Press Releases
June 22, 2020
“Today’s announcement means ‘Game on’ for this exciting and transformational project that will shape our region’s economy for the next two decades—and I know that our talented shipbuilders of Electric Boat are up to the challenge,” Chairman Courtney said.
June 19, 2020
NORWICH, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, issued the following statement after the U.S. Navy announced its decision to uphold the firing of Captain Brett Crozier, the former Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt.
Issues:
Defense & National Security
June 15, 2020
Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), co-chairman of the bipartisan Congressional Dairy Caucus, released a letter he wrote to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue...
Issues:
Agriculture
June 10, 2020
Yesterday, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) joined Rep. Joseph D. Morelle (NY-25) and 55 other Members of Congress in writing to Treasury Department Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin and...
Issues:
Economy & Jobs
June 5, 2020
“As our nation enters the sixth month of a global health pandemic that has burdened every segment of American society, the men and women of the armed services have not been spared by its life threatening..."
Issues:
Defense & National Security
June 5, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, gaveled in the Subcommittee for its first official hearing since March 11th.
Issues:
Defense & National Security
June 3, 2020
“With all the economic uncertainty brought on by COVID-19, a drastically low 2.75% interest rate on an investment in your own earning potential is a major boost, and a huge opportunity,” said Congressman Courtney.
June 2, 2020
“The midst of a global pandemic is no time to strip away health care protections for millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions, but that’s exactly what’s at stake,” said Rep. Courtney. “
Issues:
Health Care
May 28, 2020
“Small businesses employ nearly half of our nation’s entire workforce, and it’s clear that more needs to done to help them so that they can continue to keep the lights on in our economy,” said Congressman Courtney.
May 28, 2020
“The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of our lives in ways we couldn’t have planned for,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues:
Seniors and Retirement Security