Press Releases
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January 19, 2024
ICYMI: Blumenthal Op-Ed in The Hill: Allow Cameras into the Supreme Court— Visibility and Transparency are Vital to our Democracy
In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) authored an op-ed for The Hill, calling for television coverage of open proceedings in the Supreme Court, including... Continue Reading about ICYMI: Blumenthal Op-Ed in The Hill: Allow Cameras into the Supreme Court— Visibility and Transparency are Vital to our Democracy -
January 16, 2024
Blumenthal Calls on General Motors to End Irresponsible Delay of Critical Car Parts
[Hartford, CT] –U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today wrote to the General Motors Company (GM) demanding that the company resolve irresponsible delays for replacement parts... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls on General Motors to End Irresponsible Delay of Critical Car Parts -
January 12, 2024
***Video***Surging Sports Betting— Blumenthal & Salinas Introduce Bicameral Bill to Combat Gambling Addiction, Promote Treatment
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced the Gambling addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment (GRIT)... Continue Reading about ***Video***Surging Sports Betting— Blumenthal & Salinas Introduce Bicameral Bill to Combat Gambling Addiction, Promote Treatment -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, delivered opening remarks at a... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at the Hearing on AI & Journalism
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January 9, 2024
Blumenthal Demands Swift Answers & Strong Remedies from FAA on Near Catastrophic BOEING 737 MAX 9 Issues
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Following a near catastrophic Alaska Airlines incident and several additional safety concerns involving Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, U.S. Senator Richard... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Demands Swift Answers & Strong Remedies from FAA on Near Catastrophic BOEING 737 MAX 9 Issues -
December 29, 2023
Blumenthal & Braun's Bipartisan Slow Down, Move Over Resolution Passed by the Senate
[WASHINGTON, DC] – The Senate passed the bipartisan “Slow Down, Move Over” resolution led by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Mike Braun (R-IN). The resolution raises... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Braun's Bipartisan Slow Down, Move Over Resolution Passed by the Senate -
December 27, 2023
Blumenthal & Markey Call on Tesla to Recall All Vehicle Components that Pose Known Safety Risks
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – After alarming reporting on Tesla safety flaws, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) called on the company to immediately recall... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Markey Call on Tesla to Recall All Vehicle Components that Pose Known Safety Risks -
December 22, 2023
The Voices Behind the Kids Online Safety Act: Lori Schott from Colorado
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – The bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act, led by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), is strongly supported by a broad coalition... Continue Reading about The Voices Behind the Kids Online Safety Act: Lori Schott from Colorado -
December 20, 2023
Blumenthal Calls for Justice Thomas's Recusal in Trump January 6th Case
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called on Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to ensure Justice... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls for Justice Thomas's Recusal in Trump January 6th Case -
December 19, 2023
Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Demands Swift Response to Inquiry Into Sexual Assault & Sexual Harassment at the Coast Guard Academy
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-WI) demanded that the... Continue Reading about Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Demands Swift Response to Inquiry Into Sexual Assault & Sexual Harassment at the Coast Guard Academy -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee released the... Continue Reading about Senators Blumenthal & Markey Applaud DOT Settlement with Southwest Airlines
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December 15, 2023
Blumenthal, Schumer, Luján & Tonko Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Stop Cyber Grinches from Ruining Kids' Holidays
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – With holiday shopping underway, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Schumer, Luján & Tonko Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Stop Cyber Grinches from Ruining Kids' Holidays -
December 14, 2023
Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces $6.6 Million for Traffic & Road Safety Improvements & Studies
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives John B. Larson (D-CT), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Joe Courtney (D-CT),... Continue Reading about Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces $6.6 Million for Traffic & Road Safety Improvements & Studies -
December 14, 2023
Blumenthal & Schakowsky Introduce New Bicameral Front-of-Package Food Labeling Legislation to Bolster Americans' Health
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) introduced new bicameral legislation to provide American consumers with... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Schakowsky Introduce New Bicameral Front-of-Package Food Labeling Legislation to Bolster Americans' Health -
December 13, 2023
Blumenthal Applauds Wins for Connecticut in Senate-Passed National Defense Authorization Bill– Bringing Bill One Step Closer to Being Signed into Law
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the Senate’s approval of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Wins for Connecticut in Senate-Passed National Defense Authorization Bill– Bringing Bill One Step Closer to Being Signed into Law -
December 13, 2023
Blumenthal & Markey Joint Statement on Tesla's Recall of 2 Million Vehicles with Autopilot System
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) issued the following joint statement after Tesla recalled more than 2 million of its... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Markey Joint Statement on Tesla's Recall of 2 Million Vehicles with Autopilot System -
December 11, 2023
Blumenthal Urges FTC Investigation of Vanilla Gift Card Maker Following Reports of Scams
[Hartford, CT] –U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging an investigation into the practices of Incomm Financial... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges FTC Investigation of Vanilla Gift Card Maker Following Reports of Scams -
December 11, 2023
Witness Announced: Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to Hold Hearing on Sexual Assault and Harassment at the Coast Guard Academy
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-WI) will convene a hearing... Continue Reading about Witness Announced: Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to Hold Hearing on Sexual Assault and Harassment at the Coast Guard Academy -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the completion and release... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Advancement of National Defense Authorization Bill
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December 7, 2023
Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to Hold Hearing on Sexual Assault and Harassment at the Coast Guard Academy
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-WI) will convene a hearing... Continue Reading about Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to Hold Hearing on Sexual Assault and Harassment at the Coast Guard Academy