Press Releases
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February 3, 2021
Blumenthal Speaks on the Senate Floor to Call for More Resources for Vaccines, Schools
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke on the Senate Floor today in support of the American Rescue Plan. Blumenthal highlighted the importance of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Speaks on the Senate Floor to Call for More Resources for Vaccines, Schools -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), John Larson (D-CT), Joe Courtney... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, CT Delegation Introduce Safe Gun Storage Legislation With Song Family
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February 3, 2021
Blumenthal Introduces Secretary of Education Nominee, Dr. Miguel Cardona at Confirmation Hearing
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) to introduce Connecticut Education Commissioner Dr. c to the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces Secretary of Education Nominee, Dr. Miguel Cardona at Confirmation Hearing -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) voted today to approve the nomination of Alejandro Mayorkas to be Secretary of Homeland Security: “A strong... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Votes to Confirm Alejandro Mayorkas as Secretary of Homeland Security
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, voted today to approve the nomination of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Votes to Confirm Pete Buttigieg as Secretary of Transportation
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February 2, 2021
Amid a Frigid Winter & Raging Pandemic, Blumenthal & Murphy Seek to Deliver Lifesaving LIHEAP Utility Assistance
[WASHINGTON, DC] – With temperatures dropping, gas and electricity bills mounting, and COVID-19 infection rates still out of control, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and... Continue Reading about Amid a Frigid Winter & Raging Pandemic, Blumenthal & Murphy Seek to Deliver Lifesaving LIHEAP Utility Assistance -
February 2, 2021
Blumenthal & Castro Welcome Biden Administration Efforts to Reunify Immigrant Families & Call for Passage of the Families Belong Together Act
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro (TX-20), authors of the Families Belong Together Act, commended President... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Castro Welcome Biden Administration Efforts to Reunify Immigrant Families & Call for Passage of the Families Belong Together Act -
January 28, 2021
Blumenthal Applauds President Biden's Health Care Executive Actions
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) applauded President Joe Biden’s executive actions on reproductive health and health care... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds President Biden's Health Care Executive Actions -
January 28, 2021
Protecting Civil Liberties During COVID-19: Blumenthal, Warner, Eshoo, Schakowsky & DelBene Introduce the Public Health Emergency Privacy Act
[WASHINGTON, DC] – As tech companies and public health agencies deploy new tools to fight the spread of COVID-19 – including contact tracing apps, digital monitoring,... Continue Reading about Protecting Civil Liberties During COVID-19: Blumenthal, Warner, Eshoo, Schakowsky & DelBene Introduce the Public Health Emergency Privacy Act -
January 26, 2021
Blumenthal & Raimondo Discuss Priorities for Department of Commerce at Nomination Hearing
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – During today’s Senate Commerce Committee hearing on the nomination of Governor Gina Raimondo to be Secretary of Commerce, U.S. Senator Richard... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Raimondo Discuss Priorities for Department of Commerce at Nomination Hearing -
January 26, 2021
Blumenthal Votes to Confirm Tony Blinken as Secretary of State
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) voted today to approve the nomination of Tony Blinken to be Secretary of State: “Tony Blinken is a devoted... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Votes to Confirm Tony Blinken as Secretary of State -
January 26, 2021
Blumenthal to E-Commerce Companies: Reduce Plastic Packaging
[WASHINGTON D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), joined by Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), and Ron... Continue Reading about Blumenthal to E-Commerce Companies: Reduce Plastic Packaging -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) voted today to approve the nomination of Janet Yellen to be Secretary of the Treasury: “Janet Yellen is... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Votes to Confirm Janet Yellen as Secretary of the Treasury
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January 22, 2021
Blumenthal Meets With Attorney General Nominee Merrick Garland
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, met virtually with President Biden’s nominee for Attorney... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Meets With Attorney General Nominee Merrick Garland -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) applauded President Joe Biden’s executive actions and the American Rescue Plan proposal to deliver economic... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds President Biden's Economic Relief & Recovery Executive Actions
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January 22, 2021
Blumenthal Introduces Bicameral Health Force, Resilience Force, and Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act to Combat Public Health and Economic Crises
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces Bicameral Health Force, Resilience Force, and Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act to Combat Public Health and Economic Crises -
January 21, 2021
Senators File Ethics Committee Complaint Regarding Colleagues' Role in Jan. 6 Insurrection
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Tina Smith (D-MN), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Sherrod... Continue Reading about Senators File Ethics Committee Complaint Regarding Colleagues' Role in Jan. 6 Insurrection -
January 21, 2021
Blumenthal Applauds President Biden's National COVID-19 Strategy & Executive Actions to Tackle the Pandemic
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) applauded President Joe Biden’s unveiling of the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds President Biden's National COVID-19 Strategy & Executive Actions to Tackle the Pandemic -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, voted today to approve the nomination of General Lloyd Austin to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Votes in Favor of General Lloyd Austin to be Secretary of Defense
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January 21, 2021
Blumenthal & Buttigieg Discuss Urgent Priorities for Department of Transportation at Nomination Hearing
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – During today’s Senate Commerce Committee hearing on the nomination of Mayor Pete Buttigieg to be Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Senator Richard... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Buttigieg Discuss Urgent Priorities for Department of Transportation at Nomination Hearing