NEWS: Blunt Rochester, Coons, McBride Celebrate Two Major Federal Investments in Harrington
Harrington, Del. – U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester and Chris Coons and U.S. Representative Sarah McBride (all D-Del.) today came together to highlight the impact of two major federal investments they secured in Harrington. Blunt Rochester, Coons, and McBride joined state and local leaders to hold a groundbreaking ceremony and celebrate the $3.4 million federal grant they secured […]
NEWS: Senator Blunt Rochester Underscores How Republican Cuts to Medicaid Impact Seniors, Visits Kutz Senior Living Campus
Wilmington, Del. – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, yesterday visited Kutz Senior Living Campus in Wilmington. Along with Kutz leadership and Cheryl Heiks, executive director of the Delaware Health Care Facilities Association, Blunt Rochester toured the campus’ various facilities, including Lodge Lane Assisted Living, […]
NEWS: Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester Calls for Hearing on New Trump-appointed BLS Commissioner
Washington, DC – Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), member of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), today called for E.J. Antoni, Chief Economist at a conservative think tank and President Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, to testify in front of the HELP Committee. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, an agency officially […]
ICYMI: In Sussex County, Senator Blunt Rochester Shines Light on Local Impact of Federal Investment
Lewes, Del. – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) spent the day on August 13 in eastern Sussex County to highlight the local impact of the federal investments she is fighting for in the U.S. Senate. “Especially as we gear up to go back into session in September, it is critical that I […]
STATEMENT: Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester Mourns the Loss of Former Delaware Governor and Congressman Mike Castle
Washington, DC – Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today released the following statement on the death of Michael N. Castle, Delaware’s lone and longest-serving member of the U.S. House of Representatives, who served nine terms in Congress and was also Delaware’s governor, lieutenant governor, and a state legislator: “I am deeply saddened to hear of the […]
NEWS: Senator Blunt Rochester Highlights Conservation Efforts at Bombay Hook
Smyrna, Del. – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today visited Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Senator Blunt Rochester toured the grounds, viewed migratory birds, and met with staff to discuss their efforts to research and protect this natural landmark. As the former Co-Chair of the Congressional Delaware […]
NEWS: Senators Blunt Rochester, Coons celebrate over $75 Million in federal funding for Delaware in appropriations bills passed by Senate
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester and Chris Coons (both D-Del.) celebrated the U.S. Senate advancing the first fiscal year 2026 spending bills late Friday night, which will deliver more than $75 million in federal investments for Delaware. The three bills, which passed with significant bipartisan support, provide funding for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Agriculture, the Food and Drug […]
ICYMI: Senator Blunt Rochester Discusses The Role of AI in Financial Markets
Click here to watch Senator Blunt Rochester’s full remarks and exchange with the witnesses. Washington, DC – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, participated in a Securities, Insurance, and Investment Subcommittee hearing titled, “Guardrails and Growth: AI’s Role in Capital and Insurance Markets.” Blunt Rochester […]
NEWS: Senator Blunt Rochester Celebrates Committee Passage of Legislation to Make Manufacturing More Efficient in America
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 […]
STATEMENT: Senator Blunt Rochester Statement on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval
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 […]