Defense & National Security

We’ve heard it for months now, but if there’s one entity that was rooting hard against our ability to get this done, it’s competitors like China," said Rep. Courtney. "I was proud to send the CHIPS and Science Act to the President’s desk today.”

"This is an eastern Connecticut-focused budget, and I’m ready to keep working with my colleagues to make it final," said Rep. Courtney.

“The 2023 Defense Authorization provides our nation with the resources we need to assure our allies, deter conflict, and protect our homeland. At a time when many people wonder if Congress can still work together and get big things done, my colleagues and I on the House Armed Services Committee proved once again that we can do just that,” Courtney said.

“At a time when many people wonder if Congress can work together and get things done, I'm proud that our committee has once again shown that we can do exactly that,” Courtney said.

"I will keep pressing forward to make the Australia-U.S. submarine officer training pipeline a reality, and to ensure that Congress provides all necessary support to make AUKUS a success," Courtney said.

“The Australia-U.S. Submarine Officer Pipeline Act is a major milestone in the successful implementation of AUKUS," said Courtney.

"First, the mark recommends sustaining the two-per-year cadence for Virginia-class submarine construction, keeps the Columbia program continuing pace, and makes critical investments to strengthen the submarine industrial base and workforce development efforts."

"I am concerned with the increasing age of our tactical airlift fleet, combined with numerous readiness challenges, that pose serious risks to our ability to meet key warfighting requirements."