releases: https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-delauro-s-selection-appropriations-chair-historic-moment
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| https://larson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/larson-delauro-s-selection-appropriations-chair-historic-moment | Larson: DeLauros Selection as Appropriations Chair is a Historic Moment for Connecticut | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | 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 Democratic Caucus voted for Rep. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) to be chosen as the Chair of the House Appropriations Committee in the 117thCongress. I extend my congratulations to Rosaon this outstandingaccomplishment.This is a historic first for Connecticut. Not since Jonathan Trumbull waselectedSpeaker of the House has Connecticut held such an important position in the United States Congress. Rosa is the first member of Connecticut to be Chair of the Appropriations Committee.With Rosa DeLauro now Chair of the Appropriations Committee, Richard Neal ofSpringfield,Massachusetts Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, and Jim McGovern of Massachusetts Chair of the Rules Committee,New Englandis now the most influential region in the country. Rosa's dedicationand persistencein alwaysfighting for the people of Connecticut and the least among us across this great nationis unparalleled.She was recognized and rewarded by her peers with an overwhelming election. Rosa will beacriticalplayerworking withthe Biden Administration and bringing us through this COVID pandemic, andputtingthe country back to work.It is an honor to serve alongside of herand see the faith that her colleagueshave in bestowing this Chairmanship in her very capable hands.Congratulations Rosa, you've made us all very proud! ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |