Blumenthal urges investigation into Trump administration's VA cuts affecting veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Blumenthal requests investigation into VA cuts: Senator Richard Blumenthal has called for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct an independent audit regarding the impact of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins’ recent staffing cuts on care for veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D).
Concerns raised during Senate hearing: This request follows a Senate hearing where veterans and caregivers expressed worries about a decline in specialized care due to staffing shortages. Blumenthal cited evidence from the Paralyzed Veterans of America indicating significant reductions in operational SCI/D beds and acute care nursing positions.
GAO audit specifics: Blumenthal’s letter to the GAO outlines the need to assess staffing shortages, the effects of hiring freezes, and operational bed changes since January 2025, highlighting concerns about VA's transparency and accountability following these directives.
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Richard Blumenthal Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Richard Blumenthal:
- S.3026: A bill to amend chapter 4 of title 5, United States Code, to require cooperation with Inspector General requests, and for other purposes.
- S.3000: A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to identify and report instances of disability benefit questionnaire fraud, and for other purposes.
- S.2977: FAST Justice Act
- S.2956: Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act
- S.2942: A bill for the relief of Valent Kolami.
- S.2842: Stop CMV 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 $43.4K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 878th 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 675th 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.
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