Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

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Rep. Courtney Reappointed as Chairman of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

February 3, 2021

Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) was again selected to lead the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces as Chairman in the 117^th Congress. Courtney was named Chairman this afternoon at the Democratic organizing caucus for the House Armed Services Committee. Rep. Courtney has been a member on the panel since he was a freshman in Congress in 2007, and completed his first term as its Chairman in the 116^th Congress.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Reps. Courtney, Boyle, Welcome Additional NSMV Construction Following Congressional Authorization

January 22, 2021

Press Release

“The Seapower Subcommittee learned back in 2016 that if we didn’t replace the aging training ships assigned to the State Maritime Academies across the country, it wouldn’t be long until..."

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Courtney Effort Prevails: 2nd Submarine Restored as Trump Veto of NDAA Officially Overridden

January 1, 2021

Press Release

“We’re starting the New Year with a big win for our U.S. Navy and for eastern Connecticut—the President’s attempt to veto the bipartisan NDAA has officially been voted down, and construction of the crucial second Virginia-class submarine has once and for all been restored in 2021,” said Chairman Courtney.

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

Rep. Courtney Votes to Override President Trump’s Veto of the Bipartisan NDAA

December 28, 2020

Press Release

“I’m proud to join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in voting to overturn President Trump’s reckless veto of the bipartisan NDAA, and to ensure that Congress for the 60th year passes this measure,” said Chairman Courtney.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Courtney Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Veto the NDAA and Defund U.S. Armed Forces

December 23, 2020

Press Release

VERNON, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, issued the following statement today after President Donald Trump vetoed the overwhelmingly bipartisan 2021 National Defense Authorization Act in a move to defund the United States Armed Forces and deny a pay raise American troops:

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Second Virginia-Class Submarine is Fully Funded in Bipartisan Omnibus Spending Package

December 21, 2020

Press Release

“The restoration of this submarine is a victory for the thousands of men and women who work hard every single day building the most capable submarines in the world," said Courtney.

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

Final 2021 NDAA Nears Completion as House Votes to Pass Bipartisan NDAA Conference Report

December 8, 2020

Press Release

“Today, the House voted to seal the deal. The final negotiated version of the 2021 NDAA includes the Seapower Subcommittee’s year-long effort to buck the Trump Budget and fully restore construction of the second Virginia-class submarine.."

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Courtney Statement on the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Conference Report

December 4, 2020

Press Release

"The fact that we are on path to pass the NDAA for the 60th consecutive year exemplifies the bipartisan nature of the House Armed Services Committee. I’m proud of the way we came together once again to get the job done for both the security of our nation..."

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Eastern Connecticut Veterans & Military Personnel

Rep. Courtney Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act

December 2, 2020

Press Release

“The scope of a bipartisan conference committee’s work is clearly and strictly limited to the language of the bills that already passed out of the House and Senate,” said Congressman Courtney. The two bipartisan NDAA bills..."

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Courtney Statement on OMB Request for Second Virginia Class Submarine

November 25, 2020

Press Release

VERNON, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney, Chairman of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, today welcomed the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) request to Congress to fully fund a second Virginia Class submarine in the 2021 defense appropriations bill.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Eastern Connecticut