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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 5341 · Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5331 · Protect American Values Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5328 · Empowering States to Serve Veterans Act
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5318 · Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5304 · Fairness for Farm Workers Act
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4519-4520)
S. 5300 · Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 5296 · Pathways to Health Careers Act
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5288 · Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 5284 · Green New Deal for Public Housing Act
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5281 · Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 6, 2026 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5273 · Fisheries Science Modernization Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5268 · Double the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 5, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Aug 5, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5256 · Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 5, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Aug 5, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5238 · For Our Republic Act
Introduced Aug 4, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Aug 4, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5221 · Stop Corrupt Trading Act
Introduced Aug 3, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Aug 4, 2026): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 536.
S. 5212 · No Payoffs for Pardons Act
Introduced Aug 3, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Aug 3, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4409-4410; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4409-4410)
S.Res. 821 · A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 30, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391)
S. 5200 · Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act
Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 4, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jul 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 5190 · Restoring Justice for Workers Act
Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5189 · A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jul 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 5163 · No Bonuses for Bad Service Act
Introduced Jul 29, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.
S. 5139 · National Quantum Readiness Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 27, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.Res. 814 · A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling to protect the right of individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes and communities.
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4270-4271)