Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
Armed Forces and National Security11%
Health11%
Transportation and Public Works7%
Crime and Law Enforcement7%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that Richard Blumenthal has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
S 3875
Responsible Firearms Marketing Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
S 3874
Prohibiting Political Prosecutions Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
S 3872
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 3873
Jaime’s Law

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
S 3871
Preventing Roadside and Work Zone Deaths Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
Amendment 4281
Senate Amendment 4281

Senate Amendment 4281 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 4282
Senate Amendment 4282

Senate Amendment 4282 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 4283
Senate Amendment 4283

Senate Amendment 4283 was filed.

Filed
S 3691
Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

In Committee
SJRES 103
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 338.

Active
S 3658
SHIFT Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
S 3654
MOLD Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
S 3628
REAADI for Disasters Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 3516
Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
S 3533
Shadow Docket Sunlight Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
SRES 566
A 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.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8874; text: CR S8874)

Active
Amendment 4056
Senate Amendment 4056

Senate Amendment 4056 was filed.

Filed
S 3492
Essential Caregivers Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 3477
Support Our Troops Shipping Relief Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 3458
Background Check Completion Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
S 3466
Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

In Committee
S 3390
Tracking and Restricting Adversarial Circumvention of Embargoes Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.

In Committee
S 3395
Mammography Access for Veterans Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

In Committee
S 3361
No Palaces Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
S 3367
Junk Fee Prevention Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
SRES 527
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8487; text: CR S8486)

Active
S 3255
SWIFT Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 3277
Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Workers Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 3196
Right to Representation for Department of Veterans Affairs Workers Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

In Committee
S 3174
VA CBA Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

In Committee
Amendment 3936
Senate Amendment 3936

Amendment SA 3936 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Agreed to by Unanimous Consent
S 3098
Presumptive CLARITY Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

In Committee
S 3059
Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 3026
FALCON Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 3000
FRAUD in VA Disability Exams Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

In Committee
S 2977
FAST Justice Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
S 2942
A bill for the relief of Valent Kolami.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
S 2956
Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
S 2842
Stop CMV Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 2799
Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
S 2784
Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

In Committee
SRES 383
A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II with the surrender of Imperial Japan and honoring veterans of both the Pacific and European theaters.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6557; text: CR S6540)

Active
S 2682
Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025

Held at the desk.

Active
Amendment 3451
Senate Amendment 3451

Senate Amendment 3451 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3448
Senate Amendment 3448

Senate Amendment 3448 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3433
Senate Amendment 3433

Amendment SA 3433 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Agreed to by Unanimous Consent
Amendment 3432
Senate Amendment 3432

Amendment SA 3432 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
S 2640
Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
S 2541
Food Date Labeling Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 2493
Medical Disability Examination Improvement Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

In Committee
S 2462
TRUTH in Labeling Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
SRES 336
A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of Pratt & Whitney.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
Amendment 3002
Senate Amendment 3002

Senate Amendment 3002 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3003
Senate Amendment 3003

Senate Amendment 3003 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3004
Senate Amendment 3004

Senate Amendment 3004 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3001
Senate Amendment 3001

Senate Amendment 3001 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3000
Senate Amendment 3000

Senate Amendment 3000 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2997
Senate Amendment 2997

Senate Amendment 2997 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2998
Senate Amendment 2998

Senate Amendment 2998 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2999
Senate Amendment 2999

Senate Amendment 2999 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2996
Senate Amendment 2996

Senate Amendment 2996 was filed.

Filed
SCONRES 19
A concurrent resolution recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4627)

In Committee
Amendment 2968
Senate Amendment 2968

Senate Amendment 2968 was filed.

Filed
S 2264
Advancing VA’s Emergency Response to (AVERT) Crises Act of 2025

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

In Committee
Amendment 2712
Senate Amendment 2712

Senate Amendment 2712 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2479
Senate Amendment 2479

Senate Amendment 2479 was filed.

Filed
S 2071
Disaster Relief Medicaid Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 2072
MORE Savings Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 2061
Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2025

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

In Committee
S 2070
Insurrection Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
S 1955
Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
S 1861
Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
S 1863
VALOR Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 1855
Care for Military Kids Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 1856
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude military bonuses from gross income.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
S 1859
Ready Reserve Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
S 1857
A bill to amend title 14, United States Code, to require the retention of certain enlisted members of the Coast Guard who have completed 18 or more, but less than 20, years of service, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

In Committee
SRES 243
A resolution condemning the financial entanglements of World Liberty Financial, Inc. with President Donald J. Trump, the Trump family, and the Trump Administration.

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3064-3065)

In Committee
SRES 244
A resolution affirming that the underlying purpose of the Foreign Emoluments Clause renders the acceptance and transfer of a plane from the government of Qatar, without the explicit consent of Congress, an illegal emolument, withholding the consent of the Senate to the acceptance and transfer of plane from the government of Qatar, and demanding the transfer of any plane received by President Donald J. Trump or entities under his control from the government of Qatar to the permanent control of the United States Government.

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3065-3066)

In Committee
SRES 242
A resolution condemning the private business agreements of President Donald J. Trump with foreign governments for posing unacceptable conflicts of interest, affirming such agreements violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution of the United States, and demanding the transfer of any proceeds from such agreements to the United States Government.

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3064)

In Committee
SRES 245
A resolution condemning the financial entanglements of President Donald J. Trump with the $TRUMP meme coin.

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3066)

In Committee
SRES 219
A resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action in the name of the United States Senate to enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause contained in clause 8 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution of the United States.

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S2898)

In Committee
SRES 223
A resolution commending and congratulating the Trinity College men's basketball team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Men's Basketball National Championship.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2901; text: CR S2900)

Active
S 1665
OATH Act of 2025

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

In Committee
S 1609
Ellie’s Law

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 1594
Captive Primate Safety Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

In Committee
S 1601
Journalist Protection Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
SRES 197
A resolution commending and congratulating the University of Connecticut's women's basketball team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball National Championship.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2741; text: CR S2740)

Active
S 1538
Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
S 1537
Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

In Committee
S 1420
Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
S 1447
Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
SRES 171
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 1488
Sovereign Wealth Fund Transparency Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
S 1330
BRAIN Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
Amendment 1315
Senate Amendment 1315

Senate Amendment 1315 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 1316
Senate Amendment 1316

Senate Amendment 1316 was filed.

Filed
S 1271
Save Our Small Farms Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
S 1245
Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2025

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

In Committee
S 1154
Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee

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