Press Releases

Rep. Courtney: Whistleblower Complaint Has Brought United States to a “Critical Juncture”

September 23, 2019

“We have arrived at a critical juncture in time for the rule of law in the United States, and for this Administration’s faithfulness to our Constitution,” said Congressman Courtney.

Issues: Defense & National Security

Courtney Announces More Than $2 Million in Federal Funding for Connecticut Sea Grant Program

September 20, 2019

Press Release

“Connecticut Sea Grant handles everything from connecting aquaculture producers to communities to jumpstarting fisheries,” said Congressman Courtney.

Issues: Eastern Connecticut Federal Resources to Eastern Connecticut

Rep. Courtney Announces $900,000 in Federal Funding for Eastern Connecticut Health Centers

September 20, 2019

Press Release

“Congratulations to each of these three health centers for earning these highly sought after federal grant dollars,” said Congressman Courtney.

Issues: Eastern Connecticut Federal Resources to Eastern Connecticut

Courtney Announces New Federal Funding Award for Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association

September 19, 2019

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a federal grant of over $19,000 to the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association, Inc. The new federal funding will support the procurement of new washing and drying equipment for the station's protective gear.

Issues: Eastern Connecticut Federal Resources to Eastern Connecticut

Courtney Announces New Federal Funding Award for Preston’s Poquetanuck Volunteer Fire Department

September 19, 2019

Press Release

“The Poquitanuck Volunteer Fire Department deserves major congratulations for successfully applying for these federal grant dollars,” said Congressman Courtney. “

Issues: Eastern Connecticut Federal Resources to Eastern Connecticut

Rep. Courtney, House Education & Labor Committee Vote to Approve Bipartisan Bill Reauthorizing the Older Americans Act

September 18, 2019

Press Release

“Eastern Connecticut is home to a large number of seniors, and nationwide the population of Americans aged 60 and over is growing,” said Congressman Courtney. “

Issues: Seniors and Retirement Security

Courtney Announces Federal Funding Award for Sprague’s Baltic Fire Engine Company

September 17, 2019

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) today announced that the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a federal grant of more than $170,000 to the Town of Sprague, on behalf of the Baltic Fire Engine Company. The new federal funding will support the critical procurement of 24 new firefighter breathing apparatuses for Baltic Fire Engine Company.

Issues: Eastern Connecticut Federal Resources to Eastern Connecticut

Courtney Announces New Federal Funding for Stafford Fire Department #1

September 17, 2019

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) today announced that the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a federal grant of more than $62,000 to the Stafford #1 Fire Department. The new federal funding will help the department to procure new equipment to support the functioning of self-contained breathing apparatuses.

Issues: Eastern Connecticut Federal Resources to Eastern Connecticut

Courtney Appointed To Panel Tasked With Negotiating Final FY2020 Defense Authorization

September 17, 2019

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, was today appointed to the conference committee for the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which authorizes expenditures for the Department of Defense for the upcoming fiscal year 2020.

Issues: Defense & National Security

Rep. Courtney Statement on the Announced Retirement of Jeffrey S. Geiger from GD Electric Boat

September 13, 2019

Press Release

“Jeff has been a tireless advocate for the workforce at EB since he became president in 2013. I hold him in the highest regard based on his breadth of knowledge and experience as a shipbuilder, and his accessible, ethical approach to leadership. I wish Jeff and his wife all the best."

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee