Richard Blumenthal
Democrat · U.S. Senator for Connecticut
132 sponsored · 840 cosponsored
Age 80 · In office since 2011
Contact their office: (202) 224-2823 · 503 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 · Official website
Of the bills they cosponsored: 5 became law, 2 passed both chambers and are not yet with the President, 25 passed one chamber and wait on the other, 89 were resolutions that are finished, 39 cleared committee and wait for a first vote, 669 are in committee, 9 have only been introduced, and 2 were stopped.
The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.
Became law 5 bills
Passed both chambers and was signed by the President, or became law without a signature.
Passed both chambers, not yet sent to the President 2 bills
Both the House and the Senate have passed it, though not necessarily the same text.
Waiting for a floor vote in the other chamber 1 bill
Passed one chamber and is on the other chamber's calendar.
Passed one chamber, waiting for the other to take it up 24 bills
Passed one chamber, and the other has not yet sent it to a committee or put it on its calendar.
- Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
- Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026
- Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026
- Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act
- First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
- Promoting Police Leadership Act
- Tribal Warrant Fairness Act
- Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2025
- Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act
- North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Adopted 89 bills
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
- A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 15, 2026, as "National Warrior Call Day" and recognizing the importance of connecting members of the Armed Forces and veterans in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield, especially peer-to-peer connection.
- A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.
- A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".
- A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
- A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
- A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".
- A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
- A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".
- A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a daughter of Tennessee whose extraordinary contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans.
- A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote 39 bills
A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.
- Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".
- No Bonuses for Bad Service Act
- Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act
- Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025
- A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
- Stop Corrupt Trading Act
- Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026
- Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026
- A bill to amend the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, to authorize certain public libraries to collect and retain a fee for the execution of a passport application.
In committee 669 bills
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
- A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, and the United States Housing Act of 1937, to make certain improvements to the supported housing program for veterans commonly known as "HUD-VASH", and for other purposes.
- A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an option for any citizen or permanent resident of the United States age 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare.
- New PACT for Iran Veterans Act
- Epstein Wall Street Records Act of 2026
- Nutrition Continuity for Military Families Act of 2026
- SRBIJA Act
- A resolution designating October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".
- Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution
- A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
- Ready to Work Act of 2026
Introduced, nothing more yet 9 bills
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
- A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
- 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)".
- 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".
- 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".
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".
- A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
- 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 relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".
- A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.