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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 4963 · Outpatient Surgery Access Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 14, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jul 14, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 801 · A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
Introduced Jul 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.Res. 794 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3194; text: CR S3218)
S.Res. 790 · A resolution recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v L.C.
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3216-3217)
S.Res. 789 · A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3215-3216)
S.J.Res. 199 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (Jul 30, 2026): Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 215.
S.J.Res. 198 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 50. Record Vote Number: 199.
S. 4937 · Investor Choice Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4926 · State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4922 · Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4919 · Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4886 · Medicare Cost Cap Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S. 4879 · Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4867 · Small Farm Conservation Act
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 4859 · Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 781 · A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286)
S. 4844 · PFAS Alternatives Act
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4831 · Stop Spying Bosses Act
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 775 · A 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.
Introduced Jun 17, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 17, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2897-2899)
S.J.Res. 197 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
Introduced Jun 17, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 22, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 251. (consideration: CR S5139-5140)
S. 4819 · Lifeline for First Responders Act
Introduced Jun 17, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Jun 17, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 4814 · A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
Introduced Jun 17, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 17, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.