Press Releases
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February 27, 2025
Blumenthal Demands Answers from Transportation Secretary on Proposed Contract with Musk's Starlink
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), today wrote to U.S. Department of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Demands Answers from Transportation Secretary on Proposed Contract with Musk's Starlink -
February 27, 2025
Blumenthal, Kaine, Senators to Trump: Reinstate Every Veteran You Illegally Fired in the Federal Government's Mass Terminations
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) today led a group of 19 Senators calling on... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Kaine, Senators to Trump: Reinstate Every Veteran You Illegally Fired in the Federal Government's Mass Terminations -
February 27, 2025
Blumenthal & Matsui Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Invest in Public Health Infrastructure, Bolstering Disease Outbreak Control & Prevention
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Doris Matsui (D-CA) introduced the Public Health Funding Restoration Act, legislation to restore... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Matsui Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Invest in Public Health Infrastructure, Bolstering Disease Outbreak Control & Prevention -
February 27, 2025
Blumenthal, Murphy, & Colleagues Demand Funding to Fully Implement Social Security Fairness Act
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined their colleagues, led by U.S. Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), in a... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, & Colleagues Demand Funding to Fully Implement Social Security Fairness Act -
February 26, 2025
Blumenthal & Murray Demand VA Swiftly Reverse Moves to Cut VA Researchers Working to Improve Veteran Health Outcomes
[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) sent a letter this week... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murray Demand VA Swiftly Reverse Moves to Cut VA Researchers Working to Improve Veteran Health Outcomes -
February 26, 2025
VA Pauses Secretary Collins' Reckless Cancellation of Critical Contracts Delivering Direct Services to Veterans, Following Blumenthal's Concerns
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today paused its cancellation of up to 875 contracts that provide critical services to veterans and their families... Continue Reading about VA Pauses Secretary Collins' Reckless Cancellation of Critical Contracts Delivering Direct Services to Veterans, Following Blumenthal's Concerns -
February 26, 2025
Blumenthal & Cornyn Introduce Bill to Ensure U.S. Victims of Terrorism Receive Compensation
[Hartford, CT] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act, which would strengthen the Justice... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Cornyn Introduce Bill to Ensure U.S. Victims of Terrorism Receive Compensation -
[Hartford, CT] – On Wednesday, March 5th, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) will host a Passport Day in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State and IDEMIA, a TSA... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Hosts Passport, TSA Pre-Check Enrollment or Renewal Event in Hartford
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February 25, 2025
Blumenthal Hits Back at Musk Companies for Failing to Manage DOGE Leader's Glaring Conflicts of Interest
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), today demanded answers from the six... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Hits Back at Musk Companies for Failing to Manage DOGE Leader's Glaring Conflicts of Interest -
February 25, 2025
Blumenthal Statement on Doug Collins' Reckless Cancelation of Critical Contracts Delivering Direct Services to Veterans
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released the following statement on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Doug Collins' Reckless Cancelation of Critical Contracts Delivering Direct Services to Veterans -
February 25, 2025
Blumenthal, Veterans Service Organizations Stress Detrimental Impact of Secretary Collins' Mass Terminations of VA Employees, Veterans
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – At a joint Senate and House Veterans’ Affairs Committees hearing today with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and other leading Veterans Service... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Veterans Service Organizations Stress Detrimental Impact of Secretary Collins' Mass Terminations of VA Employees, Veterans -
February 25, 2025
Blumenthal & Colleagues Call on Duffy to Provide Immediate Transparency on FAA Personnel Firings & Safety Concerns
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined his colleagues, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Catherine Cortez... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Colleagues Call on Duffy to Provide Immediate Transparency on FAA Personnel Firings & Safety Concerns -
February 25, 2025
ICYMI: VFW Calls on Administration to Stop Indiscriminate Mass Firings of Veterans
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Yesterday, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) called on the Administration to stop the indiscriminate mass firings of veterans, who make up 30% of the federal... Continue Reading about ICYMI: VFW Calls on Administration to Stop Indiscriminate Mass Firings of Veterans -
February 24, 2025
Blumenthal Statement on Doug Collins' Second Mass Termination of VA Employees, Veterans
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released the following statement on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Doug Collins' Second Mass Termination of VA Employees, Veterans -
February 21, 2025
Blumenthal Blasts "Cowardly" Politically Motivated Firing of Top Generals & Admiral
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after Secretary of Defense Pete... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Blasts "Cowardly" Politically Motivated Firing of Top Generals & Admiral -
February 21, 2025
ICYMI: Senate Republicans Vote Against Toxic-Exposed Veterans and Survivors, Tank Senator Blumenthal's Amendment to Protect the PACT Act
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Early this morning, the Senate Republican majority voted down Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal’s (D-CT) amendment to... Continue Reading about ICYMI: Senate Republicans Vote Against Toxic-Exposed Veterans and Survivors, Tank Senator Blumenthal's Amendment to Protect the PACT Act -
February 21, 2025
Blumenthal & Colleagues Demand Secretary Duffy Prioritize Safety Following Dangerous Cuts to Transportation Workforce
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined his colleagues, led by U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Colleagues Demand Secretary Duffy Prioritize Safety Following Dangerous Cuts to Transportation Workforce -
February 21, 2025
Blumenthal, Duckworth, Hirono Demand CFPB Immediately Restart Operations to Protect Veterans & Servicemembers from Fraud & Abuse
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, joined fellow Committee members U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Duckworth, Hirono Demand CFPB Immediately Restart Operations to Protect Veterans & Servicemembers from Fraud & Abuse -
February 21, 2025
Blumenthal Urges FTC Chair to Maintain Commission's Independence & Right of Dissent
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) yesterday wrote to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson raising concerns about steps Ferguson has taken to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges FTC Chair to Maintain Commission's Independence & Right of Dissent -
February 21, 2025
Blumenthal Slams Senate Passage of Budget Resolution to Give Tax Breaks to Billionaires, Raise Costs for American Families
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today after the Senate approved a budget resolution that will allow the Republican... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Slams Senate Passage of Budget Resolution to Give Tax Breaks to Billionaires, Raise Costs for American Families
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