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Courtney Statement on OMB Request for Second Virginia Class Submarine
November 25, 2020
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VERNON, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney, Chairman of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, today welcomed the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) request to Congress to fully fund a second Virginia Class submarine in the 2021 defense appropriations bill.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Eastern Connecticut
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Chairman Courtney Statement on Air Force C-130J Basing Decision
November 24, 2020
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VERNON, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, today issued the following statement in response to the Air Force's strategic basing decision for new C-130J aircraft for the Air National Guard.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Courtney Appointed to Panel Tasked with Negotiating the Final FY2021 Defense Authorization
November 18, 2020
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“In a year of absolute uncertainty, the Trump Administration’s original proposal to have America construct the fewest number of combatant vessels in over a decade, and to eliminate construction of an entire Virginia-class submarine in the process, remains one of the most puzzling aspects,” said Chairman Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs
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Courtney Applauds Decision by NOAA to Uphold EB’s Permit Application to Begin Utilizing ELDS
November 18, 2020
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“There has been a groundswell of input from small marinas, local and state officials, large stakeholders like Submarine Naval Base New London, Electric Boat, and many others, all strongly in favor of the sound selection of the ELDS,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs
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Courtney Statement on Release of Senate Defense Appropriations Bill Without Full Funding for Restoration of Second 2021 Virginia Class Submarine
November 10, 2020
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“Over the last ten years, sworn testimony before the Congress from combatant commanders, outside defense experts and Navy leadership has been unanimous—the Navy needs more submarines,” Chairman Courtney said.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Chairman Courtney Statement as Navy Awards Contract to Construct First Ever Columbia-Class Submarine to Groton’s Electric Boat
November 5, 2020
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“Today's announcement makes the hard work, planning and advocacy for this generational program real,” said Chairman Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Courtney Welcomes Governor Lamont’s Support of House NDAA’s C-130 Fleet Protections Ahead of NDAA Conference Committee Negotiations
October 29, 2020
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, welcomed the support of Governor Ned Lamont in the effort to protect the Air National Guard's C-130 aircraft fleet.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs
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Chairman Courtney Reaction to Secretary Esper’s Public Comments on Submarine Shipbuilding
October 6, 2020
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“If Secretary Esper is serious about boosting production, he could direct his department to support the House-passed authorization and funding levels for a second Virginia-class submarine in 2021 that reverses the Administration’s anemic shipbuilding budget in the House-Senate conference process happening right now,” Courtney added.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Courtney Effort to Restore Construction of Second Virginia-Class Submarine Draws Support from Navy League, Machinists Union
October 6, 2020
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“Restoring construction of the second Virginia-class submarine in FY2021 isn’t just important to our shipbuilders and manufacturers here in eastern Connecticut, it’s also the Navy’s number-one unfunded priority at a time when our undersea fleet is more heavily relied upon than ever,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security
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Rep. Courtney Honors Sailors Onboard the U.S.S. Dwight D. Eisenhower
October 2, 2020
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“I rise today to salute the extraordinary efforts of the officers and crew of the U.S.S. Dwight D Eisenhower carrier strike group,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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