National Security
I'm working hard in Congress to provide our Armed Forces with the resources they need to provide a strong national defense and defend our national security.
As Americans, we greatly value our privacy and civil liberties. I strongly believe that the Patriot Act and our national security laws must be revisited, debated, and reformed. But when our security is at risk, reforms must be targeted and thoughtful, not broad and hasty. I am working with colleagues from both parties to craft meaningful, thoughtful reform to our intelligence programs in a way that both saves lives and protects the privacy rights of all Americans.
For more information on my work and views on national security or to let me know your thoughts, questions or concerns, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.
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WASHINGTON — Connecticut’s Democratic lawmakers Monday expressed hope — if not total confidence — that Congress will get to the bottom of the CIA’s conclusion that Russian cyberspies with high government connections worked to throw the U.S. election to Donald Trump.
“Russia’s efforts to disrupt our elections through cyber hacking and dissemination of false media reports present a grave danger to our democracy,’’ said Rep. Elizabeth Esty. “The sanctity of our elections — and the public’s confidence in their outcome — is fundamental to our nation’s very survival.’’
Sticking with Pelosi
Turns out there was more smoke than fire among House Democrats as Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., beat out Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, to retain her position as House minority leader. In the 134-63 vote Wednesday, Reps. Jim Himes, Elizabeth Esty and Rosa DeLauro all supported 76-year-old Pelosi, who became House Democratic leader after the 2002 election.
Members of Connecticut's all-Democratic congressional delegation slammed President-elect Donald Trump for choosing conservative news executive Steve Bannon as his chief strategist.
"Bannon has built his career peddling racist, sexist, and homophobic falsehoods," said Rep. Elizabeth Esty. "He is unfit to serve in any administration that values equality, diversity, peace, or even basic facts."
DANBURY - A city police officer will be honored at a Latino Leaders event Monday night.
The second annual event, sponsored by U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty, will recognize Danbury police Officer Dominick Lebron and four others from central and northwest Connecticut as leaders in the Latino community, according to a release.
“All five honorees were nominated in recognition as exemplary Latino and Latina leaders for their devoted service and engagement within their respective communities,” the release said.