Rosa DeLauro | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Kay Granger |
| Chair of the House Appropriations Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2021 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Nita Lowey |
| Succeeded by | Kay Granger |
| Co-Chair of the House Democratic Steering Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2021 | |
| Leader | Nancy Pelosi |
| Preceded by | Steny Hoyer |
| Succeeded by | Cheri Bustos |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 3rd district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Morrison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rosa Luisa DeLauro March 2, 1943 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Marymount College (BA) London School of Economics Columbia University (MA) |
| Website | House website |
Rosa Luisa DeLauro[1][2] (/dɪˈlɔːroʊ/ dih-LOR-oh; born March 2, 1943) is an American politician who has been the U.S. representative for Connecticut's 3rd congressional district since 1991. She is a member of the Democratic Party. The district is based in New Haven and includes most of its suburbs. DeLauro is the dean of Connecticut's congressional delegation.[3]
In 2020, DeLauro was selected as chair of the House Appropriations Committee for the 117th Congress, succeeding Nita Lowey[4] and becoming the second woman to hold the position. She co-chaired the House Democratic Steering Committee from 2003 to 2021.
In Congress, DeLauro is known for the bright colors and bold patterns of her fashion, as well as her cropped bob hairstyle.[5][6]
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- ^ "New Haven to name Wooster Square corner after longtime alderwoman Luisa DeLauro". Nhregister.com. Archived from the original on September 4, 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
- ^ Putterman, Alex (March 7, 2024). "Who is Rosa DeLauro? 5 things to know about the CT congresswoman". CT Insider. Hearst Media Services Connecticut. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
- ^ Altimari, Daniela (December 3, 2020). "Rosa DeLauro selected as chair of House Appropriations Committee". courant.com. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
- ^ Stoeffel, Kat (July 18, 2013). "Meet Rosa DeLauro, the 'Hipster' Congresswoman With a Feminist Agenda". The Cut. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
- ^ "PHOTOS: Representative Rosa DeLauro Wore An Awesome Outfit". HuffPost. January 3, 2013. Retrieved July 28, 2023.