Press Releases

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

February 22, 2022

Press Release

“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. The new federal relief funding was awarded to CT DEEP through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and was authorized by H.R. 133, a COVID-19 relief bill that Courtney helped pass in December 2020.

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

Press Release

“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

Press Release

“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

Press Release

“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

Press Release

“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

Rep. Courtney Shares Developments on Spent Nuclear Fuel Removal with Local and Regional Stakeholders

February 1, 2022

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“On December 1st, the Department took the first step in the process to develop consolidated storage options for spent nuclear materials by issuing a request for information (RFI) with the goal of collecting feedback from a wide range of stakeholders all over the country that will help them develop the consent-based process and inform their overall waste management strategy."

Issues: Energy & Environment Eastern Connecticut

Courtney: Electric Boat’s Hiring Surge Result of Steady Congressional Action to Boost Submarine Priorities

January 24, 2022

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“Today’s extraordinary presentation once again projects another year of expansion and growth at Electric Boat – even in the middle of the pandemic,” Courtney said.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Signed Into Law: President Biden Signs Rep. Courtney’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Education Impact for Public Schools

January 21, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – This morning, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that the Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act (S. 2959/H.R. 6126), a bipartisan, bicameral bill he co-authored, has officially been signed into law by President Biden. The bill will now provide support in the upcoming 2022-2023 schoolyear to K-12 public schools that serve large numbers of military families, and that rely on federal Impact Aid to help fill out their resources—including schools in Ledyard and Groton.

Issues: COVID-19 Resource Page Education Eastern Connecticut