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 sponsored1149
- A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. (opens in new tab)
S 5201 · Introduced Jul 30, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jul 30, 2026)
- A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to strengthen requirements related to nutrient information on food labels, and for other purposes. (opens in new tab)
S 5166 · Introduced Jul 29, 2026
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
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jul 21, 2026)
- STOP Frontovers Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 4936 · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Jun 24, 2026)
- Tristan's Law (opens in new tab)
S 4874 · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Jun 23, 2026)
- Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act (opens in new tab)
S 4843 · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · Education
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jun 18, 2026)
- No Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 4724 · Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jun 9, 2026)
- Complete America’s Great Trails Act (opens in new tab)
S 4700 · Introduced Jun 8, 2026 · Taxation
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jun 8, 2026)
- Right to Record Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 4696 · Introduced Jun 8, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jun 8, 2026)
Bills cosponsored6251
- Mamas First Act (opens in new tab)
S 4986 · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · Health
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jul 15, 2026)
- A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day". (opens in new tab)
SRES 821 · Introduced Jul 30, 2026
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391) (Jul 30, 2026)
- A bill to prohibit forced arbitration in work disputes, and for other purposes. (opens in new tab)
S 5190 · Introduced Jul 30, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jul 30, 2026)
- Jewish American Security Act (opens in new tab)
S 4576 · Introduced Jul 29, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (May 19, 2026)
- No Bonuses for Bad Service Act (opens in new tab)
S 5163 · Introduced Jul 29, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Jul 29, 2026)
- National Quantum Readiness Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5139 · Introduced Jul 27, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Jul 27, 2026)
- United States Foreign Service Commemorative Coin Act (opens in new tab)
S 2229 · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Jul 9, 2025)
- A bill to protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization. (opens in new tab)
S 5108 · Introduced Jul 23, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jul 23, 2026)
- Health Over Wealth Act (opens in new tab)
S 5112 · Introduced Jul 23, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jul 23, 2026)
- A bill to prohibit interference in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. (opens in new tab)
S 5124 · Introduced Jul 23, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Jul 23, 2026)
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