Press Releases

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February 2016
In Wake of VW Scandal, Blumenthal, Markey, Rush, Pallone Introduce Legislation to Fine Automakers for Violating Emissions Rules
Blumenthal, Markey Statement on Recent Development in Takata Air Bag Recalls
Blumenthal Secures Amtrak's Commitment that Hartford Line Will Be Completed By 2018 With No More Cost Overruns
Blumenthal Calls for Federal Investigation on Runaway Fuel Fees and Surcharges That Can Double Passenger Fares
Connecticut Delegation Calls on FRA to Bring Northeast Rail Network into 21st Century, Heed Public Input in Developing Long-Term Vision
Blumenthal, Markey Statement on VW Recall of 850,000 Vehicles with Potentially-Lethal Takata Airbags
Blumenthal Statement on Major Railroads Failing to Meet 2018 PTC Deadline
Blumenthal and Markey Urge President Obama to Recall Every Vehicle with Potentially-Lethal Takata Airbags, Use Every Tool Available to Accelerate Repairs
Blumenthal Statement on VA Decision to Restore Shuttle Service from West Haven Train Station
January 2016
Blumenthal Statement on New Direct Flight from Bradley to Los Angeles
Blumenthal Statement on FRA Enforcement of Rail-Safety Rules
Blumenthal Statement on Metro-North Implementation of Confidential Close Call Reporting System
Blumenthal and Markey Statement on Voluntary NHTSA-Automaker Safety Agreement
Blumenthal and Markey Urge VW to Offer Generous Compensation Options for Car Owners Deceived by Company's Emission Default Devices
Blumenthal, Markey Statement on Takata Manipulation of Airbag Test Data
December 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Amtrak’s Completed PTC Installment on DC-NYC Corridor
Blumenthal, Markey on NHTSA Recall Completion Rates: “Completely Unacceptable and a Massive Disappointment”
Blumenthal Applauds Passage of Job-Creating Omnibus and Tax-Extender Legislation
Blumenthal Statement on New FAA Drone Registration Requirements
Blumenthal, Markey Statement on NHTSA-Fiat Civil Penalty Settlement on Failure to Report Legally Required Auto Safety Data