Connecticut House of Representatives Profile

Connecticut’s lower legislative chamber

About Connecticut House of Representatives

The Connecticut House of Representatives is the 151-member lower chamber of the Connecticut General Assembly, the state’s legislative branch. It considers and passes laws and budgets covering areas including education, public welfare, public safety, infrastructure, and state funding. cga.ct.gov Michael DiGiovancarlo represents Waterbury’s 74th House District and serves in House Democratic leadership and on several standing committees. housedems.ct.gov

What they do

The House of Representatives introduces, debates, amends, and votes on legislation and budget measures, working through standing committees and floor sessions. Through individual members’ offices, it also provides constituent assistance and communicates information about state programs, legislation, and services. cga.ct.gov

Who they serve

The chamber serves residents throughout Connecticut. In the local context of Michael DiGiovancarlo’s office, the represented constituency is the 74th House District, including the East Mountain and East End neighborhoods of Waterbury. housedems.ct.gov

Recent signals

The office reported on May 6, 2026, that the Waterbury delegation secured $268 million for the city, including nearly $28 million in new funding for schools and municipal services. housedems.ct.gov
The office reported on May 1, 2026, that the House advanced a bill addressing double utility poles in Waterbury. housedems.ct.gov
The office announced a May 30, 2026, Waterbury food drive conducted with the Waterbury delegation and St. Vincent de Paul. housedems.ct.gov
The office reported that substitute bus service would operate on the Waterbury Branch during station upgrades beginning July 20, 2026, with work expected to continue into May 2027. housedems.ct.gov

Reasons to get in touch

State and municipal budget analysis would be relevant to the office’s reporting that the Waterbury delegation secured $268 million for the city, including nearly $28 million in new funding, in the 2026 state budget. housedems.ct.gov
Utility, municipal-infrastructure, and public-safety perspectives could inform follow-up on the House’s advancement of legislation addressing double utility poles in Waterbury. housedems.ct.gov
Transit-planning and accessibility expertise could be useful as the Waterbury Branch Line undergoes station upgrades and substitute bus service is scheduled during the work. housedems.ct.gov
Food-security and constituent-service organizations may have relevant information following the office’s 2026 food-drive work with the Waterbury delegation and St. Vincent de Paul. housedems.ct.gov

Questions worth asking them

How is the office tracking the impact of the new state funding reported for Waterbury, particularly for schools and municipal services?
What implementation issues should municipalities and utilities anticipate from legislation addressing double utility poles?
What feedback has the office received from Waterbury residents about substitute bus service during the Waterbury Branch station upgrades?