(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement on the selection of Representative Rosa DeLauro to serve as chair of the House Appropriations Committee in the 117th United States Congress:
“Representative DeLauro has always been a fighter in Congress on behalf of all the residents of Connecticut. I am thrilled to see that her colleagues in Congress saw that same determination and selected her as chair of the House Appropriations Committee. Working families across the country will have a true champion ensuring that their voices are heard over the special interests, and that they have a seat at the table as we all work together with President-elect Biden and his administration to build back better from this pandemic. We are incredibly proud to have Representative DeLauro representing her constituents and our state in this vitally important role.”