- Mr. Richard Blumenthal
- Current Democratic Senator
- Connecticut
- Age: 80
- Phone: (202) 224-2823
- Official Website
Joy & pride at the University of Hartford Commencement celebrating tremendous achievements & promise of 2026 graduates, amazingly diverse & dedicated. Thank you Pres. Ward & Chair Allan, & honoree Sabrina Trocchi. https://t.co/yfy9JMcAtS
Danbury Police Department awards ceremony honoring bravery & dedication of extraordinary officers doing amazing law enforcement public service. https://t.co/thEH174ChM
Proud to join inspiring Albertus Magnus Commencement ceremony as Sandy Hook Promise is honored. Wonderful to celebrate this Centennial graduating class & magnificent school. https://t.co/xbKQtu8jzw
Ribbon cutting to open Easton’s wonderful new EMS building—uniting a great community for a powerful cause as we begin National EMS week. https://t.co/2MIVU9cQur
Patel’s disrespect is boundless—disrespect for ethical limits & rule of law, disrespect for national security & professionalism, & now disrespect for this sacred site & our nation’s heroes. He merits no respect. He must go. https://t.co/xCKwkzKtfS
Big Tobacco is always looking to hook kids. For young people flavors makes all the difference. FDA’s decision to authorize flavored e-cigs ensures a new generation will become addicted to these dangerous products. https://t.co/WrBOtg8iWd
Absolutely abhorrent. Leo Venegas now detained by ICE a third time—a U.S. citizen, no wrongdoing, seemingly based blatantly on race. More evidence for why I’m fighting to reform ICE & CBP before any more funding. https://t.co/TnrVHy29rP
RT @AC360: Sen. Richard Blumenthal says FBI Director Patel lied during his confirmation hearing when he promised employees would be protect…
Trump’s pet projects are a recipe for disastrous waste. The billions being thrown at the President’s ego-driven boondoggles could be spent on bringing down costs for housing, health care, education, & more. https://t.co/lsPfMQkzQj
Trump is shortchanging VA police officers with pay downgrades & staff cuts. I’m introducing legislation to protect them—along with other VA staff, veterans & their families. https://t.co/owXhW5pFWB
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Committee on Armed Services
- Subcommittee on Airland
- Subcommittee on Personnel
- Subcommittee on Seapower
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Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia, and Census
- Subcommittee on Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (Ranking Member)
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Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Ranking Member)
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Committee on the Judiciary
- Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights
- Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism
- Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights
- Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law
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United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
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S.4543 - 2026-05-14
A bill to create dedicated funds to conserve butterflies in North America, plants in the Pacific Islands, freshwater mussels in the United States, and desert fish in the Southwest United States, and for other purposes. -
SJRES.150 - 2026-03-26
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Limited Applicability of Consumer Financial Protection Act's 'Time or Space' Exception With Respect to Digital Marketing Providers". -
S.4237 - 2026-03-26
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the eligibility requirements for transfer of unused entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes. -
S.4269 - 2026-03-26
Restoring College Access and Affordability Act -
S.4149 - 2026-03-19
Social Determinants for Moms Act -
S.4140 - 2026-03-19
Carlton H. Ingram Veterans’ Benefits Protection Act -
S.4060 - 2026-03-11
Prediction Markets Security and Integrity Act of 2026 -
S.1032 - 2025-03-13
Major Richard Star Act
| Congress | Years | Chamber | Role | State | District |
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| 119th Congress | 2025–present | Senate | Senator | Connecticut (CT) | — |
| 118th Congress | 2023–2025 | Senate | Senator | Connecticut (CT) | — |
| 117th Congress | 2021–2023 | Senate | Senator | Connecticut (CT) | — |
| 116th Congress | 2019–2021 | Senate | Senator | Connecticut (CT) | — |
| 115th Congress | 2017–2019 | Senate | Senator | Connecticut (CT) | — |
| 114th Congress | 2015–2017 | Senate | Senator | Connecticut (CT) | — |
| 113th Congress | 2013–2015 | Senate | Senator | Connecticut (CT) | — |
| 112th Congress | 2011–2013 | Senate | Senator | Connecticut (CT) | — |
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