Eastern Connecticut
April 14, 2021
“No amount of money is going to heal the loss of a family member, or a loved one. But this new relief program will help ease the financial strain of so many American families who have suffered so much during the past year," Courtney said.
April 1, 2021
“As the Biden Administration sets course on a new era of carbon-free energy production, eastern Connecticut is extremely well-positioned to take advantage of the growing, permanent opportunities in the offshore wind energy sector,” said Congressman Courtney.
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Eastern Connecticut
March 26, 2021
“Two weeks ago when the American Rescue Plan was signed into law, the most important provision was funding to accelerate COVID vaccinations,” said Congressman Courtney.
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Health Care
Eastern Connecticut
March 16, 2021
“We need a comprehensive response to power our economic recovery, and the American Rescue Plan gets help where it’s needed most right now," said Courtney.
March 16, 2021
“We had over 4,000 folks in eastern Connecticut join us on last night’s town hall, and there’s no question that people have been waiting for the support that the American Rescue Plan provides,” Courtney said.
March 12, 2021
“The American Rescue Plan will get help where it’s needed, and fast,” Courtney said.
March 12, 2021
“The Last Green Valley has always been a jewel of natural preservation and conservation in eastern Connecticut, and right now their work is more valuable than ever,” said Congressman Courtney.
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Eastern Connecticut
March 11, 2021
“Our local towns have been all hands on deck during the pandemic, and the American Rescue Plan directs resources straight home to our communities that will support jobs and essential public services,” said Congressman Courtney.
March 10, 2021
“The American Rescue Plan is a bold response to a totally unprecedented and economically existential threat that cannot be met with half-measures," said Courtney. "Our bill will seriously ramp-up the federal response with a nationwide vaccine program, and with provisions that protect and expand healthcare for our most vulnerable citizens.”
March 10, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Reps. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) voted to send the American Rescue Plan to President Biden's desk to be signed into the law. The $1.9 trillion relief package originated in the House, which voted to pass an earlier version of the bill on February 26.