Sen. Richard Blumenthal

From a verified voter in Marlborough, CT

Sanction Israel for tent massacres in Mawasi

The massacre carried out by Israel forces in the Al-Mawasi area, previously designated as a "safe zone," is a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and the rules of war. By deliberately targeting tents sheltering displaced civilians, including children, Israel has committed a grave wa

From a verified voter in Marlborough, CT

Pope Francis describes the bombing of children in Gaza as cruelty.

The indiscriminate bombing of children in Gaza is an abhorrent act of cruelty and a violation of international law. Pope Francis rightfully condemned these heinous attacks, expressing his deep anguish over the killing of an entire family, including seven children. Such wanton violence against civili

From a verified voter in Marlborough, CT

Doctors Without Borders confirms that Israel is committing ethnic cleansing

The ongoing violence and suffering in Gaza is deeply concerning, with alarming reports of ethnic cleansing and genocide against Palestinian civilians by Israel forces. As Doctors Without Borders has stated, there are clear signs of ethnic cleansing taking place, evidenced by the staggering loss of l

From a verified voter in Waterbury, CT

Urgent action needed. As you must know, Israel, continues its genocidal assault on Gaza and lhas brutally attacked Kamal Adwan Hospital. The medical community is in immediate need! The US must support the protection of medical facilities in Gaza. Please demand adherence to international law and

From a verified voter in Waterbury, CT

Suspend military aid to Israel until humanitarian standards met.

I urge you to cosponsor and support the legislation introduced by Representatives Summer Lee and Greg Casar calling for the suspension of offensive military transfers to Netanyahu's government in Israel. This action is crucial for protecting innocent Palestinian and Israeli lives, securing the relea

From a verified voter in Marlborough, CT

Sanction Israel for murdering journalist Ahmad Al-Louh

The targeted murder of cameraman Ahmad Al-Louh by Israel occupation forces while covering rescue operations in Gaza is a blatant attack on press freedom and the safety of journalists. This disturbing act follows a pattern of violence against media professionals in the occupied Palestinian territorie

From a verified voter in Norwalk, CT

I am concerned about Section 708 of the NDAA passed by the House on December 11. My understanding is that it eliminates health care through TRICARE for trans minors of military personnel. This provision will jeopardize the lives of trans youths and disrupt the lives of their military families. I wan

From a verified voter in Marlborough, CT

Sanction Israel for blocking World Health Organization access to hospitals

The denial of World Health Organization access to the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza by Israel authorities is an alarming violation of human rights and international law. The World Health Organization reported being denied access 3 times in 4 days, despite the dire conditions at the facility

From a verified voter in Marlborough, CT

Sanction Israel for it's murder of Gaza's sole orthopedic surgeon

The senseless killing of Dr. Saeed Joda, Gaza's sole orthopedic surgeon, is a tragic loss for the Palestinian people and a blatant violation of international humanitarian law. As a medical professional dedicated to saving lives, Dr. Joda's murder exemplifies Israel's utter disregard for the basic ri

From a constituent in New Canaan, CT

Pass the Telehealth Moderniztion Act of 2024

The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2024 aims to expand and make permanent certain telehealth services under Medicare that were temporarily expanded during the COVID-19 public health emergency. This legislation would increase access to healthcare for many Americans, especially those in rural or unde

From a verified voter in Marlborough, CT

Sanction Israel for detonating robotic bombs inside hospitals

The indiscriminate use of robotic bombs near hospitals in Gaza is an unacceptable violation of international humanitarian law. Hospitals are meant to be sanctuaries for the sick and wounded, not targets. These reckless attacks have caused widespread panic and casualties, even striking hospital depar

From a verified voter in Marlborough, CT

Sanction Israel for defiling graves

The horrific actions of the Israel army in defiling and desecrating hundreds of graves across the Gaza Strip are sickening. According to reports, multiple cemeteries have been targeted, with graves deliberately bulldozed, corpses dismembered, and bodies stolen. This complete disregard for the sancti

From a verified voter in New London, CT

Vote against H.R. 9495 in its current form

It is concerning that H.R. 9495 would grant the Treasury Secretary overly broad authority to unilaterally terminate the tax-exempt status of nonprofit organizations based solely on an accusation of being linked to terrorism, without requiring substantive evidence to be provided. This unchecked power

From a verified voter in Marlborough, CT

Sanction Israel for bombing Kamal Adwan Hospital

The targeting of Kamal Adwan Hospital by Israel strikes is an unconscionable violation of international humanitarian law. Injuring staff and patients and depriving the hospital of vital utilities like water, electricity, and oxygen supplies has rendered it unable to provide essential medical care, p

From a verified voter in Marlborough, CT

Support immediate comprehensive arms embargo on Israel

Based on Amnesty International's investigation and report, it is evident that Israel's actions against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip constitute genocide under international law. The deliberate killing of civilians, destruction of vital infrastructure, forced displacement, obstruction of hu

From a verified voter in Hamden, CT

The Free Speech Protection Act is a critical measure to defend democracy and freedom of thought. I ask you to support its passage.

From a verified voter in Marlborough, CT

Condemn Israel for targeting an UNRWA shelter

Airstrikes on an UNRWA shelter meant to provide safety for displaced civilians are utterly abhorrent acts of violence that must be unequivocally condemned. According to reports, Israel airstrikes targeted a school housing displaced Palestinians in the Al-Bureij camp, resulting in at least 15 tents c

From a verified voter in Marlborough, CT

Condemn Israel for doing genocidal field executions on children

The harrowing incidents documented by Euro-Med Monitor regarding deliberate killings and extrajudicial executions of Palestinian civilians in northern Gaza by Israel forces are deeply disturbing. The testimonies of Palestinians witnessing the cold-blooded executions of loved ones, including a father

From a verified voter in Marlborough, CT

Condemn Israel for airstriking World Central Kitchen aid workers

The recent Israel airstrike that killed five Palestinians, including three World Central Kitchen aid workers, is an unconscionable act of violence that must be condemned in the strongest terms. Targeting humanitarian workers whose sole mission is to provide food aid to a population suffering under a

From a verified voter in Marlborough, CT

Condemn Israel for murdering 191 journalists

Israel's targeted killings of 191 Palestinian journalists, most recently Mamdouh Ibrahim Qanaita, constitutes a flagrant violation of international laws protecting press freedom. These systematic attacks on media workers represent an assault on truth itself by obstructing vital reporting from one of

From a verified voter in Marlborough, CT

Condemn Israel for massacres in Beit Lahia

The recent Israel massacres on residential neighborhoods in Beit Lahia that resulted in the deaths of approximately 75 Palestinians, mostly women and children, are utterly reprehensible acts of violence. Targeting civilian homes and causing such widespread loss of innocent lives is a flagrant violat

From a verified voter in Marlborough, CT

Condemn Israel for blocking humanitarian aid from the United Nations

The Israel government's obstruction of humanitarian aid to northern Gaza is unconscionable. Denying 82 out of 91 attempted UN aid deliveries over the past month and a half is a flagrant violation of international law and basic human rights. This blockade has left an estimated 65,000-75,000 civilians

From a verified voter in Marlborough, CT

Condemn Israel for murdering aid workers

The assault by Israel forces on Gaza has resulted in a devastating crisis, with aid workers being murdered by Israel. As stated by the UN, 2024 has already become the deadliest year on record for humanitarian personnel, with over 330 aid workers killed, most of them UNRWA staff. This unacceptable mu

From a constituent in East Granby, CT

Truth and Justice Commission and “Indian Boarding Schools”

Allow the Truth and Justice commission to investigate Indian Boarding Schools. Allow them to give their community the closure they need to heal from the cultural genocide that they’ve been facing since beginning. It’s the least we could do for continuing to celebrate the barbarism of our ancestors e

From a constituent in Wethersfield, CT

Oppose H.R. 9495's Due Process Violations and Rights Infringement

I urge you to oppose H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act. While the intent to support Americans wrongfully detained abroad is admirable, the provisions terminating the tax-exempt status of organizations designated as "terrorist supporting" raise significan

From a verified voter in West Hartford, CT

Vote No on HR9465

When HR9465 comes to the Senate, please vote no and resist this bill. It is too broad in scope and puts a powerful tool in the hands of President Trump. He is likely to use it as a revenge tool against those who worked against him. It is a non-profit killer.

From a verified voter in Marlborough, CT

Reinstate funding to UNRWA, arms embargo on Israel now

Disease outbreaks in overcrowded shelters housing displaced Palestinians underscores the dire crisis unfolding in Gaza. With nearly two million Palestinians forcibly displaced from their homes due to Israel's ongoing seige, urgent action is needed to provide essential aid and support. A reinstatemen

From a verified voter in Marlborough, CT

Ban Yoav Gallant from entering the United States

Yoav Gallant, the former Israel Defense Minister, plans to travel to the United States despite an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Gaza. The warrant was issued after Israel's devastating offensive on Gaza that has kille

From a verified voter in Marlborough, CT

Condemn Israel for seiging Kamal Adwan Hospital

The ongoing Israel bombardment of Kamal Adwan Hospital and the murder of an 8-year-old child display a blatant disregard for human life and the human rights. Medical facilities and children are supposed to be protected under international law, yet Israel has repeatedly targeted this hospital, woundi