WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, on Thursday congratulated U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) on being selected Chairwoman of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee for the 117th U.S. Congress.

"Congresswoman DeLauro is a tireless fighter for Connecticut and the conscience of the House. I'm thrilled that she will be taking over as chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, and I look forward to working with her to continue to fund critical priorities on behalf of the people of Connecticut," said Murphy.

###