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Connecticut Members’ Statement on GAO Report Detailing Financial Impact of Crumbling Foundations
July 30, 2020
Press Release
“This report makes clear that our work is far from over,” said the Members in a joint statement.
Issues: Crumbling Foundations
Rep. Courtney Calls on Senate to "Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way" on Next COVID 19 Aid Bill
Rep. Courtney: “Lead, Follow, or Get Out of The Way” on Effort to Negotiate New COVID-19 Economic Aid Package
July 30, 2020
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"It is time to wake up and get serious," Courtney said. "The blueprint is there with the HEROES Act in terms of making sure that we heed the warnings of President Trump’s own economic advisors, [like] Chairman Powell, and look at the numbers the morning—historic, jaw-dropping."
Issues: Economy & Jobs Health Care
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Courtney Helps Pass Water Resources Redevelopment Act to Invest in American Maritime Infrastructure
July 29, 2020
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) and the House of Representatives voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020 (H.R. 7575). The 2020 WRDA would authorize the study and construction of locally driven projects across the U.S. in cooperation and consultation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These projects are essential to everything from preserving and growing our nation's economy, to protecting our communities, to maintaining quality of life. H.R.

Issues: Energy & Environment
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Connecticut Lawmakers Push for Expanded Assistance to Shellfish Farmers in Next COVID-19 Economic Relief Package
July 23, 2020
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The lawmakers asked that the new funding be specifically targeted towards producers who were ineligible, or did not receive sufficient assistance from the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), or from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Section 12005 funds.
Issues: Agriculture Economy & Jobs
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House of Representatives Votes to Restore Second Virginia-Class Submarine, Pass FY21 NDAA
July 21, 2020
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“We’ve been working towards passage of this year’s NDAA ever since the Administration’s flawed budget request came over in February—"
Issues: Defense & National Security
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Courtney Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
July 18, 2020
Press Release
“John Lewis’s moral center never wavered in its intense fidelity to justice, decency and kindness."
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Courtney Receives Response from Navy Secretary on Effort to Support Blue Water Submarine Veterans Seeking Care Through The VA
July 17, 2020
Press Release
“I was proud to see Congress at last take action on this critical issue related to the exposure of our Blue Water veterans to chemicals commonly"
Issues: Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Courtney Updates Crumbling Foundations Stakeholders on Important New Provisions and Resources
July 17, 2020
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This week, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) wrote to stakeholders in the crumbling foundations crisis to update them on some important recent actions that could help save money for eastern Connecticut homeowners and municipalities.
Issues: Crumbling Foundations
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Courtney Statement as Trump Administration Rescinds Policy to Deport International Students for Universities’ Public Health Decisions
July 14, 2020
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NORWICH, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), a senior Member of the House Committee on Education and Labor, issued the following statement today after the Trump Administration rescinded its proposed rule that would have required international students in the United States to leave the country or transfer if their school held classes entirely online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Issues: Education
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Courtney Highlights Importance of International Students, Comments from UCONN’s Geno Auriemma During Education & Labor Committee Hearing
July 13, 2020
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“I think the NCAA calculates that there are about 20,000 international students as part of the NCAA. Geno Auriemma, the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Coach'
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