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Rep. Courtney Helps Pass Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
May 16, 2019
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney voted to pass the Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act (H.R.

Issues: Health Care
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Courtney, Thompson, Pascrell Reintroduce Fire Police Fairness Act
May 14, 2019
Press Release
“Fire police across eastern Connecticut serve critical roles protecting both the public and their fellow public safety officers by securing the areas around dangerous emergencies,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Health Care Veterans & Military Personnel
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House Passes Bill To Protect Individuals With Preexisting Conditions, Pushback Against President Trump’s Sabotage Of The ACA
May 9, 2019
Press Release
“One of the primary goals of this Administration has been to erode key ACA consumer protections, like coverage for Americans with pre-existing conditions – provisions that are the very foundation of the health care law,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Health Care
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Rep. Courtney Votes to Condemn Trump Administration’s Support for Lawsuit That Would Eliminate Americans’ Health Care
April 3, 2019
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“Every American deserves access to affordable, quality healthcare, regardless of their medical history,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Health Care
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Courtney Announces More Than $3.9 Million in Federal Funding for Early Education Programming in Eastern Connecticut
April 1, 2019
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $3,970,282 in federal funding to the Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) to support Head Start and Early Head Start programming in eastern Connecticut.

Issues: Education Health Care
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Courtney Co-Sponsors Legislation to Lower Health Premiums, Protect People with Pre-Existing Conditions, and Outlaw Junk Insurance Plans
March 26, 2019
Press Release
“Last night, in federal court, the Trump Administration argued for the elimination of the Affordable Care Act, and every benefit and protection that comes along with it – including protections for people with pre-existing conditions,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Health Care
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Congressman Courtney Introduces Legislation to Reduce Violence Against Health Care and Social Service Workers
February 21, 2019
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), a senior Member of the House Education and Labor Committee, introduced legislation this week to curb rising rates of workplace violence facing health care and social service employees such as nurses, physicians, emergency responders, medical assistants, and social workers.

Issues: Economy & Jobs Education Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention For Healthcare And Social Service Workers Act
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Reps. Larson & Courtney Join Introduction of the Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act
February 13, 2019
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The American people have made it extremely clear that health care affordability is the number one issue facing their families, and they expect Congress to put forward real solutions,” said Congressman Courtney. “In crafting this proposal, we have listened to our constituents, many of whom are over age 50 and facing premiums that easily reach over a thousand dollars per month."
Issues: Health Care
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Courtney Applauds Court Decision Favoring Blue Water Navy Veterans
January 29, 2019
Press Release
“It is welcome news that the Court corrected a 17-year injustice today,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Health Care Veterans & Military Personnel Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act
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Representatives Courtney and Kelly Lead Bipartisan Introduction of Legislation to Repeal Excise Tax, Protect Workers’ Health Benefits
January 24, 2019
Press Release

Washington – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) and Congressman Mike Kelly (PA-16) introduced legislation (H.R. 748) to repeal a 40% excise tax on certain employer sponsored health insurance plans known as the "Cadillac Tax".

Issues: Health Care Repeal the Cadillac Tax
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