DeLauro, Rosa L. (Rosa Luisa), 1943-

Rosa Luisa DeLauro (born March 2, 1943) is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she has served as the U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 3rd congressional district since 1991. DeLauro is the dean of Connecticut's congressional delegation.

Born in New Haven, Connecticut, she earned her high school diploma from The Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall in Milford, Connecticut. DeLauro earned a bachelor's degree from Marymount College in Tarrytown, New York, attended the London School of Economics and earned a master's degree in international politics from Columbia University. Before entering the House, DeLauro served on the staff of New Haven Mayor Frank Logue, worked as Senator Chris Dodd's chief of staff and campaign manager, was the executive director of EMILY's List, coordinated 1988 Democratic presidential nominee Michael Dukakis's tristate area campaign. She married Stanley Greenberg in 1978.

In 1990, four-term incumbent U.S. Representative Bruce Morrison of Connecticut's 3rd congressional district retired in order to run for governor of Connecticut. DeLauro sought the open seat and quickly consolidated Democratic support behind her. After narrowly winning her first contest, DeLauro has yet to face another close contest. She is part of the progressive wing of the Democratic Party and one of the Congressional Progressive Caucus's founding members. DeLauro supports the availability of abortion in all cases and the use of federal subsidies for abortion procedures. She supports a transformation in how the Department of Veterans Affairs is funded, including advanced appropriations for health services, to ensure its fiscal soundness. She has also fought to stop trade agreements that lower wages and ships jobs overseas, while also protecting the rights of employees and unions. As the Chair dealing with appropriations for Labor, Health, Human Services, and Education, DeLauro is determined to increase support for education and make college more affordable for more American students and their families.