Press Releases
-
March 5, 2020
Blumenthal, Lamb, Heck Lead Legislation to Restore Amtrak Riders’ Legal Rights & Protections
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Conor Lamb (D-PA) and Denny Heck (D-WA) introduced legislation to restore legal... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Lamb, Heck Lead Legislation to Restore Amtrak Riders’ Legal Rights & Protections -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined by Senators Jon Tester (D-MT), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ed Markey (D-MA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Tester, Warren, Markey, Brown, & Harris Demand VA Secretary Comply With Federal Laws Regarding Other Than Honorable Discharges
-
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), author of the Women’s Health Protection Act, spoke ahead of attending the Supreme Court’s oral... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Rallies With Advocates Ahead of Supreme Court Arguments in Case Threatening to Roll Back Protections for Abortion Patients & Providers
-
March 3, 2020
As Coronavirus Spreads, Blumenthal Calls on Airlines to Suspend Flight Change & Cancelation Fees
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – With the uncertainty surrounding the rapidly changing coronavirus public health emergency, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) urged seven major U.S.... Continue Reading about As Coronavirus Spreads, Blumenthal Calls on Airlines to Suspend Flight Change & Cancelation Fees -
March 2, 2020
Blumenthal Statement on Supreme Court Hearing Arguments in GOP Health Care Lawsuit Case
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s announcement that they will hear oral... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Supreme Court Hearing Arguments in GOP Health Care Lawsuit Case -
February 11, 2020
Blumenthal Calls “Exploitive” College Athletics System “As Antiquated As Leather Helmets” at Committee Hearing
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection, raised... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls “Exploitive” College Athletics System “As Antiquated As Leather Helmets” at Committee Hearing -
October 20, 2019
Blumenthal Reiterates Demand for FDA to Set Limits on Toxic Metals in Baby and Toddler Food
[HARTFORD, CT]— Following a new report that found the presence of heavy metals in 95 percent of tested baby foods, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) called on the U.S.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Reiterates Demand for FDA to Set Limits on Toxic Metals in Baby and Toddler Food -
October 17, 2019
Blumenthal Statement Following Classified Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing On the Situation in Syria
[WASHINGTON, D.C] – Today, following a classified hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee with Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement Following Classified Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing On the Situation in Syria -
October 17, 2019
Blumenthal on G7 Summit at Trump Resort: Our Founding Fathers Are Rolling Over in Their Graves
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), one of the lead plaintiffs in a lawsuit to hold President Trump accountable for violations of the Foreign... Continue Reading about Blumenthal on G7 Summit at Trump Resort: Our Founding Fathers Are Rolling Over in Their Graves -
October 17, 2019
Blumenthal Statement on Turkish "Ceasefire"
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after Vice President Pence announced a supposed ceasefire in Syria that would... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Turkish "Ceasefire" -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement: “I am calling today for a House Select Committee to investigate and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls For a House Select Committee to Begin Impeachment Proceedings
-
September 9, 2019
Blumenthal Statement on Whistleblower Complaint Alleging the Politically Motivated Censorship of Intelligence on Russian Election Meddling
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to a whistleblower complaint released today by the House Intelligence... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Whistleblower Complaint Alleging the Politically Motivated Censorship of Intelligence on Russian Election Meddling -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Just one year out from the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) Jerry Moran (R-KT) – Ranking Member and Chairman of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Moran Introduce Sweeping U.S. Olympic Committee Reform Legislation, Following 18-Month Investigation into Systemic Abuse
-
July 30, 2019
Blumenthal & Moran in USA TODAY: We Investigated Nassar Abuse Of Gymnasts. Here’s How To Make Sure It Never Happens Again.
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) Jerry Moran (R-KS) authored an op-ed in USA TODAY on their sweeping legislation to reform... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Moran in USA TODAY: We Investigated Nassar Abuse Of Gymnasts. Here’s How To Make Sure It Never Happens Again. -
July 10, 2019
Blumenthal Introduces Legislation To Create A National Climate Bank, Modeled After Connecticut Green Bank
[Washington, D.C] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), along with Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), members of the Environment and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces Legislation To Create A National Climate Bank, Modeled After Connecticut Green Bank -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) applauded Congressional passage of the bipartisan Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, which would ensure... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Final Passage of Bipartisan Blue Water Navy Veterans Act
-
June 11, 2019
Blumenthal, Murphy, Schiff & Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Give Gun Victims Their Day in Court
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced the Equal Access to Justice... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Schiff & Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Give Gun Victims Their Day in Court -
Legislation introduced with historic support in both chambers, with 42 co-sponsors in the Senate & 172 co-sponsors in the House Members joined leading health advocates at... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Chu, Baldwin, Fudge & Frankel Introduce Bicameral Federal Legislation to Guarantee Equal Access to Abortion, Everywhere
-
April 24, 2019
Blumenthal Demands Facebook & Craigslist Take Action to Prevent Illegal Sale of Recalled Products
[HARTFORD, CT] – Pointing to the continued availability of Fisher-Price Rock n’ Play Sleepers on the secondary market more than a week after the product was recalled by... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Demands Facebook & Craigslist Take Action to Prevent Illegal Sale of Recalled Products -
April 24, 2019
Blumenthal Demands Facebook & Craigslist Take Action to Prevent Illegal Sale of Recalled Products
[HARTFORD, CT] – Pointing to the continued availability of Fisher-Price Rock n’ Play Sleepers on the secondary market more than a week after the product was recalled by... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Demands Facebook & Craigslist Take Action to Prevent Illegal Sale of Recalled Products