Press Releases
Wednesday, February 20 at 7:30 PM
Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) will host her first official town hall meeting at the Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School in Waterbury next Wednesday, February 20.
Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty released the following statement regarding President Barack Obama’s State of the Union speech tonight:
Reintroduced Collinsville Dams Legislation, Championed by Chris Murphy in 111th & 112th Congresses, Now Moves to U.S. Senate
HARTFORD, CT – Today, the Connecticut Delegation issued a statement in response to the White House’s recent announcement that the Presidential Citizens Medal will be awarded posthumously to the six educators who were killed in the Newtown massacre.
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for the entire state of Connecticut. Click here to visit Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security's website for resources and updates on the storm and call 2-1-1 if you need shelter. Please stay safe.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, on which Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) serves as one of 12 vice-chairs, announced a comprehensive set of 15 policy principles intended to reduce gun violence while respecting the 2nd Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Connecticut House delegation today applauded the appointment of Judith Stein, founder and executive director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy in Willimantic, to the Bipartisan Long-Term Care Commission.
Money May Be Used To Repair Homes, Businesses Damaged In Storm and Upgrade, Repair Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, DC—Connecticut’s congressional delegation released the following statement today applauding the announcement Connecticut will be receiving $71.8 million that may be used to repair homes and businesses damaged by Hurricane Sandy, and to upgrade and repair critical infrastructure.
Announcement from FEMA
Courtesy of the Federal Emergency Management Agency
WINDSOR, Conn. — Homeowners, renters, nonprofits and businesses of all sizes have until Tuesday, Feb. 12 to register for FEMA disaster assistance or apply for disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today.
Visits Meriden’s Jonal Laboratories, Inc, Thomaston’s Ward Leonard Electric Company, Inc
CHESHIRE, CT – Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) released the following statement on the January jobs report:
“Four years ago today, the President signed into law a tremendously important piece of legislation that moved our country forward in the fight for equal pay. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was both a historic achievement and a critical first step – ensuring that women can have their chance in court to challenge pay discrimination.
Will Co-Sponsor Companion Legislation in the U.S. House to Senator Feinstein’s Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty co-sponsored the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, legislation that would strengthen the ability of the federal government, the states, law enforcement, and service providers to combat domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Esty-Introduced Collinsville Dams Legislation Approved by House Energy and Commerce Committee
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee approved the Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act, legislation that would permit Canton, Avon, and Burlington to operate two small, currently inactive hydropower dams and generate locally produced power. Esty introduced the bill last Friday – her first bill as a member of Congress.
Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) released the following statement regarding the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s historic decision in Roe v. Wade:
Cites Importance of Science and Technology to Job Creation and Education in 5th District
Calls for Swift Action on Further Aid
Will Work for Comprehensive Policies to Prevent Gun Violence and Keep Families Safe
113th Congress Freshmen Class on the steps of the United States Capitol Building.
The First Session of the 113th Congress commences January 3rd, 2013.
New Ct-5 Congresswoman Reiterates Commitment to Helping Those Affected by Newtown Tragedy
Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by House Speaker John Boehner January 3rd, 2013.