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November 22, 2024

NORWICH, CT – This week, the House Committee on Oversight and Reform unanimously approved a bipartisan package which included Rep. Joe Courtney’s provision to mandate a single zip-code for the town of Scotland, Connecticut. 


November 22, 2024

[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Representatives Joe Courtney (CT-02) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) announced $2.8 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to lower costs, expand access to clean energy, and strengthen Connecticut’s small farms and rural small businesses.

Issues: Agriculture

November 22, 2024

NORWICH, CT – Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) and Del. James Moylan (R-Guam), alongside Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), are pushing for new legislation to improve the health and safety of military housing.


November 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Reps. Joe Courtney (D-CT) and Nick LaLota (R-NY), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Long Island Sound Caucus, released the following statement after the House Natural Resources Committee passed their bipartisan Plum Island National Monument Act.


November 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, the Embassy of Australia in Washington, D.C. held an official dinner to appoint Rep. Joe Courtney, Co-Chair of the Congressional Friends of Australia Caucus, into the Order of Australia as an Honorary Officer in the General Division.

Issues: AUKUS News

November 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation are working to secure immediate and long-term aid to help farmers recoup losses after severe weather events.


November 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Joe Courtney announced a $3.9 million federal grant from the Maritime Administration to make significant infrastructure improvements to the Cross Sound Ferry Terminal in New London, Connecticut.


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October 22, 2024

NORWICH, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney, Co-Chair of the Friends of Australia Caucus, has been appointed by the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia as an Honorary Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO).

Issues: AUKUS News

October 14, 2024

NORWICH, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) today applauded a major milestone for homeowners facing the crumbling foundation crisis. On Friday, the Connecticut Foundation Solutions Indemnity Company (CFSIC) announced that it has served over 1000 homeowners.