WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, on Monday released the following statement on the Biden-Harris administration’s steps to improve and strengthen access to mental health care for 175 million Americans with private health insurance. The finalized rule... Read More about Murphy Applauds Biden-Harris Administration's Final Rule To Strengthen Mental Health Parity

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday joined Fox News Sunday to discuss the economy and Vice President Kamala Harris’ agenda for supporting the middle class. In his discussion with Shannon Bream, Murphy emphasized the contrast between Harris’ commitment to expanding opportunities for working Americans and Donald Trump's record of... Read More about Murphy on Fox News Sunday: Donald Trump Wants To Put Power In The Hands Of Big Corporations. Kamala Harris Will Put That Power Back In The Hands Of Regular People

HARTFORD—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Friday released a statement following the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) announcement that Connecticut will receive $3 million in “quick release” funding from its Emergency Relief program to rebuild roads and aid in additional recovery efforts following severe flooding in western... Read More about Murphy Applauds $3 Million In Federal Funding For Road Repairs In Western Connecticut Following Historic Flooding

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism, on Thursday led 9 senators in urging the Biden administration to withhold the $320 million of Foreign Military Financing (FMF) to Egypt that Congress made contingent upon specific... Read More about Murphy Leads 9 Senate Colleagues In Urging Biden Administration To Withhold Military Aid To Egypt Over Human Rights Concerns

HARTFORD–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced on Wednesday that the Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CCEI), the University of Connecticut’s entrepreneurship center, was named “Innovator of the Month” for its work to advance entrepreneurship in Connecticut. The center provides students, faculty, alumni, and military... Read More about Murphy Highlights UConn's Connecticut Center For Entrepreneurship And Innovation As "Innovator Of The Month"

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, on Thursday released a statement on the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) finding that Amazon is a joint employer of its Delivery Service Partner (DSP) drivers and that the company engaged in unfair labor practices in... Read More about Murphy Statement On NLRB's Determination That Amazon Is Joint Employer Of Delivery Drivers

HARTFORD– U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and the Connecticut Congressional delegation on Tuesday wrote to President Joe Biden urging an expeditious emergency declaration after the sudden and severe flooding that destroyed roads, homes, and other critical infrastructure, and caused at least two deaths in western and southwestern Connecticut on... Read More about Murphy, Connecticut Delegation Urge President Biden To Issue Federal Disaster Declaration For Devastating Floods

HARTFORD–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Monday announced that Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals, a Groton-based clinical-stage biopharmaceuticals company, was named “Innovator of the Month” for their work to advance cerebroprotective therapies for individuals suffering from stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussions and other... Read More about Murphy Highlights Groton's Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals As "Innovator Of The Month"

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Thursday released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announcement that it has reached agreements with all participating manufacturers on new negotiated, lower drug prices for the first 10 drugs selected for the Medicare drug price negotiation program.... Read More about Murphy Applauds Biden-Harris Announcement of Lower Prescription Drug Prices Thanks to Inflation Reduction Act

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Sunday traveled to Nairobi, Kenya to engage with key stakeholders on issues related to the U.S.’ relationships on the African continent, including deepening our economic partnerships, U.S. support for humanitarian aid, and the Kenyan-led... Read More about Murphy Travels To Kenya To Engage With Leaders On U.S. Investments And Global Challenges, Deepen U.S. Relationships In Africa

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and U.S. Representative Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, on Thursday led 26 members of Congress in sending a letter to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) expressing concerns over... Read More about Murphy And Nadler Lead Bicameral Letter Urging National Labor Relations Board To Reach Decision In Cases Of Mistreated Amazon Delivery Drivers

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) announced the inclusion of $33 million for Congressionally Directed Spending projects in the three Appropriations bills that have been passed by the Committee. Committee passage is the first step in the process,... Read More about Murphy, Blumenthal Announce $33 Million For Connecticut Projects In Three Appropriations Bills Passed By Committee, Bringing Total To $109.6 Million For Projects In The State

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday joined Fox News Sunday’s Jacqui Heinrich to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris’ strong record of leadership, his support for eliminating the filibuster to make democracy work better, the stakes of the 2024 election and the threat Donald Trump poses to the future of American... Read More about Murphy On Fox News Sunday: Democracy Should Respond To The Will Of The American People

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.-05) and Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.-03) on Friday introduced legislation to reaffirm federal funds should not be used to arm school personnel with firearms or to train school staff in the use of firearms. In their resolution, the members emphasize the position... Read More about Murphy, Hayes, DeLauro Introduce Bicameral Resolution To Keep Guns Out Of Classrooms

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism, on Friday joined U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and 20 other members of Congress in sending a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressing alarm at the... Read More about Murphy, Markey, 20 Colleagues Call Attention To Worsening Human Rights Conditions In Bangladesh

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Thursday released the following statement on the release of American citizens wrongfully imprisoned in Russia, including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan. “It is a huge relief that Evan... Read More about Murphy Statement On Release Of Wrongfully Imprisoned Americans In Russia

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.), respectively Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, on Wednesday wrote Acting Director of the Secret Service Ronald L. Rowe Jr. seeking information regarding the U.S. Secret Service’s Fiscal Year 2025 budgetary needs. This... Read More about Lead Senate Homeland Security Appropriators Request Information On Secret Service Funding Needs Before Advancing FY25 Spending Bill

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Wednesday spoke at a U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee markup on the corrosive impact of the growing financialization of American health care and social care delivery systems. In his remarks, Murphy outlined how prioritization of profits is undermining programs like Meals... Read More about Murphy: Meals On Wheels Works Because We Prioritize Socialization, Not Profit

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and U.S. Representatives Grace Meng (D-N.Y.-06), Delia Ramirez (D-lll.-03), and Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.-13) to introduce the Destination Reception Assistance Act, legislation to establish the Destination Reception... Read More about Murphy, Blumenthal, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Support Communities Receiving Asylum Seekers And Refugees

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Tuesday spoke at a U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on U.S. strategic competition with China and U.S. competitiveness beyond the Indo-Pacific. In his questions to U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, Murphy emphasized the importance of maintaining funding for the U.S. State... Read More about Murphy Questions Deputy Secretary Of State On Efforts To Combat Chinese Misinformation And Further U.S. Interests In The Middle East