Press Releases
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June 11, 2019
“Plum Island is an ecological treasure, and I appreciate that the House Appropriations Committee has acknowledged this by including the repeal of the requirement for the island’s sale in this year’s Homeland Security spending bill,” said Courtney.
Issues:
Energy & Environment
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June 11, 2019
Thank you, Chairman Scott for convening today's mark up and Chairwoman Adams for taking urgent action on this issue in the Workforce Protections Subcommittee early in the 116th Congress.
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June 10, 2019
“Like any merger, this one comes with a long list of questions,” said Congressman Courtney, “but the primary concern is determining what sort of impact this will have on our UTC employees and manufacturers here in Connecticut."
Issues:
Economy & Jobs
June 5, 2019
“The Eastern Long Island Sound Disposal Site is the final step in over a decade of regional collaboration on dredging management that dates back to the 2005 Dredged Material Management Plan for Long Island Sound, which was agreed to at the time by the Governors Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island,” Courtney said.
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June 5, 2019
“Milk provides the cornerstone of a healthy meal for our nation’s children,” Rep. Courtney said. “It packs valuable nutrients including protein, potassium, and calcium—a solid foundation for building a healthy menu in America’s schools."
Issues:
Agriculture
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June 4, 2019
Good afternoon everyone. We are here today to consider the Seapower and Projection Forces subcommittee's portion of the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act.
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May 24, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – In advance of Monday's observance of Memorial Day, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement:
Issues:
Veterans & Military Personnel
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May 23, 2019
“It was great to be able to cheer Eastern Connecticut State University on to victory today, and there was a little added excitement to it as we watched the team advance to the second round behind the strong pitching of Morgan Bolduk,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues:
Eastern Connecticut
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May 23, 2019
“It’s good news that the Senate Armed Services Committee, in alignment with actions taken by the House Appropriations Committee last week, include authorization for a third submarine in its FY20 National Defense Authorization Act,” said Congressman Courtney.
May 16, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney voted to pass the Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act (H.R.
Issues:
Health Care