Rosa DeLauro, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Connecticut’s 3rd district since 1991, recently took to social media to express her concerns on several pressing issues. On May 13, 2025, she addressed topics ranging from food price inflation and cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to proposed reductions in funding for law enforcement.
In a tweet posted at 20:01 UTC on May 13, DeLauro criticized Republican actions regarding SNAP. She stated, “As food prices remain at historic highs, Republicans are gutting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), limiting access to food for hardworking families & the vulnerable.” She emphasized the need to address food price gouging and fund programs that support families.
Later that day, at 21:09 UTC, DeLauro reported her participation in an event opposing both food price gouging and SNAP cuts. She tweeted, “Today, I joined @EndHungerCT, @UConnRuddCenter, and Witness Hunger at the Whitneyville Food Center to oppose food price gouging and the harmful Republican SNAP cuts.” DeLauro highlighted the financial pressures faced by families at grocery stores and advocated for action based on facts and accountability.
At 21:57 UTC on May 13, DeLauro shifted focus to criticize former President Trump’s proposed budgetary decisions concerning law enforcement funding. She remarked in her tweet that “Instead of investing in law enforcement, President Trump wants to slash billions from programs that support our officers.” This comment was accompanied by a link to a fact sheet detailing her stance.
DeLauro has been an active political figure since replacing Bruce Morrison in Congress in 1991. Born in New Haven in 1943 and a graduate of Marymount College with a BA earned in 1964, she continues to reside in New Haven while serving her constituents.
