Senator Blumenthal introduces the Honor Act, aiming to reform VA healthcare through infrastructure investment and improved employee recruitment.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Blumenthal unveils major veterans' legislation: Senator Richard Blumenthal, alongside Democratic colleagues, introduced the "Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act", aiming to enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill focuses on improving VA facilities, recruiting quality healthcare staff, and elevating care standards for veterans.
Key provisions of the Honor Act: This comprehensive legislation seeks to streamline appointment scheduling, ensure accountability of community care providers, and make substantial investments in VA infrastructure. It also introduces reforms for VA’s hiring process to attract skilled professionals.
Support and reforms: Various Senators emphasized the necessity of these reforms, citing feedback from veterans and advocacy groups. The bill has garnered backing from key veteran organizations, highlighting its potential to enhance care delivery and accountability in the VA system.
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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.
