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Congressman Joe Courtney Press Release
Reps. Courtney and Walberg’s Bill to Improve Federal Employees’ Access to Health Care Passes House
June 7, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) and Rep.

Issues: Economy & Jobs Health Care
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Courtney Helps Pass Bill to Grow Eastern Connecticut’s Skilled Workforce by Investing in Successful Skills Training Programs
May 17, 2022
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"Federally funded, locally driven programs like the MPI are exactly what we need to grow our skilled workforce, increase supplies, and lower costs, and WIOA will help them grow to provide training opportunities to even more Americans," said Courtney.
Issues: Economy & Jobs
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Courtney, Murphy, Blumenthal Announce $493,000 in Federal Funding to Expand Internet Access to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
May 5, 2022
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“Now, as we keep working back to full speed following the pandemic, hundreds of households, workforce skills training staff, small businesses, and others in the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation are going to see increased internet access and speeds," said Courtney.
Issues: COVID-19 Resource Page Economy & Jobs
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Courtney Votes to Provide New COVID Relief and Preparedness Funding to Local Restaurants and Small Businesses Left Out from Previous Pandemic Assistance
April 7, 2022
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“There wasn’t an industry hit harder by COVID-19 than our local restaurants, bars, and eateries, [...] these small business owners urgently need assistance if we want them to be around for us in the months and years ahead,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues: COVID-19 Resource Page Economy & Jobs
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House Education and Labor Committee Advances Courtney Priorities on Workforce Development and Employee Ownership
April 7, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC—This week, the House Education and Labor Committee voted to advance two bills during a legislative markup session that include several provisions championed by Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02): the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022 (WIOA) (H.R. 7309) and the Protecting America's Retirement Security Act (H.R. 7310).

Issues: Economy & Jobs
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Historic Support for U.S. Navy Shipbuilding and Submarine Construction Included in House’s Final FY 2022 Omnibus
March 10, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, voted to pass the FY 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2471).

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs Veterans & Military Personnel
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Courtney Announces $200,000 in Relief Funding Being Made Available to Connecticut Shellfish Farmers and Fisheries
February 17, 2022
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NORWICH, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) shared the announcement that the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) is set to receive $200,000 in federal pandemic relief assistance to support shellfish farmers, fisheries, and others in the Connecticut seafood industry.

Issues: COVID-19 Resource Page Agriculture Economy & Jobs
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Courtney Highlights Wave of Good News for Eastern CT Manufacturing as CareerConneCT Program Launches with American Rescue Plan Funding
January 7, 2022
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NORWICH, CT—This week, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) helped announce the launch of CareerConneCT, a new workforce training program in Connecticut that's being fueled by the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319).

Issues: Economy & Jobs
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The CT Mirror: Biden’s ‘Industrial base’ order is big news for Eastern Connecticut’s growing economy
January 5, 2022
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By U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney

Biden’s ‘Industrial base’ order is big news for Eastern Connecticut’s growing e…
President’s order boosts submarine building and manufacturing opportunities
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs
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Chairman Courtney Hails Biden Executive Action on Expanding Submarine Industrial Base Capacity
December 22, 2021
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“I look forward to working with the Biden Administration, the Defense Department, and our industrial base to ensure that this authority is put to good use,” Courtney said.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs
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