Press Releases
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December 8, 2015
Blumenthal, Murphy Statement on Republicans’ Refusal to Close ‘Terror Gap,’ Prevent People on Terrorist Watch List from Purchasing Guns
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked consideration of the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Statement on Republicans’ Refusal to Close ‘Terror Gap,’ Prevent People on Terrorist Watch List from Purchasing Guns -
November 27, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Shooting at Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on the shooting today at a Planned Parenthood health center in Colorado... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Shooting at Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood -
October 28, 2015
Senators Introduce "No Check, No Sale" Bill to Close Loophole Allowing Gun Sales Without A Completed Background Check
Background Check Completion Act would close ‘default to proceed’ loophole that allows gun sales to individuals not legally allowed to have firearms if background check... Continue Reading about Senators Introduce "No Check, No Sale" Bill to Close Loophole Allowing Gun Sales Without A Completed Background Check -
October 22, 2015
Senator Blumenthal, Congresswoman Moore Join Advocates to Call on Congress to Increase Protections for Domestic Violence Victims
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) joined domestic violence advocates from the Young Women’s... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal, Congresswoman Moore Join Advocates to Call on Congress to Increase Protections for Domestic Violence Victims -
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and 11 of their Senate colleagues urged gun dealers to stop selling firearms to... Continue Reading about In Wake of Tragic Charleston Shooting, Senators Implore Firearm Dealers to Cease Gun Sales Until Background Check is Completed, Stop Default Sales if Check is Pending Beyond 72 Hours
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July 24, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Tragic Louisiana Shooting
Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on last night’s tragic shooting in Lafayette, Louisiana: “Our... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Tragic Louisiana Shooting -
December 17, 2013
Blumenthal Delivers Floor Speech On Victim Of New Haven Mass Shooting
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) delivered a floor speech on the life and death of Erika Robinson, the 26-year-old victim of a mass... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Delivers Floor Speech On Victim Of New Haven Mass Shooting -
November 25, 2013
Blumenthal Statement On Newtown Tragedy Report
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on the investigative report about the Newtown tragedy, which was released... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Newtown Tragedy Report -
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal today released the following statement after Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) prevented passage of legislation reauthorizing the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On GOP Obstruction Of Commonsense Gun Safety Legislation
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November 20, 2013
Blumenthal Calls On All Online Vendors To Take Down Video Game Based On Newtown Tragedy
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) called on all online vendors to take down a recently released video game based on the Newtown tragedy.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls On All Online Vendors To Take Down Video Game Based On Newtown Tragedy -
November 20, 2013
Blumenthal Calls On All Online Vendors To Take Down Video Game Based On Newtown Tragedy
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) called on all online vendors to take down a recently released video game based on the Newtown tragedy.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls On All Online Vendors To Take Down Video Game Based On Newtown Tragedy -
September 27, 2013
Blumenthal, Murphy, Esty Announce $150,000 DOJ Grant Awarded To Newtown Police Department
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and U.S. Representative Elizabeth Esty (D-CT-05) announced that the U.S. Department of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Esty Announce $150,000 DOJ Grant Awarded To Newtown Police Department -
September 18, 2013
Blumenthal Statement On Starbucks’ New Gun Policy
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement in response to Starbucks’ decision to change its policy on guns by... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Starbucks’ New Gun Policy -
September 17, 2013
In Senate Floor Speech, Blumenthal Urges Colleagues To Act On Gun Violence Prevention Legislation In Wake Of 9-Month Anniversary Of Newtown Tragedy
(Washington, DC) – In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today urged his colleagues to act on gun violence prevention legislation in the... Continue Reading about In Senate Floor Speech, Blumenthal Urges Colleagues To Act On Gun Violence Prevention Legislation In Wake Of 9-Month Anniversary Of Newtown Tragedy -
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) issued the following statement today in response to the Vice President’s... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Statement On New Executive Actions To Reduce Gun Violence
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(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) elicited strong support from FBI director-nominee James Comey on gun violence prevention laws and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Questions FBI Director-Nominee James Comey On Gun Violence Prevention Laws And Enforcement, Elicits Strong Support From Former U.S. Deputy Attorney General
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(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement today regarding the shooting in Willimantic that resulted in an officer being... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Issues Statement on Officer Injured In Willimantic Shooting
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(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) chaired a hearing of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation entitled “Staying on... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Chairs Commerce Committee Hearing on Rail Safety, Implores MTA to Immediately Adopt Urgent Lifesaving Safety Recommendation from NTSB
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(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued a statement marking the six-month anniversary of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement Marking Six-Month Anniversary Of Sandy Hook Tragedy
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(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement about the offensive remarks made this weekend by National Rifle Association... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Offensive Remarks Made By NRA Vice President At Organization’s National Conference This Weekend