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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 1445 · Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Feb 24, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 342.
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 1421 · Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1415 · Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2565-2566)
S.Res. 168 · A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the United States to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Apr 9, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2529-2530)
S. 1394 · Expanding Access to Family Planning Act
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 9, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 9, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1391 · Coastal Communities Ocean Acidification Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Apr 9, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 1383 · Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · withdrew as cosponsor Feb 25, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Considered by Senate (Message from the House considered). (consideration: CR S1647)
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 9, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1372 · Tax Cut for Workers Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 9, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1352 · Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 8, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 1332 · Raise the Wage Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 8, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 159 · A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable John Bennett Johnston, Jr., former Senator for the State of Louisiana.
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Apr 7, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2459; text: CR S2458)
S. 1318 · Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 5, 2026): Motion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S. 1318 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 164.
S. 1312 · Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Apr 7, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 1310 · No Tax Breaks for Union Busting (NTBUB) Act
Introduced Apr 4, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1297 · Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1294 · Federal Firearm Licensee Act
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2175-2181)
S. 1289 · 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 1286 · Tax Fairness for Workers Act
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1277 · IDEA Full Funding Act
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 1275 · Impact Aid Infrastructure Partnership Act
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.