Press Releases
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[WASHINGTON, D.C]. –U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined their Senate colleagues in sending letters to President Joe Biden, Architect of the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud President Biden for Distributing Free Masks to Americans; Urge President, Federal Officials to Prioritize Purchase & Distribution of Made in America Masks
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement tonight after Senate Republicans blocked an effort to pass the John Lewis Voting... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Republican Filibuster of Voting Rights Legislation
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) delivered remarks on the Senate Floor as the chamber begins considering and debating... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges Action to Protect Voting Rights as Senate Begins Debate
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January 17, 2022
Blumenthal & Blackburn Announce Markup of Bipartisan Antitrust Legislation to Promote App Store Competition
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) announced that the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a markup of the Open... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Blackburn Announce Markup of Bipartisan Antitrust Legislation to Promote App Store Competition -
January 14, 2022
Blumenthal & Schumer Lead Introduction of Legislation to Honor First Black Woman to Serve as Federal Judge With Congressional Gold Medal
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Martin Heinrich... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Schumer Lead Introduction of Legislation to Honor First Black Woman to Serve as Federal Judge With Congressional Gold Medal -
January 13, 2022
Blumenthal & Matsui Urge Strong Action to Avoid Additional COVID-19 Outbreaks on Cruise Ships as Cases Surge
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Doris Matsui (D-CA) sent letters to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Matsui Urge Strong Action to Avoid Additional COVID-19 Outbreaks on Cruise Ships as Cases Surge -
January 13, 2022
CT Congressional Delegation Announces $332.5 Million Grant to CTDOT for COVID-19 Response
[HARTFORD, CT] – The Connecticut Congressional Delegation today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $332.5 million grant from American Rescue... Continue Reading about CT Congressional Delegation Announces $332.5 Million Grant to CTDOT for COVID-19 Response -
January 12, 2022
Blumenthal Demands DOT Secure Consumers' Travel Refunds as Complaints & Flights Cancellations Soar
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Amid record consumer complaints about airline travel refunds during the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing flight cancellations, U.S. Senator Richard... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Demands DOT Secure Consumers' Travel Refunds as Complaints & Flights Cancellations Soar -
January 12, 2022
Blumenthal Urges United Nations to Include Provisions for Evacuation of At-Risk Afghan Allies in Taliban Negotiations
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote Secretary of State Tony Blinken and Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Green, to share his support... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges United Nations to Include Provisions for Evacuation of At-Risk Afghan Allies in Taliban Negotiations -
January 10, 2022
Blumenthal Calls on TikTok to Act After 12-Year-Old East Haven Boy Suffered Serious Burns While Attempting "Whoosh Bottle Experiment"
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – After a twelve-year-old boy in East Haven, Connecticut, was seriously injured while trying to recreate the “Whoosh Bottle Experiment” he saw... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls on TikTok to Act After 12-Year-Old East Haven Boy Suffered Serious Burns While Attempting "Whoosh Bottle Experiment" -
January 6, 2022
Blumenthal Marks One-Year Anniversary of January 6 Insurrection
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) delivered remarks on the Senate Floor ahead of the one-year anniversary of the January 6,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Marks One-Year Anniversary of January 6 Insurrection -
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid: “Harry Reid was... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Passing of Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
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December 28, 2021
Blumenthal Statement on the Massacre of at Least 35 Civilians, Aid Workers in Myanmar
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after dozens of civilians were killed in Myanmar on Christmas Eve: “The... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Massacre of at Least 35 Civilians, Aid Workers in Myanmar -
December 21, 2021
Blumenthal Calls on Google & Microsoft Bing to Remove Website Encouraging Suicide From Search Results
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Following an extensive New York Times investigation into a disturbing website that encourages suicide, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls on Google & Microsoft Bing to Remove Website Encouraging Suicide From Search Results -
December 17, 2021
Connecticut Leaders Announce First Round of Infrastructure Funding for Airports Across the State
[HARTFORD, CT] – Connecticut leaders today announced that airports in Connecticut have been awarded nearly $12.5 million by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from the... Continue Reading about Connecticut Leaders Announce First Round of Infrastructure Funding for Airports Across the State -
December 17, 2021
Connecticut Delegation Applauds First Round of Highway Funding From Infrastructure Law
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Chris Murphy (D-CT), and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Jahana Hayes (CT-5), Joe Courtney (CT-2) and... Continue Reading about Connecticut Delegation Applauds First Round of Highway Funding From Infrastructure Law -
December 17, 2021
Blumenthal, Graham, Ernst & Cardin Introduce Bill to Require a Strategy to Evacuate Americans & At-Risk Allies Still in Afghanistan
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced the Honor Our Commitment Act to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Graham, Ernst & Cardin Introduce Bill to Require a Strategy to Evacuate Americans & At-Risk Allies Still in Afghanistan -
December 16, 2021
Blumenthal Statement on Passing of Edith Prague
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement on the passing of Edith Prague: “Edith Prague was fierce and fearless –... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Passing of Edith Prague -
December 15, 2021
Blumenthal Applauds Senate Approval of National Defense Authorization Bill With Wins for Connecticut
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the Senate passed the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Senate Approval of National Defense Authorization Bill With Wins for Connecticut -
December 14, 2021
Amid Omicron Variant Rise, Blumenthal & Markey Demand Airlines Improve Flexibility & Issue Refunds to Consumers
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – With the Omicron variant spurring new travel guidance, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) called on the airline industry... Continue Reading about Amid Omicron Variant Rise, Blumenthal & Markey Demand Airlines Improve Flexibility & Issue Refunds to Consumers