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Congressman Courtney Introduces Legislation To Reduce Violence Against Health Care And Social Service Workers
Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), a senior Member of the House Education and Labor Committee, introduced legislation this week to curb rising rates of workplace violence facing health care and social service employees such as nurses, physicians, emergency responders, medical assistants, and social workers. -
Courtney To Support Legislation Opposing Trump’s National Emergency Declaration
Congressman Courtney signaled support for upcoming legislation that would disapprove of President Trump’s recently announced national emergency declaration. Click to read more. -
Congressman Courtney Joins NAACP Robertsine Duncan Youth Council in Celebrating Ayanti Grant
Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) joined in celebrating Ayanti Grant, who was recognized with an award from the NAACP Robertsine Duncan Youth Council at their annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Luncheon for her years of commitment and dedication to public service in Norwich, CT. Ms. Grant, who oversees the operations of Congressman Courtney’s office in Norwich as District Director, was recognized in particular for her work in administering service to youth and families. -
Congressman Courtney Votes To Fund Coast Guard, End Partial Government Shutdown
Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) voted for the ninth time to immediately fund the U.S. Coast Guard and other federal agencies, and to end the ongoing partial government shutdown. It was the ninth piece of legislation brought forth by House Democrats and that Congressman Courtney voted in favor of to open the government and end the partial government shutdown for the 800,000 Americans who have either been furloughed or are working without pay. -
Information For Homeowners With Crumbling Foundations
In recent years, more and more homeowners in our region have discovered that their home foundations are crumbling due to the presence of a mineral called pyrrhotite in the stone aggregate originally used to mix the concrete. -
Courtney Remarks on Net Neutrality
Representative Courtney delivers remarks opposing the FCC's decision to repeal Title II net neutrality rules.
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“The political system has increasingly been focused on catering to the wealthy and the powerful–to special interests rather the public’s interests – and that has come at the great expense to American public,” said Congressman Courtney.
"The new Congressional Majority’s stance against anti-Semitism is clear. With the passage of this resolution, the record now clearly reflects the position of this body: that anti-Semitic and anti-Muslim conduct have no place in the halls of Congress."
Today’s introduction of a comprehensive, bipartisan bill to secure Plum Island’s future viability and environmental protection status is an exciting development. Looking back over the last two Congresses, Representative Zeldin and I have been able to pass legislation seeking to protect Plum Island on a bipartisan basis, and at times with unanimous support"
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