Press Releases
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November 29, 2022
Blumenthal Statement on Mayor Bronin Not Seeking Another Term
[Hartford, CT] — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin announced he would not seek another term. "Mayor... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Mayor Bronin Not Seeking Another Term -
November 28, 2022
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 11/19/2022—11/27/2022
PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM DANGEROUS TOYS — Ahead of the holiday season, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined safety experts at Connecticut Children’s Medical... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 11/19/2022—11/27/2022 -
November 25, 2022
Blumenthal Demands Sports-Betting Companies Clear Off College Campuses
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Ahead of a weekend of college football games and amid one of the busiest sports betting weeks of the year, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote Caesars... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Demands Sports-Betting Companies Clear Off College Campuses -
November 21, 2022
Blumenthal, Klobuchar & Markey Urge DOJ to Hold Ticketmaster-Live Nation Accountable for Failing Consumers
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Following the disastrous launch of ticket sales for the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Edward... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Klobuchar & Markey Urge DOJ to Hold Ticketmaster-Live Nation Accountable for Failing Consumers -
November 18, 2022
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 11/13/2022—11/18/2022
PASSING KIDS’ ONLINE SAFETY LEGISLATION — U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce,... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 11/13/2022—11/18/2022 -
November 18, 2022
Blumenthal Discusses U.S. PIRG's New Hazardous Toys Report Ahead of Holiday Season
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Discusses U.S. PIRG's New Hazardous Toys Report Ahead of Holiday Season -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Following recent alarming developments at Twitter after Elon Musk’s takeover of the company, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), along with... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Leads Group of Senate Democrats Urging FTC Investigation of Twitter
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November 17, 2022
Blumenthal, Sullivan, Moulton & Bergman Introduce Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act to Celebrate Branch's 250th Anniversary
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and U.S. Representatives Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Jack Bergman (R-MI), veterans of the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Sullivan, Moulton & Bergman Introduce Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act to Celebrate Branch's 250th Anniversary -
November 16, 2022
Blumenthal & Blackburn Meet With Grieving Parents on 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 Grieving Parents on Year-End Push for Bipartisan Kids' Online Safety Legislation -
November 16, 2022
Blumenthal & Murphy Join Senate Colleagues Seeking $5 Billion in Renewable Energy Investments for Puerto Rico
[HARTFORD, CT] — Today, U.S Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined nearly a dozen colleagues in urging Senate leadership to include $5 billion in any... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Join Senate Colleagues Seeking $5 Billion in Renewable Energy Investments for Puerto Rico -
November 15, 2022
Blumenthal, DeLauro & Booker Introduce Bicameral Bill to Curb Unhealthy Food & Beverage Marketing Targeting Kids
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) introduced bicameral legislation to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, DeLauro & Booker Introduce Bicameral Bill to Curb Unhealthy Food & Beverage Marketing Targeting Kids -
November 14, 2022
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 11/05/2022—11/13/2022
HONORING OUR VETERANS — In celebration of Veterans Day, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined the Waterbury Veterans Memorial Committee to present 99-year-old... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 11/05/2022—11/13/2022 -
November 7, 2022
Blumenthal & Murphy Announce Federal Grants for Local Fire Departments & Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
[HARTFORD, CT] — Today, U.S Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy (D-CT) announced $210,300 in federal funding for Connecticut fire departments and the Mashantucket... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Announce Federal Grants for Local Fire Departments & Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation -
November 4, 2022
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 10/28/2022—11/04/2022
SUPPORTING CONNECTICUT’S WORKFORCE & SMALL BUSINESSES — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined U.S. Representative Jim Himes (D-CT) and local leaders at the... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 10/28/2022—11/04/2022 -
November 2, 2022
Connecticut Delegation, Governor Lamont Announce $86.4 Million to Help Families With Home Heating Costs
[HARTFORD, CT] — Today, the Connecticut Congressional delegation and Governor Ned Lamont announced that Connecticut will receive $86.4 million in funding for the Low-Income... Continue Reading about Connecticut Delegation, Governor Lamont Announce $86.4 Million to Help Families With Home Heating Costs -
November 1, 2022
Blumenthal Leads Group of Senate Democrats Urging FAA Action to Prevent Shrinking Plane Seat Sizes & Ensure Passenger Safety
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), along with U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Edward J.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Leads Group of Senate Democrats Urging FAA Action to Prevent Shrinking Plane Seat Sizes & Ensure Passenger Safety -
October 28, 2022
Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 10/21/2022—10/28/2022
PREVENTING FRONTOVER CHILD DEATHS — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, announced legislation to... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Week In Review 10/21/2022—10/28/2022 -
October 27, 2022
Blumenthal & Markey Joint Statement on Reported DOJ Investigation Into Tesla's Misleading Advertising of Driving Automation Systems
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, issued the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Markey Joint Statement on Reported DOJ Investigation Into Tesla's Misleading Advertising of Driving Automation Systems -
October 24, 2022
Blumenthal, Cardin & Van Hollen Seek Answers After U.S. Air Force Academy Schedules Training Exercise on Yom Kippur
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) wrote U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall (USAFA)... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Cardin & Van Hollen Seek Answers After U.S. Air Force Academy Schedules Training Exercise on Yom Kippur -
October 24, 2022
Blumenthal Announces Legislation to Prevent Frontover Child Deaths
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, announced legislation to prevent... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Announces Legislation to Prevent Frontover Child Deaths