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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 4801 · Duty Status Reform Act
Introduced Jun 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 16, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 4791 · A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes.
Introduced Jun 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jun 16, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2820-2821)
S.Res. 770 · A resolution designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day.
Introduced Jun 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 15, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2792; text: CR S2791-2792)
S.Res. 766 · A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service and committing to the pursuit of equal rights, protections, and respect for all LGBT servicemembers and Federal civil servants.
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2766-2768)
S. 4776 · Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4743 · AI Bubble Transparency Act
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2026 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4734 · Critical Defense Ownership Review Act
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 756 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Introduced Jun 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 8, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2665-2666)
S. 4701 · Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 8, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 8, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 8, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 755 · A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.
Introduced Jun 1, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 1, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Jun 1, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2444-2445)
S. 4635 · SAFE for Survivors Act of 2026
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4618 · Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4614 · Stars and Stripes Editorial Independence Act of 2026
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 4613 · Manufactured Housing Community Sustainability Act of 2026
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4591 · NO FAKES Act of 2026
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 16, 2026 · Commerce
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
S. 4588 · Taxing Buybacks from Big Oil Windfalls Act
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 739 · A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.
Introduced May 19, 2026 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 19, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
S.J.Res. 192 · 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 May 19, 2026 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 431.
S. 4576 · Jewish American Security Act
Introduced May 19, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 29, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (May 19, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 4574 · MARCH for Military Servicemembers Act
Introduced May 19, 2026 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 19, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 4567 · Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act of 2026
Introduced May 19, 2026 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 19, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced May 18, 2026 · cosponsored May 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (May 18, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 4551 · Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2026
Introduced May 18, 2026 · cosponsored May 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (May 18, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 735 · A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week".
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2310)