Press Releases
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June 25, 2025
Video: At Hearing, Former Responder Details Harm of Trump VA's Cuts on the Veterans Crisis Line
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – At a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing today focused on the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL), Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) stressed... Continue Reading about Video: At Hearing, Former Responder Details Harm of Trump VA's Cuts on the Veterans Crisis Line -
June 24, 2025
Blumenthal, Senators Demand Trump Administration Explain "Disturbing" Secret Hospital Guideline Changes
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, today led a group of 26 of his colleagues to demand the Trump... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Senators Demand Trump Administration Explain "Disturbing" Secret Hospital Guideline Changes -
June 23, 2025
Blumenthal, King Call on VA's Office of Inspector General to Investigate Trump VA's Chaotic Contract Cancellations
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and U.S. Senator Angus King are calling on the Department of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, King Call on VA's Office of Inspector General to Investigate Trump VA's Chaotic Contract Cancellations -
June 18, 2025
Blumenthal & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Veterans' Mental Health
[HARTFORD, CT] – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, joined U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Veterans' Mental Health -
June 17, 2025
Blumenthal, Murray Lead Effort to Jumpstart Groundbreaking Research for Children of Toxic-Exposed Veterans
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) recently introduced the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murray Lead Effort to Jumpstart Groundbreaking Research for Children of Toxic-Exposed Veterans -
June 12, 2025
Blumenthal Introduces Legislation Ensuring Veterans who Signed Secrecy Oaths Receive Full Benefits
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, recently introduced legislation to ensure veterans that have... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces Legislation Ensuring Veterans who Signed Secrecy Oaths Receive Full Benefits -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, today raised concerns about the Trump Administration’s purge of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Raises Concerns Over Trump Administration's Purge of Transgender Servicemembers, Presses Hegseth & Collins About Servicemembers' Access to VA Benefits
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June 12, 2025
Blumenthal & Banks Introduce Legislation to Streamline Veterans' Benefits Appeals Process
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced the Veterans Appeals... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Banks Introduce Legislation to Streamline Veterans' Benefits Appeals Process -
June 11, 2025
ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Blasts DOGE & Trump Admin's Chaotic Cancellation of VA Contracts at Spotlight Forum
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – At a spotlight forum held by Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), stakeholders detailed the timeline, process, and... Continue Reading about ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Blasts DOGE & Trump Admin's Chaotic Cancellation of VA Contracts at Spotlight Forum -
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) reintroduced the Informing VETS... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Cassidy Introduce Bill to Help Disabled Veterans Access Education
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – At a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing today to consider the nomination of Cheryl Mason to be the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Inspector... Continue Reading about Video: Blumenthal Grills Partisan Nominee for VA Inspector General in Fiery Exchange
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) is backing the bipartisan Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025—legislation... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Backs Bipartisan Bill to Help Veterans Keep Their Homes
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June 2, 2025
Blumenthal, Takano Call on Trump VA to Maintain Medical Data Transparency for Veterans & Congress
[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... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Takano Call on Trump VA to Maintain Medical Data Transparency for Veterans & Congress -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – At a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing today to consider pending legislation, Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) pressed senior Department of... Continue Reading about Video: At Hearing, Blumenthal Slams Trump VA: "VA is Denying Us Essential Information"
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May 19, 2025
Blumenthal Statement on Trump VA's "Half-Hearted," Late Implementation of the Elizabeth Dole Act
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s announcement... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Trump VA's "Half-Hearted," Late Implementation of the Elizabeth Dole Act -
May 9, 2025
Blumenthal, Murphy & Colleagues Introduce Bill to Empower & Protect VA Health Care Workers & Patients
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined colleagues in... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy & Colleagues Introduce Bill to Empower & Protect VA Health Care Workers & Patients -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released a statement on President Trump’s nomination of a current Trump... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Trump Nominating Loyalist as VA's Top Watchdog Official
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May 5, 2025
Blumenthal, Senators Raise Alarm with Impact of Trump's Tariff Plan & Trade War on VA's Health Care System
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today led a group of his colleagues to stress their concerns with President Donald... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Senators Raise Alarm with Impact of Trump's Tariff Plan & Trade War on VA's Health Care System -
April 30, 2025
Blunt Rochester, Blumenthal Announce Bill to Help Veterans Keep their Homes, Replace Cancelled VASP Program
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Ahead of the Trump Administration’s rushed cancellation of Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase Program (VASP) tomorrow, May 1st, Senate Veterans’ Affairs... Continue Reading about Blunt Rochester, Blumenthal Announce Bill to Help Veterans Keep their Homes, Replace Cancelled VASP Program -
April 30, 2025
Blumenthal, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Eliminate Red Tape From Trucking Apprenticeship Programs for Veterans
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced legislation... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Eliminate Red Tape From Trucking Apprenticeship Programs for Veterans
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