Blumenthal, Deluzio, & Boyle Introduce Bill Restoring Legal Protections for Amtrak Passengers
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Video: Blumenthal Confronts VA Secretary Collins Over Staffing Cuts at Hearing
their retirement pay for what they receive on disability benefits, but also more broadly, health care, job training
Murphy Warns DOL's Proposed Budget Cuts Will Leave Connecticut and the Country Vulnerable
large percentage of these kids have pretty significant disabilities, or come from very difficult backgrounds…. Job Corps tends … large percentage of these kids have pretty significant disabilities, come from very difficult backgrounds, and what I guess
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 5/1/2026-5/8/2026
combat-injured veterans. Currently, only veterans with disability ratings above 50 percent and more than 20 years … retirement and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability payments—leaving behind more than 50,000 combat-injured military
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 4/24/2026-5/1/2026
their full military benefits. Currently, only veterans with disability ratings above 50 percent and more than 20 years … retirement and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability payments—leaving behind more than 50,000 combat-injured military
Video: Following Pressure from Blumenthal, Hegseth Announces Commitment to Major Richard Star Act at Hearing
will be docked dollar for dollar for every disability benefit dollar they receive.” “Secretary Hegseth, I’d like … their retirement pay, literally, for every dollar of disability benefits they receive.” “As I have said
Murphy Calls Out Ed. Secretary Linda McMahon for Gutting Office of Civil Rights, Failing to Protect Kids
Murphy highlighted the story of a disabled child whose case was dropped when Trump assumed office: “Amy Cupp … daughter has severe autism, a group of different disabilities. What she came to find out is that
Murphy, Gillibrand Introduce Bicameral Bill to Protect Retirement Security for Unpaid Caregivers
adults or children with a medical condition or disability. Tens of millions of Americans will significantly reduce their … Caregiving for an aging parent, relative with a disability, or ailing loved one is a full-time
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 4/17/2026-4/24/2026
their full military benefits. Currently, only veterans with disability ratings above 50 percent and more than 20 years … retirement and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability payments—leaving behind more than 50,000 combat-injured military
Blumenthal Slams Senate Passage of Budget Resolution to Fund Lawless ICE & CBP
their full military benefits. Currently, only veterans with disability ratings above 50 percent and more than 20 years … retirement and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability payments—leaving behind more than 50,000 combat-injured military
Video: Blumenthal Slams Republican Effort to Deliver $140 Billion to ICE While Denying Benefits to Combat-Injured Veterans
their full military benefits. Currently, only veterans with disability ratings above 50 percent and more than 20 years … retirement and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability payments—leaving behind more than 50,000 combat-injured military
Murphy: Republicans Could Have Used Reconciliation to Address Skyrocketing Costs But Chose to Write a Blank Check to ICE Instead
year-old, who is nonverbal, with significant disabilities, was put in jail at the Dilley detention center … insurance away from seniors, the poor, and the disabled. The consumer price index is up 3.3% over last
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 4/10/2026-4/17/2026
their full military benefits. Currently, only veterans with disability ratings above 50 percent and more than 20 years … retirement and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability payments—leaving behind more than 50,000 combat-injured military
Blumenthal & Tran Introduce Bill to Protect Veterans' Disability Benefits
veterans who take medication for their service-connected disability receive their full benefits [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans’ Affairs … Ingram Veterans’ Benefits Protection Act—legislationto protect veterans’ disability benefits following anattemptfrom the Trump Administration to reduce benefits
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 3/13/2026-3/20/2026
Veterans’ Benefits Protection Act—legislation to protect veterans’ disability benefits following anattemptfrom the Trump Administration to reduce benefits … rely on medications to manage their service-connected disabilities. Their legislation would require the Department of Veterans Affairs
Blumenthal Demands Social Security Administration Immediately Implement Support & Assistance for Consumers with Account Issues
These barriers disproportionately affect elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and those with limited digital literacy who may lack … These barriers disproportionately affect elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and those with limited digital literacy who may lack
Blumenthal Introduces Bicameral Bill to Restore Trump-Shuttered DOJ Transnational Crime Unit to Crack Down on Fentanyl
decision to dismantle a proven program designed to disable organized crime. By restoring the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement
Blumenthal Highlights Importance of Veterans' Advocacy Following Republicans' Block of Benefits for Combat-Injured Veterans
veterans that they would receive both retirement and disability benefits. We owe them both, and I promise … retirement and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability payments, which is currently subject to a dollar-for-dollar
Video: Senate Republicans Block Benefits for Combat-Injured Veterans Amid Ongoing Military Conflict in Iran
pass the legislation and fix this injustice for disabled veterans. In response, Senator Blumenthal offered a compromise motion … those combat-injured veterans will be sacrificing their disability or retirement pay because of this injustice
Murphy On Face the Nation: It Won't Be Trump's Kids That Die For This War Of Choice With Iran
dead five miles from his home, blind and disabled. This brutality is continuing in the country
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 2/27/2026-3/6/2026
pass the legislation and fix this injustice for disabled veterans. In response, Senator Blumenthal offered a compromise motion … those combat-injured veterans will be sacrificing their disability or retirement pay because of this injustice
Following Pushback from Veterans & Lawmakers, Trump Administration to Kill Disastrous New Policy for Disabled Veterans
rescind new interim final rule that would slash disability ratings for thousands of veterans [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Senate Veterans … policy that would change how veteran disability ratings are evaluated. This Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) policy would
Video: At Hearing, Blumenthal Commends Veterans for Role in Forcing Trump Administration to Walk Back Disastrous New Policy for Disabled Veterans
rescind new interim final rule that will slash disability ratings for thousands of veterans [WASHINGTON … today, Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) commended Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Veterans Service Organizations for their
Blumenthal, Takano, & Colleagues Demand Trump Administration to Immediately Rescind New Rule that Would Slash Disability Ratings for Thousands of Veterans
interim final rule that would change how veteran disability ratings are evaluated. This rule would lower disability ratings … compensation awards for disabled veterans who rely on medications to manage their health conditions by not taking into
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 2/20/2026-2/27/2026
policy that would change how veteran disability ratings are evaluated. This Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) policy would … have lowered disability ratings and compensation awards for disabled veterans who rely on medications to manage their health