Oct 6, 2022Rep. Blunt Rochester Statement on President Biden’s Action to Pardon Simple Marijuana OffensesWILMINGTON, Del. — Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) issued the following statement after President Joe Biden issued pardons for all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession. “Today, President Biden took a bold and necessary step to alleviate the impacts of our failed approach to drug policy in this…1 min read1 min read
Jun 30, 2022Rep. Blunt Rochester Statement on Supreme Court EPA RulingWASHINGTON — Today, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court, in a 6–3 decision, voted in the case of West Virginia v. EPA to significantly limit the ability of the federal government to regulate pollution. “This has been a remarkably and uniquely damaging week…2 min read2 min read
May 25, 2022Blunt Rochester on Two-Year Anniversary of George Floyd’s Murder, “We can do more. We must do more.”WILMINGTON, Del. — Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) issued the following statement, marking two years since the murder of George Floyd. “As America grieves the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, today, we reflect on yet another moment of national mourning, as we mark two years since the murder of…2 min read2 min read
Feb 4, 2022Blunt Rochester Votes to Bolster American Economic CompetitivenessWASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) voted to pass H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act of 2022. The bill is a comprehensive package to bolster America’s global economic competitiveness. The package also includes a bipartisan provision, authored by Blunt Rochester, the Building Resilient Supply Chains Act authored by…3 min read3 min read
Nov 4, 2021Rep. Blunt Rochester Statement on the Passing of Former Governor Ruth Ann MinnerWASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) issued the following statement on the passing of former Governor Ruth Ann Minner. “My heart is heavy learning of the loss of my mentor and role model Governor Ruth Ann Minner. Ruth Ann’s humble beginnings, leaving school at 16 to help support…2 min read2 min read
Oct 20, 2021Reps. Blunt Rochester, Fitzpatrick, Cárdenas, & Herrera Beutler Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to Crisis CareWASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.), and Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-Wash.) introduced the Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act. Millions of Americans are struggling with worsening mental health. Severe major depression, suicide, and anxiety are on the rise, with…3 min read3 min read
Oct 18, 2021Blunt Rochester Statement on Passing of Former Secretary of State Colin PowellWILMINGTON, Del. — Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) issued the following statement on the passing of former Secretary of State Colin Powell. “Today, America mourns the passing of a true statesman, leader, and patriot. From his brave and heroic service as a young man in Vietnam, to his commanding…1 min read1 min read
Sep 11, 2021May we Never ForgetFew days are seared into the American psyche with more pain or solemnity than September 11, 2001. As we mark the 20th anniversary of that awful day, we remember the thousands of Americans who lost their lives when terrorists attacked our country. We remember the brave and selfless first firefighters…2 min read2 min read
Jul 16, 2021Weekly-Wrap Up | 7.16.21Hello friends, It’s been another exciting and productive week in Delaware! One of the most exciting things that happened this week was the Child Tax Credit payments hitting Delaware bank accounts across the state. The Child Tax Credit is a truly transformational policy that could cut child poverty in America…4 min read4 min read
Jun 24, 2021Blunt Rochester, Horsford, Booker Introduce Groundbreaking Legislation to Break the Cycle of Community ViolenceBill would create nationwide strategy to build safer communities and save lives by investing in evidence-informed violence reduction initiatives WASHINGTON — Today, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), introduced groundbreaking legislation to reduce gun violence in American cities and communities. The…6 min read6 min read
