Rosa DeLauro

Rosa Luisa DeLauro born March 2 1943 is an American politician who has been the US representative for Connecticuts 3rd congressional district since 1991 She is a member of the Democratic Party The district is based in New Haven and includes most of its suburbs DeLauro is the dean of Connecticuts congressional delegation In 2020 DeLauro was selected as chair of the House Appropriations Committee for the 117th Congress succeeding Nita Lowey and becoming the second woman to hold the position She cochaired the House Democratic Steering Committee from 2003 to 2021 In Congress DeLauro is known for the bright colors and bold patterns of her fashion as well as her cropped bob hairstyle