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June 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, led a bipartisan congressional delegation to Hampton Roads to engage with military officials and industry leaders on improving the quality of life for servicemembers and strengthening our Naval fleet. Joining the delegation were U.S. Representatives Joe Courtney (D-CT), Jen Kiggans (R-VA), and Rob Wittman (R-VA). The members released the following joint statement.
 


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June 20, 2024

NORWICH, CT – In another bipartisan win, the Committee on Education and the Workforce recently advanced (36-0) Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) and Rep.

Issues: Health Care

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June 18, 2024

NORWICH, CT – President Biden signed the Missing Children’s Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2023 into law yesterday afternoon, which was authored in the 

Issues: Education

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June 17, 2024

NORWICH, CT – As the summer concert season ramps up, U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, and local voices held a press conference today at the Garde Arts Center to discuss how hidden junk fees are taking money out of people’s pocket.

Issues: Economy & Jobs

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June 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower Subcommittee, issued the following statement after the Senate Armed Services Committee advanced its FY25 National Defense Authorization Act which includes incremental funding for a second Virginia Class submarine.


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June 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, issued the following statement after the House passed the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act. To watch Courtney’s Floor speech urging his colleagues to reject partisan poison pill amendments, click here.


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June 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Subcommittee Ranking Members Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), John Garamendi (D-Calif.), Donald Norcross (D-N.J.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Seth Moulton (D-Mass.), Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), and Andy Kim (D-N.J.)  issued the following statement regarding their intention to vote no on H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Investment Act and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).


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June 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Connecticut’s Fox 61 highlighted the hiring surge taking place at Electric Boat to meet the demands of the Virginia Class and Columbia Class programs, and Congressman Courtney’s work to maintain a steady demand signal.


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June 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member Joe Courtney urged his colleagues to support the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) – which includes authorization for a second Virginia Class submarine – and reject partisan poison pill provisions that distract from the purpose of the bill.