30 Facts About Rosa DeLauro

Rosa Luisa DeLauro is an American politician who has been the US representative for since 1991.

In 2020, DeLauro was selected as chair of the House Appropriations Committee for the 117th Congress, succeeding Nita Lowey and becoming the second woman to hold the position.

Rosa DeLauro co-chaired the House Democratic Steering Committee from 2003 to 2021.

Rosa DeLauro earned her high school diploma from The Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall in Milford, Connecticut.

Rosa DeLauro earned a bachelor's degree from Marymount College in Tarrytown, New York, attended the London School of Economics and earned a master's degree in international politics from Columbia University.

Rosa DeLauro sought the open seat and quickly consolidated Democratic support behind her, earning Morrison's endorsement and prompting State Representative Mike Lawlor's withdrawal from the campaign.

The district has since reverted to form, and Rosa DeLauro has never faced another contest nearly as close as her first.

Rosa DeLauro is part of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party and one of the Congressional Progressive Caucus's founding members.

Rosa DeLauro is interested in health policy issues, particularly women's health.

Rosa DeLauro has introduced bills aimed at improving cancer treatment and research and women's health policies.

On February 2,2008, Rosa DeLauro endorsed Barack Obama for President.

On October 3,2008, Rosa DeLauro voted a second time for the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.

Rosa DeLauro has urged politicians to be "big thinkers" on universal health care.

On December 17,2008, the Wall Street Journal reported that Rosa DeLauro was "a top contender" for Labor Secretary in the Obama administration.

Rosa DeLauro was critical of the Stupak-Pitts Amendment, which places limits on taxpayer-funded abortions in the context of the November 2009 Affordable Health Care for America Act.

Rosa DeLauro was a supporter of David Bonior in his race against Steny Hoyer for House Majority Whip in 1991, seconding his nomination at a meeting of the Democratic caucus.

Rosa DeLauro has spoken about child care, arguing, "It is time to build a permanent child care infrastructure that respects and values women in the workforce" in a July 2021 article published in The American Prospect and on her official website.

In 1999 Rosa DeLauro voted to increase the amount of time given to perform background checks from 24 hours to 72 hours.

In 2010, Rosa DeLauro voted for a bill mandating new disclosure requirements for political advertising.

Rosa DeLauro voted against the 527 Reform Act of 2005, an act that put an end to party spending limits for candidates during general elections, and against the 527 Reform Act of 2006.

Rosa DeLauro helped to pass the Lobbying and Donation Regulations bill that put in place new regulations on lobbyists and donations to Congress members.

In 2002 Rosa DeLauro voted for the Help America Vote Act of 2002.

In 2006 Rosa DeLauro voted against the Federal Election Integrity Act of 2006, which required voters to show a government-issued photo ID before voting.

Rosa DeLauro introduced HR 875, the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009.

When Irene hit the state and during the immediate aftermath, Rosa DeLauro was vacationing along Italy's Amalfi Coast and was not anticipated to return until five days after the storm had passed.

Rosa DeLauro told the New Haven Register she had "no apology for taking a vacation" and being out of state during the storm.

In July 2014, Rosa DeLauro introduced the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Act, known as the "SWEET Act", which would impose a one-cent excise tax per teaspoon of caloric sweetener in soda, energy drinks, sports drinks, and sweet teas.

Rosa DeLauro continues to support biomedical research, including efforts to develop a reliable screening test for ovarian cancer.

Rosa DeLauro is an honorary board member of the National Organization of Italian American Women.

Rosa DeLauro is a leader in the group Catholic Democrats.