Press Releases
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February 24, 2022
Blumenthal Statement on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the Russian invasion of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine -
February 23, 2022
As St. Patrick's Day Approaches, Senators Blumenthal & Murphy & Congresswoman DeLauro Issue Statement of Support of Great Hunger Museum
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined by U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement regarding... Continue Reading about As St. Patrick's Day Approaches, Senators Blumenthal & Murphy & Congresswoman DeLauro Issue Statement of Support of Great Hunger Museum -
February 18, 2022
Blumenthal Statement on U.S. District Court Final Approval of Settlement Providing Relief to Navy & Marine Corps Veterans Wrongfully Denied VA Benefits
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement regarding the settlement in Manker v. Del Toro, which guarantees automatic... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on U.S. District Court Final Approval of Settlement Providing Relief to Navy & Marine Corps Veterans Wrongfully Denied VA Benefits -
February 16, 2022
Senators Urge DOJ to Investigate Sackler Family Members for Role in Fueling Opioid Epidemic
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led U.S. Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA),... Continue Reading about Senators Urge DOJ to Investigate Sackler Family Members for Role in Fueling Opioid Epidemic -
February 16, 2022
Blumenthal Discusses Sweeping Bill to Improve Kids' Online Safety
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Discusses Sweeping Bill to Improve Kids' Online Safety -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Blackburn Introduce Comprehensive Kids' Online Safety Legislation
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February 15, 2022
Senators Demand YouTube Remove Instructional Videos on Manufacturing & Assembling Ghost Guns
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) in... Continue Reading about Senators Demand YouTube Remove Instructional Videos on Manufacturing & Assembling Ghost Guns -
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the announcement that families of nine victims murdered at Sandy Hook... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement Regarding Sandy Hook Families Settlement With Remington
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February 14, 2022
Blumenthal & Tong Demand Urgent FDA Action to Protect Against Defective Philips Breathing Machines as Connecticut Consumers Raise Alarm
[HARTFORD, CT] – Following a new federal investigation revealing that a fix to the Philips sleeping machine recall poses significant risks to patients, U.S. Senator Richard... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Tong Demand Urgent FDA Action to Protect Against Defective Philips Breathing Machines as Connecticut Consumers Raise Alarm -
February 11, 2022
Blumenthal & Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats Meet With President Biden & Vice President Harris to Discuss Supreme Court Vacancy
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – At a meeting yesterday in the White House, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), joined by Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats Meet With President Biden & Vice President Harris to Discuss Supreme Court Vacancy -
February 11, 2022
Survivors, Law Enforcement Leaders, & Child Safety Advocates Praise Senate Judiciary Committee Approval of the EARN IT Act
[WASHINGTON, DC] – In case you missed it, a coalition of survivors, law enforcement leaders, and child safety advocates praised the Senate Judiciary Committee’s... Continue Reading about Survivors, Law Enforcement Leaders, & Child Safety Advocates Praise Senate Judiciary Committee Approval of the EARN IT Act -
February 10, 2022
English/Español: Bipartisan Group of Senators Applauds Passage of Resolution Recognizing Significant Contributions of the Arecibo Telescope
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Rick Scott (R-FL), Bob Menendez (D-NJ),... Continue Reading about English/Español: Bipartisan Group of Senators Applauds Passage of Resolution Recognizing Significant Contributions of the Arecibo Telescope -
February 9, 2022
"Part of an Effort to Dead Lock, Disarm, & Disable the FCC": Blumenthal Lambasts Republican Obstruction of Gigi Sohn's Nomination to FCC
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, voiced his strong support for the... Continue Reading about "Part of an Effort to Dead Lock, Disarm, & Disable the FCC": Blumenthal Lambasts Republican Obstruction of Gigi Sohn's Nomination to FCC -
February 8, 2022
Blumenthal & Markey Demand Tesla's Advanced Driver Assistance & Automated Driving Systems Follow the Law & Prioritize Safety
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – After numerous reports of dangerous braking flaws in Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self Driving systems and amid several federal safety... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Markey Demand Tesla's Advanced Driver Assistance & Automated Driving Systems Follow the Law & Prioritize Safety -
February 8, 2022
What They Are Saying: Advocacy Groups & Survivors Voice Support for the EARN IT Act
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to encourage the tech industry to take online child... Continue Reading about What They Are Saying: Advocacy Groups & Survivors Voice Support for the EARN IT Act -
February 8, 2022
Blumenthal Urges U.S. Central Command to Prioritize Evacuation of Americans & At-Risk Allies Still in Afghanistan
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) questioned Lieutenant General Michael Kurilla, nominee to serve as Commander of United... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges U.S. Central Command to Prioritize Evacuation of Americans & At-Risk Allies Still in Afghanistan -
February 8, 2022
Blumenthal Applauds House Passage of Continuing Resolution That Includes Funding for Columbia-Class Submarines
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today applauded the passage of the Continuing Resolution by the U.S.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds House Passage of Continuing Resolution That Includes Funding for Columbia-Class Submarines -
February 4, 2022
257 Organizations Call on Congress to Pass the EARN IT Act
[WASHINGTON, DC] – This week, a coalition of 257 organizations representing survivors of child exploitation and sex trafficking from all 50 states and the District of... Continue Reading about 257 Organizations Call on Congress to Pass the EARN IT Act -
February 3, 2022
Blumenthal & Blackburn's Antitrust Legislation to Promote App Store Competition Advances to the Senate Floor
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) issued the following statements following Senate Judiciary Committee’s... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Blackburn's Antitrust Legislation to Promote App Store Competition Advances to the Senate Floor -
February 3, 2022
Blumenthal Applauds CMS Announcement That Medicare Will Now Fully Cover At-Home COVID-19 Tests
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Medicare... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds CMS Announcement That Medicare Will Now Fully Cover At-Home COVID-19 Tests