Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester

Firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics because they accurately report on your struggling economy isn't just corrupt, it's deeply irresponsible.

Undermining our economic data is only going to create further chaos and uncertainty for our businesses big and small.

This administration has created an economy so full of chaos and uncertainty that job creation has nearly slammed to a halt.

It couldn't be clearer: they have us headed in the wrong direction.

The impact of the gun violence epidemic on communities throughout Delaware inspired me to do this work. People were calling Wilmington ‘Murdertown’— it was unacceptable.

Thank you to Community Justice for partnering in the work to make us safer, and for this recognition!

Federal food assistance program may slow cognitive decline, study suggests New research links receiving food assistance through SNAP to better brain health. Earlier this month, Trump enacted major cuts to the program.

SNAP doesn’t just feed hungry kids and families–it sets individuals up for a lifetime of better health.

Remind me again, why are Republicans and Trump gutting this lifesaving program? Oh yeah, tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy. Again.
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Democrats offered an amendment to simply ensure that if taxpayers spend $1 billion retrofitting a Qatari jet, it doesn't transfer to Trump after his presidency for his personal use.

Republicans voted NO and blocked the amendment.

This is the most corrupt administration in history. Easily.

Thanks to this administration’s chaotic economic policy, back-to-school shopping is going to be more expensive than ever this year.

Here’s a look at just some of the price hikes parents will face when buying the basics this year.

YouTube video by Senator LBR (Lisa Blunt Rochester) Let Me Be Blunt: It’s time for Congress to address the #housing crisis

Let Me Be Blunt: It’s way too expensive to rent or buy a home in this country—this week, we finally took action.

The Banking Committee passed a major package of legislation to fast track new construction and give millions of Americans a place to call home.

Next stop: Senate floor.

By claiming climate change and the pollution that causes it aren’t a threat to Americans, this administration is giving big polluters a green light to make our air and water dirtier and our communities sicker as a result.

Make no mistake: this endangers all our communities.

Exclusive | RFK Jr. to Oust Advisory Panel on Cancer Screenings, HIV Prevention Drugs The task force determines which preventive services insurers must cover at no cost to patients.

For over 40 years, the Preventative Services Task Force has played a key role in keeping our communities safe and healthy. But as expected, RFK Jr. is moving to disband it.

This is further proof that he’s unfit to lead HHS. We’re going to fight this.

YouTube video by Senator LBR (Lisa Blunt Rochester) NEWS: A major #housing package just passed out of committee #affordablehousing

From veterans to new families to kids, people across America are feeling the strain of the housing affordability crisis.

For the first time in over a decade, our committee just passed bipartisan legislation to increase housing supply, cut red tape, and spur innovation.

Tweet from @rcobooth: the Senate's big housing package just moved unanimously out of the banking committee

Years of painstaking work finally paid off. Democrats and Republicans alike agreed that we need to address the housing crisis in this country.

Next stop: Senate floor.

The Trump administration just made it harder and more expensive to file your taxes.

Who voted for that?

We can't stand by as Gaza starves.

It is time for us to reclaim our leadership role on the global stage, expand access to humanitarian aid, and aggressively pursue a just peace.

Today I joined @schiff.senate.gov in an urgent call for this administration to step up and do more.

Spending billions of taxpayer dollars to upgrade your private jet is hardly a priority. Doing it while you’re kicking millions of Americans off their health care and leaving them to starve is shameful.

Even this administration knows that, so they’re trying to hide the price tag.

I was proud to host the annual delegation Veterans Summit alongside @coons.senate.gov and @mcbride.house.gov this morning.

It was a great opportunity to come together, learn from each other, and recommit to doing everything we can to support our courageous veterans.

Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester pictured with a dog

A note left by Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester that says, “Sending love, strength and a bright future. We are with you! <3 LBR

Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester pictured with representatives from Network Connect

Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester pictured with members of Lions International

Glad to be at The Party 5 today.

This event - which brought 50 community service organizations together in Wilmington - was a great opportunity for everyone to play their part and be there for their neighbors.

YouTube video by Senator LBR (Lisa Blunt Rochester) Trying Favorite Fair Food! #delawarestatefair

No trip to the Delaware State Fair is complete without some classic fair food!

Thanks to leaders from the Delaware FFA for sharing their favorites and pointing me in the right direction.

Kicked up some fun at the Delaware State Fair - from farms to funnel cake, the fair is the best time of the year!

After meeting with some of their student leaders last week, I was so excited to join the Delaware FFA for their state fair awards breakfast this morning.

Delaware is an agricultural state, and the FFA has an important role to play in our state’s success.

Was glad to see some of Delaware’s extraordinary student leaders to hear about their interest in politics and answer questions about the policies they’re debating at their summit here in DC!

Thanks for stopping by!

E.P.A. Is Said to Draft a Plan to End Its Ability to Fight Climate Change

The EPA’s whole job is to protect the environment– it’s right there in the name.

Taking away their ability to regulate emissions will make our communities less healthy and more dangerous in the name of the fossil fuel industry’s bottom line.

For years, Republicans called rebuilding roads and bridges, lowering prescription drug costs, and increasing access to food and health care ‘too expensive’.

Now, their massive billionaire handout is going to kick millions off health care and make the deficit even WORSE.

Cost was never the problem.

From fires and extreme heat to heavy rains and flooding, Delaware is among the states most threatened by the climate crisis.

I met with @cclusa.org to read letters from concerned Delawareans and discuss how - together - we’ll help our communities weather what’s coming.

The Accelerating Home Building Act: Creates a federal program to support pre-approved plans and designs for new housing units; Cuts red tape to fast-track local housing construction

It’s no secret: for millions of Americans, a safe, affordable place to call home is drifting further and further out of reach.

We need to build more homes– fast. That’s why I’m introducing another bipartisan bill to cut through red tape and help fast-track new homes.

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Of course they are. We knew they would– that’s why we’ve been pushing to stop the Trump administration’s haphazard and ever-changing trade wars.

They said they would lower costs on day one, but their actions tell a different story.

New Castle Co. economic development initiatives unveiled New Castle County has several economic development goals going into the second half of 2025.

Local small and mid-size businesses are the beating heart of our communities.

In a moment when these businesses are facing rising costs and workforce challenges, I’m glad to see leaders at every level stepping up to help our entrepreneurs thrive.

Black Women Are Twice As Likely To Die From Uterine Cancer—These Lawmakers Just Introduced Legislation To Change That | Essence Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, Rep. Yvette Clarke and Senator Angela Alsobrooks are among the Black women lawmakers leading a four-bill push for research, early detection and culturally competent care.

In the wealthiest nation in the world, there's no reason Black women should face some of the worst health outcomes.

It's past time we fix this, and that's what we’re fighting to do.

Republicans made clear their top priorities were tax breaks for billionaires and kicking families off Medicaid.

I wrote a bill to make sure the typical family doesn't pay more than $15 a day for child care, while finally setting us on the path to universal pre-k.

YouTube video by Senator LBR (Lisa Blunt Rochester) Let Me Be Blunt: this administration is setting our communities up for disaster #fema #noaa

Let Me Be Blunt: this administration is setting us up for disaster.

From Texas to Delaware, extreme weather is becoming more and more frequent, yet this administration is doing nothing to keep our communities safe.

We can’t afford leaders who don’t take disasters seriously.