Press Releases
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November 17, 2021
Blumenthal Urges FTC Investigation Regarding High Gas Prices
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) during a confirmation hearing for Alvaro Bedoya to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) before the Senate... Continue Reading -
November 17, 2021
Blumenthal Calls on DOJ to Ensure Non-Violent, Medically At-Risk Individuals Can Remain in Home Confinement Beyond the Pandemic
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, called on Attorney General Merrick Garland to... Continue Reading -
November 17, 2021
Blumenthal, Democratic Colleagues Reintroduce Bill of Rights for Airline Passengers
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Ahead of a busy holiday travel season, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) along with U.S. Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR),... Continue Reading -
November 17, 2021
Blumenthal Introduces CT Native & Historic FCC Chair Nominee Jessica Rosenworcel Before Senate Confirmation Hearing
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced Jessica Rosenworcel, President Biden’s nominee to chair the Federal Communications... Continue Reading -
November 11, 2021
Blumenthal Chairs Hearing on Holiday Safety Hazards
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection,... Continue Reading -
November 10, 2021
Promoting App Store Competition: Bipartisan Support Grows for the Open App Markets Act
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Amid building momentum to rein in Big Tech’s anticompetitive practices, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)... Continue Reading -
November 10, 2021
Blumenthal, Graham, & Ernst File NDAA Amendment to Facilitate Swift Evacuation & Processing of High Risk Afghan Allies
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) filed a bipartisan amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022 National... Continue Reading -
November 08, 2021
Blumenthal Calls on Snapchat, TikTok & YouTube to Disclose Internal Information About Platforms' Effects on Children & Teens
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection,... Continue Reading -
November 05, 2021
Blumenthal Applauds Passage of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives approved the bipartisan... Continue Reading -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the former lead plaintiff in a lawsuit seeking to hold former President Donald Trump accountable for... Continue Reading
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary and Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committees, spoke on the Senate... Continue Reading
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November 02, 2021
Senators Call on CBP to End Detention of People Who Are Pregnant, Postpartum, or Nursing
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led a group of eleven senators calling on Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas to “direct... Continue Reading -
November 02, 2021
Blumenthal, Cassidy, Larson, & Nunes Introduce Legislation to Support Quality, Affordable Outpatient Surgical Care
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and U.S. Representatives John B. Larson (D-CT) and Devin Nunes (R-CA)... Continue Reading -
[Hartford, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) applaud the President Joe Biden’s announcement today approving a Major Disaster Declaration for... Continue Reading
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October 28, 2021
Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Senate Confirmation of Omar Williams as United States District Court Judge
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) applauded the United States Senate’s confirmation of Judge Omar Williams,... Continue Reading -
October 27, 2021
Blumenthal & Lamb Lead Introduction of Legislation to Restore Amtrak Riders' Legal Rights & Protections
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Conor Lamb (D-PA) led their colleagues in introducing bicameral legislation to... Continue Reading -
October 27, 2021
Blumenthal Calls on Garland to Conduct a Full Prosecutorial Review of the FBI, USA Gymnastics, and USOPC Following Nassar Abuse Case
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) urged Attorney General Merrick Garland to conduct “a new review of the information related to... Continue Reading -
October 27, 2021
Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Senate Confirmation of Sarala Nagala as United States District Court Judge
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) applauded the United States Senate’s confirmation of Sarala Nagala,... Continue Reading -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) applauded President Biden’s nomination of Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to permanently... Continue Reading
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October 26, 2021
Blumenthal Chairs Hearing With Snapchat, TikTok & Youtube
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection,... Continue Reading
