Rosa DeLauro

Rosa DeLauro is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 3rd congressional district since 1991. She is a member of the Democratic Party. DeLauro was born on November 2, 1943, in New Haven, Connecticut. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University. DeLauro worked as a policy analyst for the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare before entering politics. She was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1990 and has been re-elected eight times. DeLauro is a prominent advocate for healthcare, education, and social welfare policies.