Senator Blumenthal announced a $670 million contract for Pratt & Whitney to produce F135 engines for F-35 jets.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released a statement regarding a $670 million contract awarded to Pratt & Whitney by the U.S. Department of Defense. The contract involves work on F135 engines for the F-35 fighter jets and modifies an existing $2.8 billion contract.
Blumenthal emphasized the contract's significance for the machinists at Pratt & Whitney, stating, “This $670 million contract modification is a huge win...I am thrilled to see yet another vote of confidence for Connecticut made products.”
The contract includes the production and delivery of engine components and technical services sourced from East Hartford.
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Richard Blumenthal Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Richard Blumenthal:
- S.2842: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for congenital Cytomegalovirus screening of newborns.
- S.2799: A bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration.
- S.2784: A bill to award posthumously the Congressional Gold Medal to Constance Baker Motley, in recognition of her enduring contributions and service to the United States.
- S.2682: Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025
- S.2640: Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2025
- S.2493: Medical Disability Examination Improvement Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Richard Blumenthal on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Blumenthal.
Richard Blumenthal Fundraising
Richard Blumenthal recently disclosed $55.3K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 710th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 87.3% came from individual donors.
Blumenthal disclosed $63.0K of spending. This was the 642nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Blumenthal disclosed $1.3M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 235th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Richard Blumenthal's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
