Press Releases
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September 30, 2025
Senators Blumenthal & Markey Push Trump Administration to Investigate Tesla Self-Driving Technology Following Road Safety Incidents
[Hartford, CT] — Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) wrote to Jonathan Morrison, Administrator of the National Highway... Continue Reading about Senators Blumenthal & Markey Push Trump Administration to Investigate Tesla Self-Driving Technology Following Road Safety Incidents -
July 24, 2025
ICYMI: Parents, Consumer Advocates, & Safety Experts Warn Trump's Plan to Dismantle Consumer Safety Watchdog Harms Families
[WASHINGTON, DC] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) held a spotlight forum this week on how the Trump Administration’s attacks on the Consumer Product... Continue Reading about ICYMI: Parents, Consumer Advocates, & Safety Experts Warn Trump's Plan to Dismantle Consumer Safety Watchdog Harms Families -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today hosted a spotlight forum on the impact of the Trump Administration’s efforts to undermine the Consumer Product... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Spotlight Forum on Impact of Trump Administration's Attacks on Consumer Product Safety Watchdog
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote to President Donald Trump today demanding that the three Democratic-appointed Commissioners at the independent... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Demands Unlawfully Fired CPSC Commissioners be Reinstated
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Kevin Mullin (D-CA) today led 21 members of the Senate and 27 members... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Schakowsky, & Mullin Call on Trump Administration to Reverse Plans to Eliminate Consumer Product Safety Commission
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March 12, 2025
Blumenthal Slams Trump Administration's Actions Weakening Food Safety Months After Deadly Listeria Outbreak
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary, Brooke Rollins, slamming her decision to terminate the National... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Slams Trump Administration's Actions Weakening Food Safety Months After Deadly Listeria Outbreak -
March 7, 2025
After Musk Decimates CFPB, Blumenthal Raises Consumer Protection Concerns over X Money Venture.
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, yesterday wrote to Visa Chief Executive... Continue Reading about After Musk Decimates CFPB, Blumenthal Raises Consumer Protection Concerns over X Money Venture. -
February 28, 2025
Blumenthal, Warren, & Duckworth Ramp Up Investigation into Mohela's Predatory Website Terms of Use
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) wrote to the student loan servicer Missouri Higher Education Loan... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Warren, & Duckworth Ramp Up Investigation into Mohela's Predatory Website Terms of Use -
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) introduced the Gambling addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment... Continue Reading about Video: Blumenthal & Salinas Reintroduce Bill to Address Gambling Addiction
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[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Josh Hawley (R-MO), in a new letter, are pushing executives of Spirit Airlines and Frontier... Continue Reading about Senators Blumenthal, Hassan, & Hawley Push Budget Airline Executives to Lower Costs for Passengers & to End Use of Charging Higher Fees Based on Customers' Information
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January 17, 2025
Blumenthal Demands Details on DraftKings and Delta Air Lines In-Flight Gaming Partnership
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote today to DraftKings and Delta Air Lines urging the companies to pause implementation of a recently announced... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Demands Details on DraftKings and Delta Air Lines In-Flight Gaming Partnership -
January 15, 2025
Blumenthal Statement on FDA Proposal to Establish Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling System
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today applauding the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed rule to require new... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on FDA Proposal to Establish Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling System -
December 17, 2024
Online Sports Betting Boom: Blumenthal Demands Federal Standards to Protect Consumers Against Problem Gambling
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, underscored the public health impacts of the widespread legalization of... Continue Reading about Online Sports Betting Boom: Blumenthal Demands Federal Standards to Protect Consumers Against Problem Gambling -
December 16, 2024
Blumenthal Introduces Legislation to Prevent Frontover Child Deaths
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced today the introduction of legislation to prevent child deaths due to frontover incidents. The Standards to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces Legislation to Prevent Frontover Child Deaths -
December 6, 2024
Blumenthal Calls on FTC to Protect Concertgoers & Venues From Holiday Ticket Scalpers, Urges Strong Enforcement Action
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate and take strong enforcement action against deceptive... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls on FTC to Protect Concertgoers & Venues From Holiday Ticket Scalpers, Urges Strong Enforcement Action -
November 22, 2024
Blumenthal Urges USDA to Strengthen Guidelines on Misleading Meat Labels
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), urging the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) to consider... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges USDA to Strengthen Guidelines on Misleading Meat Labels -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Blackburn Introduce Comprehensive Kids' Online Safety Legislation
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November 30, 2021
Blumenthal & Blackburn Introduce Legislation to Protect Kids from Ingesting Button Batteries
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Blackburn Introduce Legislation to Protect Kids from Ingesting Button Batteries -
November 29, 2021
Blumenthal, Schumer, Lujan & Tonko Announce Bicameral Legislation to Stop Cyber Grinches from Stealing Christmas
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – With holiday shopping underway, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), U.S.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Schumer, Lujan & Tonko Announce Bicameral Legislation to Stop Cyber Grinches from Stealing Christmas -
November 17, 2021
Blumenthal, Democratic Colleagues Reintroduce Bill of Rights for Airline Passengers
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Ahead of a busy holiday travel season, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) along with U.S. Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Bob... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Democratic Colleagues Reintroduce Bill of Rights for Airline Passengers
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