U.S. Senator · D · Connecticut
Richard Blumenthal
- Term
- 2023–2029
- Office
- 503 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 82
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Blumenthal puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Justice & civil rights
Extensive record
Blumenthal's work here shows up as 27 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
27 bills
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Their stated view
- Consumer and Public Safety — Advocates for legislation to protect consumers and the public by enhancing safety standards for products, services, and environments, including utilities, air travel, and financial practices.
- Gun Violence Prevention — Champions legislation to reduce gun violence by preventing abusers from possessing firearms and promoting responsible marketing of firearms.
Commitments tracked here
- Protect victims of domestic violence from firearms
- Improve air safety for travelers
The record (14)
- Bill authoredEqual Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence ActLatest action 2023-06-20
- Bill authoredCabin Air Safety Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredCOREY Safety Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-25
- Bill authoredUsed Car Safety Recall Repair ActLatest action 2025-09-30
- Bill authoredCaptive Primate Safety ActLatest action 2025-05-05
- Bill authoredKids Online Safety ActLatest action 2022-12-15
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.Latest action 2026-06-17
- Bill cosponsoredOfficer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-10
Veterans
Extensive record
Blumenthal's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
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Their stated view
- Veterans' Benefits and Care — Dedicated to ensuring that veterans receive comprehensive benefits, quality healthcare, and protection from fraud, while supporting their families.
Commitments tracked here
- Improve veterans' benefits, protect from fraud, and support research
The record (34)
- Bill authoredMolly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-18
- Bill authoredCarlton H. Ingram Veterans’ Benefits Protection ActLatest action 2026-04-29
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing that care provided by employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs is essential for meeting the health care needs of veterans of the United States.Latest action 2025-12-17
- Bill authoredFRAUD in VA Disability Exams Act of 2025Latest action 2026-04-29
- Bill authoredVeterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2023Latest action 2023-11-09
- Bill authoredCHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-21
- Bill authoredVeterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021Latest action 2021-08-10
- Bill authoredVeterans Border Patrol Training ActLatest action 2025-02-18
Health care
Substantial record
Blumenthal's work here shows up as 17 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
17 bills
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Their stated view
- Healthcare Access and Reform — Supports initiatives to expand access to affordable healthcare, improve public health outcomes, and address specific health challenges through legislative action.
Commitments tracked here
- Modernize food labeling for transparency
- Combat youth e-cigarette use
The record (17)
- Bill authoredPROTECT ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredResources To Prevent Youth Vaping ActLatest action 2026-03-26
- Bill authoredFood Labeling Modernization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredFood Labeling Modernization Act of 2021Latest action 2021-08-03
- Bill authoredFood Labeling Modernization Act of 2023Latest action 2023-04-26
- Bill authoredStrengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Workers ActLatest action 2025-11-20
- Bill authoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".Latest action 2025-04-10
- Bill authoredPublic Health Funding Restoration ActLatest action 2025-02-27
Economy & jobs
Some record
Blumenthal's work here shows up as 7 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
7 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Protect consumers from utility price gouging and executive bonuses
The record (7)
- Bill authoredAffordable Electricity Rates Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredNo Bonuses for Utility Executives ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude military bonuses from gross income.Latest action 2025-05-22
- Bill authoredProtecting Consumers From Payment Scams ActLatest action 2024-08-01
- Bill cosponsoredNo Bonuses for Bad Service ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredVeterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-11
- Bill cosponsoredMedicare Cost Cap Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-24
Education
Some record
Blumenthal's work here shows up as 6 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
6 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Enhance mental health support on college campuses
The record (6)
- Bill authoredEnhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning ActLatest action 2026-06-18
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to require the United States Postal Service to sell the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp for 6 additional years.Latest action 2026-07-23
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting Students from Worthless Degrees ActLatest action 2026-07-16
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change ActLatest action 2026-04-21
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.Latest action 2026-04-15
- Bill cosponsoredChild Suicide Prevention ActLatest action 2026-03-25
Environment & energy
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Blumenthal has stated a position on environmental protection, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
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Their stated view
- Environmental Protection — Works to protect natural resources and ecosystems through legislation aimed at preventing pollution and preserving endangered species.
What Blumenthal stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Justice
Consumer and Public Safety
Advocates for legislation to protect consumers and the public by enhancing safety standards for products, services, and environments, including utilities, air travel, and financial practices.
- 02Health
Healthcare Access and Reform
Supports initiatives to expand access to affordable healthcare, improve public health outcomes, and address specific health challenges through legislative action.
- 03Environment
Environmental Protection
Works to protect natural resources and ecosystems through legislation aimed at preventing pollution and preserving endangered species.
- 04Veterans
Veterans' Benefits and Care
Dedicated to ensuring that veterans receive comprehensive benefits, quality healthcare, and protection from fraud, while supporting their families.
- 05Justice
Gun Violence Prevention
Champions legislation to reduce gun violence by preventing abusers from possessing firearms and promoting responsible marketing of firearms.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.
- Justice
Protect victims of domestic violence from firearms
Senator Blumenthal supports amending federal code to prevent domestic abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, enhancing victim safety.
Where it stands: Senator Blumenthal sponsored S. 4321, '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,' on 2026-07-30, which has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and is currently pending.
On the record: 16 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredEqual Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence ActLatest action 2023-06-20
- Bill authoredLori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection ActLatest action 2026-07-30
- Bill authoredCabin Air Safety Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredCOREY Safety Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-25
- Bill authoredLori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection ActLatest action 2023-11-14
- Bill authoredGhost Guns and Untraceable Firearms Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-27
- Bill authoredKids Online Safety ActLatest action 2022-12-15
- Bill cosponsoredState Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement ActLatest action 2026-06-24
- Education
Enhance mental health support on college campuses
Senator Blumenthal supports legislation like the 'Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act' to address student mental health needs.
Where it stands: Senator Blumenthal sponsored the 'Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act' (S.XXXX) on 2026-06-18, which is currently pending in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
On the record: 6 bills
See the 6 records behind this
- Bill authoredEnhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning ActLatest action 2026-06-18
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to require the United States Postal Service to sell the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp for 6 additional years.Latest action 2026-07-23
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting Students from Worthless Degrees ActLatest action 2026-07-16
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change ActLatest action 2026-04-21
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.Latest action 2026-04-15
- Bill cosponsoredChild Suicide Prevention ActLatest action 2026-03-25
- Health
Modernize food labeling for transparency
Senator Blumenthal champions the 'Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2026' to ensure clearer and more informative labels for food products.
Where it stands: Senator Blumenthal sponsored the 'Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2026' on 2026-07-29, which is currently referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
On the record: 9 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredFood Labeling Modernization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-29
- Bill authoredFood Labeling Modernization Act of 2021Latest action 2021-08-03
- Bill authoredFood Labeling Modernization Act of 2023Latest action 2023-04-26
- Bill cosponsoredAntitrust Accountability and Transparency ActLatest action 2026-03-17
- Bill authoredFood Date Labeling Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-30
- Bill authoredSovereign Wealth Fund Transparency ActLatest action 2025-04-10
- Bill authoredPardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-25
- Bill authoredPardon Transparency to Protect Investigations Act of 2024Latest action 2024-01-09
- Health
Combat youth e-cigarette use
Senator Blumenthal advocates for a 'Reducing Youth Use of E-Cigarettes Initiative' to address public health concerns related to vaping among young people.
Where it stands: Senator Blumenthal sponsored S. 4567, a bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a Reducing Youth Use of E-Cigarettes Initiative, which is currently pending in committee.
On the record: 8 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredPROTECT ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredResources To Prevent Youth Vaping ActLatest action 2026-03-26
- Bill authoredStrengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Workers ActLatest action 2025-11-20
- Bill authoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".Latest action 2025-04-10
- Bill authoredPublic Health Funding Restoration ActLatest action 2025-02-27
- Bill authoredStrengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants ActLatest action 2024-12-18
- Bill authoredPublic Health Funding Restoration ActLatest action 2024-11-14
- Bill cosponsoredGood Jobs for Good Airports ActLatest action 2026-07-14
- Veterans
Improve veterans' benefits, protect from fraud, and support research
Senator Blumenthal sponsors bills to improve veterans' benefits, protect them from fraud, and support research for conditions affecting toxic-exposed veterans and their families.
Where it stands: Senator Blumenthal has sponsored several bills related to the promise during the current 119th Congress, including the Carlton H. Ingram Veterans’ Benefits Protection Act, the Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2025, and the FRAUD in VA Disability Exams Act of 2025, all of which are currently active and have had hearings or committee action.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredMolly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-18
- Bill authoredCarlton H. Ingram Veterans’ Benefits Protection ActLatest action 2026-04-29
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing that care provided by employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs is essential for meeting the health care needs of veterans of the United States.Latest action 2025-12-17
- Bill authoredFRAUD in VA Disability Exams Act of 2025Latest action 2026-04-29
- Bill authoredVeterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2023Latest action 2023-11-09
- Bill authoredCHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-21
- Bill authoredVeterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2021Latest action 2021-08-10
- Bill authoredVeterans Border Patrol Training ActLatest action 2025-02-18
- Justice
Improve air safety for travelers
Senator Blumenthal sponsors legislation to enhance the safety of the air supply on aircraft, addressing passenger health and well-being during flights.
Where it stands: Senator Blumenthal sponsored S. XXXX, 'A bill to improve the safety of the air supply on aircraft,' on 2026-08-06, which has been referred to committee and is currently pending.
On the record: 11 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredCabin Air Safety Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredCOREY Safety Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-25
- Bill authoredUsed Car Safety Recall Repair ActLatest action 2025-09-30
- Bill authoredCaptive Primate Safety ActLatest action 2025-05-05
- Bill authoredCaptive Primate Safety ActLatest action 2024-04-30
- Bill authoredUsed Car Safety Recall Repair ActLatest action 2024-03-22
- Bill authoredKids Online Safety ActLatest action 2022-12-15
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.Latest action 2026-06-17
- Economy
Protect consumers from utility price gouging and executive bonuses
Senator Blumenthal supports legislation like the 'No Bonuses for Utility Executives Act' and the 'Affordable Electricity Rates Act of 2026' to control utility costs and executive compensation.
Where it stands: Senator Blumenthal sponsored the 'No Bonuses for Utility Executives Act' and the 'Affordable Electricity Rates Act of 2026' on 2026-08-06, both of which have been referred to committee and are currently pending.
On the record: 7 bills
See the 7 records behind this
- Bill authoredAffordable Electricity Rates Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredNo Bonuses for Utility Executives ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude military bonuses from gross income.Latest action 2025-05-22
- Bill authoredProtecting Consumers From Payment Scams ActLatest action 2024-08-01
- Bill cosponsoredNo Bonuses for Bad Service ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredVeterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-11
- Bill cosponsoredMedicare Cost Cap Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-24
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