DeLauro Statement on Reports of Secretary Hegseth Delaying Defensive Interceptor Missile Transfers to Ukraine
Earlier today, it was reported by the Washington Post that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is holding up the transfer of U.S.-made Patriot interceptor missiles from European countries to Ukraine. The missiles are a crucial component of Ukraine's air defenses, protecting civilians from Russian…
DeLauro Responds to First Lady Melania Trump’s Women’s Health Initiative
Earlier today, First Lady Melania Trump posted a list of her “5 Pillars of Women’s Health Innovation” on social media. This post followed President Trump’s signing of an Executive Order that the White House claims will “advance women’s health.” House Appropriations Committee and Labor, Health and…
DeLauro Statement on Reports of Trump Administration Weakening Ukraine’s Defenses as Russian Attacks Intensify
According to a new report, the White House issued the order to restrict Starlink service over Ukraine, interrupting missile-defense systems that protect civilians from Russian attacks. Starshield—the version of Starlink used by the military—is provided by SpaceX, a company owned by Trump ally and…
Kaptur, Murray: As Families Pay More & More for Energy, Reports Show Trump Energy Department Withholding Billions and Playing Politics
Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, released the…
Non-Partisan Watchdog Once Again Finds Trump Administration Violated the Law
Today, the non-partisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued multiple decisions reaffirming Congress’s constitutional power of the purse and concluding that the President cannot unilaterally withhold appropriated funds. House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03)…
