Press Releases
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October 6, 2017
In Letter to FDA Commissioner, Blumenthal & Colleagues Underscore Need for Stringent Scientific Review of New Smokeless Tobacco Product
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Richard Durbin (D-IL), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) sent a letter to Food and Drug... Continue Reading about In Letter to FDA Commissioner, Blumenthal & Colleagues Underscore Need for Stringent Scientific Review of New Smokeless Tobacco Product -
October 6, 2017
Blumenthal, Kaine, Johnson, Gillibrand, Gardner to Travel to Puerto Rico on Bipartisan CODEL
[WASHINGTON, DC] – On Saturday, October 7, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Cory Gardner (R-CO)... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Kaine, Johnson, Gillibrand, Gardner to Travel to Puerto Rico on Bipartisan CODEL -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today in response to the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) statement... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on NRA Announcement on Bump Stock Regulation
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October 5, 2017
Blumenthal Grills Former Equifax CEO on Company's Failure to Protect Confidential Consumer Information
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Yesterday in a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) questioned former... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Grills Former Equifax CEO on Company's Failure to Protect Confidential Consumer Information -
October 5, 2017
Blumenthal, Murphy & Schiff Introduce Legislation to Give Gun Victims Their Day in Court and End Gun Industry's Liability Shield
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced legislation – the Equal Access... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy & Schiff Introduce Legislation to Give Gun Victims Their Day in Court and End Gun Industry's Liability Shield -
October 5, 2017
Senators Introduce "No Check, No Sale" Bill to Close Loophole Allowing Gun Sales Without a Completed Background Check
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) introduced legislation to close a current loophole that... Continue Reading about Senators Introduce "No Check, No Sale" Bill to Close Loophole Allowing Gun Sales Without a Completed Background Check -
October 5, 2017
Blumenthal Secures Critical Safety and Accountability Measures in Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Yesterday in a meeting of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, amendments authored by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) were... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Secures Critical Safety and Accountability Measures in Autonomous Vehicle Legislation -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) today introducing the Automatic Gun Fire... Continue Reading about Blumenthal and Murphy Introduce Bill to Close Automatic Weapon Loophole
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October 4, 2017
Blumenthal-Wicker HOT CARS Amendment Included in Senate Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Al Franken (D-MN) to prevent the deaths of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal-Wicker HOT CARS Amendment Included in Senate Autonomous Vehicle Legislation -
[WASHINGTON, DC] - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined leaders of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Dreamer Denisse Rojas Marquez for a press call... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, U.S. Conference of Mayors, and DACA Recipient Denisse Rojas Marquez Call on DHS to Extend DACA Renewal Deadline, Congress to Pass Bipartisan DREAM Act
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – Yesterday, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Tom Udall (D-NM) held a press conference to expose the danger of confirming chemical industry... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Udall, Chemical Exposure Victims and Advocates Speak Out Against Nomination of Toxicologist-for-Hire Michael Dourson to Head EPA Toxics Office
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October 4, 2017
Blumenthal, Murphy, Whitehouse Urge Funding to Enhance Submarine Design and Production
(Washington, DC)— U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) sent a letter to Senate Armed Services Committee... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Whitehouse Urge Funding to Enhance Submarine Design and Production -
October 4, 2017
Blumenthal Bill Curbing Crimes Against Seniors Approved in Congress, Sent to President to Become Law
WASHINGTON – Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) stepping up enforcement against perpetrators of crimes targeting senior citizens... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Bill Curbing Crimes Against Seniors Approved in Congress, Sent to President to Become Law -
October 4, 2017
Blumenthal Names Joel Kelsey as New Chief of Staff
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced that Joel Kelsey will serve as his next Chief of Staff. Kelsey has served as Blumenthal’s... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Names Joel Kelsey as New Chief of Staff -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – As President Trump traveled to Puerto Rico today to assess the damage of Hurricane Maria, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) highlighted the... Continue Reading about As President Trump Travels to Puerto Rico, Blumenthal Presses Administration Officials on Inadequacies of the Federal Response to Hurricane Maria
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October 3, 2017
Blumenthal to Host Passport Day in Bridgeport
(Bridgeport, CT) – The office of U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) is partnering with the U.S. Department of State to host Passport Day in Bridgeport, a convenient... Continue Reading about Blumenthal to Host Passport Day in Bridgeport -
October 2, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on Confirmation of Ajit Pai as FCC Chair
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Ajit Pai to be Chairman of the Federal Communications... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Confirmation of Ajit Pai as FCC Chair -
October 2, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on Mass Shooting in Las Vegas
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to the mass shooting in Las Vegas. According to reports, at least 50... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Mass Shooting in Las Vegas -
September 29, 2017
Blumenthal Urges Immediate Action to Restore Community Health Center, CHIP Funding
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) called on Congress to take immediate action after failing to reauthorize funding for Federally Qualified Health... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges Immediate Action to Restore Community Health Center, CHIP Funding -
September 29, 2017
Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces $750,000 in New Federal Funding to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse
(Hartford, CT)—Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), John Larson (CT-1), Joe Courtney... Continue Reading about Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces $750,000 in New Federal Funding to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse