Press Releases
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December 17, 2024
Concerned with Public Health Threat, Blumenthal Urges EPA to Issue Final Risk Evaluation of Formaldehyde
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan calling on the EPA to issue a strong, science-based... Continue Reading about Concerned with Public Health Threat, Blumenthal Urges EPA to Issue Final Risk Evaluation of Formaldehyde -
December 16, 2024
Blumenthal Introduces Legislation to Prevent Frontover Child Deaths
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced today the introduction of legislation to prevent child deaths due to frontover incidents. The Standards to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces Legislation to Prevent Frontover Child Deaths -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Department of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Requests Briefing on Recent Drone Activity in New England Airspace
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December 10, 2024
Blumenthal & Hawley Demand Answers Regarding Anthem's "Draconian" Policy Capping Anesthesia Coverage for Patients
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) wrote Elevance CEO Gail Koziara Boudreaux demanding answers from the company regarding a... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Hawley Demand Answers Regarding Anthem's "Draconian" Policy Capping Anesthesia Coverage for Patients -
December 6, 2024
Blumenthal Calls on FTC to Protect Concertgoers & Venues From Holiday Ticket Scalpers, Urges Strong Enforcement Action
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate and take strong enforcement action against deceptive... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls on FTC to Protect Concertgoers & Venues From Holiday Ticket Scalpers, Urges Strong Enforcement Action -
December 6, 2024
ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Questions U.S. Postmaster General DeJoy on the Future of Unused or Underutilized Postal Service Sites in Connecticut
[HARTFORD, CT] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, questioned U.S.... Continue Reading about ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Questions U.S. Postmaster General DeJoy on the Future of Unused or Underutilized Postal Service Sites in Connecticut -
December 5, 2024
Blumenthal Calls on Senate Armed Services Committee Leadership to Request Hegseth Records from Veterans Groups
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, wrote Chairman Jack Reed (D-RI) and Ranking Member Roger Wicker (R-MI)... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls on Senate Armed Services Committee Leadership to Request Hegseth Records from Veterans Groups -
December 4, 2024
Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing with Airline Executives on Junk Fees
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), delivered opening remarks at today’s hearing on “The... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing with Airline Executives on Junk Fees -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), today urged the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls on DOT and Treasury to Investigate Airlines' Junk Fee Tactics
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November 26, 2024
Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Releases Majority Staff Report Slamming Sky High Airline Junk Fees
[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 revealing... Continue Reading about Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Releases Majority Staff Report Slamming Sky High Airline Junk Fees -
November 22, 2024
New England Senators Call for Investment in Conte Refuge
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA),... Continue Reading about New England Senators Call for Investment in Conte Refuge -
November 22, 2024
Blumenthal Urges USDA to Strengthen Guidelines on Misleading Meat Labels
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), urging the Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) to consider... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges USDA to Strengthen Guidelines on Misleading Meat Labels -
November 22, 2024
Blumenthal, Murphy, Courtney, & Hayes Announce $2.8 Million for Energy Upgrades at Small Farms & Rural Businesses
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Joe Courtney (CT-02) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) announced $2.8... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Courtney, & Hayes Announce $2.8 Million for Energy Upgrades at Small Farms & Rural Businesses -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), John Thune (R-SD), John Fetterman (D-PA), Katie Britt (R-AL), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the... Continue Reading about Bipartisan Senators Respond to ICC Arrest Warrants Issued for Israeli Leaders
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November 21, 2024
Blumenthal's Bipartisan Slow Down, Move Over Resolution Passed by Senate
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, the U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan “Slow Down, Move Over” resolution led by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Mike Braun (R-IN). The resolution... Continue Reading about Blumenthal's Bipartisan Slow Down, Move Over Resolution Passed by Senate -
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement on the death of former Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell: “Working very personally with Jodi... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Death of Former Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell
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November 19, 2024
Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Confirmation of Sarah Russell to Serve on the U.S. District Court for Connecticut
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) applauded the Senate confirmation of Sarah Russell to fill a vacancy on the United... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Confirmation of Sarah Russell to Serve on the U.S. District Court for Connecticut -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law, delivered opening remarks at today’s... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing on China's Cybersecurity Threat
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November 19, 2024
Blumenthal, Murphy & Hayes Announce $320,000 for Traffic & Road Safety Improvements
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (CT-05) announced $320,000 in funding from the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy & Hayes Announce $320,000 for Traffic & Road Safety Improvements -
November 18, 2024
Blumenthal to Hold Hearing on China's Cybersecurity Threat
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, will convene a hearing on Tuesday,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal to Hold Hearing on China's Cybersecurity Threat