must tear down all barriers preventing people with disabilities from striving for the American Dream—including physical barriers that make federal buildings and federally-funded housing inaccessible to them and keep them away from vital services and opportunities.” Rep. Lee said: “When one of my constituents comes to me with a problem, I’ll do everything in my pow… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-if-trump-administration-successfully-kills-the-aca-20-million-people-will-lose-health-insurance | MURPHY: IF TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SUCCESSFULLY KILLS THE ACA, 20 MILLION PEOPLE WILL LOSE HEALTH INSURANCE | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | MURPHY: IF TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SUCCESSFULLY KILLS THE ACA, 20 MILLION PEOPLE WILL LOSE HEALTH INSURANCE Thursday, December 12, 2019 WASHINGTONU.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, on Thursday delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate on the importance of the Affordable Care Act as open enrollment season comes to a close on December 15th. Murphy said: We've seen more and more people go without insurance since this administration started to wage what is a pretty consistent, remarkable war on the Affordable Care Act. As we speak today, the Trump administration is in court trying to get the court system, the federal court system, to strike down the entirety of the Affordable Care Act. Murphy continued: If they are successful in that endeavor, then next year's deadline won't matter because the Affordable Care Act will be gone, 20 million people will lose their health insurance, insurers will once again be able to charge you more because you have a pre-existing condition, or your kid has cancer, or you're a woman. But as we fight that court case, we need to remember that the Affordable Care Act is still out there and it's still very affordable for millions and millions of Americans. 70% of enrollees who go on to healthcare.gov find that they qualify for financial help, meaning that the sticker price is not actually what you pay. The tax credits in Obamacare will help you get that premium lower. And in fact, on average, folks are getting pretty sizable [credits], in the neighborhood of $500. That can make healthcare incredibly affordable, Murphy concluded. A full transcript of Murphy's remarks can be found below: Thank you very much, Mr. President. Mr. President, I'm on the floor briefly today to remind my colleagues to remind their constituents that December 15th is the open enrollment deadline for health care at healthcare.gov. This is incredibly important because if you are uninsured or you ar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/view/murphy-highlights-importance-of-affordable-care-act-in-floor-speech | Murphy Highlights Importance Of Affordable Care Act in Floor Speech | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | hartford Colt Gateway 120 Huyshope Avenue Suite 401 Hartford, CT 06106 P: (860) 549-8463 F: (860) 524-5091 Get Directions | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-courtney-helps-pass-landmark-drug-pricing-bill-hr-3-lower-drug-costs | Rep. Courtney Helps Pass Landmark Drug Pricing Bill, H.R. 3 the Lower Drug Costs Now Act | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Joe Courtney | C001069 | courtney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), a senior member of the House Education and Labor Committee, voted in favor of the Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3). Americans are paying disproportionately high prices for prescription medications compared to other countries, and the Lower Drug Costs Now Act would give Americans a better, fairer deal on prescription drug costs by finally allowing for Medicare to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies for lower, market-rate prices. The American people pay far more for prescription drugs than any other country in the world by wide, unacceptable margins, said Rep. Courtney. We're paying twenty five percent more per capita for prescription drugs than Switzerland, the country with the next-highest drug costs. A vial of insulin in the U.S. is $300 the same vial in Canada is $32. An EpiPen two-pack in the U.S. has a list price of $608 in the U.K., $69. One quarter of Americans say that it's difficult for them to afford their prescription, and one third of Americans say that they haven't taken their medicine as-prescribed due to trouble affording it. People are skipping dosages and cutting pills in half just to try and square their wallets with their doctors' orders Americans are being used as piggybanks by certain pharmaceutical manufacturers, and it's time for it to end. 2018 saw the largest voter turnout to any American election in over 100 years as the new majority was elected to the House of Representatives by over ten million votes. Health care, and more specifically the rising cost of prescription drugs, was the driving issue behind that historic turnout. That's precisely what we're addressing with H.R. 3. The Lower Drug Costs Now Act will finally allow for Medicare to negotiate for lower, fairer drug prices, and those prices won't be exclusive to seniors on Medicare they'll be available to the roughly 50% of Americans who receive health care through their employer, too. This is what America voted for last fall, and after working with my colleagues on the H… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-courtney-statement-articles-impeachment-against-president-trump | Rep. Courtney Statement on Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Joe Courtney | C001069 | courtney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02)released the following statement outlining his position on the two articles of impeachmentintroduced by the House Judiciary Committee against President Donald Trump: Therelease of two articles of impeachment on December 10, 2019 is the culmination of two and a half months of depositions, public hearings and legal analysis conducted under the House rules, H.Res. 660 passed by the House, and the Constitution. These activities were initiated after President Trump's Inspector General Michael Atkinson notified Congress of a credible' and urgent' complaint that centered around actions taken by President Trump that had serious ramifications to US national security. As someone who has voted three times since 2017 against Privileged Motions for impeachment brought in the House, and who had initially opposed commencing an impeachment process based on the Mueller Report, Mr. Atkinson's report, made pursuant to the law, raised a far different issue than before. It concerned actions by President Trump, not candidate Trump - and thus was not about relitigating the 2016 election' and also concerned the suspension of military assistance to Ukraine that the House Armed Services Committee, on which I proudly serve, had directly supported on a bipartisan basis. On the committee, we have tracked Russia's illegal occupation of Crimea, invasion of the Donbass region, and seizure of three Ukrainian navy vessels along with 20 sailors in international waters in 2018. The desperately needed military assistance that was suspended by President Trump was for an ally who is actively fighting a war against Russian aggression. Pages 67 through 82 of the Intelligence Committee's Impeachment Inquiry report clearly lay out the timeline of the 55-day suspension of aid that the Office of Management and Budget suddenly ordered despite the unanimous objections of the Departments of Defense, State, and NSC. During that time, the Los Angeles Times reported that 25 Ukrainian soldiers lost their lives in co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-statement-white-house-paid-leave-summit | DeLauro Statement on White House Paid Leave Summit | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Rosa DeLauro | D000216 | delauro.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC (December 12, 2019)Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released the following statement on the White House's so-called Paid Leave summit. Working families in America need comprehensive paid family and medical leave now. Too many people are being forced to lose weeks' worth of pay in order to care for an ill loved one or a newborn child. That is a false choice, and we can fix it with bipartisan legislation: the FAMILY Act. In the absence of federal action, states and businesses are leading the way through generous paid leave programs modeled on the FAMILY Act. Other proposalswhich disregard medical leave even as 75% of all workers who take unpaid leave do so to address health concerns for themselves or a loved onewould rob people of critical benefits like Social Security, the Child Tax Credit, and state unemployment insurance. That is the wrong path. The FAMILY Act is comprehensive, bipartisan, and has over 200 cosponsors in the House of Representatives. The choice is clear. All that remains is the willingness to take action for working people. The Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act (FAMILY) Act would create a universal, gender-neutral, national paid family and medical leave program. The FAMILY Act is the gold standard for paid leave legislation in Congress and would ensure that workers can take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for a pregnancy, the birth or adoption of a child, recovery from a serious illness, or to care for a seriously ill family member. Specifically, the FAMILY Act would: Provide up to 12 weeks of partial wages to working people who need to take time away from their jobs to address a serious personal or family health issue, to care for a newborn or newly adopted child, or for circumstances arising from a loved one's military deployment or serious injury; Be self-funded through payroll contributions from employers and employees of just two-tenths of 1% each (two cents per $10 in wages), or about $4 a week total, split between employers and employees; Guarantee portable coverage… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hayes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hayes-my-constituents-cannot-wait-change | Rep. Hayes: My Constituents Cannot Wait For Change | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Jahana Hayes | H001081 | hayes.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, a major piece of legislation set to address the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs in America. Included in H.R. 3 was the Supporting Trauma Informed Education Practices Act, which directs money recouped from drug companies involved in the opioid crisis to grants supporting mental health care for children in schools. This legislation was sponsored by Congresswoman Hayes. Before the bill's passage, Congresswoman Hayes spoke on the floor of the House urging her colleagues to support H.R. 3, saying patients in rural communities, the student in Meriden, and the 22,000 residents diagnosed with cancer each year cannot wait for change. WATCH ### *To hear more from Congresswoman Hayes on the H.R. 3 and other legislative matters, please click here. Rep. Jahana Hayes has been a public school teacher in Connecticut for more than 15 years and was recognized in 2016 as the National Teacher of the Year. Currently serving her first term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Hayes sits on the Committees on Education & Labor and Agriculture and proudly represents Connecticut's 5th District. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hayes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hayes-statement-voting-favor-impeachment | Rep. Hayes Statement On Voting In Favor Of Impeachment | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Jahana Hayes | H001081 | hayes.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, United States Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement: My commitment has always been to be honest and transparent with the people of Connecticut's 5th District on my thinking and the decisions I make. Impeachment is not a course I wanted to pursue. I came to Congress to make a difference, not to impeach a President. After extensive review of the articles of impeachment and the available evidence, I will vote in favor of impeaching the President of the United States. I do not take this action lightly and understand the gravity of the moment. As the impeachment discussion progressed, I remained committed to not weighing in publicly, believing it was important that everyone had the chance to examine the case for themselves. As the investigation proceeded, I deliberately chose not to comment without having had a chance to review all the evidence and study the full articles as drafted. I have now had the chance to thoroughly consider all the evidence and the articles of impeachment being considered on the floor of the House of Representatives. It is clear to me that the president attempted to use the Office of the President to demand a foreign leader investigate an American citizen for political gain. As I listened to the testimony, I became more concerned about the actions of the president. While some may argue these actions do not merit impeachment, to do nothing and normalize this behavior would be a dereliction of my oath of office. This is a moment where I must lead, and I will vote yes when the articles of impeachment are brought to the floor of the House. ### Rep. Jahana Hayes has been a public school teacher in Connecticut for more than 15 years and was recognized in 2016 as the National Teacher of the Year. Currently serving her first term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Hayes sits on the Committees on Education & Labor and Agriculture and proudly represents Connecticut's 5th District. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=680BBF66-5820-4C6A-8526-87D2A9F8ADF1 | Rep. Hayes Statement On Voting In Favor Of Impeachment | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Jahana Hayes | H001081 | hayes.house.gov | hayes | https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, United States Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement: My commitment has always been to be honest and transparent with the people of Connecticut’s 5th District on my thinking and the decisions I make. Impeachment is not a course I wanted to pursue. I came to Congress to make a difference, not to impeach a President. After extensive review of the articles of impeachment and the available evidence, I will vote in favor of impeaching the President of the United States. I do not take this action lightly and understand the gravity of the moment. As the impeachment discussion progressed, I remained committed to not weighing in publicly, believing it was important that everyone had the chance to examine the case for themselves. As the investigation proceeded, I deliberately chose not to comment without having had a chance to review all the evidence and study the full articles as drafted. I have now had the chance to thoroughly consider all the evidence and the articles of impeachment being considered on the floor of the House of Representatives. It is clear to me that the president attempted to use the Office of the President to demand a foreign leader investigate an American citizen for political gain. As I listened to the testimony, I became more concerned about the actions of the president. While some may argue these actions do not merit impeachment, to do nothing and normalize this behavior would be a dereliction of my oath of office. This is a moment where I must lead, and I will vote yes when the articles of impeachment are brought to the floor of the House. ### Rep. Jahana Hayes has been a public school teacher in Connecticut for more than 15 years and was recognized in 2016 as the National Teacher of the Year. Currently serving her first term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Hayes sits on the Committees on Education & Labor and Agriculture and proudly represents Connecticut’s 5th District. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=9E6525B4-FDBB-465D-8027-5FC5A660B976 | Rep. Hayes: My Constituents Cannot Wait For Change | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Jahana Hayes | H001081 | hayes.house.gov | hayes | https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, a major piece of legislation set to address the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs in America. Included in H.R. 3 was the Supporting Trauma Informed Education Practices Act, which directs money recouped from drug companies involved in the opioid crisis to grants supporting mental health care for children in schools. This legislation was sponsored by Congresswoman Hayes. Before the bill’s passage, Congresswoman Hayes spoke on the floor of the House urging her colleagues to support H.R. 3, saying “patients in rural communities”, “the student in Meriden”, and the “22,000 residents diagnosed with cancer each year” cannot wait for change. [[{"fid":"264054","view_mode":"default","fields":{"class":"media-element file-congress-small","data-delta":"1","format":"default","alignment":"center","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false},"link_text":null,"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"class":"media-element file-congress-small","data-delta":"1","format":"default","alignment":"center","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-default media-wysiwyg-align-center","data-delta":"1"}}]] WATCH ### *To hear more from Congresswoman Hayes on the H.R. 3 and other legislative matters, please click here. Rep. Jahana Hayes has been a public school teacher in Connecticut for more than 15 years and was recognized in 2016 as the National Teacher of the Year. Currently serving her first term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Hayes sits on the Committees on Education & Labor and Agriculture and proudly represents Connecticut’s 5th District. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-votes-lower-prescription-drug-costs-americans | Larson Votes to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Americans | 2019-12-12 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | John Larson | L000557 | larson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. Larson is a cosponsor of the legislation. Prescription drug prices have skyrocketed over the years. A woman from Wethersfield wrote in to me to say, The cost of the Epi-Pen is outrageous. Even with my insurance it is so expensive I couldn't get the prescription filled and took my chances. When I had an allergic reaction I called 911 instead.' This is not how it should be in America. I'm proud to vote for this vital legislation today, said Larson. H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act: Gives Medicare the power to negotiate directly with the drug companies. Larson's Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act also allows this. Makes the lower drug prices negotiated byMedicare available to Americanswith private insurance, not just Medicare beneficiaries. Creates a new, $2,000 out-of-pocket limit on prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries, and reverses years of unfair price hikes above inflation across thousands of drugs in Medicare. Includes dental, hearing, and vision coverage for Medicare Part B for the first time. Reinvests in innovation and the search for new cures and treatments, by investing $10 billion for biomedical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Provides $10 billion in direct funding over five years to address the opioid epidemic. Addresses the maternal mortality crisis, by doubling the investment in the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program, a proven tool to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-harris-applaud-house-passage-of-legislation-to-help-protect-coastal-communities | MURPHY, HARRIS APPLAUD HOUSE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO HELP PROTECT COASTAL COMMUNITIES | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | MURPHY, HARRIS APPLAUD HOUSE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO HELP PROTECT COASTAL COMMUNITIES Wednesday, December 11, 2019 WASHINGTONU.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif.) this week applauded the House of Representatives after it passed theLivingShorelinesAct,legislation that invests in protecting coastal communities from rising sea levels and stronger storms by creating a new grant program for nature-based shoreline protection projects known asliving shorelines. In June, Senators Murphy and HarrisintroducedtheLivingShorelinesActin the Senate.Representative Frank Pallone (NJ-06) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. As a sponsor of the Senate version of this bill, I want to applaud my friends in the House of Representatives, led by Congressman Pallone, for passing this important legislation. The Living Shorelines Act helps protect coastal communities along Long Island Sound, by sending money to towns that are working on environmentally friendly projects to fortify against future storms and rising sea levels. Senator Harris and I will work hard with our colleagues in the Senate to get this bill across the finish line,said Murphy. The United States is facing a climate crisis,said Harris.As severe storms and flooding become more common made worse by rising sea levels and increasing temperatures we must take bold action to protect our coastal communities. And as we take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we must also prepare communities for the climate change impacts we are already facing. That is why I am grateful for Congressman Pallone's partnership on this issue and I applaud the House of Representatives for prioritizing the creation oflivingshorelinesin order to protect our coasts. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to pass this legislation immediately. The Living Shorelines Act will help us protect our coastal communities from the effects of climate change, including more flooding from sea level rise and stronger … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-measure-to-combat-russian-influence-clears-committee-heads-to-senate-floor | MURPHY MEASURE TO COMBAT RUSSIAN INFLUENCE CLEARS COMMITTEE, HEADS TO SENATE FLOOR | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | MURPHY MEASURE TO COMBAT RUSSIAN INFLUENCE CLEARS COMMITTEE, HEADS TO SENATE FLOOR Bill Provides New Tools for U.S. to Create Economic Opportunities in Energy Sector to Aid Transatlantic Security Wednesday, December 11, 2019 WASHINGTONU.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Wednesday joined the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee's markup of several pieces of legislation, including bills that would sanction Turkey for expanding its incursion into northeastern Syria and a Murphy-led bill that combats Russian influence and increases transatlantic security by supporting energy independence from Russia. The European Energy Security and Diversification Act would, for the first time, allow the United States to help finance strategic energy projects in Europe and Eurasia. This is a substantial new tool for the United States to combat malign Russian influence and create economic opportunities at home and abroad. The bill was introduced by Murphy, along with U.S. Senators Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Europe Subcommittee, Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), ranking member of the Europe Subcommittee, Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Cory Gardner (R-Colo.). "This is a piece of legislation that seeks to redress what has been an asymmetry in the way in which we try to combat Russia's attempts to curry favor in the region with its oil and gas, Murphy said. This would set up a capacity inside the new Development Finance Corporation to finance projects in and around Russia's periphery that would make those nations energy independent of Russia. Murphy continued: Projects done in Europe would be done in consultation with Europe's priority list of projects that they are planning to put money into as well. And I think that this, frankly, is the best way ultimately to hurt Putin where it matters. If we are able to help make countries truly energy independent of Russia's energy largesse, then it effectuates so many U.S… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-statement-on-coast-guard-commandants-refusal-to-appear-at-congressional-hearing-on-harassment | MURPHY STATEMENT ON COAST GUARD COMMANDANTS REFUSAL TO APPEAR AT CONGRESSIONAL HEARING ON HARASSMENT | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | MURPHY STATEMENT ON COAST GUARD COMMANDANT'S REFUSAL TO APPEAR AT CONGRESSIONAL HEARING ON HARASSMENT Wednesday, December 11, 2019 WASHINGTONU.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Wednesday criticized the Coast Guard's failure to adequately respond to harassment and bullying at the United States Coast Guard Academy and for attempts by senior Coast Guard leaders to cover up and avoid accountability for those responsible.In addition, Murphy criticized Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Schultz for failing to appear before the U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security and Oversight Committees to discuss how the U.S. Coast Guard is addressing sexual harassment and bullying. Over a year ago, I demanded that Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Schultz hold responsible the Academy officers who harassed, bullied, and attempted to cover up their actions. By refusing to appear at today's hearing, I fear that the Coast Guard is telegraphing that it does not treat this issue with the seriousness it deserves. We must reaffirm our commitment to protecting the women and men at the Coast Guard Academy by making sure this kind of abusive behavior isn't tolerated, said Murphy. The Coast Guard must immediately implement the House Report recommendations on harassment, bullying, and retaliation. I will continue to insist on full transparency and holding those Coast Guard officers accountable for their actions. In June, following an OIG Whistleblower Retaliation Investigation and other reports of bullying, harassment and retaliation at the United States Coast Guard Academy, Murphy wrote a letter to Admiral Schultz asking for a tougher response to reform the Academy's climate of bullying, harassment and retaliation. In his letter, Murphy also raised the issue of underrepresentation of minority and female faculty at the Coast Guard Academy, and requested that Admiral Schultz give a higher priority to addressing and reforming the way the Coast Guard handles complaints of bullying, harassment and retaliati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-vandykes-radical-opinions-on-guns-are-outside-the-conservative-mainstream | MURPHY: VANDYKES RADICAL OPINIONS ON GUNS ARE OUTSIDE THE CONSERVATIVE MAINSTREAM | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | MURPHY: VANDYKE'S RADICAL OPINIONS ON GUNS ARE OUTSIDE THE CONSERVATIVE MAINSTREAM Wednesday, December 11, 2019 WASHINGTONU.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), on Tuesday delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate in opposition to Lawrence VanDyke, nominee for U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit. During his remarks, Murphy called out VanDyke's history of opposing common sense gun laws and cozying up to the National Rifle Association (NRA). Murphy said: I do not believe that Mr. VanDyke is within the mainstream when it comes to his positions on the issue of gun violence. As Solicitor General of Montana, he argued that the federal government should not have the power to regulate gun ownership in his state of Montana. Now, this is a political cause that is picking up steam in some conservative circles around the country, but it is still a radical notion, Murphy continued. I come to the floor to just point out a handful of ways in which Mr. VanDyke's record, I believe, is outside of the conservative mainstream when it comes to guns. I think he holds positions that would make even NRA endorsed Republicans in this body a little uncomfortable, especially this idea that states can nullify federal firearms laws, Murphy continued. Murphy concluded: This is someone who's going to bring some pretty radical ideas on what the Constitution allows states to do, and what the Constitution allows this body to do when it comes to keeping our constituents safe. VanDyke's nomination is opposed by six former Montana Supreme Court Justices and more than 200 outside groups including the Alliance for Justice; Coalition to Stop Gun Violence; Giffords Law Center; Lambda Legal and 24 Advocacy Organizations; League of Conservation Voters; NARAL; Human Rights Campaign and the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights which is coalition of more than 200 national organizations including Planned Parenthood Federation of America, AFL-CIO; NAACP; National Education Association; People for t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-effort-preserve-gi-bill-transferability-adopted-final-defense | Courtney Effort to Preserve GI Bill Transferability Adopted in Final Defense Authorization Bill | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Joe Courtney | C001069 | courtney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Joe Courtney(CT-02)today highlighted the inclusion of his amendment to block a Department of Defense (DOD) plan to restrict service members with greater than sixteen years of service from transferring their Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits to eligible family members as part of the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report. Courtney has worked since July 2018 to block this misguided plan. I proudly helped pass the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill back during my first term to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans by providing them and their loved ones with educational opportunities,said Congressman Courtney.TheDefense Department's plan to restrict our longest-serving servicemembers from transferring those G.I. Bill benefits falls far short of honoring their sacrificeit would have wrongedthose vets who are willing and able to continue their service. Ending this plan once and for all is the right thing to do, and I am grateful for the bipartisan support that has made this possible. IAVA commends Congressman Courtney for having veterans' backs and rallying his colleagues to stand at the forefront of the fight to defend the GI Bill, said Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) CEO Jeremy Butler. In 2008, IAVA fought to create the Post-9/11 GI Bill and it has proven to be one of the most transformative federal benefits in history. When DoD moved to limit access to the GI Bill, IAVA responded by delivering a petition signed by nearly 55,000 of our members in strong opposition. We are grateful that our voices were heard. In July of 2018, the DOD announced a policy change that would prevent service members with greater than sixteen years of service from transferring their Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits to eligible family members. Following the announcement,Courtney led a bipartisan lettersigned by 83 of his colleagues in the House to Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis strongly opposing the announced policy change. A number of veterans' organizations have also called for a rev… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-statement-passage-fy-2020-national-defense-authorization | Courtney Statement on Passage of FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Conference Report | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Joe Courtney | C001069 | courtney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, made the following statement today after voting to pass the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference report. Courtney was a conferee appointed to the committee responsible for negotiating the final bill. The FY 2020 NDAA conference report passed the House on a bipartisan basis by a vote of 376-48. This bipartisan and bicameral agreement sends a clear and powerful message that the House is getting its work done, Courtney said. I'm proud to see the results that the House Armed Services, led by Chairman Adam Smith, has achieved for our servicemembers and their families in this final bill. The inclusion of paid parental leave for our federal employees is a great step in achieving parity between members of the military and the civilian workforce that supports them. And, the repeal of the Widow's Tax, sought for two decades, will bring long overdue fairness to our military survivors. Chairman Smith fought hard for these priorities, and I am proud to support this agreement. I'm particularly proud that as I close out my first year as Chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, this agreement includes many of the priorities I fought for to invest in our nations capabilities on, above and under the seas, Courtney added. In addition to fully backing the recently announced Block V submarine contract, this agreement provides full throated support for the tenth option' boat to address the consistent and urgent needs of our combatant commanders. This agreement also largely endorses the subcommittee's work to address the future of our domestic sealift capabilities, which are the backbone of our nation's ability to respond around the world. Overall, this agreement reflects the hard work and bipartisan input of our subcommittee, and I am proud to have led the panel in making a strong mark on our nation's seapower and projection forces priorities. Key provisions that Cou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/courtney-votes-pass-farm-workforce-modernization-act | Courtney Votes to Pass Farm Workforce Modernization Act | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Joe Courtney | C001069 | courtney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) voted to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 5038), a bipartisan bill that seeks to address the growing labor crisis in the agriculture industry by creating a new pathway to legal status for undocumented citizens working in the U.S. agriculture industry. Due to the diminishing supply of U.S. workers participating in farm labor, American farmers are increasingly reliant upon foreign workers to meet labor demands. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act will help to stabilize the agriculture sector and preserve rural heritage by ensuring that farmers can meet their labor needs well into the future. H.R. 5038 represents the first major agriculture labor reform since 1986. Eastern Connecticut is home to some of the most productive dairy farms in the country it's part of our heritage in New England, said Congressman Courtney. Shortages in labor availability for them can cause ripple effects across our entire economy, and only serves to increase America's reliance on foreign food. We've got to find more ways to work together to get things done in Washington, and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act is another example of the critical work we can accomplish here to help solve the real problems facing our agriculture industry. On behalf of Connecticut's hard-working dairy farmers, I was proud to help pass this bipartisan bill. We applaud House passage today of the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which takes significant strides to make badly needed improvements to agriculture immigration policy that address dairy's unique workforce challenges, said Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. Congressman Courtneyhas been a longtime champion on this important issue forConnecticutdairy farmers and we thank him for championing this effortand providing momentum to move this important bill through the House. We can no longer function without the necessary workers required to take care of our animals and tend to our crops, said… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-introduces-bill-expand-food-safety-oversight-corporate-confined | DeLauro Introduces Bill to Expand Food Safety Oversight of Corporate, Confined Animal Feeding Operations | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Rosa DeLauro | D000216 | delauro.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC (December 11, 2019)Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) today introduced the Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act of 2019, which would grant new authority to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate corporate livestock feedlots and confinement operations implicated in foodborne illness outbreaks. Over the past several decades, consolidation in agriculture has decimated family farms and resulted in large, corporate-owned operations, whose practices negatively impact the safety of our nation's food. Antibiotic sales for cattle and hogs as tracked by the FDA increased in 2018 due to the corporate livestock practices. At the same time, international public health agencies have warned of the rising threats from antibiotic resistance. Just last year, evidence in the Yuma romaine lettuce outbreakwhich killed 5 people and hospitalized 96 peopleled investigators to a large cattle feedlot previously owned by corrupt multinational meat conglomerate JBS. Because the FDA does not have authority to conduct microbial testing on farms, FDA's environmental assessment report acknowledged limited sampling at the feedlot and was ultimately unable to draw statistically valid conclusions in the traceback investigation. For far too long, the federal government has been unable to hold the largest corporate agribusinesses accountable for the problems their industrial practices have caused throughout our food system, said Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. The negative consequences of corporate feedlots and confinements are clearfrom overuse of antibiotics resulting in dangerous antibiotic resistant bacteria to increased contamination of food. Under current law, multinational corporations have the power to stop an FDA foodborne illness investigation in its tracks. That is alarming, and it is why the Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act gives the FDA the authority to investigate corporate agribusinesses and uphold its mission to protect public health. Food safety regulators work hard to ensure that when we sink our … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-testifies-family-act-oversight-and-reform-committee-hearing-paid | DeLauro Testifies on FAMILY Act at Oversight and Reform Committee Hearing on Paid Family and Medical Leave | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Rosa DeLauro | D000216 | delauro.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 11, 2019)Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) testified at the House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing on "Examining the Need for Comprehensive National Paid Family and Medical Leave" to discuss the FAMILY ACT, her legislation that would create a universal, gender-neutral, national paid family and medical leave program. A full video of her testimony can be found here, and below are her remarks as delivered: Thank you very, very much for your kind words. This morning we honor the memory of our colleague Elijah Cummings and we offer our sincere congratulations to you, Madam Chair on ascending to this position and I am delighted to be here. I want to recognize and thank the Ranking Member, Mr. Jordan, for welcoming me here today and all the members of the committee. As Members of Congress, I believe it is our duty to level the playing field for middle-class families and working people. Especially now. Why now? People's pay is a serious economic challenge that people have in their lives and their pay does not keep up with the costs, skyrocketing costs, that they face every day. So, it is sadly no surprise, that very few can afford to lose several weeks of wages, whether for an ill loved one or the birth of a child. It would push them over the edge. In fact, 62 percent of working people cannot access unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act, according to researchers from Brandeis University, Either because they are ineligible or they cannot afford to. But, those moments come regardless. In 1986, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Went to my employer and told him that I was going to be hospitalized and that I did not really know whether or not that I would be returning. My employer was Senator Christopher Dodd. Senator Dodd introduced what became the Family and Medical Leave Act that same year. But what he said to me on that day when I went into his office was Rosa, go get yourself well. Your job is here, your salary is here, just take care of yourself. With the suppo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hayes.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-hayes-statement-ndaa-vote | Rep. Hayes Statement on NDAA Vote | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Jahana Hayes | H001081 | hayes.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Following her vote in favor of the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), United States Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement. This annual package contains all the funding for the coming fiscal year for the Department of Defense. The fiscal year 2020 NDAA contains numerous important provisions, including 12 weeks of paid family leave for all federal employees, a pay increase for service members, and the repeal of the so-called widow's tax', whereby Gold Star families were losing hundreds of dollars a month in benefits. I have been a strong advocate of eliminating this undue burden on Gold Star families since coming to Congress and introduced legislation to address the offset earlier this year. I am happy to see it finally eliminated. Unfortunately, several bipartisan provisions I supported in the House bill we passed in July were not contained in the final package, including repealing the 2002 Authorization of Military Force (AUMF), preventing unauthorized war with Iran, and ending American support for the war in Yemen. No piece of legislation is perfect and this one is no different. While I am disappointed in the exclusion of previously agreed to bipartisan items, I remain committed to moving forward on these important issues. ### Rep. Jahana Hayes has been a public school teacher in Connecticut for more than 15 years and was recognized in 2016 as the National Teacher of the Year. Currently serving her first term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Hayes sits on the Committees on Education & Labor and Agriculture and proudly represents Connecticut's 5th District. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=7CF3A550-192C-4A00-A026-387184129555 | Rep. Hayes Statement on NDAA Vote | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Jahana Hayes | H001081 | hayes.house.gov | hayes | https://hayes.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Following her vote in favor of the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), United States Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement. This annual package contains all the funding for the coming fiscal year for the Department of Defense. “The fiscal year 2020 NDAA contains numerous important provisions, including 12 weeks of paid family leave for all federal employees, a pay increase for service members, and the repeal of the so-called ‘widow’s tax’, whereby Gold Star families were losing hundreds of dollars a month in benefits. I have been a strong advocate of eliminating this undue burden on Gold Star families since coming to Congress and introduced legislation to address the offset earlier this year. I am happy to see it finally eliminated. Unfortunately, several bipartisan provisions I supported in the House bill we passed in July were not contained in the final package, including repealing the 2002 Authorization of Military Force (AUMF), preventing unauthorized war with Iran, and ending American support for the war in Yemen. No piece of legislation is perfect and this one is no different. While I am disappointed in the exclusion of previously agreed to bipartisan items, I remain committed to moving forward on these important issues.” ### Rep. Jahana Hayes has been a public school teacher in Connecticut for more than 15 years and was recognized in 2016 as the National Teacher of the Year. Currently serving her first term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Hayes sits on the Committees on Education & Labor and Agriculture and proudly represents Connecticut’s 5th District. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:45:33Z |
| https://himes.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-himes-statement-usmca-agreement | Congressman Himes Statement On USMCA Agreement | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Jim Himes | H001047 | himes.house.gov | legacy | Washington D.C. Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement on the House Democratic Caucus announcing a USMCA trade agreement: This agreement represents a new standard for U.S. trade agreements and ensures that American workers emerge with a win. The trade agreement that Democrats negotiated and fought for, ensures standards for enforcement of labor violations, increases environmental protections, and removes provisions that raise prescription drug prices for hard-working Americans. With this state of the art deal, Democrats demonstrate that we can legislate and investigate at the same time. The USMCA is another example of our ability to carry out our constitutionally mandated oversight duties and pass legislation that benefits all Americans. This agreement isn't about which party wins or loses. It's about doing what's right for American workers and American families. Democrats will never torpedo a policy that is good for the American people because it has the President's name on it. Instead, we will legislate for the good of the country. The USMCA implements effective and enforceable labor standards, ensures we are acting as responsible stewards of our environment and addresses the issue of rising prescription drug costs, all while strengthening our economy. It is a true feat of bipartisanship and I thank the Speaker and all of those who worked hard to get a deal done. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://himes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=2DC2046C-A21E-4D11-B7F0-9030130D02AB | Congressman Himes Statement On USMCA Agreement | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | James A. Himes | H001047 | himes.house.gov | himes | https://himes.house.gov/press-releases | page_html | Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement on the House Democratic Caucus announcing a USMCA trade agreement: “This agreement represents a new standard for U.S. trade agreements and ensures that American workers emerge with a win. The trade agreement that Democrats negotiated and fought for, ensures standards for enforcement of labor violations, increases environmental protections, and removes provisions that raise prescription drug prices for hard-working Americans.” “With this state of the art deal, Democrats demonstrate that we can legislate and investigate at the same time. The USMCA is another example of our ability to carry out our constitutionally mandated oversight duties and pass legislation that benefits all Americans.” “This agreement isn’t about which party wins or loses. It’s about doing what’s right for American workers and American families. Democrats will never torpedo a policy that is good for the American people because it has the President’s name on it. Instead, we will legislate for the good of the country. The USMCA implements effective and enforceable labor standards, ensures we are acting as responsible stewards of our environment and addresses the issue of rising prescription drug costs, all while strengthening our economy. It is a true feat of bipartisanship and I thank the Speaker and all of those who worked hard to get a deal done.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-03-30T11:08:25Z |
| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-applauds-committee-passage-know-your-social-security-act | Larson Applauds Committee Passage of the Know Your Social Security Act | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | John Larson | L000557 | larson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the Know Your Social Security Act was reported favorably out of the Ways and Means Committee. Larson introduced the bipartisan, bicameral legislation alongside Ways and Means member Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Senate Finance Committee member Bill Cassidy (R-LA). Larson's opening remarks can be viewed here. Social Security is our nation's most important retirement program. It is also our nation's number one anti-poverty program. No matter what happens in the stock market, Social Security will always be there for beneficiaries. Americans who contribute to Social Security should receive an update every year so they know what benefits they are earning and can plan for their retirements and possible disability or death of a spouse or parent. The Social Security Statement informs workers about their projected Social Security benefits and past earnings. Since 2011, the Social Security Administration has not been mailing the statements to roughly 140 million workers. This bipartisan bill will clarify that the Social Security Administration must deliver these annual statements by mail. As a result, Americans will learn about their Social Security benefits and earnings, and that more must be done to strengthen Social Security in the future. For the first time, Social Security will begin paying out more in benefits than it receives in contributions. Congress needs to have a rendez-vous with reality, it needs to act to for the program to remain solvent. It's imperative that the House take up the Social Security 2100 Act to expand benefits and make Social Security solvent beyond this century. Today's Committee vote is a good step forward showing Americans that Congress can work together, Democrats and Republicans, House and Senate, but the longer we wait to address the Social Security shortfall, the harder it will … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-passage-defense-bill-good-news-ct-defense-manufacturing | Larson: Passage of Defense Bill is Good News for CT Defense Manufacturing | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | John Larson | L000557 | larson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020. I was proud to vote for the NDAA today. The Conference Agreement strengthens our national security, makes important investments to restore our military readiness, and provides the largest pay raise for our military in a decade, in addition to making key reforms to better support service members and their families. It fortifies the First District as a leader in defense manufacturing. Both large manufacturers like Pratt & Whitney and smaller companies like Birken Manufacaturing Co. in Bloomfield will continue to grow with this authorization. Connecticut will continue to provide our military with Connecticut-made aircraft engines, submarines, and helicopters that provide our military with unmatched supremacy in the air and at sea. As co-chair of the Joint Strike Fighter Caucus, I am proud that we were able to secure 90 F-35 aircraft. In 2019, manufacturing on the F-35 alone supports over fifteen thousand jobs across the state. Our men and women overseas deserve the best technology and protection in the world as they serve our nation, and I am proud of the First District's role in supporting them, said Larson. Congressman Larson has always supported a strong national defense and those of us supporting the warfighter in the aerospace manufacturing sector. His support over the years, including championing the increased production levels of the F-35, Joint Strike Fighter, has allowed our Company to hire and retain talent in Connecticut and assure that the quality of our fighter aircraft and armaments are second to none in the world, said Gary Greenberg, President of Birken Manufacturing Co. in Bloomfield. Highlights of Connecticut's defense manufacturing priorities: $8.9 billion to purchase 90 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters (12 more than the President's Budget Request), $2.1 billion in spares, and additional $440 million to purchase fighter… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-votes-restore-salt-tax-deduction-ct-working-families | Larson Votes to Restore SALT Tax Deduction for CT Working Families | 2019-12-11 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | John Larson | L000557 | larson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today in the Ways and Means Committee Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for the Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act, which would restore the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction that was capped by the Republican Tax Law in 2017. The bill was reported favorably out of committee. I am proud to vote today for this legislation that rights one of the many wrongs made in the 2017 Republican Tax Law. 83 percent of the benefits from that law went to the nation's wealthiest 1 percent. At the same time it caused middle-class families in Connecticut's taxes to go up because it capped the State and Local Tax Deduction. On average, Connecticut residents were deducting $19,500 a year in state and local taxes, now they're paying more for a tax cut for the rich. I thank Representatives Bill Pascrell and Mike Thompson for pushing this legislation forward for working-class families, said Larson. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/view/murphy-speaks-against-us-circuit-judge-nominee-and-his-allegiance-to-the-gun-lobby | Murphy Speaks Against U.S. Circuit Judge Nominee and His Allegiance to the Gun Lobby | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | hartford Colt Gateway 120 Huyshope Avenue Suite 401 Hartford, CT 06106 P: (860) 549-8463 F: (860) 524-5091 Get Directions | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-holds-member-forum-youth-vaping-epidemic | DeLauro Holds Member Forum on the Youth Vaping Epidemic | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Rosa DeLauro | D000216 | delauro.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 10, 2019)Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) held a Member Forum with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NAASP) to hear from those who are facing the youth vaping epidemic directly: students and principals. A full video of her testimony can be found here, and below are her opening remarks as delivered: I really am so honored to be hosting this Member Forum along with the National Association of Secondary School Principals. And let me recognize Robert Motley, who is the President-Elect of the NASSP. He is also the Principal of Atholton High School. I want to thank you for the work you do in bringing together school principals nationally in an effort to protect our children. I want to give a shout out to Pete Emerson, who at our last hearing he suggested that what was very important for us to do was to bring together principals and students who are literally on the front lines on this critical issue. I'm honored, we expect colleagues will come in and out, I'm honored to welcome my colleague Jim Langevin from the great state of Rhode Island. We anticipate Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, Congresswoman Lois Frankel, and Congressman Steve Cohen. And all of the individuals that I have mentioned are tireless leaders on this issue, and I believe that together we are making progress. So, it is particularly exciting to hear from school leaders and from students. And I again want to welcome Principals Adam Fine, of East Hampton High School and Brian Zahn, of Southampton High School. I also want to recognize some very very special people and that's our students who are here today. Samantha Rose Prince, Valeria Guevara, Olivia Grace Davis, and Lauren Heaney. Lauren had founded a local chapter of SADD, that's Students Against Destructive Decisions. Lauren's mother, Kristin. These young people, I want to just say, because I had the chance, Congressman Langevin, to chat with them earlier today, are extraordinary. And to quote you know wh… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-pocan-house-dems-push-extended-comment-period-proposed-rule | DeLauro, Pocan, House Dems Push for Extended Comment Period on Proposed Rule Allowing Discrimination in HHS-Funded Programs | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Rosa DeLauro | D000216 | delauro.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC (December 10, 2019)Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02), Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, led a letter with House Democrats to Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Alex Azar and Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources at HHS Jennifer Moughalian regarding their rule allowing discrimination in HHS-funded programs. Currently the comment period will only last 30 daysmuch shorter than the typical 90 days. This [Notice of Proposed Rulemaking] will allow discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and, in some cases, religion in HHS-funded programs, wrote the Members. Despite the administration discussing this rule primarily in the context of permitting foster care and adoption agencies to deny same-sex couples the opportunity to provide a safe and loving home to children, the NPRM as written will allow discrimination for many other HHS-funded programs that serve millions of Americans. Given the number of programs that will be impacted by this rule change and complexity of the proposed rule, we are concerned that the current comment period does not provide sufficient time for a thorough and thoughtful examination and response from the public, continued the Members. Thirty days does not provide states, agencies, and impacted Americans the time that is needed to sufficiently analyze and assess the proposed rule's effect. We urge you to extend the comment period to February 17, 2020, and it is well within your authority to do so. Since the administration intends to discriminate in grantmaking for HHS-funded programs, it is imperative you give all affected parties the time to comment. A signed copy of the letter can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-supports-articles-impeachment-against-president-trump | DeLauro Supports Articles of Impeachment Against President Trump | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Rosa DeLauro | D000216 | delauro.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC (December 10, 2019)Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released the following statement after the House Judiciary Committee introduced two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. While I was reluctant to pursue impeachment about the 2016 election, President Trump's unchecked efforts to get foreign powers to intervene in the next presidential election and unchecked attempts to block any investigation by the United States Congress left me with no choice. What would the founders have thought, if Congress did nothing? How could they have upheld their oath of office, if Congress did nothing? Over the last few months, brave public servants have come forward to testify that the President withheld Congressionally-appropriated aid to Ukraine in order to leverage an investigation into a political opponent for his own personal and political gain. Witness after witness confirmed this abuse of the power. At the same time, the President has refused to comply with lawful Congressional requests and subpoenas, and directed others in the executive branch to defy these lawful requests. In doing so, he has obstructed Congress's investigation. The President's actions are a dangerous departure from his oath of office and his duty to uphold the Constitution. That is why I support the articles of impeachment against President Trump. Congress must uphold its duty to protect the Constitution. Our founders set up a system of checks and balances, separation of powers, and rule of law so that no person would be above the lawincluding the President. As with many of my colleagues, I have been reluctant to call for impeachment because I feared it would further divide the country, be perceived as overturning the 2016 election, and go to the United States Senate where Republicans would acquit President Trump regardless of the evidence. But the President's unchecked actions mean Congress had to act to stop his abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://delauro.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/delauro-testifies-medicare-america-energy-commerce-health-subcommittee | DeLauro Testifies on Medicare for America at Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee Hearing on Universal Coverage | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Rosa DeLauro | D000216 | delauro.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 10, 2019)Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) testified at the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health's hearing on "Proposals to Achieve Universal Health Care Coverage" to promote Medicare for America, legislation introduced by herself and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) to ensure universal, affordable, high-quality healthcare coverage. A full video of her testimony can be found here, and below are her remarks as delivered: Thank you so much, and to Congressman Pallone, to Congresswoman Eshoo, Ranking Members Walden and Burgess. I am delighted to be here this morning. It's an honor for me to join with the members of this committee and also to be with all of my colleagues here this morning on what is a critical, critical discussion on what are the pathways that we can move forward to universal care. I am here this morning to advocate for Medicare for America, which I first introduced with my dear friend and my colleague, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. We did this in December 2018, and we reintroduced it this May. Medicare for America achieves universal, affordable, high-quality health coverage by creating a program based on Medicare and Medicaid. It covers all Americans through auto-enrollment starting at birth, while maintaining high-quality, affordable, employer coverage. Medicare for America moves every individual currently enrolled on the individual exchanges and Medicare beneficiaries onto the program. Individuals and children enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP are transitioned onto Medicare for America over time to ensure that their care is not disrupted as we transform our health care system. We made this deliberate choice after working with members of the disabilities community who know all to well about disruptions in the face of budget cuts and other complications. For those with employer-sponsored coverage, two things can be true and are true. Employers have shifted many Americans to high-deductible plans with less generous coverage; and, many are very satisfie… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://himes.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/congressman-himes-statement-usmca-agreement | Congressman Himes Statement On USMCA Agreement | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Jim Himes | H001047 | himes.house.gov | legacy | Washington D.C. Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement on the House Democratic Caucus announcing a USMCA trade agreement: This agreement represents a new standard for U.S. trade agreements and ensures that American workers emerge with a win. The trade agreement that Democrats negotiated and fought for, ensures standards for enforcement of labor violations, increases environmental protections, and removes provisions that raise prescription drug prices for hard-working Americans. With this state of the art deal, Democrats demonstrate that we can legislate and investigate at the same time. The USMCA is another example of our ability to carry out our constitutionally mandated oversight duties and pass legislation that benefits all Americans. This agreement isn't about which party wins or loses. It's about doing what's right for American workers and American families. Democrats will never torpedo a policy that is good for the American people because it has the President's name on it. Instead, we will legislate for the good of the country. The USMCA implements effective and enforceable labor standards, ensures we are acting as responsible stewards of our environment and addresses the issue of rising prescription drug costs, all while strengthening our economy. It is a true feat of bipartisanship and I thank the Speaker and all of those who worked hard to get a deal done. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-reed-request-review-social-security-s-efforts-combat-robocalls | Larson, Reed Request Review of Social Security’s Efforts to Combat Robocalls | 2019-12-10 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | John Larson | L000557 | larson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Ranking Member Tom Reed (NY-23) sent letters to Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Andrew Saul and SSA Inspector General Gail S. Ennis asking them to review and address fraudulent Social Security robocalls. In the letter to Commissioner Saul the members wrote: We are deeply concerned about the ongoing Social Security-related telephone imposter scams affecting people across the United States. While SSA has taken steps in recent months to prevent and raise public awareness about these imposter calls, we are alarmed that the scams continue to be widespread and severe. In light of our concerns, we are asking the OIG to review SSA's response to telephone imposter scams. In the letter to Inspector General Ennis the members wrote: We write to request that the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) review the Social Security Administration's (SSA's) efforts to address ongoing Social Security-related telephone scams. Over the past year, SSA has been handling an increasing volume of telephone calls from the public regarding calls threatening arrest or other legal action due to Social Security number or account problems. SSA provides critical benefits to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their families, so any interruption in service, confusion about the agency's communication with the public, or changes to public confidence when interacting with SSA is of great concern. The letter to Commissioner Saul can be viewed here and the letter to Inspector General can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-highlights-branford-manufacturer-accurate-wire-as-this-weeks-murphys-monday-manufacturer | MURPHY HIGHLIGHTS BRANFORD MANUFACTURER, ACCURATE WIRE, AS THIS WEEKS MURPHYS MONDAY MANUFACTURER | 2019-12-09 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Christopher Murphy | M001169 | www.murphy.senate.gov | legacy | MURPHY HIGHLIGHTS BRANFORD MANUFACTURER, ACCURATE WIRE, AS THIS WEEK'S MURPHY'S MONDAY MANUFACTURER Monday, December 9, 2019 WASHINGTONU.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.)announced on Monday that Accurate Wire of Branford is this week's Murphy's Monday Manufacturer. Founded in 1988, Accurate Wire specializes in the manufacturing of square, flat, and special shaped wires for a variety of applications. Their wires are commonly found in the aerospace, automotive, consumer products, electronics, medical and springs industries, and are available to companies all around the world. Currently, Accurate Wire's 32 employees work out of a 70,000 square foot facility in Branford. The company maintains a high quality of standard for compliance as an ISO 9001:2008 registered company. Accurate Wire was acquired by metals manufacturing company Luvata in 2016. Accurate Wire represents the best that Connecticut manufacturing has to offer. For over 30 years, their high quality wire components have stood out in the wiring industry, making them a reliable manufacturer to companies all around the world. I'm proud to highlight them today, said Murphy. Accurate Wire is a recurring gold sponsor of the Branford Festival and routinely sponsors a child or family each year for the holidays through Connecticut's Department of Children and Families. The manufacturing industry plays a crucial role throughout Connecticut communities, creating new jobs and accelerating the state's economic recovery. Today, Connecticut's thousands of manufacturers account for 10% of the state's jobs and 87% of the state's total exports. In order to protect and grow manufacturing jobs in Connecticut, Murphy has introduced two pieces of legislation that aim to strengthen existing standards and prioritize the purchase of American-made goods, the BuyAmerican.govActand theAmerican Jobs Matter Act. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://courtney.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/heinrich-rounds-courtney-and-kelly-urge-house-and-senate-leadership | Heinrich, Rounds, Courtney, and Kelly Urge House and Senate Leadership to Fully Repeal 40% Tax on Employer-Sponsored Health Plans and Control Out of Pocket Costs for Patients | 2019-12-09 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | Joe Courtney | C001069 | courtney.house.gov | legacy | Today, Senators Heinrich (D-NM) and Rounds (R-SD), and Representatives Courtney (D-CT) and Kelly (R-PA), wrote to House and Senate leadership to strongly urge against further delay of repeal of the so-called Cadillac tax on high premium employer-sponsored health insurance. Legislation introduced by Rep. Joe Courtney and Rep. Mike Kelly (H.R 748) to fully repeal the tax passed the House of Representatives by an overwhelming 419-6 vote earlier this year. Identical legislation introduced by Senators Heinrich and Rounds (S. 684) has 63 bipartisan cosponsors. In their bipartisan, bicameral letter, the Members wrote: The status quo creates uncertainty as employers, and employee representatives negotiate benefits packages that extend well into 2022, when the tax is currently set to go into effect. A fourth delay is not a viable option. The ongoing uncertainty is already threatening the quality of employer sponsored health insurance. The time is now to act in the best interest of the American people and repeal the Cadillac Tax. The Members' full letter has been included below, and you can click here to read it online. Last week, more than 1,000 employers and stakeholders sent a similar letter, underscoring the breath of support for repeal. On Wednesday of this week, the Members will be available on a conference call with reporters to discuss the urgent need to fully repeal the 40% Cadillac Tax before the start of the new year. The call will begin promptly at 4:00pm on Wednesday, December 11. Interested members of the press can join Wednesday's conversation by phone at (202) 228-0808, or toll free at (855) 428-0808. Once dialed-in, use Conference ID 89616. On the call, the Members will also discuss new polling that shows the American public is deeply concerned about rising out-of-pocket health costs, and the impact the 40% tax has on their deductibles and cost sharing. WHO: Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT) Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) WHAT: Press call to d… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-statement-passing-denise-d-ascenzo | Larson Statement on the Passing of Denise D’Ascenzo | 2019-12-08 | 2019 | 2019-12 | Democrat | House | CT | John Larson | L000557 | larson.house.gov | legacy | Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of longtime Channel 3 anchorDenise D'Ascenzo: I am heartbroken to learn of Denise D'Ascenzo'spassing. For over 30 years she was a pillar of Connecticut news. Not only was she talented and a great journalist, but she was also incredibly friendly and kind. My sympathies go out to her family, friends and her Channel 3 colleagues. She will be missed. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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