Press Releases
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December 15, 2015
Blumenthal, Murphy Call on Department of Homeland Security to Immediately Require Social Media Background Checks As Part of Visa Screening Process
Letter Signed By 22 Senate Democrats Comes After Reports That Female San Bernardino Assailant May Have Expressed Support for Terrorism On Social Media Before Applying for... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Call on Department of Homeland Security to Immediately Require Social Media Background Checks As Part of Visa Screening Process -
December 15, 2015
Blumenthal, Markey Introduce Legislation to Increase Protections for Online Consumers
Do Not Track Online Act would require companies to allow consumers to stop collection of personal information Recent reports show consumers increasingly concerned about companies... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Markey Introduce Legislation to Increase Protections for Online Consumers -
December 15, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Senate Approval of Legislation Protecting Free Speech in Online Reviews
Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement today after the Senate passed the Consumer Review Freedom Act, bipartisan... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Senate Approval of Legislation Protecting Free Speech in Online Reviews -
Committee hearing on Tuesday will review experiences of veterans transitioning out of the military, interagency cooperation “It is our belief that the right time to start... Continue Reading about Blumenthal and Senate Veterans’ Committee Colleagues Call for Increased Collaboration Between VA, Defense Department to Strengthen Support for Servicemembers Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life
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December 14, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on New FAA Drone Registration Requirements
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, released the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on New FAA Drone Registration Requirements -
December 14, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Third Anniversary of Sandy Hook Shooting
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement regarding the third anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting: “Our bond with... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Third Anniversary of Sandy Hook Shooting -
December 11, 2015
Blumenthal, Murphy Statement on Malloy Executive Order Banning Gun Permits for Individuals on ‘No Fly’ List in Connecticut
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) released the following statement today after Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Statement on Malloy Executive Order Banning Gun Permits for Individuals on ‘No Fly’ List in Connecticut -
December 10, 2015
Blumenthal, Markey Statement on NHTSA-Fiat Civil Penalty Settlement on Failure to Report Legally Required Auto Safety Data
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) issued the following statement on the National Highway Traffic Safety... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Markey Statement on NHTSA-Fiat Civil Penalty Settlement on Failure to Report Legally Required Auto Safety Data -
December 9, 2015
At Senate Hearings, Blumenthal Presses Secretary of Defense, FBI Director on Measures to Fight ISIL, Terrorism at Home and Abroad
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today during hearings of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Senate Judiciary Committee pressed the U.S.... Continue Reading about At Senate Hearings, Blumenthal Presses Secretary of Defense, FBI Director on Measures to Fight ISIL, Terrorism at Home and Abroad -
December 9, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Senate Passage of Every Student Succeeds Act
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement today after the Senate passed, by a vote of 85-12, the Every Student Succeeds... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Senate Passage of Every Student Succeeds Act -
December 8, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on NHTSA’s New Auto Safety Rating System
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, issued the following statement... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on NHTSA’s New Auto Safety Rating System -
December 8, 2015
Sens. Blumenthal, Shaheen, Bennet, Reps DeGette and Slaughter, Introduce Resolutions Condemning Violence Against Women’s Health Providers and Patients
Attack at Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood and recent increase in violent attacks and threats against women’s health care centers follow growing use of extreme rhetoric... Continue Reading about Sens. Blumenthal, Shaheen, Bennet, Reps DeGette and Slaughter, Introduce Resolutions Condemning Violence Against Women’s Health Providers and Patients -
December 8, 2015
Blumenthal, Murphy Statement on Republicans’ Refusal to Close ‘Terror Gap,’ Prevent People on Terrorist Watch List from Purchasing Guns
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked consideration of the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Statement on Republicans’ Refusal to Close ‘Terror Gap,’ Prevent People on Terrorist Watch List from Purchasing Guns -
December 8, 2015
Blumenthal Urges Senate to Renew 9/11 Health Programs
Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement, urging his Senate colleagues to immediately pass permanent renewal of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges Senate to Renew 9/11 Health Programs -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Democrats announced today that later this afternoon, the Senate will vote on legislation to close loopholes that allow those on the terror watchlist... Continue Reading about In Wake Of Yet Another Mass Shooting, Senate Democrats Announce Votes Today On Gun Safety Legislation – Amendments Would Tighten Up And Expand Background Checks, Close Terror Gap Loophole To Keep Guns Out Of The Wrong Hands & Strengthen Treatment For Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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December 3, 2015
Blumenthal, Durbin Statement on ED Decision to Grant Relief to Over 1,300 Students Following Collapse of Corinthian Colleges
(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called the Department of Education’s approval of more than $28 million in... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Durbin Statement on ED Decision to Grant Relief to Over 1,300 Students Following Collapse of Corinthian Colleges -
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement after the Senate, by a vote of 48-52, voted down an amendment by Senator... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Latest GOP Attempt to Defund Planned Parenthood
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(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Senate Approval of Long-Term Surface Transportation Bill
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(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked two amendments, detailed below, to the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on GOP Rejection of Commonsense Gun Safety Measures
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(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) cosponsored bipartisan legislation, introduced by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.),... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Cosponsors Bill to Strengthen Security of Visa Waiver Program