Posts Tagged ‘lisa blunt rochester’
Bill Introduced to Repair Infrastructure, Bridge Communities
In an effort to ensure more neighborhoods are vibrant and safe– contributing to healthier lives and creating more opportunities for American families, U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester, Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Reverend Raphael Warnock of Georgia today introduced the Restoring Essential Public Access and Improving Resilient (REPAIR) Infrastructure Program Act. The bill would reauthorize and expand the…
Read MoreSenators Blunt Rochester, Wyden Introduce Health Care Affordability Bill
U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) have introduced the Restoring Patient Protections and Affordability Act of 2025, legislation to protect health care coverage for millions of Americans and improve the effectiveness of the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace. This legislation would renew the enhanced premium tax credits for 3 years, extend the…
Read MoreSenators Blunt Rochester, Welch, Collins Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Farm to School Program
U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester, Peter Welch of Vermont and Susan Collins of Maine have reintroduced the Farm to School Act, bipartisan legislation with the goal of getting more fresh, locally grown foods in schools across the nation. The Senators’ legislation would increase annual funding for the program, reduce barriers to applying for Farm to…
Read MoreSenators Blunt Rochester and Van Hollen Introduce Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Act
U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester and Chris Van Hollen, along with Representative Emanuel Cleaver, have introduced the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Act, which would permanently authorize and expand the Choice Neighborhoods Program, a HUD grant initiative that supports the redevelopment of distressed neighborhoods into mixed-income, vibrant communities. Since its creation in 2010, the program has leveraged…
Read MoreLisa Blunt Rochester Questions FAA Representative in Senate Commitee Hearing Regarding Aviation-Related issues
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester questioned FAA officials during today’s Senate Commerce Committee hearing on aviation safety, air traffic, and technology, held one year after the FAA Reauthorization. She added that other significant variables that drive this crisis, such as the lack of a robust and well-supported aviation workforce. Senator Blunt Rochester asked Franklin McIntosh, deputy chief…
Read MoreSenators Blunt Rochester and Rand Paul Introduce the Clean Slate Act
During what is being called “Second Chance Month,” Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware and Rand Paul of Kentucky introduced the Clean Slate Act in the United States Senate– legislation to create the first-ever federal process to seal certain low-level federal records, including the automatic sealing of nonviolent federal marijuana offenses. This legislation aims to…
Read MoreLisa Blunt Rochester’s First Bill as U.S. Senator Aims to Boost Affordable Housing Supply Nationwide
Many Americans who are struggling to find safe, affordable housing could see relief under new bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the nation’s housing shortage. The goal of the Housing Supply Frameworks Act (S.1299) is to boost the supply of affordable housing across income levels. The legislation aims to help communities reform zoning and land use…
Read MoreSenator-Elect Lisa Blunt Rochester’s Victory Speech
Lisa Blunt Rochester will become the first Black woman to represent Delaware in the Senate after she defeated Republican Eric Hansen and independent candidate Mike Katz. Shortly after the call of her race for U.S. Senate, Blunt Rochester took the stage in Wilmington to address Delaware and the nation. Excerpts from her speech included a…
Read MoreBlunt Rochester Files for US Senate Race
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester has officially filed to run for the U-S Senate seat being vacated by Tom Carper. After she filed at the Department of Elections in Dover, Blunt Rochester announced the start of her statewide “Delivering for Delaware” Tour. She is challenged in the General Election in November by Republican Eric Hansen…
Read MoreCarper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Host Delaware Students Accepted into U.S. Service Academies
U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, along with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester hosted Delawareans accepted into U.S. service academies during a reception in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. The event took place yesterday evening. Each year, students interested in attending the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy or U.S. Military Academy…
Read MoreBipartisan Legislation Introduced to Increase Affordable Housing Supply
People will find more affordable houses according to bipartisan legislation introduced this week. The bill is called the Housing Supply and Affordability Act. Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, and Joyce Beatty of Ohio, along with Senators Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Tim Kaine of Virginia announced the measure. The bill would create a…
Read MoreTown of Bethany Beach Grateful for Completion of Replenishment Project
The beach replenishment project in Bethany Beach has been completed, the dune fencing has been installed and the Mobi-mats are back in place. In the Bethany Beach Town Newsletter for September, a statement from the mayor’s office also expresses gratitude to “…Senators Tom Carper, Chris Coons and Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester for securing the 65%…
Read MoreLisa Blunt Rochester Announces Campaign for U.S. Senate
Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester announced her campaign to represent Delaware in the U.S. Senate. She launches her campaign on a promise to continue her work to create good jobs and access to opportunity, to protect our seniors, and to secure our fundamental freedoms – from reproductive freedom to voting rights. Congresswoman Rochester has represented…
Read MoreBlunt Rochester Calls For Removal Of President Trump
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D- Del.) Thursday called for the removal of President Trump from office, joining a movement that grew out of Wednesday’s breach at the US Capitol in Washington. Blunt Rochester shared this message on social media Thursday: “To my fellow Delawareans – here’s where I stand on Pres. Trump. As I…
Read MoreUS House Candidates Debate Over COVID, ACA, Vote-By-Mail, More
The nation’s response to coronavirus, and what it’s shown us as a country, came up Wednesday night during a Delaware U.S. House debate between Democratic Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester and Republican Lee Murphy. Murphy, who called himself a COVID survivor, said trust should be placed with the citizens. “We’ve learned a lot in the last…
Read MoreUD Poll Shows Leads For Democratic Candidates, GOP Support In Sussex
A poll conducted by the University of Delaware finds strong support in Delaware for Joe Biden as well as Democratic incumbents in statewide races, while Republican candidates enjoy leads or stronger support in Sussex County. The UD Center for Political Communication says according to its poll 54% of likely voters would cast a ballot for…
Read MoreDelaware Congresswoman votes in favor of Iran War Powers Resolution
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester voted in favor of a War Powers Resolution that limits the President’s ability to engage militarily with Iran. Congresswoman Blunt-Rochester issued a statement following the vote, saying “the action taken by President Trump represents a rapid escalation and strategic setback in diplomatic relations with Iran.” A top goal of any foreign…
Read MoreDelaware Congresswoman pressed on issues of Abortion, Gun Control at Town Hall in Georgetown
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester was pressed on a host of issues at a town hall Thursday night in Georgetown. Congresswoman Blunt-Rochester held her “Congressional Conversations” event Thursday night in the auditorium of Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown. Among the topics discussed were controversial issues such as late term abortion, which the Congresswoman said is…
Read MoreDelaware Congresswoman to hold Town Hall in Georgetown
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester will hold a “Congressional Conversation” town hall-like event this Thursday at Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown. Congresswoman Blunt-Rochester will hold the event this coming Thursday, October 10th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Georgetown at Delaware Technical Community College, Owens Campus 21179 College Drive, Georgetown, DE 19947. “Congressional Conversations…
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