Press Releases
December 13, 2019
“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 known as Agent Orange when the House passed H.R. 299 in May, with the Senate following shortly thereafter,” said Congressman Courtney.
December 12, 2019
"The release of two articles of impeachment on December 10, 2019 is the culmination of two and a half months of depositions, public hearings and legal analysis conducted under the House rules, H.Res. 660 passed by the House, and the Constitution."
December 12, 2019
“The American people pay far more for prescription drugs than any other country in the world by wide, unacceptable margins,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues:
Health Care
Lower Drug Costs Now Act
December 11, 2019
“I proudly helped pass the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill back during my first term to honor the service and sacrifice of our veterans by providing them and their loved ones with educational opportunities,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues:
Defense & National Security
December 11, 2019
“This bipartisan and bicameral agreement sends a clear and powerful message that the House is getting its work done,” Courtney said
December 11, 2019
“Eastern Connecticut is home to some of the most productive dairy farms in the country – it’s part of our heritage in New England,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues:
Agriculture
December 9, 2019
“The status quo creates uncertainty as employers, and employee representatives negotiate benefits packages that extend well into 2022, when the tax is currently set to go into effect. A fourth delay is not a viable option."
Issues:
Health Care
Repeal the Cadillac Tax
December 5, 2019
“The goal of our bill is to ensure that no student is put at a disadvantage while pursuing a higher education degree because they have a disability,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues:
Health Care
December 5, 2019
“This letter makes plainly clear that we cannot delay repeal of the so-called Cadillac Tax,” said Rep. Courtney.
December 2, 2019
“The long-awaited contract awarded today – the largest ever awarded by the Navy – provides stability and certainty to our submarine shipbuilders, greater deterrent capability to our combatant commanders, and increased workload for the industrial base,” Courtney said.