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Courtney Congratulates Rear Admiral Stosz, Rear Admiral Rendon after Change of Command Ceremony
June 1, 2015
Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement after participating in the Change of Command Ceremony at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London:

Issues: Defense & National Security
Courtney Announces $46 million Award to Electric Boat to Plan Overhaul of USS Montpelier
May 29, 2015
Press Release
Norwich, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney announced today that Electric Boat has been awarded a $46 million contract to conduct planning efforts for the upcoming overhaul of the USS Montpelier (SSN 765).
Issues: Defense & National Security Economy & Jobs
Courtney Statement on Vote for the Defense Authorization Bill
May 15, 2015
Press Release
WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement on his vote to pass the FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which was approved by a vote 269 to 151:
“The 2016 NDAA was the product of a thoughtful bipartisan process in the House Armed Services Committee—a rarity in Congr
Issues: Defense & National Security
Courtney Statement on the Nomination of Admiral John Richardson as New Chief of Naval Operations
May 13, 2015
Press Release
Washington—Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement on President Obama’s nomination of Admiral John Richardson to the post of Chief of Naval Operations, replacing retiring Admiral Jonathan Greenert:
“President Obama has made an outstanding choice by nominating John Richardson to be the next Chief of Naval Operations.
Issues: Defense & National Security
Courtney Lauds Committee Passage of National Defense Authorization Act
April 30, 2015
Press Release
Washington—Early this morning, the House Armed Services Committee approved the FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes full funding for submarine construction and procurement.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
Ranking Member Courtney’s Opening Remarks For Seapower And Projection Forces Subcommittee Ranking Member Courtney’s Opening Remarks For Seapower And Projection Forces Subcommittee Mark up of HR 1735, FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act
April 29, 2015
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Opening Statement of Representative JoeOpening Statement of Representative Joe Courtney (CT-2)
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This is my first mark-up as Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, and I am proud that this measure reflects the bipartisan and in-depth work that our panel has done over the last several months.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
Ranking Member Courtney’s Opening Remarks For Seapower And Projection Forces Subcommittee Mark up of HR 1735, FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act
April 23, 2015
Press Release

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This is my first mark-up as Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, and I am proud that this measure reflects the bipartisan and in-depth work that our panel has done over the last several months.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
Courtney Statement On Release Of Seapower And Projection Forces Subcommittee Mark
April 22, 2015
Press Release
“This is my first mark-up as Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, and I am proud that this measure reflects the bipartisan and in-depth work that our panel has done over the last several months,” said Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
Congressman Courtney leads Connecticut Companies at Sea Air Space Expo 2015
April 14, 2015
Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Seapower Subcommittee, welcomed representatives from Connecticut defense manufacturers to the 2015 Sea Air Space Expo in National Harbor, Maryland. The annual expo provides a platform for companies to pursue business opportunities with the U.S.

Issues: Defense & National Security Economy & Jobs
Opening Remarks for Congresswoman Joe Courtney, Ranking Member, Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
March 18, 2015
Press Release

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to take a moment to welcome our colleagues from the Coast Guard and Maritime Subcommittee, who join us today to review the new Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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