Blumenthal Champions Wins For Connecticut in National Defense Authorization Bill
drone attacks. The legislation extends the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) through 2029 and increases authorized funding
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Larson Votes Against $70 Billion Blank Check to ICE
lower healthcare costs . “After cutting healthcare and food assistance to supercharge ICE with a budget larger than most
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 5/30/26-6/5/2026
would clarify that only accredited individuals can assist veterans with VA benefit claims. And it would reinstate criminal … unaccredited agents who charge veterans extortionate fees for assistance with VA disability claims—a service provided for free
Larson Opposes Republican Agriculture Funding Bill That Raises Costs for Farmers and Families, and Advances Anti-LGBTQ Agenda
that raises costs for farmers, slashes WIC nutrition assistance for women and children, and includes a controversial “license
Larson, Scanlon Lead 74 House Democrats Demanding Answers on the Impact of Social Security Staffing Cuts
Digital Services, and Chief Information Officer units to assist in monitoring its public call-in phone line. These
Blumenthal & Pappas Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Claims Sharks Scamming Veterans
would clarify that only accredited individuals can assist veterans with VA benefit claims. And it would reinstate criminal … unaccredited agents who charge veterans extortionate fees for assistance with VA disability claims—a service provided for free
Blumenthal & Himes Visit Ukraine
urgent need for additional military and economic assistance,” Himes said. “The Russian military is losing ground
DeLauro, Trahan Introduce Bipartisan DONOR Milk Act
authorization of appropriations (up to $8 million) to assist non-profit milk banks comply with the legislation
Blumenthal & Colleagues Raise Concerns About Food & Nutrition Service Reorganization
wrote the Senators. “After dramatic cuts to nutrition assistance programs and the significant staff losses … ability of the agency to administer federal nutrition assistance programs.” “FNS administers 16 federal nutrition assistance programs including
Larson Votes for Comprehensive, Bipartisan Plan to Expand Access to Affordable Housing and Homeownership Opportunities
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) program and CDBG assistance A full summary of the House-passed
On Endangered Species Day, Blumenthal & Grijalva Introduce Legislation to Protect At-Risk Wildlife
Year 2032 with the purpose of providing financial assistance to projects that help conserve and recover four groups
Larson Introduces Universal School Meals Bill to End Childhood Hunger with Senator Bernie Sanders and Reps. Omar and McGovern
budget passed last year cuts the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by $186 billion , reducing or eliminating benefits
Blumenthal Probes No-Bid Contract Awarded to Trump’s Hand-Picked Company to Paint Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as Project Cost Balloons to $13.1 Million
preferred partners and desecrate national landmarks. To assist the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations in its inquiry, please preserve
Hayes Leads House Democrats In Condemning Proposed Reorganization of Food, Nutrition, And Consumer Services (FNS)
billion cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that was enacted as part of H.R. 1. Additionally
Murphy Demands Trump Administration Comply With Law, Use Foreign Assistance Funding to Support Global Health, Food Aid, Help Save Lives as Congress Directed
obligate the full $3.2 billion in expiring FY25 assistance, including the $2 billion global health funding, consistent with … associated with the close-out of terminated foreign assistance awards,” which is an appalling admission of waste
Blumenthal Questions Massive No-Bid Contract Awarded to Trump's Ballroom Construction Firm
reward the President’s preferred partners. To assist the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations in its inquiry, please preserve
Hayes Statement on House Passage of Farm Bill
billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), guts conservation programs, and continues to abandon small … small farms by amending the Non-Insured Disaster Assistance Program and the Whole Farm Revenue Protection Program. Connecticut
Murphy, Barrasso Lead Bipartisan Letter to Advance Zip Code Reform in Congress
these zip code bills. We standby to assist the Committee in this effort
Larson Opposes Republican Bill That Shortchanges Farmers and Locks in $187 Billion Cut to SNAP Nutrition Benefits
opposed Republicans’ farm bill that cuts assistance for farmers by $1 billion and cements $187 billion in cuts … this bill would also slash $1 billion in assistance to help them cover their rising operational costs. Whether
Blumenthal & Colleagues Introduce Legislation Protecting Children Harmed by ICE Actions Against Their Parents
without delay,” said Shaina Simenas, Co-Director, Technical Assistance Program at the Young Center for Immigrant Children
Blumenthal & Colleagues Renew Push to Support Survivors of Disasters as the Trump Administration Abandons Disaster-Stricken Communities
people in disaster-affected communities seeking housing assistance. The Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act would make … used as proof of residence for establishing disaster assistance eligibility, including a pay stub from an employer
Hayes Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Highlighting National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week
wages, benefits, and working conditions for paraeducators, classroom assistants, bus drivers, custodial workers, and other essential school staff
Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces Over $9.5 Million in LIHEAP Funding to Connecticut
over $9.5 million in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding to Connecticut. This is the final … households in Connecticut rely on energy assistance to heat and cool their homes,” said Larson. “Trump officials were
Larson Statement on the Passing of Rep. David Scott
Committee, delivering for farmers, protecting access to nutrition assistance, and supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders
Blumenthal, Takano & Colleagues Blast VA Secretary for Ignoring Authority to Help Recruit & Retain Doctors
Additionally, when Dr. Thomas O’Toole, Acting Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Clinical Services, was asked about … than April 10, 2026: We stand ready to assist and support efforts by the Department to recruit