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CT House Delegation Votes to Send American Rescue Plan to President’s Desk

March 10, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Reps. Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), John B. Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) voted to send the American Rescue Plan to President Biden's desk to be signed into the law. The $1.9 trillion relief package originated in the House, which voted to pass an earlier version of the bill on February 26.

Issues: Economy & Jobs Health Care Eastern Connecticut

Congressman Courtney Votes to Pass Comprehensive Bill to Protect American Democracy: H.R. 1, the For The People Act

March 4, 2021

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“Our American democracy has been buffeted for too long by big money, special interests, and by actors who are knowingly, malignantly seeking to undermine the faith and integrity of our electoral system,” said Congressman Courtney.

Courtney Statement as Connecticut VA Announces Availability of COVID-19 Vaccine to Enrolled Veterans of All Ages

March 2, 2021

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"If you’re a veteran in Connecticut who receives health care through the VA, you’re qualified to get your COVID-19 vaccine starting now," said Courtney.

Issues: Health Care Veterans & Military Personnel

Courtney Votes to Pass Long-Awaited COVID-19 Aid Package, The American Rescue Plan Act

February 27, 2021

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"The American Rescue Plan Act is the pandemic relief that people have been desperate for and counting on," said Courtney. "It’s going to direct critical funding straight to eastern Connecticut families, small businesses, schools, police and fire departments, and I was proud to help get the job done tonight on their behalf."

Issues: Eastern Connecticut

House-Passed Bill Would Provide The Last Green Valley with Historic 15-Year Reauthorization

February 26, 2021

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) voted to pass the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act (H.R. 803). The legislation is a package of eight bills, each of which received bipartisan votes of support in the previous 116^th Congress. H.R.

Issues: Energy & Environment Eastern Connecticut

Courtney Statement on Agreement Between New London and Offshore Wind Developers

February 26, 2021

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“Today’s announcement of a new agreement between the City of New London and the wind project developers is a long overdue restructuring of payments to New London that is much fairer to the taxpayers of the city,” Rep. Courtney said.

Issues: Economy & Jobs Energy & Environment Eastern Connecticut Transportation & Infrastructure

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Courtney Re-Introduces Bill to Curb Rising Rates of Violence Against Health Care and Social Service Workers Amid COVID-19

February 22, 2021

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"This is an extremely flexible and bipartisan proposal, and it’s driven by the very workers who are most at risk," said Courtney. "I’m grateful for the support of our bipartisan coalition, and especially for the support of nurses, doctors, EMTs, social service workers, and others who have helped us drive this bill farther and farther ahead."

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

Courtney Releases Projected Aid to Eastern Connecticut K-12 School Districts Under the House of Representatives’ American Rescue Plan

February 18, 2021

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"The American Rescue Plan will put more resources in the toolboxes of our local schools so that teachers and students can return to class safely," said Courtney.

Issues: Education Eastern Connecticut

Courtney Visits New London CBOC with Director Montoya as Clinic Administers its First COVID-19 Vaccines to Eastern CT Veterans

February 16, 2021

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NORWICH, CT—On Saturday, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) joined Connecticut VA Health Care System Director Alfred Montoya at the New London VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) to tour operations and visit with veterans as the clinic administered its first COVID-19 vaccinations.

Issues: Eastern Connecticut Veterans & Military Personnel

Courtney Releases Projected Aid to Eastern Connecticut Cities and Towns Under American Rescue Plan Being Crafted in House

February 15, 2021

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“What I have heard directly from local leaders is that towns and cities in eastern Connecticut are struggling to manage the fallout from the fiscal and economic impact of the pandemic,” Courtney said.

Issues: Eastern Connecticut