GLASTONBURY – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced that Flanagan Industries, a second-generation family-owned manufacturer founded by two World War II veterans, is this week’s “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.” Murphy will visit Flanagan Industries tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26, at 2pm.... Read More

HARTFORD – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.)‎ released the following statement on Memorial Day. “For generations, the people of Connecticut have selflessly answered the call of service and defended this great nation. On this Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our state and... Read More

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, released the following statement after voting to extend authorization of surface transportation programs through the end of July. The current authorization for those... Read More

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) released the following statement after voting against legislation that would grant President Obama “fast-track” trade negotiating authority: “I voted against today’s ‘fast-track’ bill because it would be foolish for Congress to relinquish its ability... Read More

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) led a bipartisan group of 23 senators in calling on U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter to update the equal opportunity policies across the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and military services to prevent discrimination, harassment, or intimidation... Read More

Today, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement supporting the nomination of Akhil Amar of Connecticut to serve on the National Council on the Humanities. “Akhil Amar is one of the finest legal minds in our country, and is an outstanding choice to serve on the National Council... Read More

WASHINGTON – Today, in response to a report by the New York Times that airlines had dramatically increased airfares following disrupted rail service after last week’s fatal derailment of an Amtrak train, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) called on the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the... Read More

WASHINGTON – Today, ahead of the U.S. Senate’s vote on Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) offered an amendment to the “fast track” legislation that would ensure the U.S. government prioritizes the purchase of American-made goods and supports our domestic manufacturing base.... Read More

WASHINGTON – Today, in wake of last week’s fatal derailment of a New York-bound Amtrak train, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Subcommittee, called on U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.), the... Read More

SOUTH WINDSOR – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced that Evolution Aero, Inc. (EvoAero), a minority-owned, second-generation family manufacturer of specialized products for the aerospace and aero-engine industry, is this week’s “Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer.” In 1980, the Agreda family founded... Read More

HARTFORD – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement regarding the current political crisis in Macedonia: "The unfolding political crisis in Macedonia is a reminder that the United States cannot take peace and stability in the Balkans for granted. In... Read More

HARTFORD – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) released the following statement in response to a report by The New York Times that airlines have dramatically increased airfares following disrupted rail service between Philadelphia and New York after Tuesday night’s fatal derailment of a New York-bound Amtrak train. According to... Read More

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai’i), and U.S. Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced the introduction of their College Affordability and Innovation Act – legislation that will make college more... Read More

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee, called on Congress to boost rail safety and infrastructure funding for Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor. In the wake of this week’s train derailment in Pennsylvania, Murphy... Read More

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) introduced bipartisan legislation to help Americans plan in advance to help ensure they do not outlive their retirement savings. With the shift to 401(k) plans, American workers have become increasingly responsible for putting savings into and... Read More

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) released the following statement regarding Tuesday night’s fatal derailment of an Amtrak train heading from Washington, D.C. to New York City. “My heart goes out to the victims of last night’s train derailment in Philadelphia. We all owe our thanks to the brave first... Read More

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) issued the following statement prior to the Senate's vote to bring up debate on fast-track trade legislation: "I'm for free trade, but it needs to be fair trade too. Having spent my career representing Connecticut cities that were economically gutted by manufacturing jobs being... Read More

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) urged the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to translate the financial literacy resources under their Money Smart program – an educational curriculum designed to help low- and moderate-income individuals improve their financial skills – into Polish. In his letter... Read More

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), along with 25 of their Senate colleagues, urged President Obama to expand job opportunities and reduce recidivism by taking executive action and requiring federal contractors and federal agencies to “ban the box” on job... Read More

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Cory A. Booker (D-N.J.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) today sent a letter to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Anthony Foxx and Department of Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker urging them to launch... Read More