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The PACT Act expands VA health care and benefits for nearly 3.5 million Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances, providing generations of Veterans – and their surv


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August 2, 2022
"Our veterans aren’t concerned with relitigating the Senate’s failure last week—they just want this job to get done, and today I’m glad to say it finally did," said Courtney. "The PACT Act is officially through the House and Senate, and it’s going to be signed into law."

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July 14, 2022
"There’s more work to do to secure earned benefits for all of America’s veterans, especially those suffering from exposure to Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam, but this is a big step forward so many vets and their families," said Courtney.

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March 10, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, voted to pass the FY 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2471).


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March 3, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) voted to pass the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act (H.R.


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January 13, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) voted to pass the Guard and Reserve G.I. Bill Parity Act (H.R. 1836), which takes a strong step toward ensuring equal access to G.I.


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January 10, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) shared the news the House will vote next week on S. 2959/H.R.


October 12, 2021

NEW LONDON, Conn. (Tribune News Service) — The U.S. Department of Education has adopted policy changes pushed by U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, that will help service members gain easier student loan forgiveness.