This Week in Delaware

Investing in Delaware’s Commercial Aviation Infrastructure

This week, along with Governor Carney, Senator Carper, and Senator Coons, I was proud to announce a brand-new $5.6 million investment in the Wilmington Airport from the Federal Aviation Administration. This funding comes directly from the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure law, legislation I proudly championed in Congress. The grant will allow the airport to not only modernize and expand capacity but will also create good-paying jobs for Delawareans. If you’d like to read more about the announcement, click here.

This Week in Washington

Meeting Federal Workers from AFGE District 3

This week, I had the opportunity to meet with and thank federal workers from the American Federation of Government Employees who shared their priorities with me. As Delaware’s former Secretary of Labor and a proud union supporter, it’s important to me to not only thank federal workers for their public service but that Congress works together to ensure that they receive the respect and support they need to serve the American people and serve us well.

Above: Rep. Blunt Rochester addresses members of AFGE District 3.

Above: Rep. Blunt Rochester meets with members of AFGE Local 2006 in her office.

Fighting to End Childhood Cancer

One of the best parts of my job is when I have the opportunity to meet with Delawareans who visit my Washington, DC office. This week, I was especially proud to meet with advocates from the Alliance for Childhood Cancer including the B+ Foundation’s Joe McDonough and a young cancer survivor named Emily. I am in awe of her ability to use her voice for change at such a young age. Emily is a living example of what’s possible if we continue to work together for a cure. I will continue the fight here in Congress to pass policies that can help us end childhood cancer as we know it.

Above: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Joe McDonough, Jackie Higgins, and her daughter, Emily.

Supporting our Community Health Centers

Our federally qualified community health centers here in Delaware, such as Henrietta Johnson Medical Center, La Red Health Center, and Westside Family Healthcare, are critical partners in providing essential health care services to Delawareans. This week, they came to my office to talk about how to keep our community health centers funded so that we can keep our communities healthy. I was humbled because they also presented me with the National Association of Community Health Centers’ 2024 Distinguished Community Health Center Champion Award!

🚨Opportunities for Delaware’s Young People

Calling All Delaware High School Marching Bands!

I have the honor of nominating five high school marching bands in Delaware for the National Independence Day Parade on July 4, 2025! This is a great opportunity offered through the National Parks Service for Delaware high school marching bands to perform in front of thousands of spectators in Washington, DC.

If your school is interested in being considered for this nomination, please contact my Wilmington office at 302-830-2330. For more information, including the answers to FAQs, please visit July4thParade.com.

REMINDER: Internship Applications Due March 18!

Having started my career in public service as an intern for then-Congressman Tom Carper, I’ve seen first-hand just how valuable an experience internships are. That’s why I wanted to let you know that my office is now accepting internship applications for my Washington, DC and Delaware offices for the summer of 2024.

Complete applications are due by Monday, March 18, 2024, by COB. This is an excellent opportunity for young people to learn about public service and gain experience working in a congressional office. For more information on how to apply, please visit my website here.

Below are some helpful resources for you:

Lower Energy Costs: Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act that I helped pass last Congress, there are opportunities to lower your energy costs through tax credits and rebates. Check out energy.gov/save to learn more.
Free COVID-19 Tests: Delaware households can still claim 4 FREE COVID-19 tests at covid.gov.
Look Before You Book: Are you thinking about booking a trip? Before you do, you should ensure that your passport is up-to-date! You can go to travel.state.gov to check your passport expiration date, apply for a new passport, and more.
988 National Suicide Prevention Helpline: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 988, the 24/7, free and confidential support National Suicide Prevention Hotline. You can also go to 988lifeline.org.
Delaware 211: Delawareans in need of emergency housing, utility assistance, food assistance, and more, call 211, Delaware’s free, confidential resource hotline.

This week’s constituent corner is Harry's Savoy Grill in Wilmington. They were recently named as one of 47 establishments across the country on USA TODAY’s Restaurants of the Year 2024 list! This is an amazing honor, and I am proud that they are representing Delaware in this way. To everyone at Harry's Savoy Grill, congratulations on this exciting achievement.

Photo: Benjamin Chambers/Delaware News Journal

Yours in service,

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