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Courtney Urges Service Members to Review Student Loan Settlement

June 5, 2015

NORWICH—Today Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) issued a statement urging Connecticut veterans and servicemembers with student loans serviced by Navient Solutions to contact the Department of Justice’s special hotline after June 12^th to determine if they are eligible for a settlement from the company.

Issues: Education Veterans & Military Personnel

Courtney Congratulates Rear Admiral Stosz, Rear Admiral Rendon after Change of Command Ceremony

June 1, 2015

Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement after participating in the Change of Command Ceremony at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London:

Issues: Defense & National Security

Courtney Announces $46 million Award to Electric Boat to Plan Overhaul of USS Montpelier

May 29, 2015

Press Release

Norwich, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney announced today that Electric Boat has been awarded a $46 million contract to conduct planning efforts for the upcoming overhaul of the USS Montpelier (SSN 765).

Issues: Defense & National Security Economy & Jobs

Courtney, Perez Highlight Job Training Connecting Electric Boat with Skilled Workforce

May 28, 2015

Press Release

GROTON, CT--Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) welcomed U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez to Electric Boat (EB) in Groton to discuss the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act’s critical role in expanding job training and opening doors to employment for eastern Connecticut workers. Courtney and Perez toured the shipyard and met EB leaders and new employees training in advanced welding techniques, and viewed the submarines currently under construction at EB.

Issues: Economy & Jobs

Congressmen Courtney, Gibson advance critical Lyme Disease legislation

May 21, 2015

Press Release

WASHINGTON– Congressmen Joe Courtney (CT-2) and Chris Gibson (NY-19) announced today the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved their legislation to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, agreeing to include the provisions in a broader bill to strengthen medical research and innovation.

Issues: Health Care

Courtney Congratulates Dymotek on Presidential "E" Award

May 18, 2015

Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) joined U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker in presenting the President’s “E” Award for achievements in exports to the Dymotek Corporation of Ellington, Connecticut. Courtney attended the award ceremony at the Commerce Department in Washington, where six Connecticut companies received the President’s “E” Award, which recognizes the contribution companies have made to increasing American exports, creating jobs, and building export markets.

Issues: Economy & Jobs

Courtney Statement on Vote for the Defense Authorization Bill

May 15, 2015

Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement on his vote to pass the FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which was approved by a vote 269 to 151:

“The 2016 NDAA was the product of a thoughtful bipartisan process in the House Armed Services Committee—a rarity in Congress these days.

Issues: Defense & National Security

As Interest Rates Drop for New Student Loans, Courtney Highlights Need for Refinancing Options

May 14, 2015

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, as new, lower interest rates were announced for student loans for the 2015-2016 school year, Representative Joe Courtney (CT-2) called on House Republican leaders to schedule a vote on his legislation, H.R. 1434, the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act.

“Students enrolling in class this fall will benefit from lower interest rates, stemming from passage of the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act in 2013.

Issues: Education

Courtney Statement on the Nomination of Admiral John Richardson as New Chief of Naval Operations

May 13, 2015

Press Release

Washington—Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) released the following statement on President Obama’s nomination of Admiral John Richardson to the post of Chief of Naval Operations, replacing retiring Admiral Jonathan Greenert:

“President Obama has made an outstanding choice by nominating John Richardson to be the next Chief of Naval Operations. Admiral Richardson’s experience and training make him uniquely qualified to take the helm of the Navy at a critical time for the service and our nation.

Issues: Defense & National Security

Courtney Presents World War I Purple Heart to Enfield Family

May 11, 2015

Press Release

Enfield, CT—This morning, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) presented two service medals to the family of Private Patrick O’Brien, who served in the U.S. Army in France and lost his life on October 6th, 1918, during World War I. Mary Knapp, O’Brien’s niece and a veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War, accepted the medals on behalf of her family.

Issues: Veterans & Military Personnel

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