Press Releases

Rep. Courtney Applauds $517M Federal Contract Awarded to Electric Boat to Accelerate Repairs of Attack Submarines

September 18, 2023

“Electric Boat’s new $517 million award from the U.S. Navy, coupled with the company’s record-large workforce, will help turbocharge the Navy’s critical mission to improve the lagging operational availability of existing Virginia-class submarines."

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Reps. Courtney and LaLota Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect the Long Island Sound

September 18, 2023

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NORWICH, CT - Last week, Reps. Joe Courtney (CT-03) and Nick LaLota (NY-01) ,

Issues: Energy & Environment

An outline of the state of Connecticut with the text: Congressman Joe Courtney Serving Connecticut's Second District

Courtney, Blumenthal, Beatty Introduce Legislation to Address Mold Problems at Branford Manor, Improve Housing Safety Nationwide

September 18, 2023

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NORWICH, CT – Today, in the wake of ongoing mold problems at Branford Manor Apartments in Groton, CT, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) introduced bicameral legislation to improve the health, safety, and habitability of our country’s federally-assisted housing.

Issues: Resources for Homeowners Eastern Connecticut

Courtney, Gallagher Celebrate Two Year Anniversary of AUKUS Mission

September 14, 2023

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“This week marks two years since the historic announcement of the trilateral AUKUS security agreement and a path to ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific."

Connecticut Congressional Delegation, Governor Lamont, General Evon Applaud Air Force Decision to Base New C-130J Aircrafts at Bradley Air National Guard Base

September 14, 2023

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Air National Guard and the U.S.

Issues: Defense & National Security

Rep. Courtney Announces $625,000 Federal Grant to Combat Youth Substance Misuse in Griswold

August 31, 2023

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NORWICH, CT – On International Overdose Awareness Day, Rep. Joe Courtney announced a $625,000 federal grant for Griswold PRIDE to help prevent youth substance misuse.

Issues: Health Care

Rep. Courtney, Biden Administration Official Work to Improve Access to Mental Health Care

August 30, 2023

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NORWICH, CT – Rep. Joe Courtney and the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Assistant Secretary for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Lisa M. Gomez, met with mental health providers and patients to discuss the challenges Americans face in accessing care and the steps the Administration is taking to improve access.

Issues: Economy & Jobs

Rep. Courtney, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor Visit CT Employer-Owned Business

August 29, 2023

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Visit comes after Courtney-led legislation takes effect at U.S. Department of Labor

Issues: Economy & Jobs

Ranking Member Courtney Statement on Tragic MV-22B Crash in Australia

August 28, 2023

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“My deepest sorrows go out to the families of the three Marines who lost their lives and the five in serious condition who were doing important work in the Northern Territories of Australia."

Issues: Defense & National Security

Ranking Member Courtney Statement on $2.7B Sikorsky Contract

August 25, 2023

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NORWICH, CT. – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, issued the following statement after the U.S. Navy announced a $2.7B contract for Sikorsky to build 35 CH-53K helicopters.

Issues: Defense & National Security