Energy & Environment | Congressman Joe Courtney

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Courtney Joins Magnuson-Stevens Act Listening Tour to Hear from New England Fishing Industry Stakeholders About Needed Improvements to Federal Fisheries Management
October 2, 2020
Press Release
“Connecticut is one of the Heritage Fishing Areas,” stated Rep. Courtney in his opening remarks.
Issues: Economy & Jobs Energy & Environment
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Courtney to PURA Chairman: Use Local Public Utilities as ‘Measuring Stick’ Against Eversource, UI
August 7, 2020
Press Release
Courtney’s letter encourages Chairman Gillett to include in PURA’s investigation a thorough review of the “superb response to Isaias by Connecticut’s Municipal Public Utilities, many of which are in Connecticut’s Second District."
Issues: Energy & Environment Eastern Connecticut
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Courtney Votes to Save Plum Island, Promote Eastern Connecticut Priorities in House Appropriations Package
July 31, 2020
Press Release
“Today’s passage of the House’s second appropriations bill was a big step forward for some priorities that are important to eastern Connecticut, and to the nation,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues: Economy & Jobs Energy & Environment
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Courtney Helps Pass Water Resources Redevelopment Act to Invest in American Maritime Infrastructure
July 29, 2020
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) and the House of Representatives voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020 (H.R. 7575). The 2020 WRDA would authorize the study and construction of locally driven projects across the U.S. in cooperation and consultation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These projects are essential to everything from preserving and growing our nation's economy, to protecting our communities, to maintaining quality of life. H.R.

Issues: Energy & Environment
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Rep. Courtney Leads New England Coalition in Introducing Legislation to Save the Last Green Valley and Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Areas
February 26, 2020
Press Release
“The Last Green Valley is an incredible asset to eastern Connecticut and to all of our region,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Energy & Environment
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Courtney Votes to Save Plum Island, Promote Eastern Connecticut Priorities in House Financial Services Appropriations Bill
June 27, 2019
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) voted to pass the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 (H.R. 3351). The appropriations measure provides $24.6 billion to cover a broad range of government functions and services, including the Department of Treasury, Executive Office of the President, District of Columbia and Federal Judiciary, the Small Business Administration, and the Election Assistance Commission.

Issues: Economy & Jobs Energy & Environment Eastern Connecticut Seniors and Retirement Security
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Courtney, Zeldin, DeLauro, Rice, Suozzi Amendment to Restrict Sale of Plum Island Approved in FY 2020 Financial Services Appropriations Bill
June 25, 2019
Press Release
“Plum Island is home to a diverse ecosystem, and it is a critical habitat for marine animals, migratory birds, and rare plants,” said the Representatives. “
Issues: Energy & Environment Eastern Connecticut
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Courtney, DeLauro, Zeldin Announce Inclusion of Language Restricting the Sale of Plum Island in Homeland Appropriations Bill
June 11, 2019
Press Release
“Plum Island is an ecological treasure, and I appreciate that the House Appropriations Committee has acknowledged this by including the repeal of the requirement for the island’s sale in this year’s Homeland Security spending bill,” said Courtney.
Issues: Energy & Environment
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Courtney Leads Coalition in Support of Wild and Scenic Rivers Program in FY 2020 Budget
April 2, 2019
Press Release
“The Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers program has been a successful tool for river and watershed preservation for decades. From the first piece of legislation I got signed into law that designated the Eightmile River to the Wood-Pawcatuck designation that I helped champion last month, Wild and Scenic Rivers have always been a top priority for me and for eastern Connecticut,” Courtney said.
Issues: Energy & Environment Eastern Connecticut
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Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Will Join National Wild and Scenic River System
March 12, 2019
Press Release
“Today, the President signed into law legislation that codifies the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed as an entity of the National Park Service’s Wild and Scenic Program,” said Congressman Courtney. “This designation will bring much-needed funding for research and conservation to our own natural treasure in Connecticut and Rhode Island. I’m proud to have helped getting this bill over the finish line with my colleagues, and I know there are numerous stakeholders on the ground ready to get to work to preserve the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed for generations to come.”
Issues: Energy & Environment Eastern Connecticut
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