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Rep. Courtney Statement on Trump Administration’s Transfer of Billions in Military Spending to Fund Trump Border Wall

September 5, 2019 Press Release

VERNON, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to transfer $3.6 billion from military construction funds to pay for President Trump’s border wall:

In First Year as Chairman of Seapower Subcommittee, Courtney Votes to Pass FY 2020 Defense Authorization

July 12, 2019 Press Release

“The National Defense Authorization bill is critically important to our national defense, our servicemembers and military families around the globe, and right here in eastern Connecticut,” said Congressman Courtney. “

Courtney Highlights Critical Priorities and Bipartisan Successes of the FY2020 NDAA as Congress Begins Debate on H.R. 2500

July 3, 2019 Press Release

Among the provisions highlighted this evening by Congressman Courtney were the FY2020 NDAA’s shipbuilding budget which provides for the construction of eleven battle force ships, including three Virginia-class submarines—

Courtney Leads Bipartisan Effort Opposing Impending Restrictions on Post-9/11 G.I. Bill

June 25, 2019 Press Release

"We appreciate that the Congress is unlikely to complete its work on the FY20 NDAA before the implementation of changes to DOD Instruction 1341.13 take effect on July 12, 2019. We would also note DOD’s deference in FY16 to legislation on this issue which had not passed both houses of Congress, nor into law,” the letter states.

Chairman Courtney Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Urging the Senate to Ratify United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty

June 20, 2019 Press Release

“As China and Russia continue to push the boundaries of their maritime claims, it is of utmost importance that the U.S. Senate take up and ratify the UNCLOS treaty,” said Congressman Courtney.

Courtney Amendment Preserving Post-9/11 G.I. Bill Transferability Approved in 2020 NDAA

June 13, 2019 Press Release

“We passed the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill back during my first term as a representative, and the intent was to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans by providing them and their loved ones with educational opportunities,” said Congressman Courtney.

Courtney Statement On House Armed Services Committee Passage Of Fiscal Year 2020 Defense Authorization Bill and Third Submarine Funding

June 13, 2019 Press Release

It's been an honor to lead the Seapower Subcommittee this year and assemble my first mark as leader of this bipartisan and productive panel,” Courtney said.

Congressman Courtney’s Statement Following Senate Passage of Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act

June 12, 2019 Press Release

“Blue Water Navy Vietnam veterans have been denied benefits that they deserve for 17 years,” said Congressman Courtney.

Rep. Courtney’s Opening Remarks at the House Armed Services Committee Markup of H.R. 2500 the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act

June 12, 2019 Press Release

This year’s mark by the Seapower panel is a continuation of many years of bipartisan work and I want to recognize and thank Ranking Member Wittman for his unwavering commitment to strengthening the Navy and Air Force’s ability to respond to the challenges and threats of today.

Chairman Courtney’s Opening Remarks for House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces Markup of H.R. 2500 the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act

June 4, 2019 Press Release

Good afternoon everyone. We are here today to consider the Seapower and Projection Forces subcommittee’s portion of the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act.

Since I first joined this panel in 2007, the Seapower Subcommittee has had a well-earned reputation for productive bipartisanship. I am pleased to report today that our subcommittee continues that tradition, with the help of Ranking Member Rob Wittman and all the members of our panel, particularly the impressive class of new members that have brought new energy and life experience to the committee’s work.