Press Releases
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August 29, 2020
Blumenthal Statement on the Office of the Director of National Intelligence Ending Election Security Briefings for Congress
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to the Office of Director of National Intelligence’s decision to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Office of the Director of National Intelligence Ending Election Security Briefings for Congress -
August 27, 2020
As the School Year Begins, Blumenthal, Murphy, Senators Call on FCC to Bolster Lifeline Program to Keep Students Connected
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led a group of 25 senators, including U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), in calling on the Federal Communications... Continue Reading about As the School Year Begins, Blumenthal, Murphy, Senators Call on FCC to Bolster Lifeline Program to Keep Students Connected -
August 27, 2020
Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro Applaud First-Ever Urban Agriculture & Composting Federal Grant to New Haven
[HARTFORD, CT] — U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Rose DeLauro (D-CT) announced federal funding that will boost the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro Applaud First-Ever Urban Agriculture & Composting Federal Grant to New Haven -
August 24, 2020
As Electric Bills Skyrocket, Blumenthal Calls on Connecticut Utility Regulators to Consider Breaking Up Eversource & Roll Back Rate Hikes
[HARTFORD, CT] – At today’s Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) hearing into skyrocketing electricity bills, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)... Continue Reading about As Electric Bills Skyrocket, Blumenthal Calls on Connecticut Utility Regulators to Consider Breaking Up Eversource & Roll Back Rate Hikes -
August 21, 2020
Blumenthal Demands Answers After Postal Service Loses Veteran's Cremains & Calls for Investment in USPS Ahead of November Election
[HARTFORD, CT] – With U.S. Postal Service (USPS) service degraded, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), joined by the family of Scott Egan, demanded answers from the U.S.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Demands Answers After Postal Service Loses Veteran's Cremains & Calls for Investment in USPS Ahead of November Election -
August 20, 2020
Blumenthal, Senators to DeJoy: USPS Operational Changes Disproportionately Harm Deployed Servicemembers
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Committees, led a group of twenty-nine senators... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Senators to DeJoy: USPS Operational Changes Disproportionately Harm Deployed Servicemembers -
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced that previously scheduled... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Postmaster General's "Operational Changes"
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August 18, 2020
Blumenthal Statement on the Senate Intelligence Committee Report on Russian Election Meddling
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement on the final report released by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Senate Intelligence Committee Report on Russian Election Meddling -
August 18, 2020
Blumenthal Statement on Passing of Floyd Welch
(HARTFORD, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement on the passing of Floyd Welch, Connecticut’s last known survivor of the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Passing of Floyd Welch -
August 18, 2020
Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Significant Contract to Electric Boat to Plan USS Hartford & Conduct Scheduled Maintenance
(HARTFORD, CT) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Chris Murphy (D-CT) released the following joint statement... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Significant Contract to Electric Boat to Plan USS Hartford & Conduct Scheduled Maintenance -
August 13, 2020
Blumenthal Statement on UAE-Israel Agreement
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on UAE-Israel Agreement -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy & Booker Announce College Athletes Bill of Rights
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August 12, 2020
Blumenthal & Hawley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Human Trafficking As COVID-19 Pandemic Worsens Crisis
[WASHINGTON, DC] – With human trafficking on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced the bipartisan... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Hawley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Human Trafficking As COVID-19 Pandemic Worsens Crisis -
August 12, 2020
Senate Passes Blumenthal-Championed Legislation to Expand Veterans' Mental Health Resources
[WASHINGTON, DC] – In case you missed it, the Senate unanimously passed the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act last week, bipartisan... Continue Reading about Senate Passes Blumenthal-Championed Legislation to Expand Veterans' Mental Health Resources -
(HARTFORD, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement following a meeting earlier this afternoon with Eversource CEO James Judge: “I... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement Following Meeting with Eversource CEO James Judge
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August 8, 2020
Blumenthal in The Washington Post: The Threat to U.S. Elections is Real, and Frightening. The Public has a Right to Know.
The Washington Post: The threat to U.S. elections is real, and frightening. The public has a right to know. The warning lights are flashing red. America’s elections are under... Continue Reading about Blumenthal in The Washington Post: The Threat to U.S. Elections is Real, and Frightening. The Public has a Right to Know. -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – As gun sales spike and reports of domestic violence increase across the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S.... Continue Reading about With Gun Sales & Domestic Violence Surging Amid Pandemic, Blumenthal, Himes, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Close Dangerous Loophole to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – As Senate Republicans continue to stall on COVID-19 pandemic relief legislation, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke on the Senate Floor... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges Senate Action to Address Student Internet Access Disparities & Nursing Home Devastation on the Senate Floor as Senate Republicans Continue to Stall on COVID-19 Relief Package
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August 6, 2020
Blumenthal Statement on NY AG Lawsuit to Dissolve the NRA
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on the New York Attorney... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on NY AG Lawsuit to Dissolve the NRA -
August 5, 2020
NCAA Revokes COVID-19 Liability Waivers for College Athletes in Response to Blumenthal & Booker Demand
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the following statement after the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)... Continue Reading about NCAA Revokes COVID-19 Liability Waivers for College Athletes in Response to Blumenthal & Booker Demand