ICYMI: Blunt Rochester Cuts Ribbon on Federal Projects that Invest in Delaware’s Future Generations
In case you missed it, on Monday, June 9, U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) celebrated two major federal investments to benefit young people in Kent and Sussex Counties. Alongside Senator Chris Coons, U.S. Representative Sarah McBride (both D-Del.), Governor Matt Meyer, Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay, former U.S. Senator Tom Carper, and Delaware State University President Dr. […]
NEWS: Blunt Rochester, Cantwell, Commerce Committee Democrats Call for Regular Order on Dangerous and Damaging Commerce Title of Reconciliation Bill
“The American people deserve an opportunity to understand what’s really at risk…with this bill” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, joined Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of Committee, and fellow Democratic Committee Members Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) Ed […]
NEWS: Blunt Rochester, Banking Committee Democrats Call on Chairman Tim Scott to Hold Markup on “Big, Beautiful Bill” That Would Destroy CFPB and Undermine Financial Stability
“You have repeatedly emphasized the need to return to regular order in the Senate. That means holding a markup on major new laws affecting financial regulation.” Letter follows Banking Committee Republicans voicing concerns about the draft text violating Senate Byrd rule Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, […]
WATCH: Senator Blunt Rochester Joins MSNBC’s ‘PoliticsNation’ with Al Sharpton
“He’s creating and sowing confusion at a time when we need to have peace and let people exercise their rights to protest and demonstrate…” Watch the full interview here. Washington, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) joined MSNBC’s PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton to discuss how the President escalated tensions in Los Angeles and his executive overreach. Below are […]
STATEMENT: Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester Releases Statement on HHS Decision to Remove the CDC’s Panel of Vaccine Advisers
Washington, DC – Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement on Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s decision to remove all 17 members of the CDC’s expert panel of vaccine advisers. “This is a dangerous decision – and one […]
NEWS: Blunt Rochester, Coons, McBride Celebrate Federal Investment in Early Childhood Education at DSU
Dover, Del. – Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester and Chris Coons, and U.S. Representative Sarah McBride (all D-Del.), joined Governor Matt Meyer, Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay, former U.S. Senator Tom Carper, and Delaware State University President Dr. Tony Allen for the grand opening of the Early Childhood Innovation Center (ECIC) and Early Childhood Lab […]
NEWS: Blunt Rochester, Coons, McBride Highlight Federal Investment in Supportive Housing for Young Adults in Sussex County
Greenwood, Del. – Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester and Chris Coons, and U.S. Representative Sarah McBride (all D-Del.), joined Governor Matt Meyer and West End Neighborhood House to celebrate the opening of Life Lines South. Life Lines South is Delaware’s only supportive housing program in Sussex County for youth ages 18–23 who are homeless or exiting […]
STATEMENT: Blunt Rochester Statement on Discriminatory Trump Travel Ban
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s discriminatory travel ban: “The last time the President tried to enforce his discriminatory travel ban, I was against it. Today, my feelings are the same. Our immigration system should be orderly and humane, and I’ve been vocal time and time again […]
ICYMI: Blunt Rochester Shines a Light on the Consequences the Republicans’ Plan to Gut Medicaid Would Have on Delawareans
In case you missed it, as Senate Republicans begin consideration of their harmful budget bill, U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) highlighted the impact that Republicans’ proposed cuts to Medicaid would have on Delawareans. She recently delivered remarks on the Senate floor urging her Republican colleagues to protect and defend Medicaid. Over the last several weeks, Blunt Rochester has empowered […]
NEWS: Senators Blunt Rochester, Rounds Introduce Bill to Help Veterans Keep Their Homes
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) led the introduction of the Veterans Housing Stability Act to help keep veterans and servicemembers in their homes by reestablishing a vital program through the Department of Veterans Affairs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) helped veterans keep their homes […]