Press Releases
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August 20, 2021
“This is the kind of federal support that can really help our local fire stations get back to full strength while our towns continue the economic recovery,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues:
Eastern Connecticut
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August 16, 2021
“It has been gut wrenching to watch, after twenty years of precious sacrifice and treasure by the American people, the Afghan government and its security forces concede to the Taliban with barely a whiff of resistance."
Issues:
Defense & National Security
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August 11, 2021
“There’s no question that Secretary Cardona and the Biden Administration made the right call here,” said Courtney.
Issues:
Education
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August 10, 2021
“The Senate’s bipartisan action is an important success in showing the country that Congress can do big things on a bipartisan basis,” said Rep. Courtney.
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August 6, 2021
“President Biden’s decision to extend an interest-free ‘payment pause’ for federal student loans is welcome news for borrowers who are still recovering from the adverse economic impact of the COVID pandemic,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues:
Education
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August 5, 2021
“Richard Trumka was a great person, a lifelong advocate for working people, and a friend,” said Courtney.
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August 4, 2021
“It’s a smart move," said Courtney, "a wave of pandemic-driven evictions just as we’re working to respond to the delta variant would really slow down our strong recovery."
Issues:
COVID-19 Resource Page
Health Care
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July 29, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) voted to pass the Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act (H.R. 3237). The bill addresses the January 6th insurrection by authorizing new funding to secure the safety of the U.S.
Issues:
Defense & National Security
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July 29, 2021
“The House is putting together an FY 2022 budget package that’s going to help our towns and our local economy come back even stronger,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues:
Eastern Connecticut
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July 23, 2021
“In 2016, the House Seapower Subcommittee wrote the law that authorized new construction of modern training ships for America’s maritime academies. It is exciting five years later to see that effort has become a reality at Philly Shipyard,” said Chairman Courtney