Democratic, U.S. Senator from Connecticut
Now: U.S. Senator since 2011 verified October 12, 2026 · source (opens in a new tab)
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Richard Blumenthal has 1 statement on data centers on the record.
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What they said
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Senator Richard Blumenthal launched a nationwide investigation in March into the use of NDAs and other restrictions that may limit public disclosure of data centers' energy usage, water needs and potential community impacts
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source. Label set by a tiebreak.
Where & When: September 7, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- newsweek.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet
Label rationale: A tiebreak: the two first readings differed, and a third reading of the statement and its source decided. The words that set it: "launched a nationwide investigation in March into the use of NDAs and other restrictions that may limit public disclosure of data centers' energy usage".
How they voted
No vote on a data center measure on the record.
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Last verified: October 12, 2026.