Press Releases

Chairman Courtney Opening Statement: Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Mark of the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act

June 8, 2022

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"First, the mark recommends sustaining the two-per-year cadence for Virginia-class submarine construction, keeps the Columbia program continuing pace, and makes critical investments to strengthen the submarine industrial base and workforce development efforts."

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Reps. Courtney and Walberg’s Bill to Improve Federal Employees’ Access to Health Care Passes House

June 7, 2022

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WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) and Rep. Tim Walberg's (R-MI-07) bill to improve federal workers' access to health care coverage, the Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act (H.R. 6087), was passed in the House of Representatives on a strong bipartisan basis. Reps. Courtney and Walberg introduced H.R.

Issues: Economy & Jobs Health Care

After 35 Years, the Trains Return to Enfield: Courtney, Blumenthal, Murphy, Lamont, and Others Announce Long Awaited Funding to Build the Enfield Train Station

June 2, 2022

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“You couldn’t find a community more passionate about securing this economic priority than Enfield, and it took every ounce of that passion to finally bring home this major award," Rep. Courtney said.

Issues: Eastern Connecticut Federal Resources to Eastern Connecticut Transportation & Infrastructure

Courtney Welcomes CMS Announcement on Upcoming Savings for Medicare Part B Beneficiaries After Months of Pressing for Reduced Costs

May 27, 2022

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Norwich, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement this afternoon after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a report on the reexamination of Medicare Part B premium payments. In January, Medicare Part B beneficiaries saw their monthly premiums rise by 14%—from $148.50 to $170.10 each month. This was the largest increase in the history of the program, and it was fueled by expected costs attributable to the drug Aduhelm, whose initial astronomical price has since been cut in half.

Issues: Health Care

Chairman Courtney’s Opening Statement: "Air Force Projection Forces Aviation Programs and Capabilities Related to the FY23 President's Budget Request"

May 19, 2022

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"I am concerned with the increasing age of our tactical airlift fleet, combined with numerous readiness challenges, that pose serious risks to our ability to meet key warfighting requirements."

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Chairman Courtney’s Opening Statement: “Department of the Navy Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for Seapower and Projection Forces”

May 18, 2022

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"As we continue our work on the 2023 defense bill, we’re already focusing on a few key issues."

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Courtney Helps Pass Bill to Grow Eastern Connecticut’s Skilled Workforce by Investing in Successful Skills Training Programs

May 17, 2022

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"Federally funded, locally driven programs like the MPI are exactly what we need to grow our skilled workforce, increase supplies, and lower costs, and WIOA will help them grow to provide training opportunities to even more Americans," said Courtney.

Issues: Economy & Jobs

Courtney Announces Record New Infrastructure Funding to Revitalize Brownfields in Rockville, Stafford Springs, and New London

May 16, 2022

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“Today’s announcement of new EPA funding to support our towns comes straight from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which I voted to pass in the House last October. These grants will help clean up three eligible brownfields in the second district that otherwise would have languished for years,” said Congressman Courtney.

Issues: Transportation & Infrastructure Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

On National Nurses Week, Rep. Courtney’s Workplace Violence Prevention Bill is Introduced in the Senate

May 12, 2022

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"I hope every Senator will co-sponsor our bill and show health care workers real support instead of lip service," said Rep. Courtney.

Issues: Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention For Healthcare And Social Service Workers Act

Rep. Courtney Votes to Support Federal Firefighters at SUBASE New London and Around the Country

May 11, 2022

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"Federal firefighters operate here in eastern Connecticut at SUBASE New London, and at other bases around the country, and I was proud to help pass this bipartisan bill today on their behalf," said Courtney.

Issues: Public Safety & Homeland Security