Press Releases
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August 7, 2025
Blumenthal & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Wartime Afghan Allies
[Hartford, CT] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined colleagues in introducing the Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies Act. This bipartisan legislation would... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Wartime Afghan Allies -
August 6, 2025
Blumenthal Denounces the Trump Admin's Move to Strip Mission-Critical VA Employees of Union Bargaining Rights
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released a statement condemning the Trump Administration’s Department of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Denounces the Trump Admin's Move to Strip Mission-Critical VA Employees of Union Bargaining Rights -
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Rosa... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro & Himes' Bill to Name West Haven VA Medical Center After U.S. Army Captain Paul "Bud" Bucha Clears the Senate
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August 1, 2025
Blumenthal Successfully Attaches his Amendment to Protect Veterans Crisis Line from Trump VA Cuts to Key Senate Funding Bill
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today secured two amendments to safeguard veterans’ resources to the Fiscal Year... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Successfully Attaches his Amendment to Protect Veterans Crisis Line from Trump VA Cuts to Key Senate Funding Bill -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released a statement slamming the Trump Administration’s Department of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Slams VA's Move to Stop Life-Saving Abortions to Veterans
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August 1, 2025
Senators Call for Investigation of Political Influence at DOJ Following HPE-Juniper Settlement
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) wrote Department of Justice (DOJ) Acting... Continue Reading about Senators Call for Investigation of Political Influence at DOJ Following HPE-Juniper Settlement -
August 1, 2025
Blumenthal & Matsui Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Safety for Cruise Ship Passengers
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Doris Matsui (D-CA) introduced the Cruise Passenger Protection Act, legislation to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Matsui Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Safety for Cruise Ship Passengers -
July 31, 2025
The $21.7 Billion Blunder: New PSI Report Reveals Billions in Taxpayer Dollars Squandered by DOGE
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) released a Minority staff report today unveiling... Continue Reading about The $21.7 Billion Blunder: New PSI Report Reveals Billions in Taxpayer Dollars Squandered by DOGE -
July 30, 2025
On 60th Anniversary of Medicare & Medicaid, Blumenthal Slams Republicans for Ripping Health Care Away from Americans
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) took to the Senate Floor to speak out against Republicans’ attacks on Americans’ health care, including deep and... Continue Reading about On 60th Anniversary of Medicare & Medicaid, Blumenthal Slams Republicans for Ripping Health Care Away from Americans -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee today advanced five bills authored by Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) to better serve veterans nationwide as... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Bills to Improve Support for Veterans Clear Key Committee Hurdle
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[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined a group of Senate Democrats in expressing unified alarm about the humanitarian crisis in... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Call for Large-Scale Expansion of Humanitarian Aid in Gaza & Resumption of Diplomatic Efforts to Secure a Ceasefire & End the War
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[Hartford, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released the following statement on the detention of a Wilbur Cross High School student by U.S. Immigration and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on ICE Detention of Wilbur Cross High School Student
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July 29, 2025
Blumenthal Statement on the Confirmation of Emil Bove to Serve as a Judge on the Third Circuit
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after the Senate voted 50-49 to confirm Emil... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Confirmation of Emil Bove to Serve as a Judge on the Third Circuit -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) today introduced legislation to strengthen the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Introduce Bill to Improve Veterans' Medical Disability Exams
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July 29, 2025
Blumenthal Demands FCC & Paramount Produce Details of CBS Settlement with the Trump Administration in "Corrupt Quid Pro Quo"
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] –Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, wrote Shari Redstone, Non-Executive... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Demands FCC & Paramount Produce Details of CBS Settlement with the Trump Administration in "Corrupt Quid Pro Quo" -
July 28, 2025
Video: Blumenthal & Colleagues Demand Answers from Delta CEO as Company Moves Toward AI Price Model to Set Airfares
[Hartford, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined colleagues in demanding answers from Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian after the company announced its plans to ramp up... Continue Reading about Video: Blumenthal & Colleagues Demand Answers from Delta CEO as Company Moves Toward AI Price Model to Set Airfares -
July 25, 2025
Blumenthal Statement on Trump Administration Releasing Previously Blocked Funding for K-12 Education & Afterschool Programs
[Hartford, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released the following statement following the Trump administration’s announcement it will release the remaining $5.5... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Trump Administration Releasing Previously Blocked Funding for K-12 Education & Afterschool Programs -
July 25, 2025
Video: Blumenthal, Murphy & DeLauro Join Colleagues in Reintroducing Child Care for Working Families Act
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) joined their colleagues in reintroducing the... Continue Reading about Video: Blumenthal, Murphy & DeLauro Join Colleagues in Reintroducing Child Care for Working Families Act -
July 25, 2025
Blumenthal, Murphy & Larson Announce Resolution Honoring Pratt & Whitney's 100th Anniversary
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representative John Larson (CT-01) announced a resolution honoring the 100th... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy & Larson Announce Resolution Honoring Pratt & Whitney's 100th Anniversary -
July 24, 2025
ICYMI: Parents, Consumer Advocates, & Safety Experts Warn Trump's Plan to Dismantle Consumer Safety Watchdog Harms Families
[WASHINGTON, DC] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) held a spotlight forum this week on how the Trump Administration’s attacks on the Consumer Product... Continue Reading about ICYMI: Parents, Consumer Advocates, & Safety Experts Warn Trump's Plan to Dismantle Consumer Safety Watchdog Harms Families
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