Press Releases
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February 8, 2021
Blumenthal, Cantwell, Markey Introduce Legislation to Ensure Transportation Worker Safety Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Cantwell, Markey Introduce Legislation to Ensure Transportation Worker Safety Amid COVID-19 Pandemic -
February 8, 2021
Blumenthal Votes to Confirm Denis McDonough as VA Secretary
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, voted today to approve the nomination of Denis... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Votes to Confirm Denis McDonough as VA Secretary -
February 5, 2021
Blumenthal Applauds Senate Passage of Budget Resolution – Moving Congress One Step Closer to Approving New Funding for COVID-19 & Economic Relief
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today after the Senate approved a budget resolution for the upcoming fiscal year,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Senate Passage of Budget Resolution – Moving Congress One Step Closer to Approving New Funding for COVID-19 & Economic Relief -
February 4, 2021
Blumenthal Speaks on the Senate Floor to Call for Improved Connectivity & Bridging the Homework Gap for Students Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke on the Senate Floor today to raise concerns about the stark homework and connectivity gap faced by students... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Speaks on the Senate Floor to Call for Improved Connectivity & Bridging the Homework Gap for Students Amid COVID-19 Pandemic -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) led a group of nine Members of Congress in... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, and DeLauro Introduce Safe Gun Storage Legislation
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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