Senator Blumenthal requests data on the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to advocate for increased funding in response to rising violence.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Blumenthal requests information on nonprofit security funding: U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal has reached out to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem for data regarding the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). This request follows significant spikes in funding requests, which reportedly exceeded the program's capacity last year.
Funding discrepancies highlighted: Blumenthal expressed concern over the Senate Republicans' proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget of $330 million for the NSGP, stating that it falls short of the needed $1 billion. He emphasized the importance of adequate funding to combat hate-based violence impacting community centers and places of worship.
Details sought for program improvements: In his letter, Blumenthal requested data on grant applications, approvals, and feedback for unsuccessful applicants, aimed at enhancing future applications and ensuring community safety. He has been actively advocating for robust funding and resources to address rising threats of violence Stemming from extremist ideologies.
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Richard Blumenthal Fundraising
Richard Blumenthal recently disclosed $43.4K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 887th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 57.4% came from individual donors.
Blumenthal disclosed $76.9K of spending. This was the 677th most from all Q3 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 281st most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Richard Blumenthal's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Richard Blumenthal Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Richard Blumenthal:
- S.3533: A bill to improve the administration of justice by requiring written explanations by the Supreme Court of its decisions and the disclosure of votes by justices in cases within the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court that involve preliminary injunctive relief, and other purposes.
- S.3516: A bill to prohibit the circumvention of control measures used by internet retailers to ensure equitable consumer access to products, and for other purposes.
- S.3492: A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities for the intellectually disabled, and inpatient rehabilitation facilities to permit essential caregivers access during any period in which regular visitation is restricted.
- S.3477: A bill to exempt humanitarian care packages sent to members of the Armed Forces stationed overseas from certain postal reporting requirements, and for other purposes.
- S.3466: A bill to improve health care provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
- S.3458: A bill to prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check.
You can track bills proposed by Richard Blumenthal on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Blumenthal.
