Defense & National Security | Congressman Joe Courtney

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Courtney Statement on Passage of FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Conference Report
December 11, 2019
Press Release
“This bipartisan and bicameral agreement sends a clear and powerful message that the House is getting its work done,” Courtney said
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Courtney Statement on Block V Submarine Production Contract
December 2, 2019
Press Release
“The long-awaited contract awarded today – the largest ever awarded by the Navy – provides stability and certainty to our submarine shipbuilders, greater deterrent capability to our combatant commanders, and increased workload for the industrial base,” Courtney said.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs
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Courtney Statement on New Report Highlighting Connecticut as Top State for Shipbuilding Investment
November 27, 2019
Press Release
“This new report underscores what we already know – Connecticut’s defense and manufacturing sector punches well above its weight,” Congressman Courtney said.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Eastern Connecticut
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Rep. Joe Courtney Statement on the Resignation of Navy Secretary Richard Spencer
November 25, 2019
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"As Chairman of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, I have worked closely with Secretary Spencer since he was appointed by President Trump."
Issues: Defense & National Security
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Courtney Statement on Status of Block V Submarine Contract
November 4, 2019
Press Release
“Today’s news that the Block V contract is reaching the final backstretch with a framework that will be built around a minimum of nine subs and an option for a tenth to maintain the program of record shows real progress in terms of getting a stable workload for this critical program."
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Rep. Courtney Warns Withdrawal of Troops from Northeastern Syria Puts U.S. Allies in Danger, Harms Counter-ISIS Efforts
October 10, 2019
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, joined Rep. Jason Crowe (CO-06) and 56 other Members of Congress in writing to President Trump to warn that his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from northeastern Syria in advance of a known Turkish military operation puts U.S. allies in danger, and harms ongoing counter-ISIS efforts.

In their letter to the President, the Members wrote:

Issues: Defense & National Security
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Congressman Joe Courtney’s Remarks at the Christening of the USS Oregon
October 7, 2019
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Finally, it is a pleasure to welcome back to Groton the ship’s sponsor and Oregon native Dana Richardson and former Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson. The Admiral and Mrs. Richardson were stationed here when he commanded DEVRON 12, and most recently attended the USS Illinois christening. I can’t think of a ship sponsor better prepared to take on the solemn duty to support the ship and its crew over the lifetime of Oregon than Mrs. Richardson.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Rep. Courtney: Whistleblower Complaint Has Brought United States to a “Critical Juncture”
September 23, 2019
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“We have arrived at a critical juncture in time for the rule of law in the United States, and for this Administration’s faithfulness to our Constitution,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security
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Courtney Appointed To Panel Tasked With Negotiating Final FY2020 Defense Authorization
September 17, 2019
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, was today appointed to the conference committee for the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes expenditures for the Department of Defense for the upcoming fiscal year 2020. The bill contains billions of dollars of investments and key defense priorities for eastern Connecticut and the state.

Issues: Defense & National Security
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Rep. Courtney Statement on the Announced Retirement of Jeffrey S. Geiger from GD Electric Boat
September 13, 2019
Press Release
“Jeff has been a tireless advocate for the workforce at EB since he became president in 2013. I hold him in the highest regard based on his breadth of knowledge and experience as a shipbuilder, and his accessible, ethical approach to leadership. I wish Jeff and his wife all the best."
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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