Press Releases
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September 25, 2024
Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing with FAA Administrator on Oversight of Boeing
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled “FAA... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing with FAA Administrator on Oversight of Boeing -
September 25, 2024
Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Releases New Details of Boeing's Safety Failure Ahead of Hearing with FAA Administrator
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, ahead of a hearing with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the U.S.... Continue Reading about Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Releases New Details of Boeing's Safety Failure Ahead of Hearing with FAA Administrator -
September 25, 2024
Blumenthal, Peters, Paul, & Johnson Release Bipartisan Report Examining U.S. Secret Service Security Failures & Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Ron Johnson, (R-WI), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and Gary... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Peters, Paul, & Johnson Release Bipartisan Report Examining U.S. Secret Service Security Failures & Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump -
September 24, 2024
Blumenthal, Schumer, Murphy, & Gillibrand Introduce Legislation to Manage & Preserve Plum Island
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced two coordinated pieces of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Schumer, Murphy, & Gillibrand Introduce Legislation to Manage & Preserve Plum Island -
September 23, 2024
Connecticut Delegation Announces $4.2 Million for Behavioral Health Services
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation announced $4.2 million for seven community health centers in Connecticut to expand mental health, behavioral... Continue Reading about Connecticut Delegation Announces $4.2 Million for Behavioral Health Services -
September 17, 2024
ICYMI: Blumenthal Speaks on Senate Floor Calling for Action to Protect the Right to IVF
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke on the Senate Floor urging his colleagues to support the Right to IVF Act, legislation that... Continue Reading about ICYMI: Blumenthal Speaks on Senate Floor Calling for Action to Protect the Right to IVF -
September 17, 2024
Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on Artificial Intelligence Regulation Featuring Insider Perspectives
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, delivered opening remarks at today’s... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on Artificial Intelligence Regulation Featuring Insider Perspectives -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, a new poll shows that the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act, sponsored by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn... Continue Reading about ICYMI: New Polling Shows Massive Public Support for the Kids Online Safety Act
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September 13, 2024
Blumenthal Urges U.S. Coast Guard to Consider New Safety Measures Following Old Saybrook Boat Crash
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal today wrote a letter to the U.S. Coast Guard urging the service to consider installing additional safety measures around the Old... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges U.S. Coast Guard to Consider New Safety Measures Following Old Saybrook Boat Crash -
September 12, 2024
Blumenthal, Johnson to Hold Hearing with FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker as Next Step in Boeing Probe
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-WI) announced that Federal... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Johnson to Hold Hearing with FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker as Next Step in Boeing Probe -
September 12, 2024
Blumenthal & Hawley to Hold Hearing on Artificial Intelligence Regulation Featuring Insider Perspectives
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Hawley to Hold Hearing on Artificial Intelligence Regulation Featuring Insider Perspectives -
September 11, 2024
ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Speaks on Senate Floor to Honor Victims, Families, and Heroes of 9/11 on Anniversary of Attacks
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke on the Senate Floor commemorating the twenty-third anniversary of the September... Continue Reading about ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Speaks on Senate Floor to Honor Victims, Families, and Heroes of 9/11 on Anniversary of Attacks -
September 11, 2024
Blumenthal & Graham Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Stand With Ukraine Act
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) were joined by U.S. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) in... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Graham Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Stand With Ukraine Act -
September 11, 2024
Blumenthal, Murphy, Larson, Courtney, DeLauro, & Himes Announce Nearly $17 Million for Traffic & Road Safety Improvements
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03),... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Larson, Courtney, DeLauro, & Himes Announce Nearly $17 Million for Traffic & Road Safety Improvements -
September 10, 2024
Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on U.S. Technology Fueling Russia's War Machine
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Chair of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled “The US... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on U.S. Technology Fueling Russia's War Machine -
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03),... Continue Reading about Connecticut Delegation Announces $2.37 Million in Drug Free Communities Grants
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September 10, 2024
Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Releases Majority Staff Report Revealing Semiconductor Manufacturers' Deficient Compliance with Export Controls
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), released a majority staff report today detailing... Continue Reading about Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Releases Majority Staff Report Revealing Semiconductor Manufacturers' Deficient Compliance with Export Controls -
September 9, 2024
Connecticut Delegation Urges President Biden to Issue Major Disaster Declaration for Devastating Floods
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation wrote to President Joe Biden urging a major disaster declaration after severe flooding destroyed roads, homes, and... Continue Reading about Connecticut Delegation Urges President Biden to Issue Major Disaster Declaration for Devastating Floods -
September 9, 2024
Blumenthal Statement on New NHTSA Pedestrian Safety Rule
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement on a new rule proposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on New NHTSA Pedestrian Safety Rule -
September 5, 2024
Blumenthal Statement on $3 Million in Federal Funding for Road Repairs Following Catastrophic Floods
[Hartford, CT] – Senator Richard Blumenthal today released a statement following the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) announcement that Connecticut will receive $3... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on $3 Million in Federal Funding for Road Repairs Following Catastrophic Floods