Defense & National Security
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) voted to streamline continued American support to our partners in Ukraine when he helped pass the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act (S. 3522) in the House of Representatives. The Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act is a bipartisan bill originally introduced in the U.S.
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). The House's 2022 Omnibus includes critical new support for Ukraine, increased funding for eastern Connecticut priorities like the special education and workforce development, and more. The House passed the bill today by a vote of 361-69, it is expected to receive a vote in the Senate in the coming days.
WASHINGTON, DC—Last night, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, joined a bipartisan coalition led by Rep. Jim Himes (CT-04) in urging the Biden Administration to provide America's NATO Allies with equipment necessary to backfill their direct support to the Ukrainian Air Force.
NORWICH, CT—This morning, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) joined members of the U.S. House and Senate for a bipartisan call with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. President Zelenskyy provided members of Congress with an update on the latest news regarding Ukraine's fight against Russia's lawless invasion, and an overview of how U.S. lethal defense aid and the increasingly severe sanctions regime has strengthened their efforts thus far, but impressed upon Representatives and Senators that Ukraine needs more assistance. After the call, Rep.
NORWICH, CT—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, shared an update with Connecticut residents on how U.S. defense aid has strengthened Ukraine's resistance against Russia's invasion. Courtney outlined how more than $1 billion in U.S. military support over the past year has helped supply Ukraine with critical defense resources, and the need for Congress to follow through on President Biden's call for a new round of immediate defense and humanitarian support for our partners in Ukraine.