Blumenthal and Hirono introduce legislation to enhance the VA's disaster response capabilities, ensuring better emergency management.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators Richard Blumenthal and Mazie Hirono have introduced the AVERT Crises Act to enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs’ preparedness for emergencies, including natural disasters and pandemics. Blumenthal emphasized the need for better responsiveness to increasing crises, stating, "We need to ensure VA is prepared to respond to these crises."
The legislation aims to improve coordination between the VA and FEMA, streamline emergency management operations, and ensure continuity of care for veterans during emergencies. Hirono noted that the act will equip the VA with essential resources for effective emergency responses, stating, "This critical legislation will help the VA fulfill its emergency preparedness mission."
The AVERT Crises Act is a response to the lessons learned from recent disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic, seeking to address the VA's role in enhancing national emergency response capabilities.
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Richard Blumenthal Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Richard Blumenthal:
- S.2264: A bill to improve the emergency management capabilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.
- S.2072: MORE Savings Act
- S.2071: Disaster Relief Medicaid Act
- S.2070: Insurrection Act of 2025
- S.2061: Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2025
- S.1955: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
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 601st 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 550th 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 204th 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.
