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The Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act includes provisions that will lower kitchen table costs for families, advance clean energy production and manufacturing in the U.S., and help create millions of good-paying jobs while lowering carbon emissions. Below is an overview of some of the key provisions included in the bill. 

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Courtney Welcomes Historic U.S. Navy Contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat for the Remainder of Maintenance Work on USS Hartford 
July 28, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee on Seapower and Projection Forces, welcomed a new U.S. Navy contract awarded to General Dynamics Electric Boat (EB) for the maintenance, repair, and modernization efforts to execute the engineered overhaul of USS Hartford (SSN 768).

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs
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Rep. Courtney Votes Lower Costs, Power American Economic Independence, and Fuel the Next Generation of Research and Innovation
July 28, 2022
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We’ve heard it for months now, but if there’s one entity that was rooting hard against our ability to get this done, it’s competitors like China," said Rep. Courtney. "I was proud to send the CHIPS and Science Act to the President’s desk today.”
Issues: Defense & National Security Economy & Jobs Public Safety & Homeland Security
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Important Provisions for Eastern Connecticut Included in the House’s 2023 Minibus Appropriations Bill
July 20, 2022
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"This is an eastern Connecticut-focused budget, and I’m ready to keep working with my colleagues to make it final," said Rep. Courtney.
Issues: Crumbling Foundations Agriculture Defense & National Security Economy & Jobs Education Energy & Environment Eastern Connecticut Transportation & Infrastructure Veterans & Military Personnel
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Courtney Votes to Lower Food and Fuel Costs for Eastern Connecticut Workers, Families, and Farmers
June 16, 2022
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“Lowering prices and creating economic opportunity for workers and families in eastern Connecticut is job number-one,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues: Agriculture Economy & Jobs Energy & Environment
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Rep. Courtney Votes to Support Farmers and Manufacturers by Cracking Down on Exorbitant Ocean Shipping Costs
June 13, 2022
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“Our agriculture sector was among the hardest hit by COVID-19, and I’ve stayed close in touch with our farming families here in eastern Connecticut since the start of the pandemic to ensure they had access to support when they needed it, and more importantly to help offset unstable market conditions for the long-haul,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Agriculture Economy & Jobs
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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. Tim Walberg's (R-MI-07) bill to improve federal workers' access to health care coverage, the Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (H.R. 6087), was passed in the House of Representatives on a strong bipartisan basis. Reps. Courtney and Walberg introduced H.R.

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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