November 10, 2025 Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) introduced a resolution, S.Con.Res.23, to recognize Black veterans across American history, honor their heroic military sacrifices, acknowledge the unique challenges they encounter upon their arrival home, and call for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to continue seeking solutions to mend the health and benefit disparities for minority veterans. U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio-3) introduced the companion resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Generations of Black veterans have served in our Armed Forces with honor and distinction but came home to a nation that did not grant them the same rights as their peers,” said Senator Blunt

November 9, 2025 Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released the following statement: “Each day, Americans must choose between carrying health care coverage and affording the exceptionally high cost of living. That is why it is up to Congress to prioritize and act on the affordability crisis facing our constituents. We have an opportunity to do that by extending the ACA tax credit, giving families a lifeline to keep their care at a reasonable rate. This deal falls significantly short of that objective, so I will vote no. “I’m glad we have taken a step toward ending this shutdown; however, the significant pain and

November 7, 2025 Click here to watch the Senator’s full remarks. Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today joined her Democratic colleagues on the Senate floor to implore Republicans to accept a deal to extend the ACA tax credits and reopen the government. Blunt Rochester’s full remarks can be found here and below, as delivered. “Madam president, I actually have written notes here. I came prepared to talk about the importance of the ACA tax credits, and as I sat here, I prayed. What do I even say in this moment?  “There’s a scripture that says, ‘Choose ye this day.’ Today we have an opportunity to make a