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February 9, 2023
Earlier this week, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) spoke from the House Floor to remind his colleagues that Social Security is not an “entitlement”—it’s an insurance program that Americans pay into with each paycheck.
Issues:
Seniors and Retirement Security
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November 15, 2018
Yesterday, during debate on a rule governing debate on a bill removing endangered species protections for the gray wolf, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) took to the floor to oppose a procedural gimmick in the measure that blocks a resolution to end U.S. participation in the Saudi-led coalition’s intervention in the Yemen Civil War. Under the War Powers Act, the Yemen resolution (H.Con.Res.138), could have been called to the floor for a vote under expedited procedures. The rule passed yesterday, however, prevents this from occurring.
Issues:
Defense & National Security
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October 10, 2017
Issues:
Energy & Environment
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WATCH: Courtney questions Navy officials about use of private shipyards in submarine repair projects
March 16, 2017
In a Readiness Subcommittee hearing on the state of Navy readiness, Courtney questioned a top Navy leader about the submarine maintenance shortfalls occurring in the public shipyards. Courtney highlighted the need for a "one shipyard" approach that applies public and private shipyard capacity to fulfilling submarine repair projects.
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February 7, 2017
In a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the state of military readiness, Congressman Joe Courtney, Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, questioned a top Navy official about the backlog of submarine maintenance work. In an exchange with Admiral Moran, the Vice Cheif of Naval Operations, Courtney highlighted the impact of submarine maintenance delays in meeting the needs of the Navy.
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May 26, 2016
During a hearing on Navy readiness challenges, Congressman Joe Courtney, Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, questions Navy officials on challenges in meeting submarine readiness and maintenance needs. In particular, he cited the delays in repairing two submarines - the USS Albany and USS Boise - and the impact they have on meeting the operational requirements of the submarine force. Watch his exchange here, and read an informal transcript below.