Bob Duff – NewDEAL

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Bob Duff

Senate Majority Leader / Norwalk, CT

Bob Duff has served as a state senator for his hometown of Norwalk, CT since his election in 2004. Bob has earned a reputation as a consumer watchdog. As Chair of the legislature’s Banking Committee, Bob worked to safeguard Connecticut homeowners from the ravages of predatory lending by creating a package of first-in-the-nation reforms to reduce the number of home foreclosures in the state. Bob’s consumer advocacy continued as he went on to Chair the Energy and Technology Committee. As Chair, Bob championed two pieces of major energy legislation which taken together implement a new comprehensive energy strategy for Connecticut, restructuring support for renewable sources of electricity to provide for cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy for consumers and businesses.

Under Bob’s tenure as Majority Leader, the Senate Democratic caucus has achieved numerous legislative victories. Most recently, the Senate Democratic caucus passed legislation standing up for DREAMers, rewriting the state education funding formula, the National Popular Vote, net neutrality, data privacy, health care access, gun safety, paid family medical leave, LGBTQ rights and equal pay for equal work.

Bob Duff’s Ideas

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Enhancing Committee-based Governance

Problem When state governments are unable to pass critical legislation because of a lack of cooperation between parties and/or lack of public/private collaboration, everyone loses. This lack of legislative progress reduces trust in governing and hinders necessary reform. Solution Senator Duff argued that the state could create an inclusive, transparent […]

Smart Government | Bob Duff | Senate Majority Leader | Norwalk, CT

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Secure Health Data

Problem Health insurance companies have become prime targets for hackers and foreign governments looking to steal highly confidential personal data of American citizens. Solution Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff co-sponsored legislation that requires health insurance companies to develop a comprehensive information security program to safeguard the personal information of their […]

Healthcare | Bob Duff | Senate Majority Leader | Norwalk, CT

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Occupational Licensing Reform

Problem State rules for licensure and registration for certain occupations has become burdensome and created barriers to entry for workers through unnecessary fess and other requirements. Solution By reexamining our occupational licensing and limiting it to those positions where it is necessary because of higher levels of training, health or […]

Jobs and Entrepreneurship | Bob Duff | Senate Majority Leader | Norwalk, CT

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PTSD Coverage for First Responders

Problem There is an epidemic of first responders committing suicide in this country. This bill seeks to change the way that we deal with PTSD among them and remove the barriers to them seeking treatment. Additionally, when a peace officer is voluntarily committed for psychiatric help, their service weapon is […]

Healthcare | Bob Duff | Senate Majority Leader | Norwalk, CT

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2021 Contact: Jonathon Dworkin, 202-660-1340 x5 NewDEAL Statement on Biden’s First 100 Days Washington, D.C. – NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan released the following statement marking 100 days of the Biden-Harris Administration: “Last night, state and local leaders saw in full force the […]

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