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Reps. Courtney and Larson Introduce New Legislation to Support Residents with Crumbling Foundations & Contact IRS About Additional Tax Assistance

February 4, 2021

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WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) and Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced the Tax Assistance for Crumbling Foundations Act, a bill that would provide new support to Connecticut homeowners impacted by the crumbling foundations crisis.

Issues: Crumbling Foundations Legislative Action Engagement with Additional Federal Agencies

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Courtney Announces that FEMA to Provide 100% Federal Funding for COVID-Related Activities, Following Directive from Biden Administration

February 4, 2021

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“This isn’t just a smart and decisive step by President Biden," said Congressman Courtney, "it’s follow-through on his promise to support our towns through this pandemic."

Issues: Eastern Connecticut

Rep. Courtney Reappointed as Chairman of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

February 3, 2021

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Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) was again selected to lead the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces as Chairman in the 117^th Congress. Courtney was named Chairman this afternoon at the Democratic organizing caucus for the House Armed Services Committee. Rep.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Connecticut Fishermen Secure Increase in Black Sea Bass Quota Following Support from Connecticut Congressional Delegation

February 2, 2021

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NORWICH, CT—Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Reps. John Larson (CT-01), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jim Himes (CT-04) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05), announced that Connecticut fishermen have officially secured an increase in commercial harvest quota allocations for black sea bass.

Issues: Agriculture Economy & Jobs

Courtney Announces more than $59 Million in Emergency Relief Funding for Eastern Connecticut Schools Following Passage of H.R. 133

February 1, 2021

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"There’s more work ahead, but good to know that our local public schools will see their toolboxes re-supplied with more than $59 million in support," Rep. Courtney said.

Issues: Education

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Courtney Presents Groton and Ledyard Public Schools with Official Copies of COVID-19 Educational Impact Aid Protection Bill

January 29, 2021

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“Presenting Groton and Ledyard Public Schools with official copies of the bill that they helped to create was a special way to close the book on this success story for our local schools,” said Rep. Courtney.

Issues: Education Eastern Connecticut

Reps. Courtney, Boyle, Welcome Additional NSMV Construction Following Congressional Authorization

January 22, 2021

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“The Seapower Subcommittee learned back in 2016 that if we didn’t replace the aging training ships assigned to the State Maritime Academies across the country, it wouldn’t be long until..."

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Courtney Introduces New COVID-19 Student Loan Relief Effort at the Outset of 117th Congress

January 21, 2021

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"Our new bill would extend the pause on student loan payments that has helped free up finances for thousands of Americans during this crisis, and it would extend relief to the more than eight million American student-loan borrowers..."

Issues: Education

Courtney Announces Support for H.R. 335 Following Conversation with Secretary-Designate Austin

January 21, 2021

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“Secretary-designate Austin and I had a good exchange today, and I welcomed his decision to appear before our bipartisan panel,” said Congressman Courtney.

Issues: Defense & National Security

Courtney Statement as President Biden Signs Executive Order Extending Student Loan Payment and Interest Freeze

January 20, 2021

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WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement today after President Joe Biden signed an executive order directing the Department of Education to extend the pause on interest and principal payments on student loans until September 30^th, 2021.

Issues: Education