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Rep. Courtney Co-Sponsors Legislation to Restore Bipartisan Net Neutrality Protections
March 8, 2019
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“Repealing the FCC 2015 Open Internet Order, which mandated equal treatment of content over the internet by broadband service providers, was a serious mistake,” said Congressman Courtney.
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Rep. Courtney’s Statement Following Passage of Resolution Condemning Anti-Semitism
March 7, 2019
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"The new Congressional Majority’s stance against anti-Semitism is clear. With the passage of this resolution, the record now clearly reflects the position of this body: that anti-Semitic and anti-Muslim conduct have no place in the halls of Congress."
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Reps. Courtney, Zeldin, Lead Bipartisan NY/CT Delegation in Introducing New Legislation to Preserve Plum Island
March 7, 2019
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Today’s introduction of a comprehensive, bipartisan bill to secure Plum Island’s future viability and environmental protection status is an exciting development. Looking back over the last two Congresses, Representative Zeldin and I have been able to pass legislation seeking to protect Plum Island on a bipartisan basis, and at times with unanimous support"
Issues: Energy & Environment
CHAIRMAN COURTNEY’S OPENING REMARKS FOR HOUSE ARMED SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE ON SEAPOWER AND PROJECTION FORCES HEARING ON “US TRANSCOM & MARAD: STATE OF THE MOBILITY ENTERPRISE” (As prepared for delivery)
March 7, 2019
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Good afternoon. The combined Seapower and Projections Forces subcommittee and Readiness subcommittee meet today to hear from the United States Transportation Command and the Maritime Administration on the state of the military's ability to move our forces in peacetime and times of potential conflict.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Courtney Statement on Navy Decision to Award USS John Warner Maintenance Availability to Electric Boat in Groton
March 6, 2019
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“Today’s announcement by the Navy is another endorsement of the value that private shipyards contribute to the readiness of our submarine force,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
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Courtney, DeLauro, Larson Seek Clarification on Pathway to 2019 Industrial Hemp Cultivation for Connecticut
March 6, 2019
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“Like many states, Connecticut’s General Assembly enacted legislation in 2015 (HB 5780) that defined industrial hemp as a distinct crop to take advantage of the industrial hemp research and pilot program established under the Agriculture Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill),” wrote the members.
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Courtney Remarks on House Passage of Second Gun Violence Prevention Bill, which Closes “Charleston Loophole”
February 28, 2019
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“Passage of this bill is another commonsense measure to strengthen our nation’s background check system – a measure supported by an overwhelming majority of Americans in order to reduce the risk of firearms falling into the wrong hands,” said Courtney.
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Courtney Remarks on House Passage of Legislation to Address Gun Violence
February 27, 2019
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“The Connecticut delegation has stood united in support of action to address gun violence,” said Congressman Courtney. “When Congress refused to do its job – refused to even hold a single hearing on gun violence throughout the duration of previous Republican-controlled Congresses despite the cascade of mass shootings that seem to follow one after the other – the Connecticut delegation remained steadfast in demanding a legislative response to gun violence."
ICYMI: Bill to Protect Rhode Island and Connecticut Rivers Passes House of Representatives
February 27, 2019
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressmen Jim Langevin (D-RI), Joe Courtney (D-CT), and David Cicilline (D-RI) announced their legislation to protect several local waterways passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 363-62 as part of a broader bipartisan public lands package. The Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Wild and Scenic River Act designates portions of the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, providing new access to federal funding for conservation and stewardship efforts.

Issues: Energy & Environment
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Courtney Statement on Passage of Bill Providing Relief for Schools Affected by Crumbling Foundations
February 26, 2019
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“I am very pleased that the Education and Labor Committee today reported out a school infrastructure bill which includes a section I authored to help local municipalities with the cost of repairing or reconstructing school buildings that have been impacted by crumbling foundations due to the presence of pyrrhotite,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues: Crumbling Foundations Eastern Connecticut Information For Homeowners With Crumbling Foundations
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