Press Releases
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June 22, 2025
Blumenthal Statement on U.S. Strikes in Iran
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the statement below in response to President Trump’s announcement that the United States has struck three nuclear... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on U.S. Strikes in Iran -
June 20, 2025
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 6/13/2025-6/20/2025
Commemorating Juneteenth [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) marked the Juneteenth holiday by attending Juneteenth celebrations across the state of... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 6/13/2025-6/20/2025 -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – At a Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) pressed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on the Trump... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Grills Hegseth on Deployment of Active Duty Military in U.S. Cities
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June 18, 2025
Blumenthal & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Veterans' Mental Health
[HARTFORD, CT] – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, joined U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Veterans' Mental Health -
June 18, 2025
Blumenthal, Padilla & Schiff Introduce Legislation to Limit Unchecked Presidential Authority under the Insurrection Act
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) are leading a group of twenty-two senators in introducing legislation to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Padilla & Schiff Introduce Legislation to Limit Unchecked Presidential Authority under the Insurrection Act -
June 17, 2025
Blumenthal Statement on Senate Passage of the GENIUS Act
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today issued the below statement following the Senate passage of the GENIUS Act: “The GENIUS Act emboldens Trump crypto... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Senate Passage of the GENIUS Act -
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced a resolution recognizing June as National Elder Abuse Awareness Month and standing in... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Mark National Elder Abuse Awareness Month & Shed Light on Senior Fraud Schemes
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June 17, 2025
Blumenthal, Murray Lead Effort to Jumpstart Groundbreaking Research for Children of Toxic-Exposed Veterans
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) recently introduced the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murray Lead Effort to Jumpstart Groundbreaking Research for Children of Toxic-Exposed Veterans -
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 13, 2025
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 6/6/2025-6/13/2025
Joining Students in Fighting Against Republican Cuts to Higher Education [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) hosted a press conference with more than 20... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 6/6/2025-6/13/2025 -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – This week, more than 20 college students – including first-generation students from Yale University, Connecticut State University, and Eastern Connecticut State... Continue Reading about Led by Young People from Connecticut, First-Generation College Students Sound the Alarm on Republicans' Cuts to Higher Education
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June 13, 2025
Blumenthal Statement on Israeli Strikes on Iran
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after Israel launched strikes on several sites in Iran: “A nuclear-armed Iran is a... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Israeli Strikes on Iran -
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 -
June 12, 2025
Blumenthal Introduces Legislation Ensuring Veterans who Signed Secrecy Oaths Receive Full Benefits
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, recently introduced legislation to ensure veterans that have... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces Legislation Ensuring Veterans who Signed Secrecy Oaths Receive Full Benefits -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, today raised concerns about the Trump Administration’s purge of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Raises Concerns Over Trump Administration's Purge of Transgender Servicemembers, Presses Hegseth & Collins About Servicemembers' Access to VA Benefits
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June 12, 2025
Blumenthal & Banks Introduce Legislation to Streamline Veterans' Benefits Appeals Process
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced the Veterans Appeals... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Banks Introduce Legislation to Streamline Veterans' Benefits Appeals Process -
June 11, 2025
ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Blasts DOGE & Trump Admin's Chaotic Cancellation of VA Contracts at Spotlight Forum
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – At a spotlight forum held by Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), stakeholders detailed the timeline, process, and... Continue Reading about ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Blasts DOGE & Trump Admin's Chaotic Cancellation of VA Contracts at Spotlight Forum -
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined colleagues in introducing a bill to protect striking workers from their employers terminating their health... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Colleagues Introduce Bill to Prevent Companies from Retaliating Against Striking Workers & Terminating their Health Care
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[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined colleagues in pushing the Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to open an... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Colleagues Push for Independent Investigation After DOGE Employee Gained Access to Sensitive Education Department Data
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June 6, 2025
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 5/30/25-6/6/25
Visiting Ukraine & Fighting for Russian Sanctions [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) visited Ukraine with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to meet... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 5/30/25-6/6/25