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Courtney Leads Bipartisan Letter to Support Full Funding for the National Sea Grant College Program

March 16, 2018

“With imported seafood making up 90% of American seafood consumption, our nation should be focusing on programs to expand and improve our domestic aquaculture industry,” wrote the members. “Sea Grant is a program that does just that—helping fishermen and shellfish farmers navigate a complex patchwork of state and federal coastal zone management regulations through technical assistance. Sea Grant works with local producers to grow and sustain their business models while connecting them to local resources to share best practices.”

Issues: Agriculture

Courtney Meets with NOAA to Request Better Data That Will Benefit Connecticut’s Commercial Fishermen

March 16, 2018

Press Release

(Washington, DC) —Yesterday, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) met with officials from the national oceanic and atmospheric administration (NOAA) to request that they improve their data collection methods on Atlantic fish stocks. Courtney met with the new Fisheries Administrator for NOAA, Chris Oliver, and Cisco Werner, the Chief Scientist of NOAA Fisheries to discuss how NOAA can improve data collection efforts that are used when establishing fishing quotas for the northeast region.

RANKING MEMBER COURTNEY’S OPENING REMARKS FOR HOUSE ARMED SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE ON SEAPOWER AND PROJECTION FORCES SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING ON DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE FY2019 BUDGET REQUEST FOR SEA POWER AND PROJECTION FORCES

March 14, 2018

Press Release

The 2019 budget request for these programs reflects the challenging balancing act facing the Air Force and the Congress. For instance, the budget continues significant investment in major replacement programs like the B-21 bomber and the KC-46 tanker. At the same time, a large portion of the request also covers a range of modernization efforts aimed at keeping older legacy bombers and tankers operational and relevant for years to come.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Courtney Tours Electric Boat Supplier BNL Industries in Vernon

March 12, 2018

Press Release

“As the ranking member of the Seapower subcommittee, it is great to see the shipbuilding plan we passed fueling positive trends and growth. This visit was proof that the work we are doing with the Navy is generating sustained growth across the entire state, not just at the shipyard itself.”

Issues: Eastern Connecticut

Courtney Receives Sea Grant Association Special Recognition Award

March 8, 2018

Press Release

“The Sea Grant program is dedicated to the sustainable use of our coastal resources while advancing conservation efforts to protect our oceans and waterways. In southeastern Connecticut, Sea Grant is a vital part of our maritime economy and I am glad that we have had a thriving program serving our region for thirty years. I will continue to work alongside leaders, such as Dr. De Guise, to further the reach and effectiveness of this incredible program.”

Issues: Energy & Environment

Defense Department Confirms Service Members Operating in Niger and Mali will Receive Imminent Danger Pay

March 7, 2018

Press Release

“I am very pleased that the military was able to provide a resolution for our service members, who clearly deserve Imminent Danger Pay when operating in hostile environments in the Sahel region of Africa,” said Courtney.

Issues: Defense & National Security

Ranking Member Courtney’s Opening Remarks for Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Hearing on Department of The Navy FY 2019 Budget Request for Seapower and Projection Forces

March 6, 2018

Press Release

As the 30 year shipbuilding plan clearly shows, this budget does not achieve the minimum Navy force size the Navy says it needs until the 2050s. Looking closely at the budget and the shipbuilding plan, it is clear that there is still substantial “meat on the bone” where industrial base capacity may exist to add further ships and capabilities to the fleet.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Courtney Releases Testimony Opposing Griswold Gun Range

March 6, 2018

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“Since 2015, the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services has attempted to identify a location for a new training range. And for these last three years, I have been deeply concerned about the ongoing efforts to place this facility in towns across eastern Connecticut – in every instance over the strong objection of local citizens and municipal leaders,” wrote Courtney in his testimony.

Issues: Eastern Connecticut

The Bulletin: Griswold residents ready to crank up volume in gun range fight

March 5, 2018

In The News

By Anna Maria Della Costa

GRISWOLD – Residents hell-bent on keeping their town quiet are making quite the noise.

They're an eclectic bunch – about 80 of whom are a part of the crusading Keep Griswold Quiet/Save Pachaug Forest.　

Electric Boat employees, professional artists, retired veterans, carpenters, students, veterinarians, casino employees, waiters, truck drivers, mathematicians, a pilot, holistic therapist and many more make up the group preparing for an opportunity this week to keep a controversial, state-proposed gun range out of their town.

Issues: Eastern Connecticut

COURTNEY COSPONSORS RESOLUTION TO RESTORE NET NEUTRALITY

February 27, 2018

Press Release

“The decision to repeal net neutrality was a deeply misguided undertaking with no conceivable justification other than fulfilling a political promise that this administration made to special interests. Today we are launching an effort in Congress that will attempt to repair that damage by once again making net neutrality the law of the land,” said Courtney.

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