Rep. Rosa DeLauro Undergoes Spinal Stenosis Surgery in Connecticut

U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut is undergoing surgery to treat spinal stenosis at Griffin Hospital, with Dr. Judith L. Gorelick performing the procedure. This surgery is described as a common treatment for a common condition, which involves narrowing spaces in the spine that can cause pain, tingling, or weakness, often due to arthritis. Following the surgery, DeLauro will undergo physical therapy but will continue to work during her recovery and plans to return to Washington, D.C., when Congress reconvenes in September. The 82-year-old congresswoman is the ranking Democratic member of the House Appropriations Committee and will be involved in critical negotiations on federal government funding due by the end of September. DeLauro has represented Connecticut’s 3rd District since 1991 and is the longest-serving member of the state's congressional delegation. Her office has emphasized that the surgery and recovery are routine and manageable alongside her congressional duties.