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UCONN Awarded Over $660,000 for Crumbling Foundations Research in Federal Grant Funding Secured by Reps. Courtney, Larson, and the Connecticut Delegation

March 3, 2022

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WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Representatives Joe Courtney (CT-02) and John Larson (CT-01) announced that more than $662,000 in federal funding they secured in the House's FY 2021 omnibus spending package for research on Connecticut's crumbling foundations crisis has been awarded to the University of Connecticut (UCONN).

Issues: Crumbling Foundations Resources for Homeowners Legislative Action

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Courtney Announces Gales Ferry Fire Chief Anthony Saccone as Virtual Guest for President Biden’s State of the Union Address

February 28, 2022

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NORWICH, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that Gales Ferry Fire Chief Anthony "Tony" Saccone will be his guest of honor for President Joe Biden's virtual State of the Union address on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Issues: Eastern Connecticut

Courtney Statement on Russia’s Unlawful and Unprovoked Attack on the Sovereign Country of Ukraine

February 24, 2022

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“Vladimir Putin and his ruling clique will pay a bitter price for his unjustified attack on the sovereign state of Ukraine and its people,” said Congressman Courtney.

Issues: Defense & National Security

Courtney Statement on President Biden’s Announced Sanctions Against Pro-Moscow Territories in Ukraine

February 22, 2022

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“I support the swift decision of the U.S. and EU allies to harshly sanction this annexation."

Issues: Defense & National Security

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Courtney Announces $200,000 in Relief Funding Being Made Available to Connecticut Shellfish Farmers and Fisheries

February 17, 2022

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NORWICH, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) shared the announcement that the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) is set to receive $200,000 in federal pandemic relief assistance to support shellfish farmers, fisheries, and others in the Connecticut seafood industry.

Issues: COVID-19 Resource Page Agriculture Economy & Jobs

Courtney, Connecticut Delegation Announce State Will Receive $7.7 Million for Electric Vehicle Charging Network in FY2022

February 11, 2022

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“This announcement is a turbocharge to development of a reliable and accessible network of electric vehicle charging stations across Connecticut and the country,” Courtney said.

Issues: Energy & Environment Transportation & Infrastructure Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Courtney Passes Government Funding Extension, With Provision Protecting Columbia Class Submarine

February 9, 2022

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“Like many of my colleagues, I’d rather be passing a full 2022 spending package - but with discussions bringing us closer than ever towards that goal, Congress must keep the government open and funded and give our appropriators, led by my friend Rosa DeLauro, the time they need to get the job done,” Chairman Courtney said.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Reps. Courtney, Thompson Welcome Updated Milk Options in New Child Nutrition Standards

February 4, 2022

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“I welcome the announcement by USDA that low-fat flavored milk will once again be explicitly part of USDA’s transitional school nutrition standards,” Courtney said.

Issues: Agriculture Education

House Approves Courtney, Bera Amendment Calling for US Ratification of the Law of the Sea Convention

February 3, 2022

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“In order to equip the United States to fully and credibly assert the rule of law in the maritime domain, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, it’s time for our nation to finally join 168 countries around the world and ratify UNCLOS,” Courtney said.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Rep. Courtney Releases Quick Reference Guide for Infrastructure Law Implementation

February 2, 2022

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“Now that Congress has passed and President Biden has signed the IIJA into law, communities in Connecticut can take advantage of the historic federal funding available to achieve local priorities."

Issues: Transportation & Infrastructure Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act