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

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

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

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

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 […]

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

Latest News

NewDEAL Statement on the Anniversary of January 6th

As we mark one year since the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, the memory of that day must strengthen the resolve of leaders who care about the health of our democracy to protect the right of every eligible American to vote and to ensure the results of those votes […]

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Washington Center for Equitable Growth: Equitable Growth joins NewDEAL Leaders to discuss child care in the post-pandemic U.S. economy

As the U.S. Congress finalizes its negotiations around the Build Back Better Act, policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels of government continue working to rebuild their respective economies in the wake of the coronavirus recession. Against this backdrop, the NewDEAL Leaders, a network of pro-growth elected progressives from state and […]

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Recent News

NewDEAL Statement on the Anniversary of January 6th

January 6, 2022

As we mark one year since the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, the memory of that day must strengthen the resolve of leaders who care about the health of our democracy to protect the right of every eligible American to vote and to ensure the results of those votes […]

Washington Center for Equitable Growth: Equitable Growth joins NewDEAL Leaders to discuss child care in the post-pandemic U.S. economy

December 8, 2021

As the U.S. Congress finalizes its negotiations around the Build Back Better Act, policymakers at the federal, state, and local levels of government continue working to rebuild their respective economies in the wake of the coronavirus recession. Against this backdrop, the NewDEAL Leaders, a network of pro-growth elected progressives from state and […]

Communications Daily: States Plan for Key Role in $42.5B Broadband Program

December 1, 2021

State broadband leaders see opportunity for transformational change with at least $100 million coming to each state from the infrastructure law’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. States are in planning stages as NTIA prepares to distribute funding, said officials and other experts in interviews after President Joe Biden […]

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Bob Duff

Bob Duff’s Ideas

Enhancing Committee-based Governance

Secure Health Data

Occupational Licensing Reform

PTSD Coverage for First Responders

Recent News

NewDEAL Statement on the Anniversary of January 6th

Washington Center for Equitable Growth: Equitable Growth joins NewDEAL Leaders to discuss child care in the post-pandemic U.S. economy

Communications Daily: States Plan for Key Role in $42.5B Broadband Program

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