Press Releases
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LEGISLATION, LETTERS, & STATEMENTS — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reacted to a reported draft Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade and its fifty... Continue Reading
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) chaired a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product... Continue Reading
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), author and lead Senate sponsor of the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA), joined Senate... Continue Reading
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – At yesterday’s Senate Commerce Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) questioned U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)... Continue Reading
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May 04, 2022
Blumenthal Applauds Passage of Bill Banning Dangerous Infant Sleeping Products From the Market
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product... Continue Reading -
May 03, 2022
Blumenthal & Senate Democrats Demand Action to Protect Reproductive Healthcare & Defend Roe v. Wade
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), author and lead Senate sponsor of the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA), joined Senate... Continue Reading -
May 02, 2022
ICYMI: Senator Blumenthal Tweets on Reported Draft SCOTUS Opinion Overturning Roe v. Wade
In case you missed it, Senator Blumenthal posted the following Tweets tonight in response to a reported draft Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade: I hope these... Continue Reading -
April 29, 2022
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 04/22/2022—04/29/2022
LEGISLATION, LETTERS, & STATEMENTS — U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jon Tester (D-MT) raised serious concerns about a proposed rule currently... Continue Reading -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today praised the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcement of a proposed rule to ban menthol... Continue Reading
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April 28, 2022
Blumenthal Statement on Passage of Sikorsky Deal
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today praised the Connecticut legislature’s passage of an agreement with Sikorsky, which will maintain more... Continue Reading -
April 28, 2022
Blumenthal Statement on the Passing of Michael Zacchea
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement following news today of the death of Michael Zacchea, a decorated Marine Corps... Continue Reading -
April 27, 2022
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo Supports Blumenthal's Kids Online Safety Legislation During Commerce Committee Hearing
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – During today’s Senate Commerce Committee hearing, U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo expressed support for the Kids Online... Continue Reading -
April 27, 2022
Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Nomination of Sarah Merriam to Serve on United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) applauded President Biden’s nomination of Sarah Merriam to fill a vacancy... Continue Reading -
April 27, 2022
Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Senate Confirmation of Vanessa Avery to Serve as United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) applauded the... Continue Reading -
April 25, 2022
Blumenthal & Tester Urge VA to Reject Proposal Removing Tinnitus as a Stand-Alone Disability
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jon Tester (D-MT) raised serious concerns about a proposed rule currently being considered by the... Continue Reading -
April 22, 2022
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 04/15/2022—04/22/2022
AROUND CONNECTICUT — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) participated in the ribbon cutting of the newly renovated and expanded New London VA Community Based... Continue Reading -
April 20, 2022
Blumenthal & Hayes Announce $1.7 Million Grant for New Milford Affordable Senior Housing Complex
[WASHINGTON, DC] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (D-CT) visited the Butter Brook Hill Apartments in... Continue Reading -
April 18, 2022
Blumenthal Announces $120,000 Grant for State & Local Police Forensics Training at the University of New Haven
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced $120,000 in federal funding for the Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science at the... Continue Reading -
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Claire Coleman, Consumer Counsel for Connecticut, today in a joint letter to Eversource and Avangrid urged... Continue Reading
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April 15, 2022
Blumenthal Urges Federal Investigation Into Conflict of Interest in McKinsey's FDA Work on Opioids
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Amid alarming reports revealing McKinsey & Company was advising the federal government on opioid matters while working for opioid makers, U.S.... Continue Reading
