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. Army, Ret.) will appear before the Armed Services Committee on Thursday to discuss his nomination to serve as the next Secretary of Defense under President Joseph R. Biden. On Friday, Chairman Smith introduced legislation to provide a statutory exception to allow Gen.

Issues: Defense & National Security
Virginia class Submarine
Courtney Effort Prevails: 2nd Submarine Restored as Trump Veto of NDAA Officially Overridden
January 1, 2021
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“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
Virginia class Submarine
Rep. Courtney Votes to Override President Trump’s Veto of the Bipartisan NDAA
December 28, 2020
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“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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Courtney Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Veto the NDAA and Defund U.S. Armed Forces
December 23, 2020
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VERNON, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, issued the following statement today after President Donald Trump vetoed the overwhelmingly bipartisan 2021 National Defense Authorization Act in a move to defund the United States Armed Forces and deny a pay raise American troops:

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
Virginia class Submarine
Second Virginia-Class Submarine is Fully Funded in Bipartisan Omnibus Spending Package
December 21, 2020
Press Release
“The restoration of this submarine is a victory for the thousands of men and women who work hard every single day building the most capable submarines in the world," said Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs
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Final 2021 NDAA Nears Completion as House Votes to Pass Bipartisan NDAA Conference Report
December 8, 2020
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“Today, the House voted to seal the deal. The final negotiated version of the 2021 NDAA includes the Seapower Subcommittee’s year-long effort to buck the Trump Budget and fully restore construction of the second Virginia-class submarine.."
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Courtney Statement on the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Conference Report
December 4, 2020
Press Release
"The fact that we are on path to pass the NDAA for the 60th consecutive year exemplifies the bipartisan nature of the House Armed Services Committee. I’m proud of the way we came together once again to get the job done for both the security of our nation..."
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Eastern Connecticut Veterans & Military Personnel
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Rep. Courtney Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act
December 2, 2020
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“The scope of a bipartisan conference committee’s work is clearly and strictly limited to the language of the bills that already passed out of the House and Senate,” said Congressman Courtney. The two bipartisan NDAA bills..."
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
Courtney Statement on OMB Request for Second Virginia Class Submarine
November 25, 2020
Press Release

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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