Economy & Jobs | Congressman Joe Courtney

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Reps. Courtney and Walberg Team Up for Bipartisan Bill to Improve Access to Health Care for Federal Employees
December 2, 2021
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"These are the sorts of real-world issues Congress should be focused on, and I’m glad to partner with Rep. Walberg to do it in bipartisan fashion," Rep. Courtney said.
Issues: Economy & Jobs Health Care
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Reps. Courtney, Pocan Introduce Legislation to Bolster Employee Ownership
November 23, 2021
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NORWICH, CT—Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) and Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced the recent introduction of the Worker Ownership, Readiness and Knowledge (WORK) Act, a bill to help increase the number of employee-owned business in the United States. Employee ownership is a proven business model that can help fight job loss and retirement inequality by giving employees a stake in their company.

Issues: Economy & Jobs Seniors and Retirement Security
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Courtney Statement on President Biden’s Release from Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Coordination with Five Other Countries to Lower Gas Prices for Americans Amid Global Price Spikes
November 23, 2021
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“This is a strong, decisive, and unprecedented move by President Biden to coordinate with other consumer countries in an effort to halt spiking gas prices," Rep. Courtney said.
Issues: Economy & Jobs
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Reps. Courtney and Gallagher Lead Bipartisan Friends of Australia Caucus Letter Pressing for Expanded Digital Trade Agreement Between the U.S. and Australia
November 19, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC—Late last week, Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) and Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI-08), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Friends of Australia Caucus, led a bipartisan group of Representatives in writing to President Joe Biden and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai encouraging the Administration to reduce digital trade barriers between the U.S. and Australia, and to build upon and improve the existing trade agreement between our two democracies.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs
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Courtney Helps Pass Bill to Extend Break Time and Space Protections for Nursing Moms at the Workplace
October 22, 2021
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“There are thousands of working moms all across eastern Connecticut, and in just about every industry you could think of—from our shipbuilders and engineers, to our farmers, medical professionals, and many more,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Economy & Jobs
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Following President Biden’s Visit to Eastern Connecticut, Courtney Emphasizes Need for Childcare Provisions in Build Back Better Legislation
October 20, 2021
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Courtney highlighted President Biden’s visit to Connecticut, and re-emphasized the President’s call for support to America’s child daycare centers—support that is needed to help working parents re-enter the economy, and which is included in the House’s Build Back Better legislation.
Issues: COVID-19 Resource Page Economy & Jobs
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Rep. Courtney, CT Department of Transportation Announce Changes Taking Place Today to Cross-Honored Tickets Between Shore Line East and Amtrak Rail Services
September 27, 2021
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“Today is great news for the many workers in eastern Connecticut who rely on both Shore Line East and Amtrak trains to get to work every day—connecting them back with their jobs and livelihoods is another important step in our recovery,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues: Economy & Jobs Eastern Connecticut Transportation & Infrastructure
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House Votes to Pass Courtney-Backed Provisions in 2022 Defense Authorization Bill
September 23, 2021
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“At a time when America’s national security priorities continue to shift towards the maritime domain—a necessity underscored just recently by the historic new AUKUS alliance—our 2022 NDAA is exactly what’s needed to ensure we’re prepared to overcome tomorrow’s challenges,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs
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Norwich Bulletin: Childcare Concerns in Eastern Connecticut Factor in Hiring Problems
September 20, 2021
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By Trevor Ballantyne

“The employer interest in that is extremely strong,” Courtney said this week. “This morning one of my staffers was on a conference call with the workforce boards in Connecticut, [they said] the phone is ringing off the hook..."
Issues: Economy & Jobs Eastern Connecticut
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Courtney Votes to Advance Education and Labor Committee’s Portion of the ‘Build Back Better’ Bill, Includes New Support for Servicemembers, Workforce Investment, Local Schools and Students, and More
September 10, 2021
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“The Build Back Better plan is an example of how Congress can work to deliver on behalf of real American workers and families,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Crumbling Foundations Economy & Jobs Health Care Eastern Connecticut
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