Defense & National Security

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Courtney Welcomes Secretary of the Navy to Groton
August 21, 2020
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“I’m grateful to Secretary Braithwaite for accepting my invitation to visit Groton for a chance to see the impressive work underway at the shipyard, including the brand new facility that will house Columbia submarine construction later this year,” said Chairman Courtney, following the tour.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
Virginia class Submarine
Courtney Statement on Navy Decision to Award USS Hartford Planning Contract to Electric Boat in Groton
August 17, 2020
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“Groton is home to some of the most talented shipbuilders in the world, and today’s announcement by the Navy is another endorsement of the value that they and other private shipyards contribute to the readiness of our submarine force,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs
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Courtney-Led Restoration of Second Submarine Approved in Final House 2021 Appropriations Bill
July 31, 2020
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) and the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 7617, a legislative package that includes the defense appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2021. That measure includes funding Courtney has worked on a bipartisan basis to include that would restore a second, fully-funded Virginia-class submarine in FY 2021—the same funding level authorized in the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that the House passed last week.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs
Virginia class Submarine
House of Representatives Votes to Restore Second Virginia-Class Submarine, Pass FY21 NDAA
July 21, 2020
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“We’ve been working towards passage of this year’s NDAA ever since the Administration’s flawed budget request came over in February—"
Issues: Defense & National Security
Virginia class Submarine
Courtney Statement as House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense Backs Full Restoration of 2nd Virginia-Class Submarine in 2021
July 7, 2020
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“Restoration of full funding for a second Virginia-class submarine topped the Navy’s list of unfunded priorities in 2021,” said Congressman Courtney,
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Courtney Statement on House Armed Services Committee Passage of Fiscal Year 2021 Defense Authorization Bill and Full Restoration of a Second Virginia-Class Submarine
July 2, 2020
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“I’m proud that this bill provides decisive and unqualified support for my effort to restore a second Virginia-class submarine in 2021,” Courtney added.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Chairman Courtney’s Opening Remarks for the House Armed Services Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Markup of the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act
June 23, 2020
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With the help and input of all, I believe we have created a bipartisan mark that in fact addresses many, if not all, of these flaws in the budget that was foisted on us.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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COURTNEY STATEMENT ON AWARD OF COLUMBIA-CLASS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ELECTRIC BOAT
June 22, 2020
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“Today’s announcement means ‘Game on’ for this exciting and transformational project that will shape our region’s economy for the next two decades—and I know that our talented shipbuilders of Electric Boat are up to the challenge,” Chairman Courtney said.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
Virginia class Submarine
Chairman Courtney Statement on Navy Decision to Uphold Firing of Captain Brett Crozier
June 19, 2020
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NORWICH, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, issued the following statement after the U.S. Navy announced its decision to uphold the firing of Captain Brett Crozier, the former Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt.

Issues: Defense & National Security
Virginia class Submarine
As USS Theodore Roosevelt Resumes Operations in the Pacific, Rep. Courtney Calls on Secretary Esper to Ensure Hazard Pay for U.S. Servicemembers
June 5, 2020
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“As our nation enters the sixth month of a global health pandemic that has burdened every segment of American society, the men and women of the armed services have not been spared by its life threatening..."
Issues: Defense & National Security
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