Press Releases
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November 15, 2024
Blumenthal Joins Senate Judiciary Democrats in Letter Asking House Ethics Committee to Release Ethics Report on Matt Gaetz
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and all Senate Judiciary Democrats... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Joins Senate Judiciary Democrats in Letter Asking House Ethics Committee to Release Ethics Report on Matt Gaetz -
November 14, 2024
Blumenthal and Matsui Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Restore Critical Public Health Funding
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Doris Matsui (D-CA) introduced the Public Health Funding Restoration Act which would... Continue Reading about Blumenthal and Matsui Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Restore Critical Public Health Funding -
November 14, 2024
Blumenthal Introduces the Rebuilding with Resilience Act Following August Floods in CT
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Rebuilding with Resilience Act to encourage infrastructure repair projects completed with federal... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces the Rebuilding with Resilience Act Following August Floods in CT -
November 8, 2024
ICYMI: Following Blumenthal, Tester, Takano Push, VA Moves to Cover K-2 Veterans Sicked by Uranium Radiation
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, following sustained oversight efforts from U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jon Tester (D-MT) and U.S. Representative Mark... Continue Reading about ICYMI: Following Blumenthal, Tester, Takano Push, VA Moves to Cover K-2 Veterans Sicked by Uranium Radiation -
November 1, 2024
Blumenthal Calls for Review of ICC Prosecutor's Decision to Apply for Arrest Warrants for Israeli Prime Minister and Minister of Defense
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today joined U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Ben Cardin (D-MD), John Thune (R-SD), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and John... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls for Review of ICC Prosecutor's Decision to Apply for Arrest Warrants for Israeli Prime Minister and Minister of Defense -
November 1, 2024
Blumenthal Calls for FTC Investigation into Misleading Claims Made by Manufacturers of Bulletproof School Supplies
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate seemingly deceptive advertising practices of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls for FTC Investigation into Misleading Claims Made by Manufacturers of Bulletproof School Supplies -
November 1, 2024
ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Sounds Alarm on Medicare Advantage Insurers Denying Critical Care for Vulnerable Seniors
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), released a Majority staff report... Continue Reading about ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Sounds Alarm on Medicare Advantage Insurers Denying Critical Care for Vulnerable Seniors -
October 31, 2024
Blumenthal Warns of Hazardous Chemicals Found in Acne Products, Calls on FDA to Take Action
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take swift action regarding dangerously high levels of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Warns of Hazardous Chemicals Found in Acne Products, Calls on FDA to Take Action -
October 24, 2024
Blumenthal Introduces the SAFE for Survivors Act to Provide Economic Security for Domestic Violence Survivors
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined Senate colleagues in introducing the Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) for Survivors Act to establish... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces the SAFE for Survivors Act to Provide Economic Security for Domestic Violence Survivors -
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined 257 members of Congress in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, & Congressional Democrats File Amicus Brief Urging Ninth Circuit Court to Affirm that EMTALA Requires Hospitals to Provide Emergency Stabilizing Care Including Abortion Care, Preempts Idaho's Draconian Abortion Ban
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October 22, 2024
Blumenthal & Warren Highlight Impact of Private Equity's Growing Influence in Health Care on Vulnerable Populations
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) called on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to continue taking... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Warren Highlight Impact of Private Equity's Growing Influence in Health Care on Vulnerable Populations -
[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 detailing... Continue Reading about Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Releases Majority Staff Report Exposing Medicare Advantage Insurers' Refusal of Care for Vulnerable Seniors
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October 15, 2024
Boar's Head-Linked Listeria Outbreak: Blumenthal Announces Federal Investigation into USDA Response
WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the below statement today on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Inspector General (IG) Phyllis Fong opening... Continue Reading about Boar's Head-Linked Listeria Outbreak: Blumenthal Announces Federal Investigation into USDA Response -
October 11, 2024
Blumenthal & Blackburn Demand TikTok Documents
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), authors of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act, wrote TikTok CEO Shou Chew... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Blackburn Demand TikTok Documents -
October 9, 2024
Blumenthal, Murphy, Courtney, Himes, & Hayes Announce Over $16 Million for Lead-Free Homes
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Joe Courtney (CT-02), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05)... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Courtney, Himes, & Hayes Announce Over $16 Million for Lead-Free Homes -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Co-Chairs of the Senate Hydrogen Fuel Cell Caucus, released the following statements in... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Graham Celebrate Tenth Annual National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day
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October 7, 2024
Blumenthal & Graham Travel to Israel
[JERUSALEM, ISRAEL] – One year since Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7, 2023, killing hundreds and taking more hostage, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Graham Travel to Israel -
September 30, 2024
Blumenthal Introduces Legislation to Provide Legal Protections for Amtrak Passengers
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act, legislation to restore legal rights and protections to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces Legislation to Provide Legal Protections for Amtrak Passengers -
September 26, 2024
Blumenthal & DeLauro Refer Boar's Head to DOJ For Responsibility in Listeria Outbreak, Call on USDA to Bolster Oversight
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) today called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & DeLauro Refer Boar's Head to DOJ For Responsibility in Listeria Outbreak, Call on USDA to Bolster Oversight -
September 25, 2024
Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing with FAA Administrator on Oversight of Boeing
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled “FAA... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Hearing with FAA Administrator on Oversight of Boeing