Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee | Congressman Joe Courtney

Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Courtney Secures Historic Funding for Submarine Construction, Workforce Development, Shipyard Recapitalization, and More in Final 2023 NDAA
December 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (H.R. 7776).

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Courtney Joins Mayor Passero, Mohawk Northeast President Allan Heinke, and Others to Announce New Port Infrastructure Investment Coming to New London
October 31, 2022
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New London, CT—Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) joined New London Mayor Mike Passero, Allan Heinke (President, Mohawk Northeast), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and others to announce a new $7 million federal Port Infrastructure Development Program grant award for the City of New London and Mohawk Northeast, Inc.

Issues: Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs Transportation & Infrastructure
Courtney Welcomes U.S. Navy Contract to Electric Boat for Lead Yard Services on Virginia-Class Program
October 4, 2022
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“Success takes persistent effort, and it doesn’t happen overnight—that’s true in any industry, and it’s certainly the case when it comes to the booming growth at the shipyard in Groton, and in our skilled manufacturing sectors,” said Chairman Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Columbia-Class Submarine Construction Has Finally Begun
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Courtney Welcomes Historic U.S. Navy Contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat for the Remainder of Maintenance Work on USS Hartford 
July 28, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee on Seapower and Projection Forces, welcomed a new U.S. Navy contract awarded to General Dynamics Electric Boat (EB) for the maintenance, repair, and modernization efforts to execute the engineered overhaul of USS Hartford (SSN 768).

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs
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Courtney Votes to Pass the Bipartisan 2023 Defense Authorization Bill
July 14, 2022
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“The 2023 Defense Authorization provides our nation with the resources we need to assure our allies, deter conflict, and protect our homeland. At a time when many people wonder if Congress can still work together and get big things done, my colleagues and I on the House Armed Services Committee proved once again that we can do just that,” Courtney said.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Courtney Votes to Advance Bipartisan 2023 National Defense Authorization
June 24, 2022
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“At a time when many people wonder if Congress can work together and get things done, I'm proud that our committee has once again shown that we can do exactly that,” Courtney said.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Rep. Courtney’s Australian Submarine Officer Pipeline Bill Officially Included in 2023 NDAA
June 23, 2022
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"I will keep pressing forward to make the Australia-U.S. submarine officer training pipeline a reality, and to ensure that Congress provides all necessary support to make AUKUS a success," Courtney said.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Chairman Courtney Opening Statement: Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Mark of the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act
June 8, 2022
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"First, the mark recommends sustaining the two-per-year cadence for Virginia-class submarine construction, keeps the Columbia program continuing pace, and makes critical investments to strengthen the submarine industrial base and workforce development efforts."
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Chairman Courtney’s Opening Statement: "Air Force Projection Forces Aviation Programs and Capabilities Related to the FY23 President's Budget Request"
May 19, 2022
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"I am concerned with the increasing age of our tactical airlift fleet, combined with numerous readiness challenges, that pose serious risks to our ability to meet key warfighting requirements."
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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