Press Releases
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June 16, 2025
Blumenthal Introduces Legislation to Lower Cost of Critical Care for Opioid Use Disorder
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced legislation to make it easier for individuals struggling with an opioid use disorder (OUD) to access... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces Legislation to Lower Cost of Critical Care for Opioid Use Disorder -
June 12, 2025
Blumenthal Leads Bicameral Legislation to Strengthen Medicaid Access for Americans Displaced by Natural Disasters
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Brian Schatz (D-HI), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) and U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Jill Tokuda (D-HI) today... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Leads Bicameral Legislation to Strengthen Medicaid Access for Americans Displaced by Natural Disasters -
April 8, 2025
Blumenthal & Trahan Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Advance Brain Cancer Research & Development
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Lori Trahan (D-MA) introduced the Bolstering Research and Innovation Now (BRAIN) Act,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Trahan Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Advance Brain Cancer Research & Development -
March 7, 2025
Blumenthal Demands Answers as HHS Secretary Kennedy Fails to Address Ongonig Measles Outbreak, Undercuts Future Flu Response
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) this week wrote to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy raising concerns over HHS’s... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Demands Answers as HHS Secretary Kennedy Fails to Address Ongonig Measles Outbreak, Undercuts Future Flu Response -
[HARTFORD, CT] – Yesterday, a resolution designating February 27, 2025, as “Rare Disease Day,” led by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and John Barrasso (R-WY), passed the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Barrasso Resolution Honoring Rare Disease Day Passes U.S. Senate
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February 28, 2025
Blumenthal & Colleagues Call on Secretary Kennedy to Undo Drastic Cuts to Critical Health Care Assistance Program
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), joined by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), led a group of his Senate... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Colleagues Call on Secretary Kennedy to Undo Drastic Cuts to Critical Health Care Assistance Program -
February 27, 2025
Blumenthal & Matsui Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Invest in Public Health Infrastructure, Bolstering Disease Outbreak Control & Prevention
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Doris Matsui (D-CA) introduced the Public Health Funding Restoration Act, legislation to restore... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Matsui Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Invest in Public Health Infrastructure, Bolstering Disease Outbreak Control & Prevention -
February 10, 2025
Blumenthal & Senators Introduce Legislation to Support First Responders with Service-Related Cancers
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined his colleagues, led by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND), in the reintroduction of the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Senators Introduce Legislation to Support First Responders with Service-Related Cancers -
February 7, 2025
Blumenthal & 21 Colleagues Call on Administration to Address Delays in Community Health Center Funding
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined 21 of his colleagues, led by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Mark R. Warner (D-VA), in writing a letter to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & 21 Colleagues Call on Administration to Address Delays in Community Health Center Funding -
January 22, 2025
ICYMI: Blumenthal Speaks on Senate Floor Against Bill Attacking Reproductive Rights
[HARTFORD, CT] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke on the Senate Floor, joining Democratic colleagues, in speaking out against Republicans... Continue Reading about ICYMI: Blumenthal Speaks on Senate Floor Against Bill Attacking Reproductive Rights -
December 17, 2024
Blumenthal & Murphy Join Colleagues in Introducing NDAA Amendment to Protect Military Parents' Right to Health Care for their Kids
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined 19 of their colleagues in introducing an... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Join Colleagues in Introducing NDAA Amendment to Protect Military Parents' Right to Health Care for their Kids -
December 10, 2024
Blumenthal & Hawley Demand Answers Regarding Anthem's "Draconian" Policy Capping Anesthesia Coverage for Patients
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) wrote Elevance CEO Gail Koziara Boudreaux demanding answers from the company regarding a... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Hawley Demand Answers Regarding Anthem's "Draconian" Policy Capping Anesthesia Coverage for Patients -
October 22, 2024
Blumenthal & Warren Highlight Impact of Private Equity's Growing Influence in Health Care on Vulnerable Populations
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) called on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue taking... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Warren Highlight Impact of Private Equity's Growing Influence in Health Care on Vulnerable Populations -
July 23, 2024
Blumenthal & Wild Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Strengthen Research & Treatment Development for Brain Cancers
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Susan Wild (D-PA) introduced the Bolstering Research And Innovation Now (BRAIN) Act,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Wild Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Strengthen Research & Treatment Development for Brain Cancers -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Following a massive cyberattack on Change Healthcare, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), and U.S. Representatives John Larson... Continue Reading about Connecticut Delegation Urges HHS Support for Medical Providers Impacted by Crippling Cyberattack on Largest U.S. Health Care Payment System
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June 2, 2016
With Superbug Discovered in U.S., Blumenthal to Introduce Amendment to Support Development of New Antibiotics
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Following the discovery of a bacteria resistant to colistin, an antibiotic of last resort, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT, along with Senators... Continue Reading about With Superbug Discovered in U.S., Blumenthal to Introduce Amendment to Support Development of New Antibiotics -
June 2, 2016
Blumenthal, Murphy, Colleagues Call on HHS to Follow Senate Lead in Increasing Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), led by Senators Hatch (R-UT) and Markey (D-MA), joined a bipartisan group... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Colleagues Call on HHS to Follow Senate Lead in Increasing Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces Amendment to Address Concussions at Service Academies
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced bipartisan legislation to help improve end-of-life care. Open... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve End of Life Care
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May 17, 2016
Blumenthal & DeLauro Introduce Bill to End Federal Tax Subsidy for Unhealthy Food, Beverage Marketing to Children
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act to end the federal tax subsidy for unhealthy food and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & DeLauro Introduce Bill to End Federal Tax Subsidy for Unhealthy Food, Beverage Marketing to Children
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