Press Releases
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June 11, 2020
Blumenthal-Led Provisions to Support Military Families Included in Committee-Passed NDAA
[WASHINGTON, DC] – The National Defense Authorization Act approved by the Senate Armed Services Committee today includes several provision championed by U.S Senator Richard... Continue Reading about Blumenthal-Led Provisions to Support Military Families Included in Committee-Passed NDAA -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the Committee approved... Continue Reading about Senate Armed Services Committee Advances Comprehensive Defense Authorization Bill with Blumenthal-championed Wins for Connecticut
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today after the Senate voted to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Senate Approval of Critical Defense Authorization
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined U.S. Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and Bill Nelson (D-FL) on a media... Continue Reading about ICYMI: In Wake of Terror Attack in Orlando, Blumenthal & Senate Democrats Announce Renewed Push to Prevent Suspected Terrorists from Purchasing Guns and Explosives
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[Washington, D.C] – In a letter to President Obama today, U.S Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), joined by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Chuck Grassley (R-IA),... Continue Reading about Following Insufficient Response from Secretary Carter, Blumenthal, Bipartisan Coalition of Senators Request President Obama Open an Independent Investigation into Alleged Efforts by Department of Defense to Mislead Congress on Military Sexual Assault Cases
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May 26, 2016
Blumenthal Introduces Amendment to Protect Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces Amendment to Protect Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces -
May 26, 2016
Blumenthal Provision to Protect Military Children from Window Cord Coverings Proceeds to the Senate Floor
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, highlighted new protections from the hidden danger of window... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Provision to Protect Military Children from Window Cord Coverings Proceeds to the Senate Floor -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), along with U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Mark Warner (D-VA), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Barbara Mikulski (D-MD)... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Colleagues Introduce NDAA Amendment to Strengthen Cybersecurity
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces Amendment to Address Concussions at Service Academies
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today joined a bipartisan group of Senators, including Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Chuck Grassley... Continue Reading about Ahead of Vote on National Defense Bill, Blumenthal Joins Bipartisan Coalition Calling on Senate to Finally Pass Legislation to Adequately Address Prosecution of Sexual Assault in the Military
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – On the heels of a Human Rights Watch report that documents and draws attention to the experience of survivors of military sexual trauma, U.S. Senator... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Pingree Call for Reforms to Outdated DOD Discharge Policies Regarding Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the Committee’s approval... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Announces Significant Victories for Connecticut in Defense Legislation
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(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today made the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling today in favor of terror... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Terror Victims
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April 7, 2016
Blumenthal Applauds Full Senate Passage of Vital Amendment to FAA Reauthorization Bill to Strengthen Security at U.S. Airports
(Washington, DC) – In the wake of the Brussels terror attacks, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today applauded passage of an amendment to the Federal Aviation... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Full Senate Passage of Vital Amendment to FAA Reauthorization Bill to Strengthen Security at U.S. Airports -
March 30, 2016
Blumenthal, DeLauro Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Request for Additional Black Hawks in President's Budget
(Hartford, CT) – U.S Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-3), joined by the entire Connecticut Congressional delegation, led a bipartisan,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, DeLauro Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Request for Additional Black Hawks in President's Budget -
March 28, 2016
Blumenthal, Murphy Applaud Selection of Electric Boat as Prime Contractor on Ohio-Class Replacement Submarine
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) today applauded the U.S. Navy’s announcement that Groton-based Electric Boat has... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Applaud Selection of Electric Boat as Prime Contractor on Ohio-Class Replacement Submarine -
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement after the U.S. Department of the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Obama Administration for Iran Sanctions Enforcement
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March 22, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on Brussels Terror Attacks
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on today’s terror attacks in... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Brussels Terror Attacks -
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) today joined a group of nine senators in calling on the Air Force to expedite their... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Call on Air Force to Decide on UH-1N Helicopter Replacement
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March 7, 2016
Blumenthal Applauds Announcement That Pratt and Whitney Will Build Next Generation of Long Range Strike Bomber Engines
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, applauded news today that Northrop Grumman has selected Pratt and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Announcement That Pratt and Whitney Will Build Next Generation of Long Range Strike Bomber Engines