Press Releases
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March 14, 2018
Blumenthal Joins Democrats in Urging Pruitt to Reinstate Strict Air Toxics Standards for the Country's Largest Industrial Sources
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) joined a letter led by U.S. Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) urging Environmental... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Joins Democrats in Urging Pruitt to Reinstate Strict Air Toxics Standards for the Country's Largest Industrial Sources -
March 14, 2018
Blumenthal Joins Call for Trump Administration to Ban Trophy Hunting Imports of Endangered Species
[WASHINGTON, D.C]. – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined Democratic colleagues, led by U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), in calling on the Trump administration... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Joins Call for Trump Administration to Ban Trophy Hunting Imports of Endangered Species -
March 13, 2018
Blumenthal, Senators to EPA: Don't Weaken Rules Protecting Workers and Children from Toxic Pesticides
[WASHINGTON, DC] — Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) led a... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Senators to EPA: Don't Weaken Rules Protecting Workers and Children from Toxic Pesticides -
March 11, 2018
Blumenthal Statement on Trump Gun Proposal
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reacted to the gun violence proposal released tonight by the Trump administration: “This announcement is more... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Trump Gun Proposal -
March 9, 2018
Senate Committee to Hold Hearing on Takata Airbag Recall at Blumenthal and Markey's Request
[WASHINGTON, DC] – The Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance and Data Security will hold a hearing on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 to... Continue Reading about Senate Committee to Hold Hearing on Takata Airbag Recall at Blumenthal and Markey's Request -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after President Trump announced... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on President Trump's Agreement to Meet with North Korean Leader
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March 9, 2018
Blumenthal and Murphy: Funding is on the Way for Connecticut Schools Impacted by Hurricane Maria
(Hartford, CT)—Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced new guidance from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) stating how the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal and Murphy: Funding is on the Way for Connecticut Schools Impacted by Hurricane Maria -
[WASHINGTON, DC]- Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined a group of bipartisan Senators on the Senate Armed Services Committee led by U.S. Senator Martin... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Bipartisan Senators: Our Country Needs a Cyber Deterrence Strategy
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March 8, 2018
Blumenthal Seeks Improvements to Consumer Protection Shortfalls in Senate Banking Bill
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance and Data Security,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Seeks Improvements to Consumer Protection Shortfalls in Senate Banking Bill -
March 7, 2018
Blumenthal and Murphy Introduce Connecticut District Judge Nominee Kari Dooley Before Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today in a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced Kari Dooley, the nominee... Continue Reading about Blumenthal and Murphy Introduce Connecticut District Judge Nominee Kari Dooley Before Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the Trump Administration’s recent proposed rule allowing insurance companies to sell expanded ‘junk’ health care plans, U.S.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Colleagues Aim to Block President Trump's Plan to Allow Insurers to Sell Junk Plans with Legislation to Guarantee Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – Under questioning by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) at a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee today, Director of National Intelligence... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Presses Director of National Intelligence on Kushner Security Clearance
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – Following reports that Jared Kushner’s family real estate firm received loans worth hundreds of millions of dollars after he met with representatives... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls for Ethics Investigation into Kushner's Conduct
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March 5, 2018
Senators Demand State Department Explain Censorship of Women's Rights and Discrimination Information in Human Rights Reports
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led a group of ten senators today in demanding Secretary of State Rex Tillerson explain apparent censorship of... Continue Reading about Senators Demand State Department Explain Censorship of Women's Rights and Discrimination Information in Human Rights Reports -
March 2, 2018
Blumenthal, Murphy, Colleagues Ask Health Insurers to Step Up Response to Opioid Epidemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined a group of senators, led by U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Ed Markey... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Colleagues Ask Health Insurers to Step Up Response to Opioid Epidemic -
March 1, 2018
Blumenthal and Graham Working on Bipartisan "Red Flag" Legislation to Prevent Dangerous Individuals from Accessing Firearms
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced they are working together on... Continue Reading about Blumenthal and Graham Working on Bipartisan "Red Flag" Legislation to Prevent Dangerous Individuals from Accessing Firearms -
March 1, 2018
As US Olympic Committee Chief Steps Down, Blumenthal and Moran Meet with Gymnasts Abused by Larry Nassar
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) – Ranking Member and Chairman of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation... Continue Reading about As US Olympic Committee Chief Steps Down, Blumenthal and Moran Meet with Gymnasts Abused by Larry Nassar -
March 1, 2018
Blumenthal, Murphy, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Provide Legal Representation for Minors Appearing in Immigration Court
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined a group of 12 Senators, led by Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) in... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Provide Legal Representation for Minors Appearing in Immigration Court -
February 28, 2018
Blumenthal to ICE: Back off Courthouses
(Washington, DC) – In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) called on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement... Continue Reading about Blumenthal to ICE: Back off Courthouses -
February 27, 2018
Blumenthal and Murphy Join Senate and House Democrats to Introduce Resolution to Reinstate Net Neutrality
[WASHINGTON, DC] – On Net Neutrality National Day of Action, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined Senate and House Democrats to introduce a... Continue Reading about Blumenthal and Murphy Join Senate and House Democrats to Introduce Resolution to Reinstate Net Neutrality