Economy & Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Connecticut’s Fox 61 highlighted the hiring surge taking place at Electric Boat to meet the demands of the Virginia Class and Columbia Class programs, and Congressman Courtney’s work to maintain a steady demand signal.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Rep. Joe Courtney voted alongside a bipartisan coalition of Members to crack down on hidden and misleading junk fees in the entertainment industry.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. Joe Courtney, a senior member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, voted to advance two bills out of the Committee that will help workers access affordable, high-quality training and ensure employers have access to a strong talent-pipeline. As the manufacturing supply chain rapidly expands across eastern Connecticut, these bills are critical for workers and employers in the region.
NORWICH, CT – Rep. Joe Courtney and the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Assistant Secretary for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Lisa M. Gomez, met with mental health providers and patients to discuss the challenges Americans face in accessing care and the steps the Administration is taking to improve access.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement after the future USS IOWA (SSN 797) christening ceremony at Electric Boat in Groton. Congress authorized funding for the construction of the future IOWA in the FY16 National Defense Authorization Act. Courtney serves as the Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces subcommittee, which authorizes submarine construction and industrial base support.