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Rosa DeLauro

Rosa DeLauro

Born: 1943-03-02 • Wooster Square, New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Rosa Luisa DeLauro (born March 2, 1943) is an American politician who has been the U.S. representative for Connecticut's 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 Connecticut's 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 co-chaired 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.

Filmography
Centered: Joe Lieberman poster
Centered: Joe Lieberman
2025 • Self
Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food poster
Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food
2023 • Self
Four Hours at the Capitol poster
Four Hours at the Capitol
2021 • Self - Connecticut Congresswoman
Pizza: A Love Story poster
Pizza: A Love Story
2019 • Self
Zero Weeks poster
Zero Weeks
2017 • Self (archive footage)