Press Releases
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), lead sponsors of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act, issued the following joint... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Blackburn Statement on Unsealed Massachusetts Complaint Against Meta
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November 8, 2023
ICYMI: 200+ Advocacy Groups Call for Senate Floor Vote on the Kids Online Safety Act
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, a broad group of 217 advocacy organizations conducted a day of action today to urge Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act. The... Continue Reading about ICYMI: 200+ Advocacy Groups Call for Senate Floor Vote on the Kids Online Safety Act -
November 8, 2023
***Video***Blumenthal & Murphy Join Senate Colleagues to Introduce the Puerto Rico Status Act
A video link to today’s press conference announcing the legislation is available here [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – At a press conference today in Washington, DC, U.S. Senators Richard... Continue Reading about ***Video***Blumenthal & Murphy Join Senate Colleagues to Introduce the Puerto Rico Status Act -
November 7, 2023
***Video***Blumenthal Questions Whistleblower on Meta Executives' Failures to Address Kids' Harms: "They Knew & Were Not Acting on It"
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, questioned whistleblower Arturo... Continue Reading about ***Video***Blumenthal Questions Whistleblower on Meta Executives' Failures to Address Kids' Harms: "They Knew & Were Not Acting on It" -
November 7, 2023
Blumenthal Joins Members of Congress in Introducing Legislation to Prevent Bulk Sales of Ammunition
[Hartford, CT] — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA) and U.S. Representative Debbie... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Joins Members of Congress in Introducing Legislation to Prevent Bulk Sales of Ammunition -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, delivered opening remarks at a hearing... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing with Meta Whistleblower
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November 7, 2023
Blumenthal Releases Documents Provided by Meta Whistleblower
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, released documents provided by Meta... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Releases Documents Provided by Meta Whistleblower -
November 3, 2023
ICYMI OP-ED: The Voices Behind the Kids Online Safety Act: Princess Abary from California
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – The bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act, led by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), is strongly supported by a broad coalition... Continue Reading about ICYMI OP-ED: The Voices Behind the Kids Online Safety Act: Princess Abary from California -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), lead sponsors of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act, issued the following joint... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Blackburn Statement on Facebook Whistleblower Disclosures
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November 3, 2023
Blumenthal & Booker Reintroduce Federal Firearm Licensing Act
[Hartford, CT] — As the toll from the epidemic of gun violence and deadly mass shootings across the country continues to grow, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Booker Reintroduce Federal Firearm Licensing Act -
October 31, 2023
Blumenthal, Murphy, & Hayes Announces $11.6 Million in Federal Funding for Meriden Flood Resilience Project
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (D-CT) announced two federal grants totaling... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, & Hayes Announces $11.6 Million in Federal Funding for Meriden Flood Resilience Project -
October 31, 2023
***Photos & Video***The Voices Behind the Kids Online Safety Act: Maurine Molak from Texas
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – The bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act, led by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), is strongly supported by a broad coalition... Continue Reading about ***Photos & Video***The Voices Behind the Kids Online Safety Act: Maurine Molak from Texas -
October 30, 2023
Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces More than $1.7 Million for Traffic & Road Safety Improvements & Studies
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives John B. Larson (D-CT), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Jim Himes (D-CT), and... Continue Reading about Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces More than $1.7 Million for Traffic & Road Safety Improvements & Studies -
October 27, 2023
***ICYMI***Photos & Video***ICYMI: Blumenthal & Blackburn Hold Roundtable with Grieving Parents to Discuss Kids Online Safety
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – This week, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) led a roundtable discussion with parents whose children fell victim to the... Continue Reading about ***ICYMI***Photos & Video***ICYMI: Blumenthal & Blackburn Hold Roundtable with Grieving Parents to Discuss Kids Online Safety -
October 23, 2023
Blumenthal & Blackburn Hold Roundtable with Young People to Discuss Online Kids Safety
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Last week, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) hosted a roundtable with young people—middle schoolers, high schoolers, and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Blackburn Hold Roundtable with Young People to Discuss Online Kids Safety -
October 4, 2023
Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Nomination of Sarah Russell to Serve on the U.S. District Court
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) applauded President Biden’s nomination of Sarah Russell to fill a vacancy on the United... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Applaud Nomination of Sarah Russell to Serve on the U.S. District Court -
September 30, 2023
Blumenthal Statement on Passage of a Continuing Resolution to Keep the Government Open
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today after the Senate voted to approve a House-passed Continuing Resolution to fund... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Passage of a Continuing Resolution to Keep the Government Open -
September 29, 2023
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 09/22/2023—09/29/2023
IMPROVING ABYSMAL CONDITIONS AT MILITARY BARRACKS — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA) led a bipartisan,... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 09/22/2023—09/29/2023 -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA) led a bipartisan, bicameral group of Members... Continue Reading about Mold, No Heat or AC, Contaminated Water: Blumenthal, Panetta & Kiggans Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Members of Congress Calling on DOD to Improve Abysmal Conditions at Military Barracks
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September 29, 2023
Blumenthal Statement on the Death of Senator Dianne Feinstein
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement on the death of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA): “I will always remember Senator... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Death of Senator Dianne Feinstein