Press Releases
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April 20, 2020
Blumenthal Urges Congress to Approve Heroes Fund to Provide Essential Workers With a Pay Raise
(HARTFORD, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today urged Congress to support the “Heroes Fund”, proposed by Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges Congress to Approve Heroes Fund to Provide Essential Workers With a Pay Raise -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement calling for additional transparency, accountability, and oversight of federal... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Small Business Relief Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
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Blumenthal, Chafetz in Slate: Trump Is Already Trying to Get Around CARES Act Oversight – How We Can Stop Him As Congress negotiates additional measures to respond to the... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal, Professor Chafetz in Slate: No Oversight, No Slush Fund
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April 17, 2020
Blumenthal Releases ‘Paycheck Security’ Grant Proposal to Help Businesses Keep Workers on Payrolls
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Doug Jones (D-AL) today released a proposal to establish a... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Releases ‘Paycheck Security’ Grant Proposal to Help Businesses Keep Workers on Payrolls -
April 16, 2020
Blumenthal Leads Legislation to Reimburse Americans for Costly Travel Home Due to COVID-19
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced legislation to compensate Americans who incurred high international travel costs when returning... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Leads Legislation to Reimburse Americans for Costly Travel Home Due to COVID-19 -
April 16, 2020
Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Blumenthal, Murphy Press President Trump to Automatically Extend Work Authorizations for DACA & TPS Recipients
[HARTFORD, CT] – As our nation continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined a group of 37 senators... Continue Reading about Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Blumenthal, Murphy Press President Trump to Automatically Extend Work Authorizations for DACA & TPS Recipients -
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