Health Care
March 13, 2020
“The Connecticut Department of Social Services’ announcement today is a crucial development in our ability to serve patients with behavioral health and medical needs during this time of social distancing,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues:Health Care
March 11, 2020
“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.
Issues:Health Care
March 11, 2020
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.
Issues:Health Care
February 12, 2020
“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.
Issues:Health Care
February 11, 2020
“Surprise medical bills are a crisis waiting to happen for so many families in eastern Connecticut and across the country,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues:Health Care
February 5, 2020
“Thousands of our nation’s veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress, mental illness, and other injuries rely on therapy animals,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues:Health Care
December 16, 2019
“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.
December 12, 2019
“The American people pay far more for prescription drugs than any other country in the world by wide, unacceptable margins,” said Rep. Courtney.
December 9, 2019
“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."
December 5, 2019
“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.
Issues:Health Care