Press Releases
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April 16, 2020
Blumenthal, Murphy Press Navy for Answers About COVID-19 Outbreak & Sailors’ Safety as More Test Positive
[WASHINGTON, DC] – With more than 600 USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT Sailors testing positive for COVID-19 and outbreaks on four aircraft carriers, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Press Navy for Answers About COVID-19 Outbreak & Sailors’ Safety as More Test Positive -
April 15, 2020
CT Congressional Delegation Announces $30 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funding for State Airports
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, the Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced that Connecticut airports will be receiving $30 million in funding through the Coronavirus Aid,... Continue Reading about CT Congressional Delegation Announces $30 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funding for State Airports -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Amidst reports of rampant price gouging of vital consumer health items, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jerry Moran (R-KS), Ranking Member... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Moran Seek Answers from FTC on Price Gouging Amid Pandemic
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – In a letter to President Donald Trump, Connecticut’s entire Congressional delegation urged support for Governor Ned Lamont’s request for a 100... Continue Reading about Congressional Delegation Calls on Trump Administration to Fully Reimburse Connecticut for Emergency Services Granted Under Disaster Declarations
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April 15, 2020
Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Blumenthal & Murphy Urge Support for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined a bipartisan group of 39 colleagues requesting that any future legislation... Continue Reading about Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Blumenthal & Murphy Urge Support for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault -
April 14, 2020
Democratic Senators Call for Boosted Lifeline Assistance Funding to Keep Americans Connected
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led a group of 27 senators in calling on Congressional leadership to commit at least $1 billion in funding for the... Continue Reading about Democratic Senators Call for Boosted Lifeline Assistance Funding to Keep Americans Connected -
April 13, 2020
Connecticut Congressional Delegation Urges More Federal Funding For Medical Providers in COVID-19 Hotzones
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, the Connecticut Congressional Delegation sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar to urge him... Continue Reading about Connecticut Congressional Delegation Urges More Federal Funding For Medical Providers in COVID-19 Hotzones -
April 13, 2020
Democratic Senators Push for Critical Youth Mentoring Funding in Next Coronavirus Aid Package
[WASHINGTON, DC] – As Congress deliberates additional emergency aid to help Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Murphy... Continue Reading about Democratic Senators Push for Critical Youth Mentoring Funding in Next Coronavirus Aid Package -
April 10, 2020
Blumenthal Announces Bicameral Legislation to Establish Bipartisan Coronavirus Commission
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined U.S. Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) and U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CT), Kamala D. Harris... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Announces Bicameral Legislation to Establish Bipartisan Coronavirus Commission -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – As thousands of Americans and lawful permanent residents remain stranded overseas due to COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions, U.S. Senator Richard... Continue Reading about Senators Demand State Department Take Steps to Ensure Immediate & Safe Return of Americans Stranded Abroad Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Patty Murray (D-WA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Bob Casey (D-PA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Bob... Continue Reading about Senators Call on Federal Labor Agency to Invoke Emergency Protocols to Provide & Enforce Safety Standards for All Essential Businesses & Workers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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[WASHINGTON D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined 20 of his Senate colleagues today in urging the Trump Administration to ensure that transit agencies can... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges Trump Administration to Ensure Transit Workers Receive Essential Protective Equipment, Updates Safety Guidelines
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led a group of 13 senators calling on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General... Continue Reading about Senators Demand DHS Watchdog Launch Investigation Into Reported Mistreatment of Pregnant Detainees by CBP Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led a group of nineteen senators calling for funding to support local journalism and media in any future COVID-19... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Leads Call to Support Local Journalism Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
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April 8, 2020
Blumenthal, Colleagues Request COVID-19 Testing Data From CDC to Ensure Effective Response to the Pandemic
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), with 16 colleagues, has asked the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to publicly report all available... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Colleagues Request COVID-19 Testing Data From CDC to Ensure Effective Response to the Pandemic -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after President Trump removed Glenn Fine from his position as Acting Inspector... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Trump Removal of Glenn Fine as Acting DOD IG
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April 4, 2020
Blumenthal Statement on the Appointment of Brian Miller to be Special Inspector General
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after President Trump appointed Brian Miller, a member of the White House... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Appointment of Brian Miller to be Special Inspector General -
April 3, 2020
Blumenthal Calls on Administration to Ensure Veterans, SSI Beneficiaries Get Stimulus Checks Automatically
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) in... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls on Administration to Ensure Veterans, SSI Beneficiaries Get Stimulus Checks Automatically -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), today led thirteen of their colleagues in calling for... Continue Reading about Senators Blumenthal, Murphy, and Markey, Lead Colleagues in Calling for Strengthening Background Checks, New Federal Guidance Amidst Surge in Gun Sales
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) led a group of 17 senators, including U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), in calling on... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Senate Democrats Call for Investigation Into Navy's COVID-19 Outbreak & Decision to Relieve Capt. Crozier of Command