Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty

Representing the 5th District of Connecticut
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May 16, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-5) praised the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources’ approval of  H.R. 316, the Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act.

May 16, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty D-Conn.) announced new federal legislation that would authorize federal funds to assist with the construction of a new Sandy Hook Elementary School.

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May 8, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty today applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for awarding a $200,000 brownfield grant to the City of Meriden. The grant will be used to fund the clean-up of a parcel located at 50 East Main Street and to support community outreach activities.

May 8, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) voted against H.R. 1406, the misleadingly named Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 — a recycled, partisan GOP bill that would erode the ability of working families to make ends meet, plan for family time, or have true work-time flexibility.

May 8, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) joined 105 of her colleagues, in writing to House Speaker John Boehner and House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to urge that Fiscal Year 2014 Appropriations bills not include legislative language or “riders” that would block efforts to reduce and prevent gun violence.

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In The News

May 1, 2013 In The News

FARMINGTON — When you walk through an automatic door at a store, there's a good chance it is made in Farmington.

Apr 30, 2013 In The News

WATERBURY -- As Congress debates immigration reform, thousands of undocumented Connecticut residents dream of the day they can live peacefully.

Apr 9, 2013 In The News

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 200,000 businesses closed their doors between 2008 and 2010.

Mar 20, 2013 In The News

Washington - Like all new federal lawmakers, Rep. Elizabeth Esty is learning each day how to function in Congress. But unlike most, hers is a trial by fire.

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