Economy & Jobs
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3746, the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.
“Today, I voted to avert a catastrophic default on the full faith and credit of our government. Passage of this bill with my aye vote will ensure our nation can pay its bills.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) joined his Democratic colleagues in taking action to raise the debt limit and avoid a U.S. default.
WASHINGTON–Rep. Joe Courtney and members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation announced that a collection of Connecticut stakeholders led by the University of Connecticut and including Yale University, municipal leaders, the state of Connecticut, workforce development agencies, and private sector partners has received an award through the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines program. This collective will receive $1 million in federal funding from the CHIPS and Science Act.
NORWICH, CT – Today, Rep. Courtney (CT-02) joined SkillsUSA’s National Signing Day at Norwich Technical High School and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting career and technical education for eastern Connecticut’s students, schools, and employers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – To honor Workers’ Memorial Day, Rep. Courtney (CT-02), a senior member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-03), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, introduced the Protecting America’s Workers Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) joined House Education and the Workforce Committee Ranking Member Bobby Scott (VA-03) and a group of bipartisan Members in introducing the National Apprenticeship Act of 2023.
