Defense & National Security

Courtney Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu Address
March 3, 2015
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to Congress:

“I attended today’s Joint Address by Prime Minister Netanyahu, because my unyielding support for the partnership between the United States and the State of Israel trumps the misguided, partisan process which led to today’s speech. Nonetheless, the friendship and alliance between the United States and Israel transcends political parties and partisan political gamesmanship.

Issues: Defense & National Security
Courtney Calls on Speaker Boehner to End Shutdown Games
February 27, 2015
Press Release
Washington, D.C.—Moments ago, the Senate passed a “clean” full-year appropriations bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, sending the legislation to the House.
Despite this bipartisan effort in the Senate, House Republicans announced that they would refuse to pass this full-year appropriations bill to fund DHS, and instead bring up a bill to pass a three week stopgap funding measure, with no plan in place to move forward with a full appropriations bill within that time frame.
Issues: Defense & National Security
Ranking Member Courtney’s Opening Remarks For Seapower And Projection Forces Subcommittee Hearing On The FY16 Navy Budget Request for Seapower and Projection Forces
February 25, 2015
Press Release

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This is my first public hearing as ranking member, and I am looking forward to working with you and our colleagues on the panel to continue the bipartisan and hands-on tradition of this subcommittee.

In addition to welcoming our returning members back to the subcommittee, I would like to highlight three new members on our side of the aisle who I think will make excellent contributions to our work this session: Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, Gwen Graham of Florida, and Seth Moulton of Massachusetts.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
Courtney Named Ranking Member of Seapower Subcommittee
January 28, 2015
Press Release
Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) was officially named the Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee for the 114th Congress today. The panel—on which he has served since entering Congress in 2007—oversees a broad range of programs including shipbuilding, airlift, deep strike bombers, seaborne unmanned systems, and national security aspects of our domestic maritime programs.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
Courtney Statement on EB Hiring Announcement
January 15, 2015
Press Release
Groton, CT—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement after Electric Boat President Jeff Geiger presented a strong and positive outlook for the yard at its annual legislative breakfast, including plans that EB expects to hire approximately 600 workers at their Groton shipyard in 2015.
“EB’s strong hiring outlook will provide a powerful boost to our eastern Connecticut economy, and I am proud to play a direct role on the House Seapower Subcommittee in ensuring continued support for the submarine construction, design and support programs th
Issues: Defense & National Security Economy & Jobs
Courtney Statement on President Obama Signing 2015 NDAA
December 19, 2014
Press Release
Washington--Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement after President Obama signed the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act tonight:
"The enactment of the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act--which President Obama signed tonight--locks in two-a-year production of Virginia Class submarines, invests in research and design for the Ohio Replacement Program, and funds hangar construction at Bradley Air National Guard Base.
Issues: Defense & National Security
Courtney Statement on Passage of Bicameral Defense Authorization Bill
December 4, 2014
Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today Congressman Joe Courtney released the following statement after voting in favor of the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bill, negotiated between the House and Senate after passage of the House version of the NDAA in May, will now go to the Senate floor for approval.

Issues: Defense & National Security Economy & Jobs
Courtney Condemns Alleged Harassment Aboard Submarine
December 4, 2014
Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) issued the following statement after reports of alleged criminal activity aboard the USS Wyoming, an Ohio Class submarine homeported at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base. The Navy is currently investigating allegations that a male sailor videotaped women officers in a shower area of the ship.

“I am very distributed by these reports. The women and men of the submarine force deserve better from their fellow sailors. I am confident the Navy will fully investigate these allegations and hold anyone involved fully accountable.

Issues: Defense & National Security
Courtney Calls on Speaker Boehner to Reconvene Congress in Wake of Strikes on ISIL
September 25, 2014
Press Release
Dear Speaker Boehner:Dear Speaker Boehner:
Norwich, CT—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) sent the following letter to House Speaker John Boehner requesting that he bring Congress back into session to debate a new Authorization for the Use of Military Force to govern U.S. military action against Islamic State targets in Syria and Iraq.
The full text of the letter follows:
The Honorable John A.
Issues: Defense & National Security
Courtney Statement on Vote on McKeon Amendment
September 17, 2014
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Courtney issued the following statement on the McKeon Amendment to the Continuing Resolution, to provide authority for the Defense Department to train and to equip Syrian opposition forces:

Issues: Defense & National Security
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