Press Releases
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November 2, 2021
Blumenthal, Cassidy, Larson, & Nunes Introduce Legislation to Support Quality, Affordable Outpatient Surgical Care
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and U.S. Representatives John B. Larson (D-CT) and Devin Nunes (R-CA)... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Cassidy, Larson, & Nunes Introduce Legislation to Support Quality, Affordable Outpatient Surgical Care -
[Hartford, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) applaud the President Joe Biden’s announcement today approving a Major Disaster Declaration for Connecticut... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Presidential Disaster Declaration Following Hurricane Ida
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October 28, 2021
Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Senate Confirmation of Omar Williams as United States District Court Judge
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) applauded the United States Senate’s confirmation of Judge Omar Williams,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Senate Confirmation of Omar Williams as United States District Court Judge -
October 27, 2021
Blumenthal & Lamb Lead Introduction of Legislation to Restore Amtrak Riders' Legal Rights & Protections
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Conor Lamb (D-PA) led their colleagues in introducing bicameral legislation to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Lamb Lead Introduction of Legislation to Restore Amtrak Riders' Legal Rights & Protections -
October 27, 2021
Blumenthal Calls on Garland to Conduct a Full Prosecutorial Review of the FBI, USA Gymnastics, and USOPC Following Nassar Abuse Case
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) urged Attorney General Merrick Garland to conduct “a new review of the information related to the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls on Garland to Conduct a Full Prosecutorial Review of the FBI, USA Gymnastics, and USOPC Following Nassar Abuse Case -
October 27, 2021
Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Senate Confirmation of Sarala Nagala as United States District Court Judge
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) applauded the United States Senate’s confirmation of Sarala Nagala, President... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Senate Confirmation of Sarala Nagala as United States District Court Judge -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) applauded President Biden’s nomination of Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to permanently chair... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Nomination of CT Native Jessica Rosenworcel to Chair FCC
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October 26, 2021
Blumenthal Chairs Hearing With Snapchat, TikTok & Youtube
[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 Chairs Hearing With Snapchat, TikTok & Youtube -
October 26, 2021
After Visiting Camp Upshur, Blumenthal Urges Biden Administration to Increase Pace of Afghan Refugee Resettlement During Armed Services Committee Hearing
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) shared concerns with senior Department of Defense officials... Continue Reading about After Visiting Camp Upshur, Blumenthal Urges Biden Administration to Increase Pace of Afghan Refugee Resettlement During Armed Services Committee Hearing -
October 26, 2021
Blumenthal Questions Snapchat, TikTok & Youtube
[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 Questions Snapchat, TikTok & Youtube -
October 25, 2021
Blumenthal Statement on the Facebook Papers
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following release in response to a series of recently published stories known as The Facebook... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Facebook Papers -
October 21, 2021
Blumenthal, Murphy & Booker Urge White House to Prioritize Stronger Emission Standards for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines & Vehicles
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) sent a letter to President Joe Biden to urge his... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy & Booker Urge White House to Prioritize Stronger Emission Standards for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines & Vehicles -
October 21, 2021
Blumenthal Holds Hearing on Protecting Native American & Alaska Native Voting Rights
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, convened a hearing yesterday titled... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Holds Hearing on Protecting Native American & Alaska Native Voting Rights -
October 20, 2021
Blumenthal Questions Coast Guard Commandant at Oversight Hearing
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change, and Manufacturing, questioned... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Questions Coast Guard Commandant at Oversight Hearing -
October 20, 2021
Blumenthal, Brown, Senators to Zuckerberg: Facebook Cannot be Trusted to Manage Cryptocurrency, Stop Launch of Diem, Novi Immediately
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), joined U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Tina Smith... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Brown, Senators to Zuckerberg: Facebook Cannot be Trusted to Manage Cryptocurrency, Stop Launch of Diem, Novi Immediately -
[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 Calls on Zuckerberg to Testify at Hearing on Instagram's Impact on Kids
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October 19, 2021
Blumenthal & Blackburn to Hold Hearing With Snapchat, TikTok & YouTube on Social Media's Impact on Children
[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 to Hold Hearing With Snapchat, TikTok & YouTube on Social Media's Impact on Children -
October 18, 2021
Blumenthal Statement on Passing of Shawn Lang
(Hartford, CT)— U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement on the passing of Shawn Lang: “Shawn Lang’s passion and courage were... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Passing of Shawn Lang -
October 12, 2021
Blumenthal Statement on President Biden Visit to CT
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement regarding President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit to Connecticut: “President... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on President Biden Visit to CT -
October 8, 2021
Blumenthal Statement on Biden Administration Restoring Protections for the Northeast Canyons & Seamounts Marine National Monument
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Biden Administration Restoring Protections for the Northeast Canyons & Seamounts Marine National Monument