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NEWS: Senator Blunt Rochester Celebrates Committee Passage of Legislation to Make Manufacturing More Efficient in America
July 31, 2025 Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) celebrated the passage of her legislation, the Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act,out of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. Blunt Rochester recently introduced the bipartisan bill alongside U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.). “The bipartisan vote on this bill reflects the importance of streamlining and updating our manufacturing strategy so that it aligns with our national goals,” said Senator Blunt Rochester. “I’m proud to see this legislation pass out of committee and be one step closer to a vote on the Floor. I look forward to working with Senator Budd and our colleagues to ensure this bill is passed into law. The Streamlining American
STATEMENT: Senator Blunt Rochester Statement on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval
July 30, 2025 Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) tonight released a statement following her votes on S.J.Res.34 and S.J.Res.41. “Tonight, I voted for two resolutions to suspend further military aid and arms sales to Israel. The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza is unconscionable. The seemingly deliberate bombing of civilian infrastructure, the alleged killing of Gazan civilians seeking food aid, the man-made famine among the Palestinian people, the increased presence of illegal settlers and violence in the West Bank, the killing of an American citizen without an impartial investigation, and the continued refusal to responsibly work toward a two-state solution all
NEWS: Senator Blunt Rochester Joins Senator Markey, Representative Deluzio Introduce Legislation to Transform U.S. Rail Network
All Aboard Act dedicates $200 billion over five years to build transportation system of the future July 30, 2025 Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, joined Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), also a member of the committee, and U.S. Representative Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.-17), member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, to reintroduce the All Aboard Act, legislation that would dedicate $200 billion over five years to build high-speed rail, expand existing passenger rail service, and electrify the most heavily polluting railyards and corridors. The legislation includes critical labor protections for the existing union labor workforce and