Press Releases
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) led their Congressional colleagues in introducing the Strengthening... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Swalwell Lead Introduction of Legislation to Expand & Improve Public Service Loan Forgiveness Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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July 27, 2021
Blumenthal & Schakowsky Lead Bicameral Road to Zero Resolution Calling for an End to Traffic Deaths
[WASHINGTON, DC] – With traffic deaths on the rise, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) led their Congressional colleagues in... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Schakowsky Lead Bicameral Road to Zero Resolution Calling for an End to Traffic Deaths -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Tina Smith (D-MN), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Elizabeth Warren... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Leads Senators Opposing Purdue Pharma's Request for Employee Bonuses In Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan Amid Ongoing Opioid Epidemic
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced the Stop Shielding Assets from Corporate Known Liability by... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Warren Introduce SACKLER Act to Close Loophole Allowing Bad Actions to Avoid Accountability Through Bankruptcy Proceedings
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement after it was reported that hundreds of employees at the People’s United Bank... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Reports of Layoffs at the People's United Bank
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July 22, 2021
Blumenthal Congratulates Connecticut Athletes Ahead of Opening Ceremony of Tokyo Summer Olympic & Paralympic Games
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), released the following statement congratulating the Connecticut athletes competing in this summer’s Olympic and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Congratulates Connecticut Athletes Ahead of Opening Ceremony of Tokyo Summer Olympic & Paralympic Games -
July 22, 2021
Senate Armed Services Committee Approves National Defense Authorization Bill With Blumenthal-Championed 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 Committee approved... Continue Reading about Senate Armed Services Committee Approves National Defense Authorization Bill With Blumenthal-Championed Wins for Connecticut -
July 21, 2021
Democratic Senators Push FCC to Scrutinize Verizon's TracFone Acquisition & Secure Commitments to Prioritize Consumers
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) pressed the... Continue Reading about Democratic Senators Push FCC to Scrutinize Verizon's TracFone Acquisition & Secure Commitments to Prioritize Consumers -
July 21, 2021
Blumenthal Applauds Opioid Settlement
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today applauded the $26 billion settlement between Connecticut and several other states and pharmaceutical... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Opioid Settlement -
July 21, 2021
Blumenthal Urges Passage of John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to Honor Legacy of Civil Rights Hero
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke on the Senate Floor today to recognize the legacy of the Honorable John Lewis and call for the passage of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges Passage of John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to Honor Legacy of Civil Rights Hero -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Roy Blunt (R-MO), and U.S. Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA), Colin Allred (D-TX), and Tracey Mann... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Blunt, Peters, Allred & Mann Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Expand Successful Peer Specialist Support Program to All VA Medical Centers
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July 16, 2021
Blumenthal Statement on Judicial Ruling Against DACA
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after a federal judge in Texas ruled... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Judicial Ruling Against DACA -
[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 After Blumenthal Called for FDA Action on Benzene in Sunscreens, Johnson & Johnson Recalls Sunscreens Containing the Carcinogen
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July 14, 2021
Blumenthal Applauds Northeast Corridor Commission Plan to Improve Rail Service in CT & the Region
[HARTFORD, CT] — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today applauded the Northeast Corridor (NEC) Commission CONNECT NEC 2035 (C35) plan. This plan will include... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Northeast Corridor Commission Plan to Improve Rail Service in CT & the Region -
July 14, 2021
Blumenthal Meets With Democratic Members of the Texas State Legislature to Discuss Voting Rights
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) met with Democratic Members of the Texas State Legislature to discuss voting rights. “I know that... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Meets With Democratic Members of the Texas State Legislature to Discuss Voting Rights -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, in a hearing of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced Sarah Merriam,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Introduce Nominee for the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut Sarah Merriam Before Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
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July 14, 2021
Blumenthal & Moran Release Statement on DOJ IG Report on FBI Mishandling of Larry Nassar Case
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jerry Moran (R-KS), authors of the Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athlete Act, released the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Moran Release Statement on DOJ IG Report on FBI Mishandling of Larry Nassar Case -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, held a hearing on the detrimental effects of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Holds Hearing on Restoring the Voting Rights Act
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July 14, 2021
Blumenthal Statement on CPSC Suit Against Amazon Compelling a Recall of Dangerous Products Sold Through Its Platform
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on CPSC Suit Against Amazon Compelling a Recall of Dangerous Products Sold Through Its Platform -
[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 Statement on Nomination of Richard Trumka Jr. to CPSC