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August 29, 2023
Visit comes after Courtney-led legislation takes effect at U.S. Department of Labor
Issues:
Economy & Jobs
August 28, 2023
“My deepest sorrows go out to the families of the three Marines who lost their lives and the five in serious condition who were doing important work in the Northern Territories of Australia."
Issues:
Defense & National Security
August 25, 2023
NORWICH, CT. – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, issued the following statement after the U.S. Navy announced a $2.7B contract for Sikorsky to build 35 CH-53K helicopters.
Issues:
Defense & National Security
August 24, 2023
NORWICH, CT – Rep. Joe Courtney convened an information session with the Federal Trade Commission to help seniors identify and report fraudulent activity.
Issues:
Seniors and Retirement Security
August 22, 2023
Legislation comes in wake of ‘Operation Fouled Anchor’
August 22, 2023
NORWICH, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT) and Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Chairman Aaron Bean (R-FL) introduced H.R.
August 16, 2023
“Now, the Inflation Reduction Act is providing essential savings for seniors and many Americans through reduced health care costs, including the $35 per month cap on insulin for seniors on Medicare."
August 10, 2023
“Veterans exposed to Agent Orange who served in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Guam, and Gulf War and Post 9/11 veterans who were exposed to burn pits and other toxins covered under the PACT Act must file a claim or an intent to file by Monday, August 14th, 2023, to receive benefits backdated to August 10th, 2022.”
Issues:
Veterans & Military Personnel
August 4, 2023
"Our bill offers a simple, commonsense fix to Medicare's arbitrary ‘observation status' loophole that will help ensure seniors aren't getting billed thousands of extra dollars in medical bills due to illogical federal policy,”
Issues:
Legislative Action
Health Care
August 1, 2023
“Access to high-speed internet is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity, especially for seniors looking to enroll in Medicare benefits or veterans accessing benefits through the PACT Act."
Issues:
Seniors and Retirement Security