Press Releases
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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 -
December 15, 2022
Senate Passes National Defense Authorization Act With Blumenthal-Championed Wins for Connecticut
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the Senate... Continue Reading about Senate Passes National Defense Authorization Act With Blumenthal-Championed Wins for Connecticut -
December 15, 2022
Advocacy Groups Voice Strong Support for Bipartisan Kids' Online Safety Legislation in Year-End Push
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, this week, advocacy groups sent letters to Members of Congress advocating for the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) in a year-end push... Continue Reading about Advocacy Groups Voice Strong Support for Bipartisan Kids' Online Safety Legislation in Year-End Push -
December 15, 2022
Senate Approves Blumenthal-Ernst Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Joni Ernst (R-IA), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, applauded Senate passage of their... Continue Reading about Senate Approves Blumenthal-Ernst Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter -
December 14, 2022
English/Español: Blumenthal, Menendez, & Warren Raise Concerns About Current Plans for Arecibo Observatory
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) wrote to the National Science Foundation (NSF), the current owner... Continue Reading about English/Español: Blumenthal, Menendez, & Warren Raise Concerns About Current Plans for Arecibo Observatory -
December 14, 2022
Connecticut Delegation, NVCOG & Save the Sound Announce Federal Funding for Removal of Kinneytown Dam
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro, Jim Himes and Jahana Hayes today announced that the National... Continue Reading about Connecticut Delegation, NVCOG & Save the Sound Announce Federal Funding for Removal of Kinneytown Dam -
December 14, 2022
Blumenthal & Murphy Honor Sandy Hook Victims, Families & Survivors on Tenth Anniversary of Shooting
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – On the tenth anniversary of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Honor Sandy Hook Victims, Families & Survivors on Tenth Anniversary of Shooting -
December 14, 2022
Blumenthal Statement on Tenth Anniversary of Sandy Hook Shooting
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement on the tenth anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting: “We awake on December... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Tenth Anniversary of Sandy Hook Shooting -
December 13, 2022
Blumenthal Urges More Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence at Judiciary Committee Hearing
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called for more protections for victims of domestic violence... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges More Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence at Judiciary Committee Hearing -
December 9, 2022
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 12/02/2022—12/09/2022
HONORING VICTIMS OF GUN VIOLENCE TEN YEARS AFTER SANDY HOOK — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined members of the Newtown Action Alliance, survivors, advocates, and... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 12/02/2022—12/09/2022 -
December 8, 2022
Ten Years After Sandy Hook, Blumenthal Joins Families & Survivors to Honor Victims of Gun Violence
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined members of the Newtown Action Alliance, survivors, advocates, and families of gun... Continue Reading about Ten Years After Sandy Hook, Blumenthal Joins Families & Survivors to Honor Victims of Gun Violence -
December 7, 2022
Blumenthal & Blackburn Meet With Young People & Grieving Parents Amid Ongoing Year-End Push for Bipartisan Kids' Online Safety Legislation
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Blackburn Meet With Young People & Grieving Parents Amid Ongoing Year-End Push for Bipartisan Kids' Online Safety Legislation -
December 6, 2022
Blumenthal & Collins Applaud Senate Passage of Legislation to Ban Private Ownership of Big Cats
[WASHINGTON, D.C] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Susan Collins (R-ME) issued the following statement after the Senate passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Collins Applaud Senate Passage of Legislation to Ban Private Ownership of Big Cats -
December 5, 2022
Blumenthal Calls on Amazon to Curb Rampant Fraudulent Reviews
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote to Amazon demanding the company take immediate steps to curb rampant fake reviews by aggressively holding... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls on Amazon to Curb Rampant Fraudulent Reviews -
December 2, 2022
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 11/28/2022—12/02/2022
PROTECTING MARRIAGE EQUALITY — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the Senate approved the Respect for Marriage Act, which would... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 11/28/2022—12/02/2022