Press Releases
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January 27, 2023
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 01/20/2023—01/27/2023
SUPPORTING OUR UKRAINIAN ALLIES — Following last week’s visit to Ukraine and meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 01/20/2023—01/27/2023 -
January 24, 2023
Blumenthal Presses Ticketmaster on Harms to Consumers, Artists & Venues at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Live Nation Entertainment President and Chief... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Presses Ticketmaster on Harms to Consumers, Artists & Venues at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to reports that the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Reported U.S. Plans to Provide Ukraine With Abrams Tanks
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January 24, 2023
Blumenthal Statement on the LEGO Group's Announcement to Relocate
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to today’s announcement from the LEGO Group. “I am... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the LEGO Group's Announcement to Relocate -
January 20, 2023
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 01/13/2023—01/20/2023
SUPPORTING OUR UKRAINIAN ALLIES — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) posted the following Twitter thread after visiting Ukraine with U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC)... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 01/13/2023—01/20/2023 -
January 20, 2023
Blumenthal, Graham & Whitehouse Visit Ukraine, Meet With Zelenskyy & Top Military Officials
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after visiting Ukraine with Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Sheldon... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Graham & Whitehouse Visit Ukraine, Meet With Zelenskyy & Top Military Officials -
January 18, 2023
"Train Ride From Hell" : Senators Demand Answers From Amtrak After Harrowing Passenger Accounts From 37-Hour Delayed Journey
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – After disturbing Amtrak Auto Train passenger accounts from a delayed 37-hour-long journey, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Maria Cantwell... Continue Reading about "Train Ride From Hell" : Senators Demand Answers From Amtrak After Harrowing Passenger Accounts From 37-Hour Delayed Journey -
January 13, 2023
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 01/06/2023—01/13/2023
SUPPORTING ADDICTION RECOVERY CENTERS — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced $650,000 in federal funding for the Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center’s new... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 01/06/2023—01/13/2023 -
January 13, 2023
Connecticut Delegation Requests Detailed Briefing on U.S. Army's Decision to Reject Sikorsky Bid for FLRAA
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro, John Larson, Joe Courtney, Jim Himes and Jahana Hayes today... Continue Reading about Connecticut Delegation Requests Detailed Briefing on U.S. Army's Decision to Reject Sikorsky Bid for FLRAA -
January 6, 2023
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 12/30/2022—01/06/2023
TAKING THE OATH OF OFFICE FOR A THIRD TERM — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) was sworn-in to serve a third term in the United States Senate. Vice President Kamala... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 12/30/2022—01/06/2023 -
January 6, 2023
Blumenthal & Toomey Legislation to Increase Food Donations & Promote Food Security Becomes Law
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and former U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) applauded President Joe Biden’s signing into law of the bipartisan... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Toomey Legislation to Increase Food Donations & Promote Food Security Becomes Law -
January 3, 2023
Blumenthal Applauds Nomination of Gigi Sohn to FCC Commissioner
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) applauded President Biden’s re-nomination of Gigi Sohn to serve as a Commissioner of the Federal... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Nomination of Gigi Sohn to FCC Commissioner -
January 3, 2023
Blumenthal Sworn-In for Third Senate Term
[WASHINGTON, DC] – At noon today, Tuesday, January 3, 2023, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) was sworn-in to serve a third term in the United States Senate. Vice... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Sworn-In for Third Senate Term -
December 30, 2022
Senator Blumenthal's 2022 Year In Review
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In 2022, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) visited more than 120 towns and cities across Connecticut while helping Senate Democrats pass historic... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal's 2022 Year In Review -
December 23, 2022
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 12/16/2022—12/23/2022
SECURING WINS FOR CONNECTICUT IN THE OMNIBUS SPENDING BILL — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Omnibus... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 12/16/2022—12/23/2022 -
December 22, 2022
Blumenthal Statement on 2023 Bipartisan Omnibus Spending Bill
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Omnibus Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on 2023 Bipartisan Omnibus Spending Bill -
December 22, 2022
Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Senate Approval of Sara Bronin's Nomination to Serve as Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) applauded Senate confirmation of Sara Bronin’s nomination to chair the Advisory... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Senate Approval of Sara Bronin's Nomination to Serve as Advisory Council on Historic Preservation -
December 21, 2022
Blumenthal Statement on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Speech Before a Joint Meeting of Congress
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to President of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's Speech Before a Joint Meeting of Congress -
December 16, 2022
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 12/09/2022—12/16/2022
HONORING THE SANDY HOOK VICTIMS, FAMILIES, & SURVIVORS — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement on the tenth anniversary of the Sandy Hook... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 12/09/2022—12/16/2022 -
December 16, 2022
Blumenthal & DeLauro Lead Call for FDA to Establish a Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling System
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & DeLauro Lead Call for FDA to Establish a Front-of-Package Nutrition Labeling System