Press Releases
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March 13, 2018
Blumenthal, Senators to EPA: Don't Weaken Rules Protecting Workers and Children from Toxic Pesticides
[WASHINGTON, DC] — Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)... Continue Reading -
March 11, 2018
Blumenthal Statement on Trump Gun Proposal
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reacted to the gun violence proposal released tonight by the Trump administration: “This announcement is... Continue Reading -
March 09, 2018
Senate Committee to Hold Hearing on Takata Airbag Recall at Blumenthal and Markey's Request
[WASHINGTON, DC] – The Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance and Data Security will hold a hearing on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 to... Continue Reading -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after President Trump... Continue Reading
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March 09, 2018
Blumenthal and Murphy: Funding is on the Way for Connecticut Schools Impacted by Hurricane Maria
(Hartford, CT)—Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced new guidance from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) stating... Continue Reading -
[WASHINGTON, DC]- Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined a group of bipartisan Senators on the Senate Armed Services Committee led by U.S. Senator... Continue Reading
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March 08, 2018
Blumenthal Seeks Improvements to Consumer Protection Shortfalls in Senate Banking Bill
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance and Data Security,... Continue Reading -
March 07, 2018
Blumenthal and Murphy Introduce Connecticut District Judge Nominee Kari Dooley Before Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today in a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced Kari Dooley, the... Continue Reading -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the Trump Administration’s recent proposed rule allowing insurance companies to sell expanded ‘junk’ health care plans,... Continue Reading
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – Under questioning by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) at a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee today, Director of National... Continue Reading
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – Following reports that Jared Kushner’s family real estate firm received loans worth hundreds of millions of dollars after he met with... Continue Reading
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March 05, 2018
Senators Demand State Department Explain Censorship of Women's Rights and Discrimination Information in Human Rights Reports
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led a group of ten senators today in demanding Secretary of State Rex Tillerson explain apparent censorship of... Continue Reading -
March 02, 2018
Blumenthal, Murphy, Colleagues Ask Health Insurers to Step Up Response to Opioid Epidemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined a group of senators, led by U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Ed Markey... Continue Reading -
March 01, 2018
Blumenthal and Graham Working on Bipartisan "Red Flag" Legislation to Prevent Dangerous Individuals from Accessing Firearms
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced they are working... Continue Reading -
March 01, 2018
As US Olympic Committee Chief Steps Down, Blumenthal and Moran Meet with Gymnasts Abused by Larry Nassar
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) – Ranking Member and Chairman of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and... Continue Reading -
March 01, 2018
Blumenthal, Murphy, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Provide Legal Representation for Minors Appearing in Immigration Court
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined a group of 12 Senators, led by Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) in... Continue Reading -
February 28, 2018
Blumenthal to ICE: Back off Courthouses
(Washington, DC) – In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) called on U.S. Immigration and Customs... Continue Reading -
February 27, 2018
Blumenthal and Murphy Join Senate and House Democrats to Introduce Resolution to Reinstate Net Neutrality
[WASHINGTON, DC] – On Net Neutrality National Day of Action, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined Senate and House Democrats to... Continue Reading -
February 27, 2018
Blumenthal Statement on the Status of Kushner's Security Clearance
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement following reports that Jared Kushner’s security clearance has been... Continue Reading -
February 27, 2018
Grassley and Blumenthal Seek Answers About White House, Congressional Security Clearance Process
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the... Continue Reading
