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Senator Blumenthal has fought tirelessly to ensure all individuals have access to affordable, quality health care coverage. He has worked to protect and improve the Affordable Care Act and supports efforts to guarantee universal health care for all. Senator Blumenthal is dedicated to lowering the cost of prescription drugs, protecting children from the dangers of e-cigarettes and tobacco, safeguarding reproductive rights, and bringing about a more equitable health care system. As we work toward ending this pandemic and confront other, ongoing threats to our health, like climate change, Senator Blumenthal believes investment in public health must be one of our nation’s top priorities.

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Recent News

With Superbug Discovered in U.S., Blumenthal to Introduce Amendment to Support Development of New Antibiotics

Blumenthal, Murphy, Colleagues Call on HHS to Follow Senate Lead in Increasing Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment

Blumenthal Introduces Amendment to Address Concussions at Service Academies

Blumenthal, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve End of Life Care

Blumenthal & DeLauro Introduce Bill to End Federal Tax Subsidy for Unhealthy Food, Beverage Marketing to Children

Blumenthal Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Zubik v Burwell

Blumenthal Statement on First Positive Zika Test of a Pregnant Woman In Connecticut

Blumenthal, Isakson Unveil Groundbreaking Veterans Legislation to Change Culture at VA

Blumenthal Releases Comprehensive Report Calling for Immediate Specific Steps to Reduce Opioid Deaths and Addiction

Blumenthal Statement on Administration Action to Combat Zika

Blumenthal Applauds FDA Approval of New Label for Medication Abortion

Blumenthal, Colleagues Urge Clear Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest in Scientific Papers

Blumenthal Applauds President Obama's New Actions to Combat Opiod Epidemic

Blumenthal Slams NFL's Junk Science on Concussion Research

Blumenthal, Bipartisan Senate Colleagues Urge VA to Extend Presumption of Agent Orange Exposure to More Veterans Who Served in Korean DMZ

Blumenthal Calls on VA to Stop Wasteful Spending on Expensive, Excessive Medications

Connecticut Congressional Delegation Applauds Over $1.3 Million in Federal Funding to the Connecticut Department of Health to expand Opioid Prevention

Blumenthal Statement on CDC's New Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for Chronic Pain

In Wake of New Research, Blumenthal Calls on VA to Consider Expanding List of Medical Conditions that Qualify Veterans for Presumption of Agent Orange Exposure

As Opioid Epidemic Sweeps Nation, Blumenthal Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act

Blumenthal Statement on CVS Pharmacy's $50 Million Commitment to Combat Youth Smoking

Blumenthal, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Help Ensure Patient Access to Mental Health Coverage Required by Law

Blumenthal Calls on VA to Extend Presumption of Agent Orange Exposure to More Veterans Who Served in Korean DMZ

Blumenthal Files Testimony During Connecticut General Assembly Hearing In Support of Recognizing Agent Orange Exposure of Blue Water Navy Veterans

Blumenthal, Ayotte, Gillibrand Urge Senate HELP Committee to Consider Bipartisan Bill to Combat Tick-Borne Diseases

To Combat Opioid Epidemic, Blumenthal, Colleagues Urge FDA to Require Risk Management Strategies for All Prescription Opioids

Blumenthal Applauds Federal Crumb Rubber Study Announcement

Zika: Blumenthal, Murphy, Senate Democrats Stress Importance of Women's Access to Reproductive Heath Care in Light of Spreading Virus

Blumenthal Statement on Walgreens Effort to Combat Prescription Drug, Opiate Aduse

Blumenthal Statement on Administration's Request for $1.8B in Emergency Funding to Fight Zika Virus

Blumenthal Statement on VA Failure to Expand Presumption of Exposure to Agent Orange

Blumenthal, Murphy, Full Senate Democratic Caucus Urges President Obama to Take Robust & Aggressive Actions to Address the Spread of the Zika Virus & Ensure the Disease is Contained to Prevent Outbreaks in the United States

Ahead of Super Bowl 50, Blumenthal Leads Bill to Protect Young Athletes from Concussions, Tackle False Safety Claims for Sports Gear

Blumenthal, Coats Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs

Blumenthal and Doggett Lead Call for DOJ Investigation of British American Tobacco

Blumenthal Applauds President's $1.1 Billion Initiative to Address Opioid Abuse, Heroin Epidemic

In Letter to President Obama, Blumenthal Urges Stronger Response to Combat Zika Virus Outbreak

Blumenthal, Grassley, Casey Urge HHS, CMS to Improve Access to Medicaid Coverage for Former Foster Youth

Following Nelson, Blumenthal Letter, CPSC Agrees To Aid Federal Investigation Into Crumb Rubber Turf

Blumenthal, Five Senate Colleagues Urge CDC to Release Delayed Opioid Prescribing Guidelines

Blumenthal, Nelson Ask White House for Comprehensive Crumb Rubber Turf Study

Blumenthal, Bipartisan Senate Colleagues Urge VA to Reconsider Unnecessary Burdens on Blue Water Navy Veterans Seeking Care for Toxic Exposure Related Health Conditions

Blumenthal Statement on Administration's New Dietary Guidelines

Democrats File Bicameral Amicus Brief Standing Up for Women's Access to Constitutionally Protected Health Care

Blumenthal Requests Investigation, Immediate Safety Measures Following Overdose Death at West Haven VA

Blumenthal Applauds Passage of Job-Creating Omnibus and Tax-Extender Legislation

Blumenthal Urges UnitedHealthcare to Continue Participation in ACA Exchanges

Blumenthal and Senate Veterans’ Committee Colleagues Call for Increased Collaboration Between VA, Defense Department to Strengthen Support for Servicemembers Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life

Sens. Blumenthal, Shaheen, Bennet, Reps DeGette and Slaughter, Introduce Resolutions Condemning Violence Against Women’s Health Providers and Patients

Blumenthal Urges Senate to Renew 9/11 Health Programs

Blumenthal Statement on Pfizer-Allergan Merger

Blumenthal Statement on New CDC Report on E-Cigarette Use Among Adults

Blumenthal, Murphy, Himes Congratulate Bridgeport for Receiving RWJF Culture of Health Prize

Blumenthal, Lee, Klobuchar, Hatch Urge FTC to Investigate Antitrust Violations Connected to IV Solution Shortages, Increasing Costs of Hospital Operations and Patient Care

Blumenthal Reiterates Call for Intense Scrutiny of Health Insurance Mergers at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing

Blumenthal Statement on Anthem-Cigna Merger

Blumenthal Statement on CVS Decision to End Membership with U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Sens. Blumenthal, Moran and Reps. Benishek, Honda, Esty Introduce Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015

Senators Call on FTC and FDA to Protect Consumers from False Advertising Claims by E-Cigarette Makers

Blumenthal Files Amicus Brief Supporting Medical Associations In Lawsuit Against UHG

Blumenthal, Delauro, Larson, Courtney, Himes, Esty Call On UHG To Reinstate Ct MedicareAdvantage Providers During Appeals Process

Blumenthal Statement On Announcement Of Healthcare.Gov CEO

Blumenthal Statement On Federal Court Decision To Issue Preliminary Injunction Against UnitedHealth Group

CT Congressional Delegation Urges CMS To Be More Flexible With Enrollment Periods, Strengthen Standards For Medicare Advantage Plans For UHG Enrollees

Blumenthal Statement On Connecticut Decision On Affordable Care Act Option

CT Delegation Presses United Healthcare Group On Termination Of Thousands Of Providers From Its Medicare Advantage Plan

Senators Blumenthal, Gillibrand, Congressman Gibson, Tick-Borne Disease Alliance, And Weill Cornell Medical College Host NYC Forum On Silent Epidemic Of Lyme And Tick-Borne Diseases

Blumenthal Statement On Raid Of The Scooter Store By Federal, State Agents

Blumenthal Statement On Implementation Of Physician Payments Sunshine Act

Bipartisan Coalition of Senators Introduces Mental Health First Aid Bill

Blumenthal and Larson Praise Passage Of Amendment Extending Autism Care To Military Families

Blumenthal, Stabenow, Franken, Feinstein Request Information About Reimbursement For Compounded Drugs In Federal Health Programs

Blumenthal Questions Witnesses at Senate Hearing On Deadly Meningitis Outbreak

Blumenthal, UConn Officials Kick Off "CT Moves IM" Project To Prevent Childhood Obesity By Announcing $2.5 Million Grant

Blumenthal, HELP Committee Members Issue Document Request In Meningitis Investigation

Blumenthal Calls On VA To Explain Contract With Compounding Pharmacy Center Linked To Deadly Meningitis Outbreak

Blumenthal, Health Care Advocates To Call for Crackdown On Aggressive, Misleading Marketing Of Power Mobility Devices

Blumenthal Statement In Response To FDA Meningitis Announcement

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