Press Releases
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March 4, 2026
Blumenthal Highlights Importance of Veterans' Advocacy Following Republicans' Block of Benefits for Combat-Injured Veterans
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – At a joint Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing with Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) today, Ranking Member... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Highlights Importance of Veterans' Advocacy Following Republicans' Block of Benefits for Combat-Injured Veterans -
March 3, 2026
Video: Senate Republicans Block Benefits for Combat-Injured Veterans Amid Ongoing Military Conflict in Iran
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Republicans today blocked two attempts from Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal’s (D-CT) to advance the Major Richard... Continue Reading about Video: Senate Republicans Block Benefits for Combat-Injured Veterans Amid Ongoing Military Conflict in Iran -
February 26, 2026
Following Pushback from Veterans & Lawmakers, Trump Administration to Kill Disastrous New Policy for Disabled Veterans
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released a statement after the Trump Administration indicated it would... Continue Reading about Following Pushback from Veterans & Lawmakers, Trump Administration to Kill Disastrous New Policy for Disabled Veterans -
February 24, 2026
Video: At Hearing, Blumenthal Commends Veterans for Role in Forcing Trump Administration to Walk Back Disastrous New Policy for Disabled Veterans
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – At a joint Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing with Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) today, Ranking Member... Continue Reading about Video: At Hearing, Blumenthal Commends Veterans for Role in Forcing Trump Administration to Walk Back Disastrous New Policy for Disabled Veterans -
February 24, 2026
Blumenthal, Takano, & Colleagues Demand Trump Administration to Immediately Rescind New Rule that Would Slash Disability Ratings for Thousands of Veterans
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano (D-CA) today led a... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Takano, & Colleagues Demand Trump Administration to Immediately Rescind New Rule that Would Slash Disability Ratings for Thousands of Veterans -
February 19, 2026
Blumenthal Statement on Pause of Trump Administration Rule to Slash Disability Ratings for Thousands of Veterans
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released a statement following the Trump Administration’s decision to halt... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Pause of Trump Administration Rule to Slash Disability Ratings for Thousands of Veterans -
February 18, 2026
Blumenthal Raises Alarm Over New Trump Administration Rule to Slash Disability Ratings for Thousands of Veterans
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today raised alarm following the Trump Administration’s new interim final rule at... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Raises Alarm Over New Trump Administration Rule to Slash Disability Ratings for Thousands of Veterans -
February 17, 2026
Blumenthal Slams Trump Administration's Reckless Decision to End Policy Preventing At-Risk Veterans from Buying Firearms
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today slammed the Trump Administration’s dangerous decision to end a policy aimed... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Slams Trump Administration's Reckless Decision to End Policy Preventing At-Risk Veterans from Buying Firearms -
February 11, 2026
Video: Blumenthal Raises Alarm Over Skyrocketing Cost of VA Community Care at Hearing
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – At a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing today, Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) stressed his concerns with the skyrocketing cost of community... Continue Reading about Video: Blumenthal Raises Alarm Over Skyrocketing Cost of VA Community Care at Hearing -
February 6, 2026
Blumenthal, Takano, Jacobs Reintroduce Commission on Equity & Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) along with House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano (D-CA)... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Takano, Jacobs Reintroduce Commission on Equity & Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act -
February 5, 2026
Blumenthal Statement on Release of Annual Veteran Suicide Report
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today issued a statement following the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) release... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Release of Annual Veteran Suicide Report -
February 5, 2026
Blumenthal, Boozman, King & Duckworth Lead Bipartisan Push to Secure Long-Overdue Benefits for K2 Veterans
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Angus King (I-ME), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Boozman, King & Duckworth Lead Bipartisan Push to Secure Long-Overdue Benefits for K2 Veterans -
January 28, 2026
Video: At Hearing, Blumenthal Demands Information from VA Secretary: "I Want Numbers"
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – After multiple requests from Congress for information and months of stonewalling from the Trump Administration, Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking... Continue Reading about Video: At Hearing, Blumenthal Demands Information from VA Secretary: "I Want Numbers" -
January 27, 2026
Blumenthal, Murray, Schumer & Committee Democrats Introduce CRA to Overturn Trump Administration Rule Ending Life-Saving Abortion Care for Veterans
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY)... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murray, Schumer & Committee Democrats Introduce CRA to Overturn Trump Administration Rule Ending Life-Saving Abortion Care for Veterans -
January 26, 2026
Blumenthal Statement on Murder of VA Nurse Alex Pretti
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, released a statement on the murder of Alex Pretti, a... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Murder of VA Nurse Alex Pretti -
January 22, 2026
Cuts, Cover-Ups, & Chaos: Blumenthal Releases Report Exposing Harm of the Trump Administration's Ongoing Assault on Veterans
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released a comprehensive report detailing the harm and impacts of the Trump... Continue Reading about Cuts, Cover-Ups, & Chaos: Blumenthal Releases Report Exposing Harm of the Trump Administration's Ongoing Assault on Veterans -
January 16, 2026
Blumenthal, Senators Demand Answers on Pentagon's Efforts to Politicize Stars and Stripes Military Newspaper
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, today led a group of his colleagues in demanding answers on... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Senators Demand Answers on Pentagon's Efforts to Politicize Stars and Stripes Military Newspaper -
January 7, 2026
Blumenthal Demands Answers from VA Secretary on Staggering Increase of Sexual Harassment & Assault Reports at VA
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) is demanding answers from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Demands Answers from VA Secretary on Staggering Increase of Sexual Harassment & Assault Reports at VA -
December 23, 2025
Blumenthal Slams Secret Trump Administration Memo Ending Life-Saving Abortion Care for Veterans
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released a statement slamming the Trump Administration’s Department of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Slams Secret Trump Administration Memo Ending Life-Saving Abortion Care for Veterans -
December 22, 2025
Blumenthal, Democratic Colleagues Introduce Sweeping Veterans Bill to Reform & Improve VA Health Care
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) is leading a group of his Senate colleagues in introducing the Honor Our Promise to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Democratic Colleagues Introduce Sweeping Veterans Bill to Reform & Improve VA Health Care
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