Press Releases
Connecticut Lawmakers Are Among 14 House Democrats Picked to Develop Legislation to Combat Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) and Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-2) were appointed today by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to serve on the conference committee charged with crafting legislation to address the nation’s opioid addiction epidemic.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today introduced the Healthy Homes Tax Credit Act, which would provide a $5,000 tax credit to help homeowners rehab properties to reduce or remove threats of contamination from lead, radon, and asbestos.
House Will Vote on Motion Next Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) today offered a motion on the House floor to instruct Congress to prioritize addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery in upcoming opioid-addiction legislation.
Measure Improves Physician and Consumer Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives today approved a bipartisan amendment authored by Reps. Elizabeth Esty (D-CT) and Steve Knight (R-CA) to improve physician and consumer education on opioid addiction.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) released the following statement today in support of new rules by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that will prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes to individuals under 18:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) released the following statement today after President Obama announced new initiatives to advance smart-gun technology and improve the quality of mental health records inputted into the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS):
Legislation Supports Job-Training Programs at Technical and Community Colleges
Esty shares story on her Constituent Corner webpage
AVON, CT—Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) this week shared a “Constituent Corner” story from Avon residents Linda and Robert Martin, both of whom were the victims of tax-related identity theft.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following revelations that several public water systems in Connecticut have lead levels beyond federal limits, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) today urged federal agencies to take immediate action to protect residents’ access to safe drinking water.