Connecticut’s U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy must do more than stand united with fellow Democrats in seeking to block a tax reform bill that would be bad for Connecticut and for many middle-income taxpayers, while exploding the national debt. They and their fellow members of the loyal opposition must offer... Read More about Tax plan bad for Connecticut, for the debt, and for the middle-class

On Friday, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut introduced a bill to block President Donald Trump’s so-called “Refugee Ban.” Murphy says Trump’s latest executive order on immigration stops refugees from entering the United States from 11 countries. Most of those countries are home to Muslims. Murphy’s bill is... Read More about Sen. Murphy Introduces Bill To Block Refugee Ban

After years of failing to gain ground on any gun safety measure, Senator Chris Murphy appears to have scored at least a narrow victory this week. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, talks to a group of students in a lecture hall in Washington in 2015. Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, a Texas Republican, has joined him in introducing the... Read More about Murphy Orchestrates Breakthrough On Gun Issue

Twelve days ago, there was a horrific shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, that left 26 people dead. In a somewhat unusual move, a handful of Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in pledging to fix the error that allowed killer Devin Kelley — who was court-martialed and kicked out of the Air Force for assaulting his... Read More about Senators Are Working on Bipartisan Bill to Fix Gun Background-Check System

In a bipartisan effort to craft gun control reforms in the wake of numerous mass shooting events across the country, eight Senators have introduced new gun legislation that enhances state compliance and accuracy of existing background check systems in place for firearm purchases.  Sens. John Cornyn R-Texas, Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut, Tim... Read More about Senators introduce bipartisan deal on gun background checks

As victims in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are still struggling to recover from the damage left by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, a group of U.S. Senators are trying to ensure that displaced residents have access to housing on the U.S. mainland. Senator Chris Murphy is leading a group of 11 other... Read More about Sen. Murphy leading fight to ensure housing for hurricane victims

NEW HAVEN — Senator Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut, was presented with the 2017 Veterans Justice Award from the CT Veterans Legal Center (CVLC) on Thursday, Nov. 9, according to a press release.. The award, officials said, is the centerpiece of an annual event to raise funds for Connecticut veterans in need of legal representation. Murphy shared... Read More about Chris Murphy receives Veterans Justice Award

Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy urged Congress to "shed its cowardly cover" and enact laws on gun control after a mass shooting at a church in Texas that left 26 dead. Murphy, a Democrat and vocal advocate for gun control, blasted lawmakers for failing to pass laws that could prevent tragedies like Sunday's Texas rampage. "It is uniquely... Read More about Sen. Chris Murphy to Congress on Texas shooting: 'Do something' on gun control

Democratic Sen. Christopher Murphy has the most frightening possible assessment of the Trump administration’s standoff with North Korea: The prospect of war is very real, and Congress needs to move quickly to prevent President Trump from leading the US into a conflict that could kill hundreds of thousands of people. Murphy has been warning... Read More about Sen. Chris Murphy explains his plan to stop Trump from bombing North Korea

Connecticut’s U.S. senators, both Democrats, have called on Republicans in Congress to support a $45 billion bill that they say takes “real action” to combat the opioid crisis confronting the nation. “This measure means real action, not more empty Trump rhetoric in the fight against substance use disorder — a $45... Read More about Murphy and Blumenthal back $45 billion bill to combat opioid crisis

Sen. Chris Murphy introduced a bill this afternoon that would bar President Trump from launching a first strike on North Korea, except in situations of imminent threat or authorization from Congress. The co-sponsors include Sens. Bernie Sanders, Liz Warren and Cory Booker, along with Brian Schatz, Tammy Duckworth, Jeff Merkley, and Tom Udall. Why... Read More about Democrats are trying to bar Trump from striking North Korea first

If a strong majority of American citizens support a reform that potentially could save untold numbers of lives, then wouldn’t it be logical for Congress to act? This Congress, however, defies logic. The bill that 90 percent of Americans want would close a gaping loophole in background checks for gun purchases. Anyone wanting to buy a gun from... Read More about Editorial: Close the loopholes in background checks

Late Thursday, President Donald Trump signed into law a $36.5 billion hurricane relief bill that has touched off concerns that U.S. commitments to Puerto Rico will require significantly more funding. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are among lawmakers, mostly Democrats, who say the money in the relief bill – which also gives... Read More about As Trump signs disaster bill, CT senators say more is needed for Puerto Rico

Among political observers, Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut is widely considered a potential presidential aspirant – articulate, forthright and media-savvy. Notably, his lengthy filibuster denouncing gun violence after the mass shooting in Orlando garnered national attention. But what most distinguishes him among Democrats, perhaps, is his... Read More about Chris Murphy Wants A New Progressive Foreign Policy

Sen. Chris Murphy is introducing legislation Wednesday to expand background checks for firearm purchases, calling it “a best case scenario for the anti-gun violence movement.” The bill is broader than a measure the Senate defeated in 2013 and has no hope of passing now, but the Connecticut Democrat said it can be used as a platform for... Read More about Senator launches push for broad expansion of federal background checks for gun sales

You cannot legally buy a gun online or at a gun show without passing a criminal background check in Connecticut, and you shouldn’t be able to do so anywhere else in the country, Sen. Chris Murphy says. The Connecticut Democrat introduced a bill Wednesday that would make all private gun sales subject to the FBI’s National Instant... Read More about Murphy introduces bill to expand background checks on gun sales

Connecticut U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy is traveling to Ukraine and Estonia to host meetings on the war in Ukraine, Russian aggression and other issues.Murphy’s staff says his meetings in Ukraine will focus on the ongoing war in eastern Ukraine and the U.S.’s continued military and economic assistance.In Estonia, his meetings will focus on... Read More about Connecticut’s U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy headed to Ukraine, Estonia

NEWTOWN, Conn. — U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy visited Wind Hardware in Newtown on Friday. The Democratic junior senator toured the facility and talked with employees about "making sure we have fair trade policies," according to a Tweet at @ChrisMurphyCT. Murphy had worked with Newtown-based engineering company Wind Hardware to combat trade fraud... Read More about Sen. Murphy Talks Fair Trade In Visit To Wind Hardware In Newtown

Connecticut's’s congressional delegation on Friday urged Hartford HealthCare and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to resolve their contract dispute, which has dragged on nearly two weeks. Hartford HealthCare and Anthem failed to reach agreement on a three-year contract by the Sept. 30 deadline. As a result, tens of thousands of... Read More about Connecticut Members Of Congress Urge End To Insurance Dispute

Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy who is a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee released a statement on Friday after President Trump announced he wants to end cost sharing payments for health insurance. Murphy says it will drive up costs for healthcare. He released a statement on the... Read More about Senator Murphy condemns President Trump’s effort to “sabotage healthcare”