The federal child tax credit received a modest boost in the bill but falls short of the 2021 expansion, disappointing Democrats.
Rosa DeLauro
Rosa DeLauro, a Democrat, has served as the U.S. representative for Connecticut’s third congressional district since 1991.
Bill with child tax credit gets boost amid concerns from CT Democrat
A committee Rep. John Larson sits on approved the tax bill. But Rep. Rosa DeLauro remains opposed without expanding the child tax credit.
Rosa DeLauro pushes full child tax credit expansion in federal deal
DeLauro believes the potential deal benefits corporations more than families. But Rep. John Larson argues it’s a ‘home run’ for both sides.
Biden seeks $107M for child care in CT amid fears of closures
Rep. Rosa DeLauro said federal funding is vital to give providers better pay and defray costs for families since pandemic funds ended.
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s record is concerning, CT reps say
CT lawmakers are relieved that the House can function but are concerned with Johnson’s record on same-sex marriage, abortion and Ukraine aid.
CT submarine industry would get boost from Biden security funding
Biden’s $105B national security request includes $3.4B for the submarine industrial base, which would boost the CT companies involved in it.
Questions remain over Sikorsky bid for Army helicopter contract
Members of CT’s congressional delegation say they have received vague answers about why the proposal from Bell was selected over Sikorsky’s.
CT to secure $236 million windfall from federal spending bill
Communities across Connecticut will receive funding, formerly known as earmarks, for infrastructure, housing, education and more.
Federal spending bill could include some CT priorities, but not all
Election reforms will likely be in a federal funding bill, but prospects for the child tax credit and an online safety bill are uncertain.
Ahead of Sandy Hook anniversary, a push for assault weapons ban
Gun violence survivors joined CT politicians to call on the Senate to restore the federal assault weapons ban, which is unlikely to pass.
How CT’s influence in Congress will change with divided government
With a narrow GOP House majority, CT Democrats will lose committee chairmanships but say they’ll still have leverage in crafting policy.
CT lawmakers help boost low-income home energy program
Lawmakers in Washington and CT fought to include $1 billion in a short-term federal government funding bill to help offset heating costs.
CT lawmakers seek federal relief for home energy prices
New England lawmakers want more federal money for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, but it might not happen before winter.
VP Kamala Harris insists Rosa DeLauro take a bow
“Can we please just applaud Rosa?” Harris said. They did.
Two decades in the making, Rosa DeLauro’s plan to cut child poverty in half is on the brink of passing
Since 2003, Rep. Rosa DeLauro has pushed to expand the child tax credit to the nation’s poorest children.