Republicans blocked a vote on legislation helping combat-injured veterans secure full benefits, citing cost concerns.
Quiver AI Summary
On October 8, Senator Richard Blumenthal's efforts to advance the Major Richard Star Act, which aims to provide full military benefits to over 50,000 combat-injured veterans, were blocked by Republican leadership in the Senate. This bipartisan legislation seeks to eliminate the current policy that reduces military retirement pay for veterans who also receive disability benefits.
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker expressed concerns about the cost and described the proposal as a "double benefit." In response, Blumenthal emphasized the importance of fairness and equity for veterans, arguing that the act is a matter of fulfilling promises made to them. The act has significant bipartisan support, with 76 cosponsors in the Senate.
The Major Richard Star Act is named after a combat veteran who faced similar issues and advocates for ensuring financial stability for those who served in the military. Blumenthal highlighted that failure to address this issue threatens the well-being of many veterans, calling for bipartisan action to support them.
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Richard Blumenthal Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Richard Blumenthal:
- S.2977: A bill to amend chapter 77 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure timely rulings by the Merit Systems Protection Board on appeals by Federal employees and applicants for employment.
- S.2956: A bill to prohibit the sale, lease, or loan of used motor vehicles with open recalls to consumers by auto dealers.
- S.2942: A bill for the relief of Valent Kolami.
- S.2842: Stop CMV Act of 2025
- S.2799: Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act
- S.2784: Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley 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.
