Press Releases
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November 18, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, legislation introduced by Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) to extend public safety officer death and injury benefits to local fire police—the Fire Police Fairness Act—was signed into law by President Biden as part of the Protecting America's First Responders Act of 2021 (S. 1511). Now, the effort begun by Rep.
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November 5, 2021
“I’ve been in close contact with Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Giulietti about all the shovel-ready projects we’ve got in eastern Connecticut that are finally going to become reality for the people of a state with some of the oldest infrastructure in America,” said Congressman Courtney.
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Courtney Votes to Pass Bill Protecting Older Americans from Age Discrimination in the Hiring Process
November 4, 2021
“There are thousands of Americans who are trying to re-tool their skillsets for new careers right now, or to re-enter the workforce, and we need to be asking ourselves how we can make it easier for them to join the economy and get that new opportunity,” said Rep. Courtney.
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November 2, 2021
“It’s great to count this win for Connecticut police officers,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues:
Eastern Connecticut
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November 1, 2021
“Eastern Connecticut hung in tough through Hurricane Ida, but my office still heard from a lot of homeowners and small business owners dealing with disruptions and unforeseen expenses as a result of the storm."
Issues:
Eastern Connecticut
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October 28, 2021
“Bipartisan victories in Washington don’t often make headlines these days,” Courtney continued, “but we’ve found success from our corner of Connecticut in bipartisan wins for our local schools, our manufacturing sector, servicemembers, student loan-borrowers, and more.
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October 27, 2021
“The American Rescue Plan has helped us start to overcome a lot of the collateral damage brought on by the pandemic."
Issues:
Eastern Connecticut
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October 27, 2021
“We know the demand for mental health services skyrocketed during COVID-19, and tragically so have instances of domestic and intimate partner violence,” said Congressman Courtney.
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October 26, 2021
No Social Security beneficiary should receive a below-poverty level check each month, especially not after paying into the program over the course of their working lives.
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October 22, 2021
“There are thousands of working moms all across eastern Connecticut, and in just about every industry you could think of—from our shipbuilders and engineers, to our farmers, medical professionals, and many more,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues:
Economy & Jobs