NORWICH, Connecticut, April 7 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially re-opened the application portal for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) following the authorization of new funding through H.R. 133 and the American Rescue Plan Act. CFAP has provided direct financial support to impacted farmers since it was first authorized under the CARES Act,   more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 9 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement on April 8, 2021: * * * House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) issued the following statement honoring Debra Ness' 17 years of leadership at the National Partnership for Women & Families: "Debra Ness is a more than a changemaker. In her nearly two decades of leadership at the National Partnership, she has been a powerful force, a unifying voice, and a trusted, strategic   more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on April 5, 2021, on the forthcoming Capitol security supplemental: * * * "My heart breaks over the loss of U. S. Capitol Police Officer William F. Evans, who died heroically defending the U.S. Capitol. Last Friday's tragic events underscore the need for a security supplemental that will ensure the safety of Members, staff, Capitol workers, and the Capitol Police  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on April 9, 2021, on President Biden's fiscal 2022 discretionary funding request: * * * "President Biden's fiscal year 2022 discretionary funding request reverses decades of disinvestment by prioritizing initiatives that will help working families and the vulnerable. At a time when the coronavirus pandemic has exposed serious needs across the United States, this  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Connecticut, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on April 9, 2021: Following the release of President Biden's fiscal year 2022 discretionary funding request, House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee Chairs praised the request in statements. Excerpts of reactions from Cardinals with links to full statements are below. Appropriations Committee Chair and Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Rela  more

WATERBURY, Connecticut, April 10 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) issued the following statement following the news that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared racism as a serious threat to public health and said it would take steps to address the matter - mirroring a resolution introduced by Congresswoman Hayes in the 116th Congress declaring racism a public health crisis. "The CDC has formall  more

WATERBURY, Connecticut, April 10 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) secured $11,014,625 in funding for community health centers in CT-05 through the American Rescue Plan. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded funding to 4 community health centers in Danbury, Plainville, Torrington, and Waterbury as a part of the legislation, with awards  more

WATERBURY, Connecticut, April 10 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement on the Biden Administration's Executive Actions to address gun violence. "I applaud the executive orders signed by President Biden announcing that the Administration will be taking common sense action to help combat our country's gun violence epidemic. From targeting unregulated firearms to preventing individuals at risk to  more

WATERBURY, Connecticut, April 3 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement on the incident at the U.S. Capitol. "I am deeply saddened by the events that took place at the Capitol yesterday resulting in the death of Officer William Evans. Just months after the January 6th attack on the Capitol, the men and women of U.S. Capitol Police continue to put their lives on the line to protect the Capitol co  more

WATERBURY, Connecticut, April 8 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released a statement on how the American Rescue Plan will help towns and cities in Connecticut's Fifth Congressional District. The bill, signed into law by President Biden, will provide approximately $2.9 billion in aid to the state of Connecticut and roughly $185 million in aid to towns and cities in the district. Another $232 million will go towards local   more

FAIRFIELD, Connecticut, April 1 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) joined Sacred Heart University faculty and staff to announce that the university will receive $1,449,251 from the National Science Foundation to increase the number of graduates who will teach STEM in priority-needs school. The grant will go towards the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship recipients, who pledge to attain a masters in teaching and then work in priority-  more

NORWALK, Connecticut, April 2 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk and the Ferguson Library in Stamford have been named as finalists for Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS) 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. "The presence of libraries, museums, and other institutions that foster children's education is one of the many reasons families choose to live in Sou  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement: * * * "We as a Capitol Hill community and a nation mourn the loss of United States Capitol Police Officer William Evans. "All of our thoughts are with his family and loved ones in the face of this terrible tragedy. "The senseless act of violence that took Officer Evans' life has no place in our society. "Capitol Police put their lives on the line every day to protect thousands of workers on the Hill, and w  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 10 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on President Biden's proposed budget for FY 2022: "President Biden's budget proposal provides historic investment that has long been needed for our country's K-12 education, medical research, housing, civil rights, and more. I applaud his bold vision and look forward to working with my colleagues and the Administration as the app  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 10 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the announcement that President Biden has proposed a 9.7 percent increase in the Social Security Administration's budget for 2022. "President Biden's budget proposal includes the necessary increases for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to help Americans access the benefits they're earned. Fo  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 7 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of Rep. Alcee Hastings (FL-20). "Alcee Hastings was a great legislator and representative for the people of Florida's 20th District. He was a well-rounded, well-versed, and wonderful man. This is a tremendous loss for the state of Florida and the United States Congress. Alcee always had great pearls of wisdom an  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on April 7, 2021: U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Wednesday applauded President Biden's Executive Actions to prevent gun violence, including regulating ghost guns, investing in community violence intervention programs, and encouraging states to adopt model red flag legislation. "In Joe Biden, we finally have a president who is ready to treat gun violence like an epidemic we can solve. "Toda  more