Press Releases
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement on Senate confirmation of Christopher Wray as Director of the Federal Bureau of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Confirmation of Christopher Wray as FBI Director
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August 1, 2017
Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Larson, Courtney, Esty Applaud $300,000 to the Wheeler Clinic to Address Opioid Use Among Teenage Girls
(Hartford,CT)—Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), John Larson (CT-1), Joe Courtney... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Larson, Courtney, Esty Applaud $300,000 to the Wheeler Clinic to Address Opioid Use Among Teenage Girls -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today in a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, U.S. Senator Richard... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Demands Measures to Ensure Connecticut Fisherman Get a Fair Shake
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Medical Device Cybersecurity Act, a bill to protect patients’ sensitive medical information... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces Legislation to Protect Confidential Medical Information
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August 1, 2017
Blumenthal, Murphy Introduce Legislation to Promote Economic Growth and Protect Natural Resources in the Highlands Region
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), joined Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Bob Casey (D-PA) in introducing the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Introduce Legislation to Promote Economic Growth and Protect Natural Resources in the Highlands Region -
August 1, 2017
Blumenthal & Portman Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Hold Backpage Accountable, Ensure Justice for Victims of Sex Trafficking
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Rob Portman (R-OH), Co-Chairs of the Senate Caucus to End Human Trafficking, led a bipartisan group of twenty... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Portman Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Hold Backpage Accountable, Ensure Justice for Victims of Sex Trafficking -
July 31, 2017
Blumenthal, Durbin, & Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Enforcement of Foreign Lobbying Transparency Law
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced legislation today to strengthen registration... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Durbin, & Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Enforcement of Foreign Lobbying Transparency Law -
July 31, 2017
Blumenthal to Acting Homeland Security Head - End Irrational and Cruel Deportation Policies
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today released a letter urging Acting Homeland Security Secretary Elaine Duke to restore reason to a badly broken... Continue Reading about Blumenthal to Acting Homeland Security Head - End Irrational and Cruel Deportation Policies -
July 31, 2017
On National Heatstroke Prevention Day, Blumenthal & Franken Announce Bill to Prevent Child Hot Car Deaths
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, on National Heatstroke Prevention Day, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Al Franken (D-MN) announced the introduction of the Helping... Continue Reading about On National Heatstroke Prevention Day, Blumenthal & Franken Announce Bill to Prevent Child Hot Car Deaths -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Ct) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) introduced legislation to ensure used... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Markey, & Schakowski Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Require Used Car Dealers Repair Safety Defects, Recalls Before Selling
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced further delay implementing... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on FDA Delay Implementing Critical Tobacco Regulations
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(Hartford, CT)—Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Representatives John Larson (CT-1) and Joe Courtney (CT-2) announced two... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Larson, Courtney Announce Over $267,000 in Federal Funding to Support Fire Departments in Groton and West Hartford
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July 28, 2017
Connecticut Congressional Delegation: Stopping DACA Program Would Harm More Than 100,000 Young Immigrants in Connecticut
(Hartford, CT)- Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Representatives Joe Courtney (CT-1), John Larson (CT-2), Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Jim... Continue Reading about Connecticut Congressional Delegation: Stopping DACA Program Would Harm More Than 100,000 Young Immigrants in Connecticut -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – After the Senate rejected efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Senate Vote to Reject Repeal of the Affordable Care Act
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement after Senate passage of comprehensive sanctions against Russia, Iran, and North... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Senate Passage of Comprehensive Sanctions Bill
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July 27, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on Joel Colindres
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement regarding the deportation order for New Fairfield father Joel Colindres: “My... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Joel Colindres -
July 26, 2017
Blumenthal Leads Colleagues Urging Treasury to Justify Action and Hold Iran Accountable for Continued Terror Financing
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Yesterday, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Robert Casey (D-PA), Christopher Coons (D-DE), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) expressed great concern to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Leads Colleagues Urging Treasury to Justify Action and Hold Iran Accountable for Continued Terror Financing -
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement regarding news that Nury Chavarria has received an emergency stay of deportation and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Emergency Stay Granted in Nury Chavarria Case
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, applauded the committee passage of bipartisan... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Bipartisan Committee Passage of Comprehensive G.I. Bill Reforms
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to President... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Responds to Trump's Ban on Transgender Americans Serving in the Military