Press Releases
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September 21, 2022
Second Circuit Court of Appeals Nominee Maria Araújo Kahn Appears Before Senate Confirmation Hearing
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, Justice Maria Araújo Kahn, President Biden’s nominee to fill a vacancy on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit,... Continue Reading about Second Circuit Court of Appeals Nominee Maria Araújo Kahn Appears Before Senate Confirmation Hearing -
September 21, 2022
Blumenthal & Murphy Join Bipartisan, Bicameral Push for President Biden to Issue Major Disaster Declaration for Puerto Rico
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined a bipartisan group of 43 colleagues in sending a bicameral letter to President Joe... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Join Bipartisan, Bicameral Push for President Biden to Issue Major Disaster Declaration for Puerto Rico -
September 20, 2022
Blumenthal Joins Puerto Rico Advocates & Members of Congress to Call for Federal Assistance for the Island
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined the Hispanic Federation, Take Action for Puerto Rico! and Members of Congress at a press conference... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Joins Puerto Rico Advocates & Members of Congress to Call for Federal Assistance for the Island -
September 19, 2022
Blumenthal Statement on Hurricane Fiona's Devastating Impact on Puerto Rico
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today regarding Hurricane Fiona’s devastating impact on Puerto Rico. “Our... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Hurricane Fiona's Devastating Impact on Puerto Rico -
September 16, 2022
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 09/09/2022—09/16/2022
ADDRESSING UNSAFE CONDITIONS & INCREASED RENTAL FEES AT MOBILE HOMES — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) met with residents of Three Gardens, Cedar Springs and... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 09/09/2022—09/16/2022 -
September 16, 2022
Blumenthal Calls for Federal Reserve and CFPB to Investigate M&T Bank Over People's United Conversion
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) called on the Federal Reserve and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to “review... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls for Federal Reserve and CFPB to Investigate M&T Bank Over People's United Conversion -
September 16, 2022
Blumenthal Announces $1.59 Million for Innovative Connecticut Clean Energy Projects
[HARTFORD, CT] –U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today announced $1.59 million in federal funds for Raytheon Technologies Corporation to improve the energy efficiency... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Announces $1.59 Million for Innovative Connecticut Clean Energy Projects -
September 15, 2022
Blumenthal Highlights Federal Assistance for Small Businesses Impacted by Severe Drought in New London & Windham County
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today highlighted that U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Highlights Federal Assistance for Small Businesses Impacted by Severe Drought in New London & Windham County -
September 15, 2022
Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Senate Confirmation of Judge Sarah Merriam to Second Circuit Court of Appeals
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) applauded the Senate’s confirmation of Judge Sarah Merriam to serve on the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Senate Confirmation of Judge Sarah Merriam to Second Circuit Court of Appeals -
September 14, 2022
Blumenthal-Led Provisions to Improve Water Rescue & Bolster American-Made Drones Included in Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill Passed By Commerce Committee
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) applauded the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee’s passage of the bipartisan Coast Guard... Continue Reading about Blumenthal-Led Provisions to Improve Water Rescue & Bolster American-Made Drones Included in Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill Passed By Commerce Committee -
September 14, 2022
Blumenthal Statement on New NHTSA Frontover Data
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, issued the following statement after the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on New NHTSA Frontover Data -
September 14, 2022
Blumenthal Joins Advocates in Virtual Rally Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Legislation
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Joins Advocates in Virtual Rally Urging Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Legislation -
September 13, 2022
Blumenthal Questions Twitter Whistleblower Peiter "Mudge" Zatko
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) questioned Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, the Twitter whistleblower, during a Senate Judiciary Committee... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Questions Twitter Whistleblower Peiter "Mudge" Zatko -
September 12, 2022
Senators Calls for FTC Investigation of Firearms Industry's Unfair & Deceptive Advertising
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Chris Murphy (D-CT) led a group of twelve senators in calling on the Federal... Continue Reading about Senators Calls for FTC Investigation of Firearms Industry's Unfair & Deceptive Advertising -
September 11, 2022
Blumenthal Statement on Twenty-First Anniversary of 9/11
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement commemorating those tragically lost during the attacks on September 11,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Twenty-First Anniversary of 9/11 -
September 9, 2022
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 09/02/2022—09/09/2022
PROVIDING STUDENT LOAN DEBT RELIEF — U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined Connecticut nurses to highlight how President Biden’s... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 09/02/2022—09/09/2022 -
September 2, 2022
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 08/26/2022—09/02/2022
EXPANDING MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCES — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) to announce $1.2 million in... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 08/26/2022—09/02/2022 -
September 2, 2022
Blumenthal Statement on Sale of Deer Lake to Local Non-Profit
[Hartford, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today on the sale of the Deer Lake Boy Scout camp in Killingworth to local non-profit... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Sale of Deer Lake to Local Non-Profit -
August 31, 2022
Blumenthal Calls on President Biden to Support Permanent Conservation & Preservation of Plum Island
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) called for action by President Joe Biden to permanently protect Plum Island. Calling the island an,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls on President Biden to Support Permanent Conservation & Preservation of Plum Island -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement marking the one-year... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on One-Year Anniversary of U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan