Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 4/17/2026-4/24/2026
failure to care for them—particularly mental health—is absolutely egregious. Right now, Common Defense has shown
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Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 3/27/2026-4/3/2026
sports betting is leading to addiction, personal bankruptcies, & mental health challenges. I'm proud to see young people
***Witness Testimony***ICYMI: Blumenthal & Robert Garcia Receive Testimony from Children Brutalized by DHS Agents
beaten and choked. He still experiences physical and mental side effects. “Officers grabbed and ripped my shirt
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 3/20/2026-3/27/2026
beaten and choked. He still experiences physical and mental side effects. “Officers grabbed and ripped my shirt
Video: At Hearing, Blumenthal Commends Veterans for Role in Forcing Trump Administration to Walk Back Disastrous New Policy for Disabled Veterans
leave federal service. Veterans have seen increased mental health care wait times, politically motivated policies that threaten
Blumenthal, Takano, & Colleagues Demand Trump Administration to Immediately Rescind New Rule that Would Slash Disability Ratings for Thousands of Veterans
eliminate the impacts of living with musculoskeletal disability, mental health conditions, spinal cord injuries, and other health conditions
Blumenthal Statement on Pause of Trump Administration Rule to Slash Disability Ratings for Thousands of Veterans
improving medication they need – harming their physical and mental health. I will be introducing legislation to align
Blumenthal Raises Alarm Over New Trump Administration Rule to Slash Disability Ratings for Thousands of Veterans
posing an imminent risk to veterans’ physical and mental health.” Blumenthal joined Veterans Service Organizations, including theVeterans
Blumenthal Slams Trump Administration's Reckless Decision to End Policy Preventing At-Risk Veterans from Buying Firearms
NICS) list has included veterans who have serious mental health disorders, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This policy … suicide in 2023, 60.9% also had a VHA mental health or substance use disorder diagnosis
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 2/13/2026-2/20/2026
improving medication they need – harming their physical and mental health. I will be introducing legislation to align … NICS) list has included veterans who have serious mental health disorders, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This policy
Blumenthal Statement on Release of Annual Veteran Suicide Report
Veterans Crisis Line, address the shortage of mental health professionals at VA, and ensure every single veteran seeking … mental health care gets that care in a timely manner. I’ll continue working to reduce this grim
Video: Blumenthal Delivers Opening Statement at Forum on Violent Use of Force by DHS Agents
scars of government lawlessness and DHS brutality—mental scars as well as physical scars. They're here
Witness Testimony: Blumenthal & Robert Garcia Receive Testimony About U.S. Citizens Assaulted, Shot at & Killed by DHS Agents
Martinez said.“And perhaps even worse, the mental scars will always be there as a reminder
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 1/30/2026-2/6/2026
Martinez said.“And perhaps even worse, the mental scars will always be there as a reminder … access to medical care. Despite the severe physical & mental toll, she is unafraid to demand accountability,”wrote Blumenthal
Video: At Hearing, Blumenthal Demands Information from VA Secretary: "I Want Numbers"
pressed Secretary Collins for updated staffing loss numbers, mental health wait times increases, and a full accounting … dire health care staffing shortages, and spiking VA mental health care wait times. Based on these findings, Blumenthal
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 1/23/2026-1/30/2026
dire health care staffing shortages, and spiking VA mental health care wait times. Based on these findings, Blumenthal … facility-by-facility data for wait times on mental health care access—noting that his data shows nearly
Cuts, Cover-Ups, & Chaos: Blumenthal Releases Report Exposing Harm of the Trump Administration's Ongoing Assault on Veterans
workforce shortages, increasing wait times for life-saving mental health care, and veterans’ care and benefits being … these policies are mounting. VA is hemorrhaging doctors, mental health professionals, nurses, and other frontline providers. Experienced staff
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 1/16/2026-1/23/2026
workforce shortages, increasing wait times for life-saving mental health care, and veterans’ care and benefits being … these policies are mounting. VA is hemorrhaging doctors, mental health professionals, nurses, and other frontline providers. Experienced staff
Blumenthal, Democratic Colleagues Introduce Sweeping Veterans Bill to Reform & Improve VA Health Care
qualified to practice in all specialties, including mental health, and we thank Sen. Blumenthal for recognizing the need … practice in all specialties, including Primary Care and Mental Health, so we thank Senator Blumenthal for recognizing
On 13th Anniversary Of Sandy Hook Shooting, Murphy Responds To Yet Another Mass Shooting On CNN's State of the Union
ability for criminals and people with serious mental illness to buy weapons. So what we know is that … Violence [Prevention] , and he has stopped funding mental health grants and community anti-gun violence grants that Republicans
Murphy, Sanders, Bicameral Colleagues Introduce Bill To Protect Kids From Seclusion And Forcible Restraint in Schools
Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN), Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, Boys Town, Center for American Progress
Video: ICYMI: Iowa Farmers Union President, Wisconsin Chef & Small Business Owner Call for Extension of ACA Premium Tax Credits
financing next year's crop, Farmer concern and mental health hotlines have increased volumes of calls from farmers
Video: Top Watchdog Confirms VA Mental Health Care Staffing Shortages & Increased Wait Times Following Trump Cuts: "They are Losing Clinical Staff Because Morale is Going Down"
veterans are experiencing increased wait times to receive mental health care & detailed the impact of tanking morale … Richard Blumenthal questioned witnesses on reports of significant mental health staffing shortages across the Department of Veterans Affairs
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 11/28/2025-12/5/2025
Affairs Committee hearing, Blumenthalquestionedwitnesses on reports of significant mental health staffing shortages across the Department of Veterans Affairs … Fletcher, to what extent have waiting times for mental health appointments been due to diminished staff?”asked Blumenthal
Blumenthal & Takano Press VA Secretary Collins to Immediately Increase Funding for Critical Program Housing Homeless Veterans
stability. Half of homeless veterans struggle with serious mental health challenges, and 70% face substance use disorders. These