Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty released the following statement today on the devastating tornado in Oklahoma.
Vote Puts Bill on Track for Senate Floor Vote
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.
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.
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.
Backs Legislation to Increase Federal Minimum Wage, Ensure Paycheck Fairness for Women, and Provide Paid Sick Leave
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.
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.
WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) released the following statement regarding National Teacher Day, today, and Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10, 2013).
KENT, CT – This Saturday, May 4, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) will hold Congress on Your Corner in Kent, at the Kent Memorial Library, to provide constituents with an opportunity to meet with their Congresswoman one on one and share their thoughts regarding legislation in Congress and issues in their community, as well as to seek assistance with any problem they may
Continue To Call For Congress to Fix All of the Deeply Harmful Sequester Cuts
NEW HAVEN, CT—Connecticut’s members of the House of Representatives—Rosa DeLauro, John Larson, Joe Courtney, Jim Himes and Elizabeth Esty—asked Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to ensure all of the state’s air traffic control towers stay open. Congress passed legislation Friday giving Secretary LaHood authority to transfer funds for this purpose, but there is no guarantee he will.
2013 Applicants Seeking to Hire School Resource Officers Will Receive Additional Consideration
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) urged 5th District towns and cities to apply for the U.S. Department of Justice’s 2013 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program (CHP) grants.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) spoke on the House Floor this morning about the blocking of a bipartisan compromise on enhanced criminal background checks by a minority of the Senate. A transcript of Congresswoman Esty's remarks follows.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) released the following statement today on the blocking of a bipartisan compromise on enhanced criminal background checks by a minority of the U.S. Senate:
WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) released the following statement regarding the Senate’s vote earlier today to invoke cloture and move forward to debate gun violence prevention legislation. The Senate voted to invoke cloture by 68 to 31.
Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) released the following statement on Equal Pay Day, which marks how far into the year a woman must work, on average, to earn as much as a man earned the previous year. Esty is an original co-sponsor of the Paycheck Fairness Act in the 113th Congress.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) released the following statement regarding President Obama’s speech on gun violence prevention at the University of Hartford today.
NEW BRITAIN, CT - Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) released the following statement regarding the passage and signing of comprehensive gun violence prevention legislation in Connecticut. Esty attended the bill signing ceremony in Hartford earlier this afternoon.
WASHINGTON, DC – This Saturday, April 6, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) will hold Congress on Your Corner in Waterbury and New Britain to provide constituents with an opportunity to meet with their Congresswoman one on one and share their thoughts regarding legislation in Congress and issues in their community, as well as to seek assistance with any problem they may be having with a federa
HARTFORD, CT—Connecticut’s congressional delegation released the following statement today expressing their disappointment in the United States Postal Service (USPS)’s decision to speed up closure of the Wallingford and Stamford postal processing facilities. The closures, which were originally scheduled for next year, will now be taking place this year.
NEW BRITAIN, CT – Today, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty invited and encouraged students from Connecticut’s 5th Congressional District to participate in the 2013 Congressional Art Competition.
Students in New Haven, Hartford Have Been Shut Out
WASHINGTON, DC—Connecticut's entire congressional delegation today called on the Department of Labor (DOL) to end the current freeze on student enrollment as soon as possible at Job Corps centers in New Haven, Hartford and nationwide.
(Washington, DC) – Today, the Connecticut Delegation issued a statement regarding news that President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Connecticut, triggering the release of federal funds to help communities recover from February’s winter storm.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) voted against an extreme budget proposal, introduced by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, that would end the Medicare guarantee and devastate families in Connecticut.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) announced her support for a commonsense budget to encourage job creation, preserve critical investments for Connecticut seniors and families including the Medicare guarantee, and make smart, effective cuts to reduce the deficit. The budget proposal was introduced by House Budget Committee Ranking Member Chris Van Hollen (D-MD).
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) released the following statement today on the tenth anniversary of the war in Iraq:
Blumenthal, Murphy, Esty Offer Congratulations To Center
(Washington, DC) –Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-CT-05) will present the “2013 Outstanding 9-1-1 Call Center Award” to the Newtown Emergency Communications Center at the 10th Annual 9-1-1 Honors Gala in Washington, DC.
Backs Substitute Bill to Improve Workforce Investment and Training
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) voted against H.R.
NOTE: CHANGE OF LOCATION – Congress on Your Corner Will Now Be Held at A&P on 1 Padanaram Road, Danbury from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
(Hartford, CT) – The Connecticut federal delegation released the following statement today regarding slated closures of air traffic control towers in Connecticut due to the sequester:
Outlines Key Priorities for Connecticut Families and Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) testified before the House Budget Committee on the budget for fiscal year 2014. Esty outlined some of the budgetary priorities for Connecticut families and small businesses including transportation and infrastructure, Social Security, Medicare, low-income energy assistance, and gun violence prevention measures.
Co-Sponsors Fair Minimum Wage Act to Raise the Minimum Wage to $10.10 Over the Next Three Years
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) has helped to introduce the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013, legislation that would increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 per hour. Esty is an original co-sponsor of the bill, introduced yesterday by Congressman George Miller (D-CA). The increase would occur in three 95-cent steps over three years.
Due to White House staffing reductions resulting from sequestration, we regret to inform you that White House Tours will be canceled effective Saturday, March 9, 2013 until further notice. Unfortunately, affected tours cannot be rescheduled.
Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) released the following statement regarding the announcement that President Obama has nominated former Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Gina McCarthy to be the next Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
Opposes House GOP Substitute that Would Omit Protections for LGBT, Immigrant, and Native American Victims
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) voted in favor of S. 47, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA), legislation that will strengthen the ability of the federal government, the states, law enforcement, and service providers to combat domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
(Hartford, CT) -- In a letter to Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-5) today formally requested that Facebook remove pages that have been used to harass or exploit the families of Newtown victims.
Hear from Connecticut Leaders in Labor, Small Business, Government, Health Care, Education, and Social Services
Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty co-hosted a conference on the federal response to gun violence with Senator Richard Blumenthal and Senator Chris Murphy at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury on February 21. You can watch a video of the conference online at CT-N.
Hears from Constituents on Gun Violence Prevention Task Force’s Proposed Policy Principles
Wednesday, February 20 at 7:00 PM
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) will host her first official town hall meeting at the Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School in Waterbury tonight, Wednesday, February 20 at 7:00 pm.
Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty released the following statement regarding today’ White House ceremony in which President Obama awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal posthumously to the six educators who were killed in the Newtown massacre. Esty attended the White House ceremony this morning.
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
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty’s first bill as a Member of Congress – the Collinsville Renewable Energy Promotion Act – legislation that would permit Canton to operate two small, currently inactive hydropower dams and generate locally produced power.
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
Meriden and Thomaston, CT – Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) began the first in a series of small business and manufacturer tours by visiting Jonal Laboratories, Inc in Meriden and Ward Leonard Electric Company, Inc in Thomaston.
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.