Press Releases
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), released a report today analyzing the... Continue Reading about PSI Minority Staff Report Exposes Trump Administration's Corruption of Science
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[Hartford, CT] – Today U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), joined U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senators Alex Padilla... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Joins Bill to Bolster SNAP Benefits for Student Loan Borrowers
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today wrote to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. demanding that he reverse his... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Slams Kennedy for Reckless Cuts to Lifesaving Vaccine Research
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[Hartford, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal today wrote the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) regarding their reported interference in the Mohegan Tribe’s... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Demands WNBA Stay Out of Connecticut's Negotiations for The Sun
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September 5, 2025
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/29/2025-9/5/2025
Demanding Action to Prevent Gun Violence Tragedies [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined gun violence prevention advocates to call on Congress to pass... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/29/2025-9/5/2025 -
September 4, 2025
Blumenthal, Rounds Introduce Resolution to Mark the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) today introduced a bipartisan resolution to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Rounds Introduce Resolution to Mark the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II -
September 2, 2025
Blumenthal, Takano & Colleagues Demand Trump VA Rescind Dangerous New Proposed Rule to Ban Life-Saving Abortions for Veterans
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano (D-CA) today led a... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Takano & Colleagues Demand Trump VA Rescind Dangerous New Proposed Rule to Ban Life-Saving Abortions for Veterans -
August 29, 2025
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/22/2025-8/29/2025
Honoring the Victims of the Minnesota School Shooting [Hartford, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) shared his grief for the lives lost in the shooting at Annunciation... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/22/2025-8/29/2025 -
August 29, 2025
Blumenthal Seeks Documents, Demands Answers Regarding Trump Interference in Revolution Wind Project
[Hartford, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, today wrote to the Department of the Interior demanding... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Seeks Documents, Demands Answers Regarding Trump Interference in Revolution Wind Project -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) demanded answers yesterday from Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. about its partnership with UVeye Inc.... Continue Reading about ICYMI: Blumenthal Demands Answers from Hertz About AI Rental Car Inspections
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August 26, 2025
Blumenthal Opens Inquiry into Abusive & Unlawful ICE Tactics
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, wrote Acting Director of Immigration and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Opens Inquiry into Abusive & Unlawful ICE Tactics -
August 25, 2025
Connecticut Delegation Announces Over $7 Million in Federal Funding for Connecticut Airports
[Hartford, CT] – Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation announced that Bradley International Airport and Tweed-New Haven Airport have received over $7 million in federal... Continue Reading about Connecticut Delegation Announces Over $7 Million in Federal Funding for Connecticut Airports -
August 22, 2025
Blumenthal Statement on Cancellation of Revolution Wind Project
[Hartford, CT] –U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s cancellation of the Revolution Wind project. “As... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Cancellation of Revolution Wind Project -
August 22, 2025
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/15/2025-8/22/2025
Fighting for Life-Saving Vaccine Programs [Hartford, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined doctors and advocates to slam a proposal to cut federal education funding... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/15/2025-8/22/2025 -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem today demanding the removal of new restrictions put on recipients of the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Demands DHS Rescind New Rules Requiring Religious Organizations Join Trump Administration Immigration Enforcement Agenda to Receive Security Funding
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August 19, 2025
Blumenthal Slams DHS Secretary Noem for Living Rent-Free in Prestigious, Waterfront Military Housing, Calls for Oversight Hearing
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Slams DHS Secretary Noem for Living Rent-Free in Prestigious, Waterfront Military Housing, Calls for Oversight Hearing -
August 15, 2025
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/8/2025-8/15-2025
Calling for Children’s Online Protections from Meta [WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) in sending a letter to... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/8/2025-8/15-2025 -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Following reports that the recently mobilized members of the District of Columbia National Guard have not yet received individual orders, U.S. Senator Richard... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Seeks Confirmation of Prompt Payment for DC National Guard
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August 14, 2025
Blumenthal & Colleagues Fight for Patients & Consumer Protections as Trump Puts Americans' Medical Debt Back on Credit Reports
[Hartford, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined colleagues in introducing the Medical Debt Relief Act to push back against recent efforts by the Trump Administration... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Colleagues Fight for Patients & Consumer Protections as Trump Puts Americans' Medical Debt Back on Credit Reports -
[Hartford, CT] –U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veteran Affairs Committee, released the following statement today following news that the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Agreement to Keep Stamford VA Clinic Open