Press Releases
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April 15, 2024
Time Change: Blumenthal, Johnson Announce Witnesses to Appear at Hearing on Boeing's Broken Safety Culture
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-WI) announced that the... Continue Reading about Time Change: Blumenthal, Johnson Announce Witnesses to Appear at Hearing on Boeing's Broken Safety Culture -
April 11, 2024
Blumenthal, Kiggans & Kim Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Expand Healthcare Options for Reservists & National Guardsmen
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) led the introduction of bipartisan, bicameral... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Kiggans & Kim Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Expand Healthcare Options for Reservists & National Guardsmen -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Ranking Member Ron Johnson (R-WI) announced that they are examining... Continue Reading about Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Announces Inquiry into Boeing
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April 9, 2024
Blumenthal & Hirono Introduce Legislation to Uphold the Rights of Americans in Nursing Homes
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) introduced legislation to protect the rights of Americans in nursing homes. The Fairness... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Hirono Introduce Legislation to Uphold the Rights of Americans in Nursing Homes -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Hawley Demand Answers & Accountability Following UHG Cyberattack
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[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today on the passing of former U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman. “Joe Lieberman was my friend... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Passing of Former U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the Senate voted to approve a spending bill to fully fund the government and make... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Passage of Spending Bill to Fully Fund the Government & Continue to Support American Families, Health, and Security
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March 22, 2024
Blumenthal, Markey, & Warren Introduce Legislation to Protect Car Buyers & Bolster Safety of Used Cars
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced legislation today to ensure the safety and reliability... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Markey, & Warren Introduce Legislation to Protect Car Buyers & Bolster Safety of Used Cars -
March 21, 2024
Blumenthal & Blackburn Urge Declassification of TikTok & ByteDance Information Over National Security Concerns
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) called on the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to declassify... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Blackburn Urge Declassification of TikTok & ByteDance Information Over National Security Concerns -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced legislation today to better protect animals in federally-licensed facilities. The... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Animal Welfare
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March 20, 2024
Blumenthal Sponsors Legislation to Crack Down on Price Fixing Algorithms that Help Predatory Landlords Raise Rents
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined Senate colleagues in introducing two new bills that would ban predatory practices by landlords who use pricing... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Sponsors Legislation to Crack Down on Price Fixing Algorithms that Help Predatory Landlords Raise Rents -
March 19, 2024
The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Demands Airlines Comply with Probe into Skyrocketing Fees
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Chairman Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) sent letters to five major U.S. airlines, demanding that they... Continue Reading about The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Demands Airlines Comply with Probe into Skyrocketing Fees -
March 19, 2024
Ahead of March Madness, Blumenthal Demands Sports Betting Companies Stop Targeting Problem Gamblers
[HARTFORD, CT] – This week, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote eight major sports betting companies to demand they stop leveraging data to target problem gamblers with... Continue Reading about Ahead of March Madness, Blumenthal Demands Sports Betting Companies Stop Targeting Problem Gamblers -
March 14, 2024
ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Calls for Protections to IVF Access for Veterans and Servicemembers on the Senate Floor
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke on the Senate floor on Tuesday in support of the Veteran Families Health Services Act,... Continue Reading about ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Calls for Protections to IVF Access for Veterans and Servicemembers on the Senate Floor -
March 13, 2024
ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Joins Members of Congress and Veterans in Calling for Aid to Ukraine
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke at an event today organized by VoteVets calling for support for Ukrainian allies and urging... Continue Reading about ICYMI Video: Blumenthal Joins Members of Congress and Veterans in Calling for Aid to Ukraine -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Following a massive cyberattack on Change Healthcare, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), and U.S. Representatives John Larson... Continue Reading about Connecticut Delegation Urges HHS Support for Medical Providers Impacted by Crippling Cyberattack on Largest U.S. Health Care Payment System
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March 13, 2024
Connecticut Congressional Delegation & Governor Lamont Announce More than $21.8 Million For Transportation Projects
[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 & Governor Lamont Announce More than $21.8 Million For Transportation Projects -
March 9, 2024
Blumenthal Announces $106 Million in Funding for Connecticut Projects in Spending Bill
[Hartford, CT] — Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced the inclusion of more than $106.89 million for Connecticut projects in the 2024 Minibus Appropriations bill... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Announces $106 Million in Funding for Connecticut Projects in Spending Bill -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the Senate voted to approve a spending bill to avert of a partial government... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Passage of Spending Bill to Avert Partial Government Shutdown & Protect Progress on Social Safety Net, Infrastructure Priorities
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union: “President Biden was strong in... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on President Biden's State of the Union