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June 6, 2023

Washington D.C. - Today, Representatives Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) introduced the USS Frank E. Evans Act, a bipartisan effort to ensure that the names of 74 sailors who tragically lost their lives aboard the USS Frank E. Evans during the Vietnam War are added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.


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June 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a formerly blighted and contaminated property, Rep. Courtney (CT-02) announced a $1,000,000 federal infrastructure grant coming to New London to transform other abandoned properties in New London into economic hubs. 


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May 31, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3746, the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.   

“Today, I voted to avert a catastrophic default on the full faith and credit of our government. Passage of this bill with my aye vote will ensure our nation can pay its bills.  

Issues: Economy & Jobs

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May 26, 2023
Rep. Courtney: There is no better way to honor those who have died in uniform than caring for their families.

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May 24, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, in response to Rep. Courtney (CT-02) at a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, a top Department of Defense official reinforced the importance of Congress acting expeditiously to fulfill the AUKUS agreement. Specifically, Rep.


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May 23, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Courtney applauded the Navy for awarding $1.07 billion to Electric Boat for two FY2024 Virginia class submarines. This contract was made possible by legislation Rep. Courtney authored.


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May 22, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Joe Courtney, the Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Maritime Historical Society (NMHS). Vice Admiral Al Konetzni, USN (Ret.), a NMHS Trustee and alum of the Naval Submarine School in New London, presented Courtney with the award.


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May 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) joined his Democratic colleagues in taking action to raise the debt limit and avoid a U.S. default. 

Issues: Economy & Jobs

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May 15, 2023

WASHINGTON–Rep. Joe Courtney and members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation announced that a collection of Connecticut stakeholders led by the University of Connecticut and including Yale University, municipal leaders, the state of Connecticut, workforce development agencies, and private sector partners has received an award through the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines program. This collective will receive $1 million in federal funding from the CHIPS and Science Act.

Issues: Economy & Jobs

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May 4, 2023

NORWICH, CT – Today, Rep. Courtney (CT-02) joined SkillsUSA’s National Signing Day at Norwich Technical High School and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting career and technical education for eastern Connecticut’s students, schools, and employers.

Issues: Economy & Jobs