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April 30, 2026
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Following Pressure from Blumenthal, Hegseth Announces Commitment to Major Richard Star Act at Hearing
Defense Secretary Hegseth pledges DoD support for legislation currently blocked by Senate Republicans
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April 29, 2026
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At Hearing, Blumenthal Presses VA for Transparency Over the PACT Act Presumptive Process
Witnesses relay support for Senator’s legislation to provide clarity for veterans impacted by VA decisions regarding presumptive benefits for toxic-exposure related conditions
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April 22, 2026
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Blumenthal Slams Republican Effort to Deliver $140 Billion to ICE While Denying Benefits to Combat-Injured Veterans
Blumenthal called out Senate Republicans for blocking the Major Richard Star Act over its costs in light of partisan bill to send hundreds of billions to ICE & Border Protection with no reforms
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April 8, 2026
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Blumenthal, Takano & Colleagues Blast VA Secretary for Ignoring Authority to Help Recruit and Retain Doctors
Lawmakers call out VA Secretary for sitting on doctor pay authority while overseeing historic losses of physicians
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March 30, 2026
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Blumenthal Introduces Bill to Bolster GI Bill Benefits for Veterans & Their Families
Senator’s legislation would ensure servicemembers who have completed 10 years of service can transfer their benefits to their dependents
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March 25, 2026
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Blumenthal Statement on CRA Vote to Overturn Trump VA's Abortion Ban
Senate Republicans voted to ban abortion care for veterans in cases of rape, incest, or health endangerment
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March 18, 2026
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Committee Passes Blumenthal's Bill to Expand Research for Children of Toxic-Exposed Veterans
Blumenthal bills, including measures to support children of toxic-exposed veterans and veterans who swore secrecy oaths, unanimously pass the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee
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March 13, 2026
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Blumenthal Applauds Court Decision Ordering Trump Admin to Restore AFGE VA Workers' Collective Bargaining Rights
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March 4, 2026
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Blumenthal Highlights Importance of Veterans' Advocacy Following Republicans' Block of Benefits for Combat-Injured Veterans
Yesterday, Senate Republicans blocked passage of a critical veterans’ priority despite its overwhelmingly bipartisan support and pleas from veterans
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March 3, 2026
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Senate Republicans Block Benefits for Combat-Injured Veterans Amid Ongoing Military Conflict in Iran
For the second time, Republicans blocked a simple vote on critical veterans’ priority despite its overwhelmingly bipartisan support and pleas from veterans