Press Releases
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October 20, 2021
Blumenthal, Brown, Senators to Zuckerberg: Facebook Cannot be Trusted to Manage Cryptocurrency, Stop Launch of Diem, Novi Immediately
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), joined U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Tina Smith... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Brown, Senators to Zuckerberg: Facebook Cannot be Trusted to Manage Cryptocurrency, Stop Launch of Diem, Novi Immediately -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls on Zuckerberg to Testify at Hearing on Instagram's Impact on Kids
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October 19, 2021
Blumenthal & Blackburn to Hold Hearing With Snapchat, TikTok & YouTube on Social Media's Impact on Children
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Blackburn to Hold Hearing With Snapchat, TikTok & YouTube on Social Media's Impact on Children -
October 18, 2021
Blumenthal Statement on Passing of Shawn Lang
(Hartford, CT)— U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement on the passing of Shawn Lang: “Shawn Lang’s passion and courage were... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Passing of Shawn Lang -
October 12, 2021
Blumenthal Statement on President Biden Visit to CT
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement regarding President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit to Connecticut: “President... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on President Biden Visit to CT -
October 8, 2021
Blumenthal Statement on Biden Administration Restoring Protections for the Northeast Canyons & Seamounts Marine National Monument
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Biden Administration Restoring Protections for the Northeast Canyons & Seamounts Marine National Monument -
October 8, 2021
Blumenthal & Wasserman Schultz Introduce Legislation to Curb Youth E-Cigarette & Tobacco Use
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) introduced the bicameral Preventing Opportunities for Teen... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Wasserman Schultz Introduce Legislation to Curb Youth E-Cigarette & Tobacco Use -
October 7, 2021
Blumenthal Statement on the Safe Evacuation of Nearly 800 Americans, Afghan Allies From Afghanistan
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after two planes chartered by... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Safe Evacuation of Nearly 800 Americans, Afghan Allies From Afghanistan -
October 7, 2021
Blumenthal, Menendez, Booker & Gillibrand Demand Transparency From Department of Justice on Use of State Secrets Privilege
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) wrote to Attorney General Merrick Garland... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Menendez, Booker & Gillibrand Demand Transparency From Department of Justice on Use of State Secrets Privilege -
October 6, 2021
Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Senate Confirmation of Sarah Merriam as United States District Court Judge
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) applauded the United State Senate’s confirmation of Judge Sarah Merriam,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Senate Confirmation of Sarah Merriam as United States District Court Judge -
October 6, 2021
Blumenthal, Leahy, Schumer & Durbin Lead Senate Colleagues in Introducing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined 47 of his Senate colleagues including U.S. Senator Chris... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Leahy, Schumer & Durbin Lead Senate Colleagues in Introducing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Chairs Hearing With Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jerry Moran (R-KS), authors of the Empowering Olympic, Paralympic, and Amateur Athlete Act, released the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Moran Statement on DOJ Decision to Review Prosecution Decisions for FBI Agents Who Mishandled the Larry Nassar Case & Lied to Investigators
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October 5, 2021
Blumenthal Questions Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Questions Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Blackburn to Hold Hearing With Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen
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October 3, 2021
Blumenthal Statement Following 60 Minutes Interview With Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement after Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen appeared on 60 Minutes. Haugen has been... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement Following 60 Minutes Interview With Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen -
October 1, 2021
Blumenthal, Padilla Lead Colleagues in Urging DHS & USCIS to Waive Afghan Humanitarian Parole Application Fees
[Hartford, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) led a group of Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Department of Homeland... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Padilla Lead Colleagues in Urging DHS & USCIS to Waive Afghan Humanitarian Parole Application Fees -
September 30, 2021
Blumenthal Chairs Hearing on Facebook & Instagram's Toxic Impacts on Teens' Mental Health
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Chairs Hearing on Facebook & Instagram's Toxic Impacts on Teens' Mental Health -
September 30, 2021
Blumenthal Questions Facebook Global Head of Safety on Platforms' Toxic Impacts on Teens' Mental Health
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Questions Facebook Global Head of Safety on Platforms' Toxic Impacts on Teens' Mental Health -
September 29, 2021
On MSNBC, Blumenthal Calls on Biden Administration to Continue Evacuating Americans and Afghan Allies
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, appeared on Deadline: White House with... Continue Reading about On MSNBC, Blumenthal Calls on Biden Administration to Continue Evacuating Americans and Afghan Allies