Press Releases
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September 12, 2024
Blumenthal & Hawley to Hold Hearing on Artificial Intelligence Regulation Featuring Insider Perspectives
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Hawley to Hold Hearing on Artificial Intelligence Regulation Featuring Insider Perspectives -
September 11, 2024
ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Speaks on Senate Floor to Honor Victims, Families, and Heroes of 9/11 on Anniversary of Attacks
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke on the Senate Floor commemorating the twenty-third anniversary of the September... Continue Reading about ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Speaks on Senate Floor to Honor Victims, Families, and Heroes of 9/11 on Anniversary of Attacks -
September 11, 2024
Blumenthal & Graham Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Stand With Ukraine Act
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) were joined by U.S. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) in... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Graham Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Stand With Ukraine Act -
September 11, 2024
Blumenthal, Murphy, Larson, Courtney, DeLauro, & Himes Announce Nearly $17 Million for Traffic & Road Safety Improvements
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03),... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Larson, Courtney, DeLauro, & Himes Announce Nearly $17 Million for Traffic & Road Safety Improvements -
September 10, 2024
Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on U.S. Technology Fueling Russia's War Machine
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Chair of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled “The US... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on U.S. Technology Fueling Russia's War Machine -
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03),... Continue Reading about Connecticut Delegation Announces $2.37 Million in Drug Free Communities Grants
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September 10, 2024
Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Releases Majority Staff Report Revealing Semiconductor Manufacturers' Deficient Compliance with Export Controls
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), released a majority staff report today detailing... Continue Reading about Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Releases Majority Staff Report Revealing Semiconductor Manufacturers' Deficient Compliance with Export Controls -
September 9, 2024
Connecticut Delegation Urges President Biden to Issue Major Disaster Declaration for Devastating Floods
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation wrote to President Joe Biden urging a major disaster declaration after severe flooding destroyed roads, homes, and... Continue Reading about Connecticut Delegation Urges President Biden to Issue Major Disaster Declaration for Devastating Floods -
September 9, 2024
Blumenthal Statement on New NHTSA Pedestrian Safety Rule
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement on a new rule proposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on New NHTSA Pedestrian Safety Rule -
September 5, 2024
Blumenthal Statement on $3 Million in Federal Funding for Road Repairs Following Catastrophic Floods
[Hartford, CT] – Senator Richard Blumenthal today released a statement following the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) announcement that Connecticut will receive $3... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on $3 Million in Federal Funding for Road Repairs Following Catastrophic Floods -
September 5, 2024
Blumenthal Demands IG Investigation of USDA Failures After Boar's Head-Linked Listeria Outbreak
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote to Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Phyllis Fong seeking an investigation... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Demands IG Investigation of USDA Failures After Boar's Head-Linked Listeria Outbreak -
September 5, 2024
Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to Hold Hearing on U.S. Technology Fueling Russia's War Machine
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – On Tuesday, September 10 at 3:30 PM, the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) will hold a hearing titled, “The U.S. Companies’ Technology... Continue Reading about Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to Hold Hearing on U.S. Technology Fueling Russia's War Machine -
August 30, 2024
Blumenthal Statement on Passing of Celestino Cordova
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal released a statement today on the passing of Celestino Cordova. “I am deeply saddened to learn of Celestino Cordova’s passing.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Passing of Celestino Cordova -
August 29, 2024
Blumenthal Statement on DOJ IG Report on FBI Mishandling of Child Sexual Abuse Cases
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement in response to a new report released today by the Office of the Inspector General of the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on DOJ IG Report on FBI Mishandling of Child Sexual Abuse Cases -
August 21, 2024
Blumenthal Statement on Federal Emergency Disaster Declaration
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal released a statement today after President Joe Biden announced an emergency disaster declaration for Connecticut following Sunday’s... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Federal Emergency Disaster Declaration -
August 20, 2024
Connecticut Delegation Urges President Biden to Issue Federal Disaster Declaration for Devastating Floods
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation wrote to President Joe Biden urging an expeditious emergency declaration after the sudden and severe flooding that... Continue Reading about Connecticut Delegation Urges President Biden to Issue Federal Disaster Declaration for Devastating Floods -
August 12, 2024
Blumenthal & Graham on Visit to Ukraine
[Hartford, CT] – Today U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) and Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) issued a statement following their visit to Ukraine. The senators met... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Graham on Visit to Ukraine -
August 10, 2024
Blumenthal Marks Two-Year Anniversary of the PACT Act
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, today released the following statement on the two-year anniversary of the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Marks Two-Year Anniversary of the PACT Act -
August 9, 2024
ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Chairs Hearing to Hear from Enlisted Whistleblowers who Experienced Sexual Assault & Harassment in Coast Guard
[NEW LONDON, CT] – In case you missed it, yesterday, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), chaired a field hearing... Continue Reading about ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Chairs Hearing to Hear from Enlisted Whistleblowers who Experienced Sexual Assault & Harassment in Coast Guard -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Morgan Griffith (R-VA) raised concerns about known and suspected... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Matsui, Griffith Sound Alarm On Toxic Chemicals Found In Vehicles