Press Releases
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January 13, 2022
Blumenthal & Matsui Urge Strong Action to Avoid Additional COVID-19 Outbreaks on Cruise Ships as Cases Surge
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Doris Matsui (D-CA) sent letters to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Matsui Urge Strong Action to Avoid Additional COVID-19 Outbreaks on Cruise Ships as Cases Surge -
January 13, 2022
CT Congressional Delegation Announces $332.5 Million Grant to CTDOT for COVID-19 Response
[HARTFORD, CT] – The Connecticut Congressional Delegation today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $332.5 million grant from American Rescue... Continue Reading about CT Congressional Delegation Announces $332.5 Million Grant to CTDOT for COVID-19 Response -
January 12, 2022
Blumenthal Demands DOT Secure Consumers' Travel Refunds as Complaints & Flights Cancellations Soar
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Amid record consumer complaints about airline travel refunds during the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing flight cancellations, U.S. Senator Richard... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Demands DOT Secure Consumers' Travel Refunds as Complaints & Flights Cancellations Soar -
January 12, 2022
Blumenthal Urges United Nations to Include Provisions for Evacuation of At-Risk Afghan Allies in Taliban Negotiations
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote Secretary of State Tony Blinken and Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Green, to share his support... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges United Nations to Include Provisions for Evacuation of At-Risk Afghan Allies in Taliban Negotiations -
January 10, 2022
Blumenthal Calls on TikTok to Act After 12-Year-Old East Haven Boy Suffered Serious Burns While Attempting "Whoosh Bottle Experiment"
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – After a twelve-year-old boy in East Haven, Connecticut, was seriously injured while trying to recreate the “Whoosh Bottle Experiment” he saw... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls on TikTok to Act After 12-Year-Old East Haven Boy Suffered Serious Burns While Attempting "Whoosh Bottle Experiment" -
January 6, 2022
Blumenthal Marks One-Year Anniversary of January 6 Insurrection
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) delivered remarks on the Senate Floor ahead of the one-year anniversary of the January 6,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Marks One-Year Anniversary of January 6 Insurrection -
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid: “Harry Reid was... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Passing of Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
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December 28, 2021
Blumenthal Statement on the Massacre of at Least 35 Civilians, Aid Workers in Myanmar
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after dozens of civilians were killed in Myanmar on Christmas Eve: “The... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Massacre of at Least 35 Civilians, Aid Workers in Myanmar -
December 21, 2021
Blumenthal Calls on Google & Microsoft Bing to Remove Website Encouraging Suicide From Search Results
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Following an extensive New York Times investigation into a disturbing website that encourages suicide, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls on Google & Microsoft Bing to Remove Website Encouraging Suicide From Search Results -
December 17, 2021
Connecticut Leaders Announce First Round of Infrastructure Funding for Airports Across the State
[HARTFORD, CT] – Connecticut leaders today announced that airports in Connecticut have been awarded nearly $12.5 million by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from the... Continue Reading about Connecticut Leaders Announce First Round of Infrastructure Funding for Airports Across the State -
December 17, 2021
Connecticut Delegation Applauds First Round of Highway Funding From Infrastructure Law
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Chris Murphy (D-CT), and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Jahana Hayes (CT-5), Joe Courtney (CT-2) and... Continue Reading about Connecticut Delegation Applauds First Round of Highway Funding From Infrastructure Law -
December 17, 2021
Blumenthal, Graham, Ernst & Cardin Introduce Bill to Require a Strategy to Evacuate Americans & At-Risk Allies Still in Afghanistan
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced the Honor Our Commitment Act to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Graham, Ernst & Cardin Introduce Bill to Require a Strategy to Evacuate Americans & At-Risk Allies Still in Afghanistan -
December 16, 2021
Blumenthal Statement on Passing of Edith Prague
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement on the passing of Edith Prague: “Edith Prague was fierce and fearless –... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Passing of Edith Prague -
December 15, 2021
Blumenthal Applauds Senate Approval of National Defense Authorization Bill With Wins for Connecticut
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the Senate passed the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Senate Approval of National Defense Authorization Bill With Wins for Connecticut -
December 14, 2021
Amid Omicron Variant Rise, Blumenthal & Markey Demand Airlines Improve Flexibility & Issue Refunds to Consumers
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – With the Omicron variant spurring new travel guidance, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) called on the airline industry... Continue Reading about Amid Omicron Variant Rise, Blumenthal & Markey Demand Airlines Improve Flexibility & Issue Refunds to Consumers -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Earlier today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) spoke on the Senate Floor in honor of the twenty first-graders and six... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Honor Victims of Sandy Hook on Ninth Anniversary of Shooting
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December 10, 2021
Bipartisan, Bicameral Members of Congress Wear Green Ribbons as Part of New Grassroots Effort to "Honor Our Commitment" to At-Risk Allies Still in Afghanistan
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, a bipartisan, bicameral coalition of Members of Congress posted photos and videos on their social media platforms wearing green ribbons as part of... Continue Reading about Bipartisan, Bicameral Members of Congress Wear Green Ribbons as Part of New Grassroots Effort to "Honor Our Commitment" to At-Risk Allies Still in Afghanistan -
December 9, 2021
Blumenthal Chairs Hearing With Head of Instagram on Social Media's Dangers to Kids & Legislative Solutions
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Chairs Hearing With Head of Instagram on Social Media's Dangers to Kids & Legislative Solutions -
[WASHINGTON D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND), members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces Bipartisan Veterans Justice Outreach Improvement Act
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December 7, 2021
Blumenthal Applauds Senate Confirmation of CT Native Jessica Rosenworcel to Chair FCC
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) applauded the United States Senate’s confirmation of Jessica Rosenworcel to chair the Federal... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Senate Confirmation of CT Native Jessica Rosenworcel to Chair FCC