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June 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Joe Courtney, Gregory W. Meeks, and Ami Bera introduced the AUKUS Undersea Defense Act, H.R. 3939. 


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June 9, 2023
"The Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act will give farmers—including shellfish producers—a  better shot at acquiring land and building their farm," said Rep. Courtney (CT-02).
Issues: Agriculture

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June 9, 2023
The ICELAND Act would make Icelanders eligible to work in the U.S. through nonimmigrant visas. Currently, Iceland is one of only a couple European countries not eligible for these visas, which are for individuals who invest and conduct trade in the U.S.

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June 6, 2023

Washington D.C. - Today, Representatives Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) introduced the USS Frank E. Evans Act, a bipartisan effort to ensure that the names of 74 sailors who tragically lost their lives aboard the USS Frank E. Evans during the Vietnam War are added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.


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June 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a formerly blighted and contaminated property, Rep. Courtney (CT-02) announced a $1,000,000 federal infrastructure grant coming to New London to transform other abandoned properties in New London into economic hubs. 


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May 31, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3746, the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.   

Issues: Economy & Jobs

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May 26, 2023
Rep. Courtney: There is no better way to honor those who have died in uniform than caring for their families.

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May 23, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Courtney applauded the Navy for awarding $1.07 billion to Electric Boat for two FY2024 Virginia class submarines.


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May 22, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Joe Courtney, the Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Maritime Historical Society (NMHS). Vice Admiral Al Konetzni, USN (Ret.), a NMHS Trustee and alum of the Naval Submarine School in New London, presented Courtney with the award.