Press Releases
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April 7, 2023
Connecticut Congressional Delegation to Introduce Resolutions Honoring UConn's National Championship
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy joined U.S. Representatives Joe Courtney, Rosa DeLauro, John B. Larson, Jim Himes, and Jahana Hayes in... Continue Reading about Connecticut Congressional Delegation to Introduce Resolutions Honoring UConn's National Championship -
[HARTFORD, CT] –U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today sent a letter to Emergent BioSolutions, the company that produces Narcan, urging them to keep prices low to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges Narcan Producer to Keep Over-the-Counter Prices Low
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March 31, 2023
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 03/24/2023—03/31/2023
ADDRESSING AMERICA’S GUN VIOLENCE EPIDEMIC — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led twenty-two Senators in introducing legislation to close a current loophole that... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 03/24/2023—03/31/2023 -
March 31, 2023
Blumenthal Op-Ed in Buzzfeed News: "Dangers Lurk Aboard Cruise Ships. The Cruise Passenger Protection Act Can Help."
In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) authored an op-ed for BuzzFeed News about the need for his Cruise Passenger Protection Act. Blumenthal’s op-ed... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Op-Ed in Buzzfeed News: "Dangers Lurk Aboard Cruise Ships. The Cruise Passenger Protection Act Can Help." -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to the reported indictment of former President Donald... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Reported Indictment of Former President Donald Trump
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March 30, 2023
Blumenthal Leads Senate Introduction of "No Check, No Sale" Bill to Close the Charleston Loophole
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led twenty-two Senators in introducing legislation to close a current loophole that allows gun sales to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Leads Senate Introduction of "No Check, No Sale" Bill to Close the Charleston Loophole -
March 30, 2023
Blumenthal, Booker, Warren, & Whitehouse Call on USDA to Address Misleading Meat Labels
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) wrote to the U.S. Department... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Booker, Warren, & Whitehouse Call on USDA to Address Misleading Meat Labels -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Secretary of the Department of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Questions DHS Secretary on NIL Rules for International Student Athletes, TikTok Security Concerns, & Resettling Ukrainian & Afghan Refugees
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March 28, 2023
Blumenthal Statement on Updates to the American Gambling Association's "Responsible Marketing Code"
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today in response to a new Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering issued by... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Updates to the American Gambling Association's "Responsible Marketing Code" -
March 28, 2023
Blumenthal, Booker, Menendez, Merkley, & Whitehouse Urge NOAA to Address Rising Number of Whale Deaths Along the Atlantic Coast
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) called on the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Booker, Menendez, Merkley, & Whitehouse Urge NOAA to Address Rising Number of Whale Deaths Along the Atlantic Coast -
[Hartford, CT] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Chris Murphy (D-CT) today joined U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) in... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Join Colleagues in Letter to Pentagon Underscoring National Security Imperative to Provide Abortion Leave for Service Members
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March 24, 2023
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 03/17/2023—03/24/2023
ENDING UNFAIR SURPRISE COSTS FOR CONSUMERS — U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced new legislation to eliminate excessive fees and... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 03/17/2023—03/24/2023 -
March 22, 2023
Blumenthal Praises VA Announcement That Surviving Families Will Soon Be Able to Reapply for PACT Act Benefits
[Hartford, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today praised a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announcement that the surviving family members of veterans who... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Praises VA Announcement That Surviving Families Will Soon Be Able to Reapply for PACT Act Benefits -
March 22, 2023
Blumenthal & Whitehouse Introduce Junk Fee Prevention Act to End Unfair Surprise Costs for Consumers
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced new legislation to eliminate excessive fees and bring transparency to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Whitehouse Introduce Junk Fee Prevention Act to End Unfair Surprise Costs for Consumers -
[Hartford, CT] –U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) urging the commission to adopt strong rules to help... Continue Reading about Blumenthal to FCC: Provide Safe Lifeline to Survivors of Domestic Violence
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March 17, 2023
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 03/10/2023—03/17/2023
PROTECTING WORKERS & SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE WAKE OF SILICON VALLEY BANK’S COLLAPSE — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) attended a briefing on efforts to... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 03/10/2023—03/17/2023 -
March 17, 2023
ICYMI: Blumenthal Discusses Kids Online Safety with Forbes
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), along with U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), was interviewed by Forbes breaking news... Continue Reading about ICYMI: Blumenthal Discusses Kids Online Safety with Forbes -
[Hartford, CT] – The Connecticut Congressional delegation today announced that Connecticut will receive an additional $10.6 million in regular Low-Income Home Energy... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Delegation Announces Additional $10.6 Million for Home Heating Assistance
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March 16, 2023
Blumenthal Defends Ethan's Law in Wake of Supreme Court Decision Weakening Gun Safety Regulations
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, defended Ethan’s Law and other safe storage... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Defends Ethan's Law in Wake of Supreme Court Decision Weakening Gun Safety Regulations -
March 16, 2023
Blumenthal & Schakowsky Introduce Legislation to Strengthen CPSC's Power to Warn Consumers About Dangerous Products
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) are introducing the Sunshine in Product Safety Act to bolster the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Schakowsky Introduce Legislation to Strengthen CPSC's Power to Warn Consumers About Dangerous Products