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Rep. Courtney Helps Introduce Two Bills to Protect Americans Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

March 11, 2020 Press Release

“The ripple effects of COVID-19 will be felt across many sectors of American life, but there’s action we can take now to help improve our safety, prevent the spread of the virus, and to make sure that people are given the help they need while we work through this together,” said Congressman Courtney.

Rep. Courtney Shares New Update on House’s Work to Address COVID-19 Outbreak

March 11, 2020 Press Release

Last week, the House voted to pass an emergency supplemental funding bill that provided $8.3 billion in new federal funding to combat the COVID-19 epidemic.

Courtney Votes to Pass H.R. 1980, the Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act Bipartisan bill would establish a Women’s History Museum within the Smithsonian Institution

February 12, 2020 Press Release

“We have a duty to memorialize forever the contributions to our nation made by great American women, and passage of H.R. 1980 brings us a step closer to doing so,” said Congressman Courtney.

Rep. Courtney, House Education & Labor Committee Vote to Approve H.R. 5800, the Ban Surprise Billing Act

February 11, 2020 Press Release

“Surprise medical bills are a crisis waiting to happen for so many families in eastern Connecticut and across the country,” said Congressman Courtney.

Connecting Veterans with Service Animals: Rep. Courtney Votes to Pass the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act

February 5, 2020 Press Release

“Thousands of our nation’s veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress, mental illness, and other injuries rely on therapy animals,” said Congressman Courtney.

Courtney’s Effort to Scrap Looming ‘Cadillac Tax’ Included in Final 2020 Budget Package

December 16, 2019 Press Release

“Repeal of the Cadillac Tax is a huge win for middle class families who were facing a misguided tax on their hard-won health benefits,” Rep. Courtney said.

Rep. Courtney Helps Pass Landmark Drug Pricing Bill, H.R. 3 the Lower Drug Costs Now Act

December 12, 2019 Press Release

“The American people pay far more for prescription drugs than any other country in the world by wide, unacceptable margins,” said Rep. Courtney.

Heinrich, Rounds, Courtney, and Kelly Urge House and Senate Leadership to Fully Repeal 40% Tax on Employer-Sponsored Health Plans and Control Out of Pocket Costs for Patients

December 9, 2019 Press Release

“The status quo creates uncertainty as employers, and employee representatives negotiate benefits packages that extend well into 2022, when the tax is currently set to go into effect. A fourth delay is not a viable option."

Reps. Roe, Courtney Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Disabled Students Have Equal Access to Educational Materials

December 5, 2019 Press Release

“The goal of our bill is to ensure that no student is put at a disadvantage while pursuing a higher education degree because they have a disability,” said Congressman Courtney.

After 7-Year Effort, House Votes to Pass Rep. Courtney’s Bill to Curb Workplace Violence Against Health Care and Social Service Workers

November 21, 2019 Press Release

“Workplace assaults against nurses, health care professionals, and social service workers occur more often than in any other profession,” said Congressman Courtney.