Senator
Richard Blumenthal
Connecticut · In office since 2011
Committees5
- Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Senate Committee on Veterans' AffairsRanking Member
- United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
Also serves on 9 subcommittees.
Bills sponsored1155
- Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act (opens in new tab)
S 5201 · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jul 30, 2026)
- Affordable Electricity Rates Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5306 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Energy
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Aug 6, 2026)
- No Bonuses for Utility Executives Act (opens in new tab)
S 5353 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Energy
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Aug 6, 2026)
- Cabin Air Safety Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5311 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Aug 6, 2026)
- PROTECT Act (opens in new tab)
S 5312 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Health
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Aug 6, 2026)
- A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that President Trump's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, the resulting settlement from that lawsuit, the purported "Anti-Weaponization Fund", and the purported grant of immunity from tax investigations to the plaintiffs in President Trump's lawsuit, should be rejected, equal protection arguments by others with similar claims should be forestalled, and this settlement should not serve as a precedent and should never be repeated. (opens in new tab)
SRES 828 · Introduced Aug 4, 2026 · Congress
Latest: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4436) (Aug 4, 2026)
- Compassionate Care Act (opens in new tab)
S 5219 · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 · Health
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Aug 3, 2026)
- Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5166 · Introduced Jul 29, 2026 · Health
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jul 29, 2026)
- A resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action in the name of the Senate to enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause contained in clause 8 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution of the United States. (opens in new tab)
SRES 807 · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · Congress
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S4194-4195) (Jul 21, 2026)
- Social Security 2100 Act (opens in new tab)
S 5042 · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · Social Welfare
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jul 21, 2026)
Bills cosponsored6295
- A bill to remove college cost as a barrier to every student having access to a well-prepared and diverse educator workforce, and for other purposes. (opens in new tab)
S 5431 · Introduced Sep 17, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 17, 2026)
- A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week". (opens in new tab)
SRES 864 · Introduced Sep 17, 2026
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sep 17, 2026)
- A resolution recognizing September 20, 2026, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day". (opens in new tab)
SRES 868 · Introduced Sep 17, 2026
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sep 17, 2026)
- A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a daughter of Tennessee whose extraordinary contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans. (opens in new tab)
SRES 862 · Introduced Sep 17, 2026
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sep 17, 2026)
- A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week". (opens in new tab)
SRES 863 · Introduced Sep 17, 2026
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 17, 2026)
- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on waiver for pay of critical health care personnel of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. (opens in new tab)
S 5406 · Introduced Sep 16, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Sep 16, 2026)
- A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget. (opens in new tab)
SRES 859 · Introduced Sep 16, 2026
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sep 16, 2026)
- Access Technology Affordability Act of 2025 (opens in new tab)
S 1918 · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · Taxation
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (May 22, 2025)
- Fisheries Science Modernization Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5273 · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Aug 6, 2026)
- A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month". (opens in new tab)
SRES 854 · Introduced Sep 15, 2026
Latest: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4737-4738) (Sep 15, 2026)
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