Press Releases

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Courtney Statement on General Lloyd Austin’s Upcoming Appearance Before the House Armed Services Committee

January 20, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement after Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09), the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, announced that Secretary-Designate General Lloyd Austin (U.S.

Issues: Defense & National Security

Courtney Statement Following Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden as the 46th President of the United States

January 20, 2021

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WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement after Joseph R. Biden and Kamala D. Harris were sworn in as the 46^th President and Vice President of the United States of America.

Courtney Announces Reopening of SBA’s PPP Loan Portal for Small Lenders Starting Tomorrow

January 14, 2021

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“The bipartisan budget bill we passed in December contained new COVID-19 aid, including a new round of funding for our small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program,” said Rep. Courtney.

Courtney Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Voting to Impeach President Trump

January 14, 2021

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“There is no question that the President helped to foment and incite an attack on our Capitol and our democracy on January 6th, and Representatives from both sides of the aisle came together today to show that there are consequences for these sorts of actions,” said Congressman Courtney.

Courtney Statement on House Passage of John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

January 13, 2021

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) voted to pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill would help ensure every American has equal access to vote and participate in our democracy without interference, and would set nationwide standards for voting access that guarantee the right to vote.

Issues: Public Safety & Homeland Security

Courtney Joins House in Voting to Pass Resolution Calling on Vice President Pence to Activate Section 4 of the 25th Amendment

January 12, 2021

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“As we learn more about the disturbing plots to overthrow our nation’s democracy that were afoot inside of the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday, there’s no question that a Commander in Chief who spurred on that sort of activity is unfit to serve any longer,” said Congressman Courtney.

Courtney Statement as Congress Votes to Certify Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as Next President and Vice President

January 7, 2021

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“While the whole world watched, early this morning the House and Senate voted in bipartisan fashion to emphatically certify the election of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States of America,” said Congressman Courtney.

Courtney Effort Prevails: 2nd Submarine Restored as Trump Veto of NDAA Officially Overridden

January 1, 2021

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“We’re starting the New Year with a big win for our U.S. Navy and for eastern Connecticut—the President’s attempt to veto the bipartisan NDAA has officially been voted down, and construction of the crucial second Virginia-class submarine has once and for all been restored in 2021,” said Chairman Courtney.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs Eastern Connecticut

Rep. Courtney Votes to Override President Trump’s Veto of the Bipartisan NDAA

December 28, 2020

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“I’m proud to join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in voting to overturn President Trump’s reckless veto of the bipartisan NDAA, and to ensure that Congress for the 60th year passes this measure,” said Chairman Courtney.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Courtney Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Veto the NDAA and Defund U.S. Armed Forces

December 23, 2020

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VERNON, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, issued the following statement today after President Donald Trump vetoed the overwhelmingly bipartisan 2021 National Defense Authorization Act in a move to defund the United States Armed Forces and deny a pay raise American troops:

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee