Chris Murphy (b. 1973) is an American Democratic politician who has represented Connecticut in the U.S. Senate since 2013. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives (2007–13). While in Congress, Murphy earned a reputation as a liberal Democrat. He i especially known for his support of gun control measures, which became a major issue in the state after the Sandy Hook School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, in 2012. He is also active in public lands conservation measures, and he has sponsored or cosponsored several bills dealing with children’s health and education. In addition, Murphy has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump during Trump’s two presidential terms.
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