Defense & National Security

Reps. Courtney, Gallagher, Kilmer, and Moore Secure the First-Ever Support for AUKUS from the U.S. Congress in the 2023 NDAA
December 8, 2022
Press Release
"As this year’s AUSMIN meetings conclude, I’m more bullish than ever on importance of our AUKUS undersea alliance, and on the seminal role it will play in our nations’ histories,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
Courtney Secures Historic Funding for Submarine Construction, Workforce Development, Shipyard Recapitalization, and More in Final 2023 NDAA
December 8, 2022
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (H.R. 7776). The House passed the 2023 NDAA in a bipartisan vote of 350-80, and it will now move on to the Senate for final consideration before being signed into law by the President. 

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
Australian Defence Minister Marles Tours Electric Boat as Part of Visit for Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations
December 7, 2022
In The News

By Adam Creighton, The Australian

“The trajectory of the American presence in Australia has been growing … and that’s what we would anticipate,” Defense Minister Marles said.
Issues: Defense & National Security
Courtney Statement on Awarding of Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Contract by the U.S. Army
December 6, 2022
Press Release
“Sikorsky has a long, proven track record of producing the most capable helicopters of any country on earth. The Blackhawk helicopter has been the workhorse platform for our military and our allies for decades. The Army’s decision to not select them for the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) contract was perplexing, to say the least,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security
Courtney Welcomes U.S. Navy Contract to Electric Boat for Lead Yard Services on Virginia-Class Program
October 4, 2022
Press Release
“Success takes persistent effort, and it doesn’t happen overnight—that’s true in any industry, and it’s certainly the case when it comes to the booming growth at the shipyard in Groton, and in our skilled manufacturing sectors,” said Chairman Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
Artist Submarine Rendition
Columbia-Class Submarine Construction is Finally Here
Congressman Joe Courtney Press Release
Courtney Announces New Federal Funding to Support Coastal Security and Maritime Safety in Mystic and New London
August 19, 2022
Press Release
“The DHS announcement today of Port Security Awards for key maritime enterprises in Southeastern Connecticut is a critical investment to harden ferry cyber defenses, as well as to extend the service life of public safety vessels that save lives,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security Eastern Connecticut
Congressman Joe Courtney Press Release
Rep. Courtney Statement on U.S. Senate Vote to Ratify Finland and Sweden as Members of NATO
August 3, 2022
Press Release

NORWICH, CT — Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement this evening after the U.S. Senate voted 95-1-1 to ratify a treaty expanding NATO membership to include Finland and Sweden.

Issues: Defense & National Security
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Courtney Welcomes Historic U.S. Navy Contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat for the Remainder of Maintenance Work on USS Hartford 
July 28, 2022
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee on Seapower and Projection Forces, welcomed a new U.S. Navy contract awarded to General Dynamics Electric Boat (EB) for the maintenance, repair, and modernization efforts to execute the engineered overhaul of USS Hartford (SSN 768).

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs
Congressman Joe Courtney Press Release
Rep. Courtney Votes Lower Costs, Power American Economic Independence, and Fuel the Next Generation of Research and Innovation
July 28, 2022
Press Release
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.”
Issues: Defense & National Security Economy & Jobs Public Safety & Homeland Security
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