Press Releases
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August 1, 2017
Blumenthal, Murphy Introduce Legislation to Promote Economic Growth and Protect Natural Resources in the Highlands Region
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), joined Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Bob Casey (D-PA) in introducing the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Introduce Legislation to Promote Economic Growth and Protect Natural Resources in the Highlands Region -
August 1, 2017
Blumenthal & Portman Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Hold Backpage Accountable, Ensure Justice for Victims of Sex Trafficking
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Rob Portman (R-OH), Co-Chairs of the Senate Caucus to End Human Trafficking, led a bipartisan group of twenty... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Portman Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Hold Backpage Accountable, Ensure Justice for Victims of Sex Trafficking -
July 31, 2017
Blumenthal, Durbin, & Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Enforcement of Foreign Lobbying Transparency Law
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced legislation today to strengthen registration... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Durbin, & Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Enforcement of Foreign Lobbying Transparency Law -
July 31, 2017
Blumenthal to Acting Homeland Security Head - End Irrational and Cruel Deportation Policies
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today released a letter urging Acting Homeland Security Secretary Elaine Duke to restore reason to a badly broken... Continue Reading about Blumenthal to Acting Homeland Security Head - End Irrational and Cruel Deportation Policies -
July 31, 2017
On National Heatstroke Prevention Day, Blumenthal & Franken Announce Bill to Prevent Child Hot Car Deaths
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, on National Heatstroke Prevention Day, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Al Franken (D-MN) announced the introduction of the Helping... Continue Reading about On National Heatstroke Prevention Day, Blumenthal & Franken Announce Bill to Prevent Child Hot Car Deaths -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Ct) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) introduced legislation to ensure used... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Markey, & Schakowski Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Require Used Car Dealers Repair Safety Defects, Recalls Before Selling
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced further delay implementing... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on FDA Delay Implementing Critical Tobacco Regulations
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(Hartford, CT)—Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Representatives John Larson (CT-1) and Joe Courtney (CT-2) announced two... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Larson, Courtney Announce Over $267,000 in Federal Funding to Support Fire Departments in Groton and West Hartford
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July 28, 2017
Connecticut Congressional Delegation: Stopping DACA Program Would Harm More Than 100,000 Young Immigrants in Connecticut
(Hartford, CT)- Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Representatives Joe Courtney (CT-1), John Larson (CT-2), Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Jim... Continue Reading about Connecticut Congressional Delegation: Stopping DACA Program Would Harm More Than 100,000 Young Immigrants in Connecticut -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – After the Senate rejected efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Senate Vote to Reject Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement after Senate passage of comprehensive sanctions against Russia, Iran, and North... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Senate Passage of Comprehensive Sanctions Bill
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July 27, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on Joel Colindres
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement regarding the deportation order for New Fairfield father Joel Colindres: “My... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Joel Colindres -
July 26, 2017
Blumenthal Leads Colleagues Urging Treasury to Justify Action and Hold Iran Accountable for Continued Terror Financing
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Yesterday, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Robert Casey (D-PA), Christopher Coons (D-DE), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) expressed great concern to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Leads Colleagues Urging Treasury to Justify Action and Hold Iran Accountable for Continued Terror Financing -
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement regarding news that Nury Chavarria has received an emergency stay of deportation and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Emergency Stay Granted in Nury Chavarria Case
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, applauded the committee passage of bipartisan... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Bipartisan Committee Passage of Comprehensive G.I. Bill Reforms
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to President... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Responds to Trump's Ban on Transgender Americans Serving in the Military
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July 25, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on Republican Efforts to Move Forward with a Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after Senate Republicans’ voted to move forward with legislation dismantling... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Republican Efforts to Move Forward with a Repeal of the Affordable Care Act -
(Hartford, CT)—Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal released the following statement after the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) voted to accept the findings and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Valhalla Train Crash Investigation
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to revelations in President Trump’s interview with the New York... Continue Reading about Blumenthal: Attorney General Should be a Watchdog, Not a Lapdog
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July 19, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on Trump Jr. and Manafort Testimony Before the Senate Judiciary Committee
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on the upcoming Senate Judiciary... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Trump Jr. and Manafort Testimony Before the Senate Judiciary Committee