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Earlier today I joined Sen. Graham to introduce our legislation on federal Extreme Risk Protection Orders – a bipartisan breakthrough, modeled on lifesaving laws in Connecticut and Indiana, that wo...

Sen. Whitehouse and I spoke out on the Senate Floor about the urgent need for Congress to protect the Special Counsel investigation – especially in light of the House Intelligence Committee’s actio...

Tonight the Senate is voting on legislation to ban abortions after 20 weeks. I’m voting No on this unconstitutional bill because Congress has no business meddling in a woman's personal medical deci...

I spoke on the Senate Floor about our obligation to pass SESTA and deliver justice for victims and survivors of sex trafficking.

Today I spoke on the Senate Floor about my visit to Puerto Rico with Sen. Murphy, where we met with residents and gathered firsthand evidence of the island’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.

I spoke on the Senate Floor about the moral choices Republicans are making with their tax scam bill, including the impact on infrastructure investment, public safety, and support for vulnerable Ame...

Our laws are only as effective as the judges who implement them. The far-right views of President Trump's nominees put our independent judiciary at risk.

This moment is one of historic magnitude. With the Special Counsel investigation in a critical new phase, Congress must unite to prevent political interference and ensure Bob Mueller’s team has the...

Today's Supplemental measure must be followed by the stronger, more robust steps Puerto Rico needs to rebuild.

Sen. Blumenthal joined CNN's "New Day" this morning to discuss the tragedy in Las Vegas and recent developments in the Russia investigation.

When I look at Graham/Cassidy, I can’t help but think of 7-year-old Conner Curran of Ridgefield, Connecticut.

Conner has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, an illness that slowly erodes motor functions....

Today I testified in support of the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act, which I authored along with my colleague Sen. Portman.

Congress must act to hold websites that facilitate and support online ...

I joined Sen. Bernie Sanders and many of my Democratic colleagues in support of single-payer Medicare-for-all. Healthcare must be a clear right, not an exorbitant luxury.

It’s time we give every s...

Senator Richard Blumenthal spoke the night of the impending shutdown urging Speaker Boehner to allow the House to vote on the Continuing Resolution that has bipartisan support in both chambers of C...

Senator Blumenthal, Senator Murphy, Congresswoman Esty, and Congresswoman DeLauro join Newtown Action Alliance, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, families, and advocates demanding action on g...

President-elect Trump has stated he opposes the AT&T/Time Warner merger—but his reasons for doing so are deeply troubling to me. It is perfectly appropriate for a public official or a candidate to...

Senator Richard Blumenthal speaks with Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. about U.S. national security challenges and ong...

The Senate’s passage of the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act will keep the lights on at the VA and maintain dozens of essential programs that support our veterans through nex...

Senator Blumenthal receives a commitment from Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson to take action against convicted criminals like Jean Jacques.

U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Al Franken (D-MN) are joined by members of the Military Officers Association of America, the Reserve Officers Association, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, ...

Senator Richard Blumenthal reads directly from a letter sent to him by a young person from Danbury, Connecticut regarding gun violence.