Richard Blumenthal
Senator · CT · D
Current term Jan 3, 2023 – Jan 3, 2029 · In the Senate since Jan 5, 2011
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Senator · CT · D
Current term Jan 3, 2023 – Jan 3, 2029 · In the Senate since Jan 5, 2011
Official websiteContact formBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
833 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
S. 1742 · Children Don't Belong on Tobacco Farms Act
Introduced May 13, 2025 · cosponsored May 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (May 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2897)
S. 1741 · Truth in Tariffs Act
Introduced May 13, 2025 · cosponsored May 22, 2025 · Commerce
Latest action (May 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2897)
S. 1730 · Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2025
Introduced May 13, 2025 · cosponsored May 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (May 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced May 13, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 2, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S.Res. 215 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 12, 2025, through May 16, 2025 as "Veterans Affairs Research Week" to celebrate the research, innovation, and significant contributions of the Department of Veterans Affairs to improving the lives of countless veterans, people in the United States, and individuals around the world.
Introduced May 12, 2025 · cosponsored May 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 12, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S2864)
S. 1716 · Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025
Introduced May 12, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 3, 2025 · Health
Latest action (May 12, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced May 12, 2025 · cosponsored May 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 12, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 214 · A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
Introduced May 8, 2025 · cosponsored May 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Native Americans
Latest action (May 22, 2025): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3142; text: 05/08/2025 CR S2844-2845)
S.Res. 210 · A resolution honoring and commending the 80th anniversary of the Blinded Veterans Association.
Introduced May 8, 2025 · cosponsored May 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2831; text: CR S2842-2843)
Introduced May 8, 2025 · cosponsored May 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1690 · Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act
Introduced May 8, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 20, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1677 · Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Introduced May 8, 2025 · cosponsored May 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
S. 1668 · End Crypto Corruption Act of 2025
Introduced May 7, 2025 · cosponsored May 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 71.
S. 1663 · Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2025
Introduced May 7, 2025 · cosponsored May 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (May 7, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 1650 · VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025
Introduced May 7, 2025 · cosponsored May 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 7, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 1644 · Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act
Introduced May 7, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 2, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 7, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced May 7, 2025 · cosponsored May 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (May 7, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.Res. 206 · A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2025.
Introduced May 6, 2025 · cosponsored May 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 6, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2778)
S.Res. 205 · A resolution condemning recent attacks on the free press by President Donald J. Trump and reaffirming the United States commitment to preserving and protecting freedom of the press as a cornerstone of democracy.
Introduced May 6, 2025 · cosponsored May 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (May 6, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2777)
S. 1628 · Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2025
Introduced May 6, 2025 · cosponsored May 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Introduced May 6, 2025 · cosponsored May 14, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (May 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 1613 · Tax Relief for New Businesses Act
Introduced May 6, 2025 · cosponsored May 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (May 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 202 · A resolution recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the United States.
Introduced May 5, 2025 · cosponsored May 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 5, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753; text: CR S2758-2759)
S.Res. 201 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Introduced May 5, 2025 · cosponsored May 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (May 5, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753; text: CR S2758)
S. 1593 · Small Business Liberation Act
Introduced May 5, 2025 · cosponsored May 15, 2025 · Commerce
Latest action (May 21, 2025): Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.