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Rep. Courtney Statement on Appointment of Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd as Ambassador of Australia to the United States

December 20, 2022

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) made the following statement after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will serve as the next Ambassador of Australia to the United States.

Following Deadly Shooting of Home Health Care Worker, Rep. Courtney Urges the Senate to Bring the Bipartisan Workplace Violence Prevention Bill to a Vote

December 9, 2022

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The bill was first passed by the House in 2019 with strong bipartisan support, and was passed again during the current 117th Congress with even more bipartisan support than the first time. The bill was introduced to the U.S. Senate this year on May 12 in honor of National Nurses Week, where it still awaits a vote.

Issues: Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention For Healthcare And Social Service Workers Act

Reps. Courtney, Gallagher, Kilmer, and Moore Secure the First-Ever Support for AUKUS from the U.S. Congress in the 2023 NDAA

December 8, 2022

Press Release

"As this year’s AUSMIN meetings conclude, I’m more bullish than ever on importance of our AUKUS undersea alliance, and on the seminal role it will play in our nations’ histories,” said Rep. Courtney.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Courtney Secures Historic Funding for Submarine Construction, Workforce Development, Shipyard Recapitalization, and More in Final 2023 NDAA

December 8, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) (H.R. 7776).

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Courtney Votes to Protect American’s Right to Same-Sex and Interracial Marriage as House Passes the Respect for Marriage Act

December 8, 2022

Press Release

In passing the Respect for Marriage Act, Congress has taken action and protected same-sex and interracial couples’ right to marry under federal law,” said Rep. Courtney.

Australian Defence Minister Marles Tours Electric Boat as Part of Visit for Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations

December 7, 2022

In The News

By Adam Creighton, The Australian

“The trajectory of the American presence in Australia has been growing … and that’s what we would anticipate,” Defense Minister Marles said.

Issues: Defense & National Security

Courtney Statement on Awarding of Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Contract by the U.S. Army

December 6, 2022

Press Release

“Sikorsky has a long, proven track record of producing the most capable helicopters of any country on earth. The Blackhawk helicopter has been the workhorse platform for our military and our allies for decades. The Army’s decision to not select them for the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) contract was perplexing, to say the least,” said Rep. Courtney.

Issues: Defense & National Security

Connecticut and Rhode Island Congressional Delegations Seek More Support for Farmers Impacted by Drought in New Omnibus Bill

December 6, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — As Congress works to finalize the FY 2023 Omnibus appropriations package, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), and the Connecticut and Rhode Island Congressional Delegations are pressing for additional funding to assist New England livestock feed producers and other farmers impacted by severe drought conditions.

Issues: Agriculture

Courtney Statement on Speaker Pelosi’s Decision to Not Seek New Term as House Democratic Leader

November 17, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) made the following statement after Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the first woman to ever serve as Speaker of the House, announced that she will step down from House Democratic Leadership after more than two decades.

After Successfully Re-Stocking LIHEAP Energy Assistance Program, Courtney Announces $86 Million in New Support for Connecticut Households

November 2, 2022

Press Release

“Re-stocking the LIHEAP program was always going to be the fastest, most direct way to help people lower their energy costs this winter, and that’s why we pressed so hard for it starting earlier this fall," said Rep. Courtney.

Issues: Energy & Environment

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