Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester
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We have a housing crisis in this country, and we need A New Way Home.
Here’s a look at my 5-pillar plan to leverage new and existing policy tools to make sure everyone in our communities has a safe, affordable place to call home.
For the full report:
www.bluntrochester.senate.gov/wp-content/u...
Here’s a look at my 5-pillar plan to leverage new and existing policy tools to make sure everyone in our communities has a safe, affordable place to call home.
For the full report:
www.bluntrochester.senate.gov/wp-content/u...
For months now, the Trump administration has conducted military operations in Venezuela with no warning, no legal authority, and no explanation provided to Congress.
Now, we know why.
Now, we know why.
![OFFICIAL STATEMENT ON THE ADMINISTRATION'S ACTIONS IN VENEZUELA
For months now, the Trump administration has conducted military operations in Venezuela with no warning, no legal authority, and no explanation provided to Congress.
Now, we know why.
The President has unilaterally carried out military activity in the Caribbean and circumvented Congressional approval, as required by the Constitution, because he knew that Congress would not support a senseless and short-sighted regime change ‘mission.’ They went so far as to lie to Congress during our recent briefings, saying specifically that their priority was not forceful regime change.
The U.S. military is not the president’s personal army.
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January 3, 2026 at 6:44 PM
For months now, the Trump administration has conducted military operations in Venezuela with no warning, no legal authority, and no explanation provided to Congress.
Now, we know why.
Now, we know why.
Too many families are being priced out of the communities they call home.
We need a New Way Home, so everyone has access to a safe, affordable roof over their heads regardless of their ZIP code.
We need a New Way Home, so everyone has access to a safe, affordable roof over their heads regardless of their ZIP code.
December 30, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Too many families are being priced out of the communities they call home.
We need a New Way Home, so everyone has access to a safe, affordable roof over their heads regardless of their ZIP code.
We need a New Way Home, so everyone has access to a safe, affordable roof over their heads regardless of their ZIP code.
My official statement on today's shooting.
December 23, 2025 at 10:32 PM
My official statement on today's shooting.
I am actively monitoring the shooting that took place at the DMV in New Castle.
The governor has confirmed that there is no active threat to the public at this time.
I'm appreciative of the courageous effort from law enforcement and praying for those involved.
The governor has confirmed that there is no active threat to the public at this time.
I'm appreciative of the courageous effort from law enforcement and praying for those involved.
December 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I am actively monitoring the shooting that took place at the DMV in New Castle.
The governor has confirmed that there is no active threat to the public at this time.
I'm appreciative of the courageous effort from law enforcement and praying for those involved.
The governor has confirmed that there is no active threat to the public at this time.
I'm appreciative of the courageous effort from law enforcement and praying for those involved.
Reposted by Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester
Access doesn’t matter if people can’t afford it. With ACP gone and costs rising, millions are being priced out of broadband. Affordability isn’t a side issue—it’s the foundation of closing the digital divide.
@bluntrochester.senate.gov
@bluntrochester.senate.gov
December 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Access doesn’t matter if people can’t afford it. With ACP gone and costs rising, millions are being priced out of broadband. Affordability isn’t a side issue—it’s the foundation of closing the digital divide.
@bluntrochester.senate.gov
@bluntrochester.senate.gov
Let Me Be Blunt: Some folks in Washington refuse to take our housing crisis seriously.
But I know housing is a priority for Delawareans, and I’ll keep fighting to make sure everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home.
But I know housing is a priority for Delawareans, and I’ll keep fighting to make sure everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home.
December 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Let Me Be Blunt: Some folks in Washington refuse to take our housing crisis seriously.
But I know housing is a priority for Delawareans, and I’ll keep fighting to make sure everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home.
But I know housing is a priority for Delawareans, and I’ll keep fighting to make sure everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home.
🚨UPDATE: The discharge petition to force a vote on a 3-year extension of key ACA tax credits has earned enough signatures in the House.
We’re still in session here in the Senate— it’s time for Speaker Johnson to put this to a vote. The American people can’t afford to wait.
We’re still in session here in the Senate— it’s time for Speaker Johnson to put this to a vote. The American people can’t afford to wait.
December 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
🚨UPDATE: The discharge petition to force a vote on a 3-year extension of key ACA tax credits has earned enough signatures in the House.
We’re still in session here in the Senate— it’s time for Speaker Johnson to put this to a vote. The American people can’t afford to wait.
We’re still in session here in the Senate— it’s time for Speaker Johnson to put this to a vote. The American people can’t afford to wait.
Costs: up
Unemployment: up
Consumer confidence: down
This administration: a disaster
Unemployment: up
Consumer confidence: down
This administration: a disaster
December 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Costs: up
Unemployment: up
Consumer confidence: down
This administration: a disaster
Unemployment: up
Consumer confidence: down
This administration: a disaster
This weekend, communities at home & around the world have been tragically impacted by senseless gun violence.
As we mark the anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook, let us honor the memory of those 26 lives lost with action.
Action to end gun violence & make all our communities safer.
As we mark the anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook, let us honor the memory of those 26 lives lost with action.
Action to end gun violence & make all our communities safer.
December 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This weekend, communities at home & around the world have been tragically impacted by senseless gun violence.
As we mark the anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook, let us honor the memory of those 26 lives lost with action.
Action to end gun violence & make all our communities safer.
As we mark the anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook, let us honor the memory of those 26 lives lost with action.
Action to end gun violence & make all our communities safer.
My heart is with the students and faculty of Brown University, and the entire Providence community. I’m praying for the loved ones of those lost and for the recovery of those injured.
Our schools should be a place for students to learn and grow, not live in fear of gun violence.
Our schools should be a place for students to learn and grow, not live in fear of gun violence.
At least 2 dead, 8 injured after Brown University shooting and suspect still at large. Follow live updates. - The Boston Globe
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said in an evening press conference that a shelter-in-place is in effect for the greater Brown community.
www.bostonglobe.com
December 14, 2025 at 1:34 AM
My heart is with the students and faculty of Brown University, and the entire Providence community. I’m praying for the loved ones of those lost and for the recovery of those injured.
Our schools should be a place for students to learn and grow, not live in fear of gun violence.
Our schools should be a place for students to learn and grow, not live in fear of gun violence.
President Trump and Congressional Republicans have created a health care crisis.
And now, they've refused to support the cleanest, easiest, simplest solution - extending the ACA tax credits while we negotiate.
Let the record show who voted to lower premiums for American families.
And now, they've refused to support the cleanest, easiest, simplest solution - extending the ACA tax credits while we negotiate.
Let the record show who voted to lower premiums for American families.
December 11, 2025 at 10:46 PM
President Trump and Congressional Republicans have created a health care crisis.
And now, they've refused to support the cleanest, easiest, simplest solution - extending the ACA tax credits while we negotiate.
Let the record show who voted to lower premiums for American families.
And now, they've refused to support the cleanest, easiest, simplest solution - extending the ACA tax credits while we negotiate.
Let the record show who voted to lower premiums for American families.
It's so important for our kids to know what opportunities are out there so they can live their full potential.
This week in the HELP committee, I highlighted Delaware's successes in continuing technical education and discussed how we can build on that excellence nationwide.
This week in the HELP committee, I highlighted Delaware's successes in continuing technical education and discussed how we can build on that excellence nationwide.
December 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
It's so important for our kids to know what opportunities are out there so they can live their full potential.
This week in the HELP committee, I highlighted Delaware's successes in continuing technical education and discussed how we can build on that excellence nationwide.
This week in the HELP committee, I highlighted Delaware's successes in continuing technical education and discussed how we can build on that excellence nationwide.
It's no secret that, across the country, families are being priced out of their homes and communities.
So why did House Republicans come together this week to block bipartisan legislation that would cut housing costs?
It's time for them to start taking this crisis seriously.
So why did House Republicans come together this week to block bipartisan legislation that would cut housing costs?
It's time for them to start taking this crisis seriously.
More than 75% of homes across the U.S. are unaffordable, study finds
Homeownership can feel like a luxury when only a sliver of the country's housing market is affordable for most Americans, Bankrate analyst says.
www.cbsnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
It's no secret that, across the country, families are being priced out of their homes and communities.
So why did House Republicans come together this week to block bipartisan legislation that would cut housing costs?
It's time for them to start taking this crisis seriously.
So why did House Republicans come together this week to block bipartisan legislation that would cut housing costs?
It's time for them to start taking this crisis seriously.
I'm grateful for @kim.senate.gov's courage sharing this important story.
Like his and so many families across the country, my sisters and I faced a difficult journey caring for my dad when he was diagnosed with cancer.
Andy, I'll be here to support you every step of the way.
Like his and so many families across the country, my sisters and I faced a difficult journey caring for my dad when he was diagnosed with cancer.
Andy, I'll be here to support you every step of the way.
A few weeks ago, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I won’t lie—it's been incredibly challenging for me and my family.
Now, I’m embarking on a journey to answer the questions so many of us face when it comes to providing care for our loved ones.
I hope you’ll join me.
Now, I’m embarking on a journey to answer the questions so many of us face when it comes to providing care for our loved ones.
I hope you’ll join me.
My Dad’s Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Becoming a Caregiver
YouTube video by Senator Andy Kim
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December 9, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I'm grateful for @kim.senate.gov's courage sharing this important story.
Like his and so many families across the country, my sisters and I faced a difficult journey caring for my dad when he was diagnosed with cancer.
Andy, I'll be here to support you every step of the way.
Like his and so many families across the country, my sisters and I faced a difficult journey caring for my dad when he was diagnosed with cancer.
Andy, I'll be here to support you every step of the way.
Reposted by Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester
Yet House Republicans just killed the first comprehensive (and bipartisan!!) housing package of the last few DECADES
More than 75% of homes across the U.S. are unaffordable, study finds
Homeownership can feel like a luxury when only a sliver of the country's housing market is affordable for most Americans, Bankrate analyst says.
www.cbsnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Yet House Republicans just killed the first comprehensive (and bipartisan!!) housing package of the last few DECADES
Neither does the rest of this administration, apparently.
December 8, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Neither does the rest of this administration, apparently.
The clock is ticking— we have 11 days left before folks start to feel the real impacts of Republicans’ health care crisis.
@wyden.senate.gov and I introduced a bill to keep that from happening in the short term and make long-term fixes to bring down costs.
There’s no time to waste.
@wyden.senate.gov and I introduced a bill to keep that from happening in the short term and make long-term fixes to bring down costs.
There’s no time to waste.
December 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The clock is ticking— we have 11 days left before folks start to feel the real impacts of Republicans’ health care crisis.
@wyden.senate.gov and I introduced a bill to keep that from happening in the short term and make long-term fixes to bring down costs.
There’s no time to waste.
@wyden.senate.gov and I introduced a bill to keep that from happening in the short term and make long-term fixes to bring down costs.
There’s no time to waste.
Let’s cut through the noise.
The Trump admin. just arbitrarily decided to wreak havoc on the largest federal homelessness program, making changes that may cause more than 600 Delawareans to lose their housing.
They're getting ready to literally leave people out in the cold.
The Trump admin. just arbitrarily decided to wreak havoc on the largest federal homelessness program, making changes that may cause more than 600 Delawareans to lose their housing.
They're getting ready to literally leave people out in the cold.
State and Local Impacts of HUD's Housing Cuts: Data Visualization
At least 170,000 people nationwide are expected to lose their supportive housing because of HUD’s sudden policy shifts
endhomelessness.org
December 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Let’s cut through the noise.
The Trump admin. just arbitrarily decided to wreak havoc on the largest federal homelessness program, making changes that may cause more than 600 Delawareans to lose their housing.
They're getting ready to literally leave people out in the cold.
The Trump admin. just arbitrarily decided to wreak havoc on the largest federal homelessness program, making changes that may cause more than 600 Delawareans to lose their housing.
They're getting ready to literally leave people out in the cold.
RFK Jr’s plan has been clear from the beginning:
Step 1: Oust the doctors and experts making evidence-based vaccine recommendations.
Step 2: Install vaccine skeptics and conspiracy theorists.
Now, we’re witnessing step 3.
Step 1: Oust the doctors and experts making evidence-based vaccine recommendations.
Step 2: Install vaccine skeptics and conspiracy theorists.
Now, we’re witnessing step 3.
RFK Jr.’s handpicked CDC panel rolls back recommending all newborns get vaccinated for hepatitis B
CDC Panel Of Vaccine Skeptics Votes To Delay Hepatitis B Shot For Most Babies
Public health officials warned that the decision by advisers picked by RFK Jr. will result in more infants being infected and experiencing lifelong liver diseases.
www.huffpost.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
RFK Jr’s plan has been clear from the beginning:
Step 1: Oust the doctors and experts making evidence-based vaccine recommendations.
Step 2: Install vaccine skeptics and conspiracy theorists.
Now, we’re witnessing step 3.
Step 1: Oust the doctors and experts making evidence-based vaccine recommendations.
Step 2: Install vaccine skeptics and conspiracy theorists.
Now, we’re witnessing step 3.
The clock is ticking. Time is running out to extend key tax credits before massive premium increases take effect on January 1st.
We have an immediate crisis.
It's time to take immediate action.
We have an immediate crisis.
It's time to take immediate action.
December 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The clock is ticking. Time is running out to extend key tax credits before massive premium increases take effect on January 1st.
We have an immediate crisis.
It's time to take immediate action.
We have an immediate crisis.
It's time to take immediate action.
Let Me Blunt: Health Care in America is Unaffordable.
That's why @wyden.senate.gov and I are introducing a bill to make care more affordable and accessible in this country.
That's why @wyden.senate.gov and I are introducing a bill to make care more affordable and accessible in this country.
December 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Let Me Blunt: Health Care in America is Unaffordable.
That's why @wyden.senate.gov and I are introducing a bill to make care more affordable and accessible in this country.
That's why @wyden.senate.gov and I are introducing a bill to make care more affordable and accessible in this country.
We are 12 days away.
12 days away from the end of open enrollment and millions of Americans feeling the impacts of Republicans’ health care crisis.
I’m doing everything I can to make health care more affordable for Americans. I hope my colleagues will join me.
12 days away from the end of open enrollment and millions of Americans feeling the impacts of Republicans’ health care crisis.
I’m doing everything I can to make health care more affordable for Americans. I hope my colleagues will join me.
December 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We are 12 days away.
12 days away from the end of open enrollment and millions of Americans feeling the impacts of Republicans’ health care crisis.
I’m doing everything I can to make health care more affordable for Americans. I hope my colleagues will join me.
12 days away from the end of open enrollment and millions of Americans feeling the impacts of Republicans’ health care crisis.
I’m doing everything I can to make health care more affordable for Americans. I hope my colleagues will join me.
How does this Make America Healthier?
Breaking news: Federal vaccine advisers selected by Health Secretary RFK Jr. are planning to vote on ending the practice of vaccinating all newborns for hepatitis B and to examine whether shots are behind the rise of allergies and autoimmune disorders.
RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisers plan biggest change yet to childhood schedule
The new chair of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices said the panel plans to vote to end universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth and to scrutinize if childhood shots cause allergies.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
How does this Make America Healthier?
Our communities can’t shoulder 400% increases to their health insurance premiums.
Republicans have the power to stop that from happening, but the clock is ticking.
Republicans have the power to stop that from happening, but the clock is ticking.
December 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Our communities can’t shoulder 400% increases to their health insurance premiums.
Republicans have the power to stop that from happening, but the clock is ticking.
Republicans have the power to stop that from happening, but the clock is ticking.
Today is World AIDS Day. We should honor the memory of those we've lost to AIDS and commit to strengthening prevention and treatment efforts.
To achieve our goal of an AIDS-free generation, we must continue investing in research, not turn a blind eye.
To achieve our goal of an AIDS-free generation, we must continue investing in research, not turn a blind eye.
December 1, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Today is World AIDS Day. We should honor the memory of those we've lost to AIDS and commit to strengthening prevention and treatment efforts.
To achieve our goal of an AIDS-free generation, we must continue investing in research, not turn a blind eye.
To achieve our goal of an AIDS-free generation, we must continue investing in research, not turn a blind eye.