Press Releases
January 28, 2015
Washington, DC – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) was officially named the Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee for the 114th Congress today.
January 26, 2015
WASHINGTON—January 31st will mark the 150th anniversary of Congressional passage of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution—a dramatic event depicted in the movie “Lincoln” in 2012.
Issues:Education
January 26, 2015
In 2012, the movie “Lincoln” dramatized the events leading up to the House vote on the 13th Amendment, and depicted two fictional Connecticut representatives voting against the amendment.
Issues:Education
January 22, 2015
WASHINGTON—Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) and Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-4), along with 30 bipartisan House colleagues, sent a letter this week to Senate leadership urging opposition to an amendment that would strip domestic construction requirements that help strengthen America’s shipbuilding industry.
January 20, 2015
WASHINGTON--Tonight, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement after President Obama delivered his 2015 State of the Union Address:
"Tonight President Obama gave voice to the millions of middle class Americans who are looking to gain a bigger share of the benefit of our economic recovery--a share that has been too meager to date.
January 16, 2015
Norwich, CT—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney released the following statement after the U.S.
Issues:Economy & Jobs
January 15, 2015
Groton, CT—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement after Electric Boat President Jeff Geiger presented a strong and positive outlook for the yard at its annual legislative breakfast, including plans that EB expects to hire approximately 600 workers at their Groton shipyard in 2015.
“EB’s strong hiring outlook will provide a powerful boost
January 13, 2015
WASHINGTON--Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement after the House voted to pass the Clay Hunt SAV Act, a bill on which Courtney is an original cosponsor:
"Today the House took an important step forward on behalf of the men and women who have worn our nation's uniform.
December 19, 2014
Washington--Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement after President Obama signed the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act tonight:
"The enactment of the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act--which President Obama signed tonight--locks in two-a-year production of Virginia Class submarines, invests in research and design for the Ohio Replacem
Issues:Defense & National Security
December 17, 2014
WASHINGTON—Last night, the Senate approved a House-passed legislative package of “tax extenders” for 2014, sending the bill to President Obama for his signature. Today, Congressman Joe Courtney highlighted the inclusion of a provision that protects struggling homeowners from severe tax penalties after a short sale, mortgage restructuring or foreclosure.
Issues:Economy & Jobs