Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Chairman Joe Courtney's Opening Statement: “Posture and Readiness of the Mobility Enterprise”

March 31, 2022

"Today, the ships and aircraft that comprise our sealift and airlift capabilities are challenged by readiness shortfalls, obsolescence, and an evolving threat landscape. Congress has acted on a bipartisan basis to address some of these issues, and I fully expect that our panels will continue this work as we develop this year’s defense authorization."

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Chairman Courtney Statement on President Biden’s 2023 Budget Request for Submarines, Seapower Programs

March 29, 2022

Press Release

“President Biden’s budget request continues to prioritize investment in one of the most critical pieces of our nation’s defense: our undersea platforms and capabilities,” Chairman Courtney said.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Historic Support for U.S. Navy Shipbuilding and Submarine Construction Included in House’s Final FY 2022 Omnibus

March 10, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, voted to pass the FY 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2471). The House's 2022 Omnibus includes critical new support for Ukraine, increased funding for eastern Connecticut priorities like the special education and workforce development, and more. The House passed the bill today by a vote of 361-69, it is expected to receive a vote in the Senate in the coming days.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs Veterans & Military Personnel

Courtney Passes Government Funding Extension, With Provision Protecting Columbia Class Submarine

February 9, 2022

Press Release

“Like many of my colleagues, I’d rather be passing a full 2022 spending package - but with discussions bringing us closer than ever towards that goal, Congress must keep the government open and funded and give our appropriators, led by my friend Rosa DeLauro, the time they need to get the job done,” Chairman Courtney said.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

House Approves Courtney, Bera Amendment Calling for US Ratification of the Law of the Sea Convention

February 3, 2022

Press Release

“In order to equip the United States to fully and credibly assert the rule of law in the maritime domain, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, it’s time for our nation to finally join 168 countries around the world and ratify UNCLOS,” Courtney said.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Courtney: Electric Boat’s Hiring Surge Result of Steady Congressional Action to Boost Submarine Priorities

January 24, 2022

Press Release

“Today’s extraordinary presentation once again projects another year of expansion and growth at Electric Boat – even in the middle of the pandemic,” Courtney said.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

The CT Mirror: Biden’s ‘Industrial base’ order is big news for Eastern Connecticut’s growing economy

January 5, 2022

In The News

By U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney

Biden’s ‘Industrial base’ order is big news for Eastern Connecticut’s growing e…

President’s order boosts submarine building and manufacturing opportunities

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs

Chairman Courtney Hails Biden Executive Action on Expanding Submarine Industrial Base Capacity

December 22, 2021

Press Release

“I look forward to working with the Biden Administration, the Defense Department, and our industrial base to ensure that this authority is put to good use,” Courtney said.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs

Courtney Welcomes Official Start of Construction on New NSMV Vessel as Keel Laying Ceremony Takes Place in Philadelphia, PA

December 10, 2021

Press Release

NORWICH, CT—Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, welcomed the official start of construction on a new block of American-made ships that will recapitalize U.S. domestic sealift and maritime response capabilities. The U.S.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs

Courtney Spearheads Bipartisan Effort to Grow Submarine Shipyards to Take on Increased Demand at Home, and from America’s AUKUS Allies

December 9, 2021

Press Release

The 2022 NDAA “will increase production capacity to help both our allies and our Navy maintain dominance in the undersea domain," Courtney said.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs