Richard
Blumenthal

Blumenthal has spent years focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.

• 01
  Supports expanded benefits for military retireesBlumenthal sponsored the Major Richard Star Act (S.1032), which would allow combat-disabled military retirees to receive both retirement pay and disability compensation concurrently without offset, regardless of years of service. The bill drew 50 to 99 cosponsors, reflecting broad cross-party interest in the Senate.
• 02
  Favors restrictions on civilian firearm accessBlumenthal sponsored Ethan's Law (S.726), which would establish federal requirements for firearm safe storage in homes with minors, and the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act (S.1955), which would modify the legal liability framework applicable to firearms manufacturers and sellers. He also sponsored the Background Check Completion Act of 2025 (S.3458), addressing the timeline for completing background checks before a firearm transfer may proceed.
• 03
  Supports consumer and civil justice protectionsBlumenthal sponsored the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (S.2799), which would prohibit pre-dispute forced arbitration clauses in consumer, employment, and civil rights contracts. He also sponsored the Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2025 (S.3516), targeting automated software that purchases consumer goods in bulk at retail, and the Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2025 (S.2640), addressing passenger rights in the maritime travel industry.
• 04
  Sponsors legislation on public and maternal healthBlumenthal sponsored the Public Health Funding Restoration Act (S.786), which would address federal public health funding levels, and the Social Determinants for Moms Act (S.4149), which would direct attention to social and environmental factors affecting maternal health outcomes. He also sponsored Ellie's Law (S.1609), a measure related to maternal health policy that has been reintroduced across multiple congressional sessions.
• 05
  Addresses military civil rights and executive authority limitsBlumenthal sponsored the Insurrection Act of 2025 (S.2070), which would place conditions on presidential use of the Insurrection Act to deploy military forces domestically, and the Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act (S.3691), which would establish a commission to examine equity issues within the military. He also sponsored the Journalist Protection Act (S.1601) and the OATH Act of 2025 (S.1665), both addressing civil liberties and institutional accountability.