Press Releases
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – At a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) emphasized the need for more... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Stresses Need for More Federal Action to Help Connecticut Meet Goal of Expanding Affordable & Reliable Internet Access to Every Home
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (CT-5), joined by Senator Chris Van... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy & Hayes Introduce Permit-to-Purchase Gun Safety Bill
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March 16, 2021
Blumenthal & Himes Lead Introduction of Bicameral Legislation to Close Dangerous Loophole to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Jim Himes (D-CT) led their Congressional colleagues in introducing strongly-supported bicameral... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Himes Lead Introduction of Bicameral Legislation to Close Dangerous Loophole to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors -
March 16, 2021
Blumenthal Announces Bill to Close Dangerous Loophole to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced the introduction of the Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act during a virtual... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Announces Bill to Close Dangerous Loophole to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors -
March 16, 2021
Blumenthal, Murphy, Larson, and Hayes Urge Biden to Adopt Stakeholder-Driven Process to Meet Conservation Goals
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), joined by Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-1) and Jahana Hayes (CT-5) led a... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Larson, and Hayes Urge Biden to Adopt Stakeholder-Driven Process to Meet Conservation Goals -
March 16, 2021
Blumenthal, Schatz Urge Attorney General to Investigate McKinsey's Role in Fueling Opioid Epidemic
[WASHINGTON, DC] — Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) urged United States Attorney General Merrick Garland to open an... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Schatz Urge Attorney General to Investigate McKinsey's Role in Fueling Opioid Epidemic -
March 16, 2021
Blumenthal Urges PURA to Freeze Eversource Rates
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) urged the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to reject the three rate hike proposals made by... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges PURA to Freeze Eversource Rates -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, Connecticut’s Congressional Delegation – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives John... Continue Reading about Connecticut Congressional Delegation, Governor Lamont & CAA Announce More Than $8.8 Million in Federal Relief Funding for Connecticut Airports
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March 12, 2021
Blumenthal, Murphy, Feinstein, Cicilline Introduce Legislation to Ban Military-Style Assault Weapons & High-Capacity Magazines
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and U.S. Representative David N. Cicilline (D-RI) introduced the Assault... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Feinstein, Cicilline Introduce Legislation to Ban Military-Style Assault Weapons & High-Capacity Magazines -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Earlier today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Congressional leaders in the fight against gun violence... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Joins Murphy, Congressional Leaders at Press Conference Marking House Passage of Universal Background Checks, Charleston Loophole
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – During today’s Senate Veterans Committee hearing on military toxic exposures, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) emphasized the need to ensure... Continue Reading about Blumenthal: Justice for Veterans Exposed to Dangerous Toxins is Needed Now
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, voted in favor of Judge Merrick Garland’s nomination to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Votes to Confirm Judge Merrick Garland to be Attorney General
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March 10, 2021
Blumenthal Applauds Passage of the American Rescue Plan Act
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the House of Representatives approved the American Rescue Plan Act, sending... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Passage of the American Rescue Plan Act -
March 9, 2021
Blumenthal Leads Bill to Support Young Scientists & Prevent the Loss of Research Talent During & Beyond the Pandemic
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, led a group of seven senators in... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Leads Bill to Support Young Scientists & Prevent the Loss of Research Talent During & Beyond the Pandemic -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the Senate approved the American Rescue Plan Act to provide funding for... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Senate Passage of the American Rescue Plan Act
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced legislation with... Continue Reading about Senators Introduce "No Check, No Sale" Bill to Close the Charleston Loophole
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Doris Matsui (D-CA) announced the introduction of bicameral legislation to restore... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Matsui Introduce Bicameral Bill to Restore $2 Billion in Annual Public Health Funding Critical to Prevent Future Pandemics
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March 3, 2021
During Blumenthal's Questioning, Deputy Transportation Secretary Nominee Calls Gateway Program a Priority
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, received assurance from Deputy... Continue Reading about During Blumenthal's Questioning, Deputy Transportation Secretary Nominee Calls Gateway Program a Priority -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Biden Administration’s nominee to lead the White House Council on Environmental... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces Council on Environmental Quality Nominee, Connecticut Native Brenda Mallory Before Senate Confirmation Hearing
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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 Gina Raimondo as Secretary of Commerce