WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the Fair Telehealth Billing Act of 2024 to prohibit healthcare providers from imposing certain facility fees for telehealth services, lowering the cost to the patient. Facility fees are often used by hospitals and providers to maximize revenue and are added on top of professional service fees. There is often little transparency on when, how, or why hos  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) applauded the Department of Defense's announcement of a $1.3 billion modification to a Pratt & Whitney contract for F135 maintenance and sustainment. 46% of all the work completed under this contract will be performed in East Hartford and Windsor Locks, Connecticut. "The F135 is the most capable production fighter engi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy called on the U.S. Department of Education to discharge student loan debt for hundreds of thousands of students who were defrauded by predatory schools. During the first Trump administration, defrauded borrowers' applications for debt relief were left to languish for ye  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: East Hartford, CT Members of the Connecticut Congressional delegation, Governor Ned Lamont, and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that the cities of Bridgeport, Bristol, and Stamford are being awarded more than $9.8 million in competitive federal funding that will benefit four municipal park development projects in each city. The funds are provided  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Friday released the following statement on the need to expand the Darfur arms embargo during the United States' presidency of the UN Security Council: "As the United States assumes the Presidency of the UN Security Council this month, I strongly support Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield's commitment to usin  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: HARTFORD-U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced on Wednesday that Koster Keunen, based in Watertown, was named "Innovator of the Month" for its leadership in natural wax production and technology. Founded in 1852, Koster Keunen specializes in the ethical development, processing, and manufacturing of wax ingredients and derivatives. The company pioneered the world's first certified, 100% susta  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday joined NBC News's Meet the Press with Kristen Welker to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominations. Murphy also discussed the path forward for the Democratic Party and the importance of shifting power away from billionaires and corporations and back to the American people. On President-elect Trump's nomination of Kash Patel to serve as Direct  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Tuesday released the following statement on the developments in South Korea: "President Yoon's decision to declare martial law and deploy troops to the parliament was extraordinarily misguided and the National Assembly was right to quickly vote to reverse it. In declaring martial law, President Yoon aimed to  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Tuesday released the following statement after the Senate Democratic caucus voted to appoint him to the position of Deputy Conference Secretary within the Senate Democratic leadership team. "I'm grateful to have a seat at the table as we chart the path forward for our party. In no uncertain terms, the American people sent us a message in November. If we want to win  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: HARTFORD--U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) applauded Senate passage of the bipartisan Slow Down, Move Over resolution, which raises awareness of Slow Down, Move Over state laws to reduce struck-by-vehicle injuries and fatalities and to recognize the important role fire and rescue personnel, emergency medical services personnel, law enforcement officers, tow truck  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) introduced the Fair Ball Act, legislation that would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to ensure minor league baseball players receive minimum wage and overtime protections, unless they are already protected under a collective bargaining agreement. The bill seeks to repeal provisions of the 2018 Save America's Pastime Act, whi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, on Wednesday joined U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (D-Conn.-01), Joe Courtney (D-Conn.-02), and Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.-03) in calling on the U.S. Department of Education to discharge student loan debt for hundreds of thousands of students who wer  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement: * * * "This afternoon, I received a bomb threat similar to my colleagues in the Connecticut congressional delegation. "The New Haven Police Department's bomb squad has responded and determined no bomb was present at our home. I am thankful for their swift response and relieved no one was harmed. "I am grateful for local, state, and federal law enforcements efforts to keep me, my colleagues, and our   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released a statement on the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal: "I applaud the Biden Administration for their work to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. This ceasefire is a critical step forward in restoring stability in the region and allowing innocent civilians to return to their homes and rebuild their lives. "The Biden Administration must bu  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan pressed Postmaster General Louis DeJoy about the United States Postal Service (USPS)'s proposed plan to move postal operations from Manchester, New Hampshire to Boston and from White River Junction, Vermont to Hartford, Connecticut. Senator Hassan has repeatedly raised concerns about these plans, and previously worked with her colleagues to temporarily   more