Press Releases
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November 3, 2023
ICYMI OP-ED: The Voices Behind the Kids Online Safety Act: Princess Abary from California
[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 ICYMI OP-ED: The Voices Behind the Kids Online Safety Act: Princess Abary from California -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), lead sponsors of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act, issued the following joint... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Blackburn Statement on Facebook Whistleblower Disclosures
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November 3, 2023
Blumenthal & Booker Reintroduce Federal Firearm Licensing Act
[Hartford, CT] — As the toll from the epidemic of gun violence and deadly mass shootings across the country continues to grow, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Booker Reintroduce Federal Firearm Licensing Act -
October 31, 2023
Blumenthal, Murphy, & Hayes Announces $11.6 Million in Federal Funding for Meriden Flood Resilience Project
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (D-CT) announced two federal grants totaling... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, & Hayes Announces $11.6 Million in Federal Funding for Meriden Flood Resilience Project -
October 31, 2023
***Photos & Video***The Voices Behind the Kids Online Safety Act: Maurine Molak from Texas
[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 ***Photos & Video***The Voices Behind the Kids Online Safety Act: Maurine Molak from Texas -
October 30, 2023
Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces More than $1.7 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), Jim Himes (D-CT), and... Continue Reading about Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces More than $1.7 Million for Traffic & Road Safety Improvements & Studies -
October 27, 2023
***ICYMI***Photos & Video***ICYMI: Blumenthal & Blackburn Hold Roundtable with Grieving Parents to Discuss Kids Online Safety
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – This week, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) led a roundtable discussion with parents whose children fell victim to the... Continue Reading about ***ICYMI***Photos & Video***ICYMI: Blumenthal & Blackburn Hold Roundtable with Grieving Parents to Discuss Kids Online Safety -
October 23, 2023
Blumenthal & Blackburn Hold Roundtable with Young People to Discuss Online Kids Safety
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Last week, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) hosted a roundtable with young people—middle schoolers, high schoolers, and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Blackburn Hold Roundtable with Young People to Discuss Online Kids Safety -
October 4, 2023
Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Nomination of Sarah Russell to Serve on the U.S. District Court
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) applauded President Biden’s nomination of Sarah Russell to fill a vacancy on the United... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Nomination of Sarah Russell to Serve on the U.S. District Court -
September 30, 2023
Blumenthal Statement on Passage of a Continuing Resolution to Keep the Government Open
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today after the Senate voted to approve a House-passed Continuing Resolution to fund... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Passage of a Continuing Resolution to Keep the Government Open -
September 29, 2023
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 09/22/2023—09/29/2023
IMPROVING ABYSMAL CONDITIONS AT MILITARY BARRACKS — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA) led a bipartisan,... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 09/22/2023—09/29/2023 -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA) led a bipartisan, bicameral group of Members... Continue Reading about Mold, No Heat or AC, Contaminated Water: Blumenthal, Panetta & Kiggans Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Members of Congress Calling on DOD to Improve Abysmal Conditions at Military Barracks
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September 29, 2023
Blumenthal Statement on the Death of Senator Dianne Feinstein
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement on the death of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA): “I will always remember Senator... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Death of Senator Dianne Feinstein -
September 27, 2023
Thousands of Kids Injured – Blumenthal Calls on CPSC to Remove Dangerous Water Bead Toys From the Market
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) is calling on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to swiftly remove dangerous water bead toys from the... Continue Reading about Thousands of Kids Injured – Blumenthal Calls on CPSC to Remove Dangerous Water Bead Toys From the Market -
September 27, 2023
Blumenthal, Hirono, & Markey Introduce BOSS & SWIFT Act to Protect Consumers From Predatory Ticket Sellers & Fees
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) introduced the BOSS and SWIFT Act, legislation to protect... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Hirono, & Markey Introduce BOSS & SWIFT Act to Protect Consumers From Predatory Ticket Sellers & Fees -
September 22, 2023
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 09/15/2023—09/22/2023
SUPPORTING OUR ALLIES IN UKRAINE — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined an all-senators briefing with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “President Zelenskyy’s... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 09/15/2023—09/22/2023 -
September 22, 2023
Blumenthal, Murphy, & Himes Announce $750,000 Federal Grant to Preserve African American Civil Rights History
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Jim Himes (D-CT) announced a $750,000 federal grant for The Mary and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, & Himes Announce $750,000 Federal Grant to Preserve African American Civil Rights History -
September 21, 2023
Blumenthal Praises Reports of President Biden's Plans to Create an Office of Gun Violence Prevention
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in reaction to reports that President Joe Biden is preparing to announce the creation... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Praises Reports of President Biden's Plans to Create an Office of Gun Violence Prevention -
September 19, 2023
Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Senate Confirmation of Judge Vernon Oliver to the Connecticut District Court
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) applauded the Senate’s confirmation of Judge Vernon D. Oliver, President Biden’s nominee... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Senate Confirmation of Judge Vernon Oliver to the Connecticut District Court -
September 18, 2023
Blumenthal Statement on the Reported Release of Morad Tahbaz
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement on the reported release of Morad Tahbaz, a Connecticut resident, who has been... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Reported Release of Morad Tahbaz