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Rep. Courtney Helps Pass Historic Cannabis Banking Bill
September 25, 2019
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) voted to pass the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act (H.R. 1595). The SAFE Act would allow hemp and marijuana-related businesses in states with existing regulatory structures to access the banking system. Congressman Courtney is an original cosponsor of the SAFE Banking Act, which passed the House by a vote of 321-103.

Issues: Agriculture
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Courtney Announces USDA Grant Funding for Plainfield Infrastructure Project
July 16, 2019
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“These funds will help insure the safety and security of both officers and residents in Plainfield,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Agriculture
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Reps. Courtney, Thompson, Harder, Zeldin, and Delgado Introduce Bipartisan Young Farmers Success Act
June 12, 2019
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT), Rep. Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (R-PA), Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA), and Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY) introduced the Young Farmer Success Act--a bipartisan effort to preserve America's agricultural economy and the security of its national food supply by adding full-time farmers and ranchers to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Issues: Agriculture
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Reps. Courtney, Thompson Introduce School Milk Nutrition Act to Mark the Start of National Dairy Month
June 5, 2019
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“Milk provides the cornerstone of a healthy meal for our nation’s children,” Rep. Courtney said. “It packs valuable nutrients including protein, potassium, and calcium—a solid foundation for building a healthy menu in America’s schools."
Issues: Agriculture
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Rep. Courtney Statement After Bill Signed To Green Light Production, Sale Of Hemp In Connecticut
May 9, 2019
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“I’ve long seen industrial hemp production as a tremendous opportunity for our state’s agricultural sector and economy,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Agriculture
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Courtney, Blumenthal, and Murphy Welcome Increase in Summer Flounder Quotas for Connecticut Commercial Fishermen
March 14, 2019
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“We believe that the MAFMC continues to shortchange New England states when it comes to commercial summer flounder quotas,” Courtney, Blumenthal, and Murphy argued in their letter. “New England fishermen—including many of our constituents who have spent their lives fishing in southern New England Waters—have consistently voiced their concerns regarding summer flounder quotas set by the MAFMC.”
Issues: Agriculture Eastern Connecticut
COURTNEY SUPPORTS FARM BILL WITH CRITICAL PROVISIONS FOR EASTERN CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURE
December 12, 2018
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“The passage of this bill is welcome news throughout eastern Connecticut. This farm bill agreement includes many important provisions aimed at providing support and a level playing field for established crops and farm commodities in our region, while breaking down barriers to developing others,” Courtney said.
Issues: Agriculture
Courtney’s Bipartisan Efforts Result in Increase of Federal Community Development Funding for Norwich And New London
May 18, 2018
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“Without the federal funding provided by CDBG program, our local municipalities would struggle to fund valuable public services and housing assistance programs that are often taken for granted,” said Courtney. “CDBG has become a critical vehicle for getting federal dollars into the hands of local governments who need this annual cash infusion to maintain these services and programs. Proposals to eliminate CDBG would have a devastating impact on our region and our state, which is why I will continue to work across the aisle to preserve this vital program as Congress debates the 2019 budget in the weeks ahead.”
Issues: Agriculture
COURTNEY ANNOUNCES DAIRY SAFETY NET RE-ENROLLMENT TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK
April 3, 2018
Press Release

(Norwich, CT) —Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that the USDA will be reopening enrollment for the Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP) that will allow dairy farmers across the country and in eastern Connecticut to reassess their safety net coverage under the MPP. These changes were authorized under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 passed in February.

Issues: Agriculture
Courtney Leads Bipartisan Letter to Support Full Funding for the National Sea Grant College Program
March 16, 2018
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“With imported seafood making up 90% of American seafood consumption, our nation should be focusing on programs to expand and improve our domestic aquaculture industry,” wrote the members. “Sea Grant is a program that does just that—helping fishermen and shellfish farmers navigate a complex patchwork of state and federal coastal zone management regulations through technical assistance. Sea Grant works with local producers to grow and sustain their business models while connecting them to local resources to share best practices.”
Issues: Agriculture
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