Eastern Connecticut
February 10, 2021
"We secured a victory for our public schools last year when our bipartisan Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief Act was signed into law, and this year I’m excited to join Congressman Newhouse to lead the Impact Aid Coalition, and to keep pressing this important work forward," said Rep. Courtney.
Issues:
Education
Eastern Connecticut
February 5, 2021
“Economic experts from the former Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, to Mark Zandi at Moody’s Analytics, to our new Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, acknowledge that we need bold action to overcome COVID-19 and help Americans get back on track,” said Courtney.
February 4, 2021
“This isn’t just a smart and decisive step by President Biden," said Congressman Courtney, "it’s follow-through on his promise to support our towns through this pandemic."
Issues:
Eastern Connecticut
January 29, 2021
“Presenting Groton and Ledyard Public Schools with official copies of the bill that they helped to create was a special way to close the book on this success story for our local schools,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues:
Education
Eastern Connecticut
It is the honor of a lifetime to represent eastern Connecticut and advance our top priorities in Washington, and during the 116th Congress my team and I checked off some major milestones for our region that will support jobs and manufacturing, lower the cost of healthcare for seniors and middle class families, expand benefits for Vietnam veterans, and more.
January 1, 2021
“We’re starting the New Year with a big win for our U.S. Navy and for eastern Connecticut—the President’s attempt to veto the bipartisan NDAA has officially been voted down, and construction of the crucial second Virginia-class submarine has once and for all been restored in 2021,” said Chairman Courtney.
December 21, 2020
“My office works with families, small businesses, and others throughout eastern Connecticut every day who need more help during COVID-19—they don’t need special treatment, they just need Congress to work together and do their job,” said Rep. Courtney. “Today, the House led the way once again to authorize new, bipartisan COVID-19 relief."
Issues:
Economy & Jobs
Eastern Connecticut
December 11, 2020
“Communities in eastern Connecticut are facing a collision of epidemics right now,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues:
Eastern Connecticut
December 7, 2020
“2020 has been an extremely difficult year for K-12 public education. The Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief Act will provide much needed stability for school districts which have unique student populations,” said Rep. Courtney.
December 4, 2020
"The fact that we are on path to pass the NDAA for the 60th consecutive year exemplifies the bipartisan nature of the House Armed Services Committee. I’m proud of the way we came together once again to get the job done for both the security of our nation..."