WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), the top Democrat on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch which oversees the United States Capitol Police, on Thursday held a virtual press conference via Zoom. Murphy discussed yesterday’s breach and attack on the U.S. Capitol incited by President Trump as the U.S.... Read More

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) made the following statement on Wednesday regarding ongoing violence at the United States Capitol complex:“Peaceful protest is deeply patriotic. Insurrection is sedition, and those that are taking part today in the attempted takeover of the Capitol, including the destruction and desecration of... Read More

WASHINGTON—As the National Guard has been activated in the District of Columbia amid the joint session of Congress to certify the election results, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Tuesday called on Acting Attorney General Rosen, Army Secretary McCarthy and Acting Secretary of Defense Miller to adhere to his recently-passed law requiring... Read More

HARTFORD—U.S.Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) released his year-end report outlining the work he’s done for Connecticut residents in 2020. Throughout this tumultuous year, Murphy worked hard to find common ground to help people struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, to bring relief to workers and families across Connecticut, and to... Read More

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Tuesday took to the U.S. Senate floor to highlight the dire need for bigger stimulus checks to help American families struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, and called on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his Republican colleagues to help pass legislation to deliver $2,000 direct payment... Read More

HARTFORD—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced on Wednesday that innovator Detect in Guilford has been named Innovator of the Month. Detect was founded in July 2018 by New Haven native Dr. Jonathan Rothberg as part of the Connecticut-based 4Catalyzer health technology incubator, which combines cutting edge learning and molecular... Read More

HARTFORD—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, on Tuesday issued the following statement following the announcement that President-elect Joe Biden will nominate Connecticut Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona to be the next U.S. Secretary of Education:“Joe Biden... Read More

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after passage of the Coronavirus Relief & Omnibus Agreement, which includes key funding priorities and legislation Murphy authored to help Connecticut.Specifically, the legislation repeals the mandate... Read More

WASHINGTON—Members of the Connecticut Delegation, including U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), John Larson (CT-1), and Joe Courtney (CT-2), today announced that the omnibus budget package repeals a mandate that Plum Island be sold and $18.9 million will be... Read More

WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday released the following statement after the Senate reached a deal on COVID-19 relief:  “For months, Americans buckling under the weight of COVID-19 begged Congress for help. But up until a few days ago, Mitch McConnell refused to even come to the negotiating table. It shouldn’t have taken... Read More

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Jim Himes (CT-4) on Monday applauded the news that their legislation to change the Weir Farm designation from Weir Farm National Historic Site to Weir Farm National Historical Park is headed to President Trump’s desk. The change will better... Read More

WASHINGTON—Following reports that the outgoing Trump administration is destroying presidential records and ignoring the law when using non-official electronic devices to conduct official business, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Thursday introduced the Promoting Accountability and Security in Transition (PAST) Act, to clarify... Read More

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee, on Wednesday met virtually with President-elect Joe Biden's nominee to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra. The two discussed the importance of a coordinated, science-driven approach to tackling COVID-19.... Read More

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Monday released the following statement on the eighth anniversary of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School:“It’s hard to describe the grief I feel today. Eight years after the tragic day, I’m reminded how important it is to hold your loved ones closer and to be kinder to the people... Read More

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Friday took to the U.S. Senate Floor to blast Republicans’ continued efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results and warn of the dangerous consequences for our democracy.“You cannot, at the same time, love America and hate democracy. But as we speak, a whole lot of flag-waving... Read More

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, on Friday applauded the final passage of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation authorizes the appropriation of funds for the Department of... Read More

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), along with U.S. Senators Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), on Thursday released the following statement on the sentencing of an American citizen, Walid Fitaihi, in Saudi Arabia:“We are appalled that Walid Fitaihi has been sentenced to six... Read More

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Wednesday released the following statement after the United States Senate failed to pass the bipartisan joint resolutions of disapproval on the Trump administration’s latest proposed arms sale to the United Arab Emirates (UAE):“Rushing... Read More

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) applauded the Senate passage of the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act. The senators led seven of their senator colleagues, including Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), introducing this bill to addresses... Read More

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Wednesday blasted the Trump administration’s proposed arms sales to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on the U.S. Senate floor ahead of the vote on his joint resolutions of disapproval which seeks to block the sales.On the unprecedented nature of this proposed arms sale, Murphy said: “…[O]n this sale,... Read More