Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representatives Joe Courtney (D-CT) and Nick LaLota (R-NY) announced the re-launch of the bipartisan Long Island Sound Caucus for the 118th Congress. The Long Island Sound Caucus was established to enhance collaboration between Members of Congress focused on building support for and advancing issues important to the health, economic activity, and preservation of the Long Island Sound. Reps. Courtney and LaLota will serve together as Co-Chairs for the Caucus in 2023 and 2024.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower Subcommittee and the second highest ranking Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, joined his colleagues to overwhelmingly pass a bipartisan bill that will accelerate implementation of the AUKUS defense alliance. H.R. 1093 would direct the U.S.
NORWICH, CT – Last week, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) joined U.S. Representative John Joyce M.D. (R-PA) to help introduce bipartisan legislation in support of America’s dairy farmers that would prohibit the mislabeling of non-dairy products. The Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk, and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday (DAIRY PRIDE) Act would prevent milk alternatives or plant-based products from being marketed or misbranded using terms commonly associated with dairy products.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, today reacted to the public release of additional details on the President’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget request for the Department of Defense.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower Subcommittee and the second highest ranking Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement in response to President Joe Biden’s FY 2024 defense budget request. In particular, the budget summary places a heavy emphasis on continuing historic investments in improving the submarine production industrial base.
NORWICH, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the Seapower Subcommittee and the second most senior Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement on the one-year anniversary of Russia’s lawless invasion of Ukraine:
WASHINGTON, DC — Last night, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) attended President Biden’s State of the Union Address along with his guest, former Connecticut State Representative Joe de la Cruz. After the address concluded, Courtney made the following statement: