Press Releases
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February 5, 2020
Good Afternoon, today’s joint subcommittee hearing is the fifth in a continuation of joint subcommittee oversight since 2017 that have specifically examined maritime mishaps in the Pacific and the underlying systemic readiness issues that were a major contributory cause of those catastrophic events.
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February 3, 2020
“There’s a boatload of activity at hand and on the horizon for eastern Connecticut’s manufacturing sector,” said Congressman Courtney.
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January 31, 2020
“Aside from blocking a ready, willing and able National Security Advisory who was ‘in the room’ from testifying – and who the vast majority of the American people want to hear from – 51 Senators have butchered the Article One powers of the Congress in a way that will haunt the future of the American Republic for generations to come.”
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January 29, 2020
“As strong advocates for hemp production in Connecticut, we write to you today to share our comments and concerns related to the interim final rules for hemp production published by your agency on October 31, 2019."
Issues:
Agriculture
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January 28, 2020
“The proposal to eliminate our Connecticut Sea Unicorns and 41 other Minor League teams across the country is a profound mistake,” said Congressman Courtney.
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January 23, 2020
“This is not simply a trade issue, it has now morphed into an existential issue,” said Julius Angelini, co-owner of Angelini Wine, Ltd.
Issues:
Eastern Connecticut
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January 22, 2020
“Congratulations to the Eugene O’Neill Memorial Theater Center for going after and earning these competitive federal dollars,” said Congressman Courtney.
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January 16, 2020
“The new so-called ‘Borrower Defense’ rule rewrite crafted by Secretary DeVos does little to protect the hundreds of thousands of American students and veterans who have played by the rules, worked hard to seek higher educations and college degrees, and who have been let down and defrauded by predatory, for-profit colleges,” said Congressman Courtney. “
Issues:
Education
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January 15, 2020
“The population of working Americans aged 60 and over is growing nationwide, and eastern Connecticut is fortunate to be home to a large number of those seniors,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues:
Economy & Jobs
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January 15, 2020
“the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, imposed a new tax on nonprofits, including religious organizations, which required nonprofits to pay a 21% UBIT on parking and transportation benefits provided to their employees. This tax has been an enormous burden to many nonprofit and religious organizations in Connecticut."
Issues:
Economy & Jobs