U.S. House · CT-03 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Rosa DeLauro

Democratic candidate for Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District

New Haven congresswoman focused on the Child Tax Credit, paid family leave, affordable health care, reproductive freedom and gun safety.

DistrictCT-03

OfficeCongress

ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Rosa stands.

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Supports restoring and making permanent the expanded Child Tax Credit to help families cover the cost of raising children

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Supports national paid family and medical leave, equal-pay protections and policies that make child care more affordable

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Supports Medicare drug-price negotiation, affordable insulin and protecting health coverage through the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid

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Supports federal legislation to restore nationwide abortion protections and preserve access to reproductive health care

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Supports access to legal counsel for low-income tenants facing eviction and additional investment in affordable housing

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Supports Ethan’s Law, a federal safe-storage proposal, alongside community violence prevention and gun-violence research

Record and background

2021
Accomplishment
Helped expand the Child Tax Credit
Co-authored the expansion incorporated into the American Rescue Plan, providing larger credits and monthly payments to families in 2021.
Since 1991
Experience
U.S. representative
Represents Connecticut’s 3rd District and serves as the ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee.

Experience
Senate chief of staff
Served as chief of staff to U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd.
Experience
EMILY’s List executive director
Served as the organization’s first executive director, working to elect more women to public office.

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