Defense & National Security | Congressman Joe Courtney

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Courtney Announces more than $430,000 in Federal Funding to Support Continued Growth at New London’s Thames Shipyard & Repair Co.
April 26, 2021
Press Release
“The Federal Maritime Administration’s award to Thames Shipyard and Repair demonstrates once again the deep connection eastern Connecticut has to our nation’s maritime economy."
Issues: Defense & National Security
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Courtney Op-Ed: President Biden's Indo-Pacific Strategy Has Strong Bipartisan Support
April 21, 2021
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By Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), Opinion Contributor

President Biden's Indo-Pacific Strategy Has Strong Bipartisan Support

In the rush of events that have cascaded through Washington, D.C., over the last three months, one remarkable milestone deserves a second look. On Jan. 1, 2021 — just a few days before the insurrection at the Capitol, in the final hours of the 116th Congress of the United States — the U.S.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Courtney Statement on President Biden’s Announced Plan to Withdraw American Combat Troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021
April 14, 2021
Press Release
"As a member of the House Armed Services committee, I will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure a successful execution of this plan," said Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security
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After Successful Year-Long Effort, Courtney Welcomes Home Award of Contract to Construct Second Virginia-Class Submarine in 2021
March 19, 2021
Press Release
“The Navy’s announcement today of contract execution for the ‘option’ Virginia-class submarine—funded in last year’s NDAA and FY 2021 Omnibus budget—is the exclamation point on Congress’s efforts to protect our nation’s submarine fleet and industrial base,” said Chairman Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs
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Rep. Courtney Reappointed as Chairman of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
February 3, 2021
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Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) was again selected to lead the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces as Chairman in the 117th Congress. Courtney was named Chairman this afternoon at the Democratic organizing caucus for the House Armed Services Committee. Rep.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Reps. Courtney, Boyle, Welcome Additional NSMV Construction Following Congressional Authorization
January 22, 2021
Press Release
“The Seapower Subcommittee learned back in 2016 that if we didn’t replace the aging training ships assigned to the State Maritime Academies across the country, it wouldn’t be long until..."
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Courtney Announces Support for H.R. 335 Following Conversation with Secretary-Designate Austin
January 21, 2021
Press Release
“Secretary-designate Austin and I had a good exchange today, and I welcomed his decision to appear before our bipartisan panel,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security
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Courtney Statement on General Lloyd Austin’s Upcoming Appearance Before the House Armed Services Committee
January 20, 2021
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement after Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09), the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, announced that Secretary-Designate General Lloyd Austin (U.S.

Issues: Defense & National Security
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Courtney Effort Prevails: 2nd Submarine Restored as Trump Veto of NDAA Officially Overridden
January 1, 2021
Press Release
“We’re starting the New Year with a big win for our U.S. Navy and for eastern Connecticut—the President’s attempt to veto the bipartisan NDAA has officially been voted down, and construction of the crucial second Virginia-class submarine has once and for all been restored in 2021,” said Chairman Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs Eastern Connecticut
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Rep. Courtney Votes to Override President Trump’s Veto of the Bipartisan NDAA
December 28, 2020
Press Release
“I’m proud to join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in voting to overturn President Trump’s reckless veto of the bipartisan NDAA, and to ensure that Congress for the 60th year passes this measure,” said Chairman Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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