Press Releases | Congressman Joe Courtney

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Courtney Announces more than $300,000 in New Round of CARES Act Grants for Towns Across Eastern Connecticut
May 4, 2020
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NORWICH, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will award a second round of federal grants totaling $312,192 to eight municipalities across eastern Connecticut. HUD will disperse the new awards to municipal housing authorities in Enfield, Killingly, Mansfield, Norwich, Plainfield, Putnam, Vernon, and Willimantic.

Issues: Health Care
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Courtney Announces more than $450,000 in CARES Act Grants to Towns Across Eastern Connecticut
May 1, 2020
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“Earlier today, a new joint report from the State Legislature’s Office of Fiscal Analysis and Governor Lamont’s office found that the COVID-19 pandemic could cost the State of Connecticut up to $7 billion by 2023,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Health Care
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Rep. Courtney Warns SBA, Treasury that Failure to Provide Farmers with Quick Access to Newly Authorized Funding will Result in Farm Closures
April 28, 2020
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In his letter, Courtney noted that since passage of H.R. 266, neither the SBA nor Treasury have provided a portal for farmers and agricultural enterprises to apply for and receive funding through the critical EIDL program.
Issues: Agriculture
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Small Business Administration Clarifies that Paycheck Protection Program is Open to Farmers, Following Written Correspondence from Rep. Courtney
April 25, 2020
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NORWICH, CT – Last night, the U.S. Treasury Department and the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) issued new guidance clarifying that farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural producers are eligible to receive funding through the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), as long as they meet certain requirements.

Issues: Agriculture
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Chairman Courtney Statement on Reports Indicating U.S. Navy Reinstatement of Captain Brett Crozier, former Commanding Officer of the USS Theodore Roosevelt
April 24, 2020
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NORWICH, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, made the following statement today after media reports indicated that the U.S. Navy has recommended the reinstatement of Captain Brett Crozier, the Commanding Officer of the USS Theodore Roosevelt:

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Courtney Votes to Replenish Critical Small Business Programs, Authorize New Funding for Hospitals and COVID-19 Testing in New Bipartisan Aid Package
April 23, 2020
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“The bipartisan CARES Act was signed into law just four weeks ago, and already much of those hundreds of billions of dollars in resources have been expended,” said Congressman Courtney.
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Ahead of 2019 Tax Filing Deadline, Courtney Secures Update from IRS Commissioner that Benefits Homeowners Impacted by Crumbling Foundations
April 22, 2020
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“I’ve been working to secure clarification on this issue for months now,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Crumbling Foundations
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Rep. Courtney, Connecticut Congressional Delegation Press for Access to SBA Paycheck Protection Program by Connecticut Self-Employed Agricultural Workers
April 22, 2020
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“While we applaud the speed at which the Paycheck Protection Program was rolled out, we hope that you may address the concerns of our agricultural business constituents before additional funding is authorized for disbursement by Congress,” the members wrote.
Issues: Agriculture
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Courtney Statement on Reports of Bipartisan Agreement for New Aid Bill to Restart SBA Small Business Loan Programs, Replenish Hospital Resources & More
April 19, 2020
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“Bipartisan negotiations are closing in fast on a bigger boost for small businesses than originally put forth by Senator McConnell, as well as for new funding for hospitals and COVID-19 testing,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Health Care
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Courtney Announces New Round of Federal Funding to Support Health Care Professionals Across New London and Windham Counties
April 17, 2020
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“This federal funding is more important than ever – it’s good to see a new round of much-needed support coming in for our health care professionals"
Issues: Health Care Eastern Connecticut
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