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April 7, 2022
“There wasn’t an industry hit harder by COVID-19 than our local restaurants, bars, and eateries, [...] these small business owners urgently need assistance if we want them to be around for us in the months and years ahead,” said Rep. Courtney.

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April 7, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC—This week, the House Education and Labor Committee voted to advance two bills during a legislative markup session that include several provisions championed by Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02): the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022 (WIOA) (H.R. 7309) and the Protecting America's Retirement Security Act (H.R. 7310). WIOA would update and strengthen America's workforce development system at a time when many Americans are seeking new high-skill, high-pay job opportunities—and while many employers are looking to fill these positions.

Issues: Economy & Jobs

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April 6, 2022
“The trilateral statement on the implementation of the AUKUS partnership is an encouraging update of the work done to date to translate that security agreement from a concept into real, tangible change,” said the Co-Chairs in a joint statement.

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April 1, 2022
The AUKUS Working Group will provide a forum for congressional attention on the implementation of AUKUS and on completing the steps needed to strengthen our already-existing security relationship.

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March 31, 2022
"Americans deserve fair, affordable insulin prices—proud to help pass this bill," said Rep. Courtney.
Issues: Health Care

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March 31, 2022
"Today, the ships and aircraft that comprise our sealift and airlift capabilities are challenged by readiness shortfalls, obsolescence, and an evolving threat landscape. Congress has acted on a bipartisan basis to address some of these issues, and I fully expect that our panels will continue this work as we develop this year’s defense authorization."

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March 29, 2022
“President Biden’s budget request continues to prioritize investment in one of the most critical pieces of our nation’s defense: our undersea platforms and capabilities,” Chairman Courtney said.

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March 18, 2022
"There's no way seniors can be expected to overcome this sort of rate increase when the rationale for it is no longer there," said Rep. Courtney. "I will keep working across the aisle to make sure seniors get the right result."
Issues: Health Care

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March 10, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, voted to pass the FY 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2471). The House's 2022 Omnibus includes critical new support for Ukraine, increased funding for eastern Connecticut priorities like the special education and workforce development, and more. The House passed the bill today by a vote of 361-69, it is expected to receive a vote in the Senate in the coming days.


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March 10, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC—Last night, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) and the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the FY 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2471) a bipartisan omnibus package that would keep America open for business through the duration of the fiscal year. The FY 2022 Omnibus includes critical new support for Ukraine, a historic amount of U.S. Navy shipbuilding and submarine construction, new support for the U.S. Coast Guard Museum, and increased funding for eastern Connecticut priorities like special education, workforce development, conservation, and more.