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August 19, 2022
“The DHS announcement today of Port Security Awards for key maritime enterprises in Southeastern Connecticut is a critical investment to harden ferry cyber defenses, as well as to extend the service life of public safety vessels that save lives,” said Rep. Courtney.
August 18, 2022
“This is exactly the long overdue, transformative project that our region and rail users have sought for decades,” said Rep. Courtney.
Issues:
Eastern Connecticut
August 12, 2022
“The Inflation Reduction Act is going to benefit seniors, families, farmers, and so many of our small businesses and communities across eastern Connecticut,” said Congressman Courtney.
August 3, 2022
NORWICH, CT — Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement this evening after the U.S. Senate voted 95-1-1 to ratify a treaty expanding NATO membership to include Finland and Sweden.
Issues:
Defense & National Security
August 2, 2022
"Our veterans aren’t concerned with relitigating the Senate’s failure last week—they just want this job to get done, and today I’m glad to say it finally did," said Courtney. "The PACT Act is officially through the House and Senate, and it’s going to be signed into law."
July 29, 2022
“H.R. 1808 would restore the ban on military-style assault weapons that was formerly in place throughout our country during one of the most prosperous and low-crime points in American history," Courtney said.
July 28, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee on Seapower and Projection Forces, welcomed a new U.S. Navy contract awarded to General Dynamics Electric Boat (EB) for the maintenance, repair, and modernization efforts to execute the engineered overhaul of USS Hartford (SSN 768).
July 28, 2022
We’ve heard it for months now, but if there’s one entity that was rooting hard against our ability to get this done, it’s competitors like China," said Rep. Courtney. "I was proud to send the CHIPS and Science Act to the President’s desk today.”
July 28, 2022
"The Young Farmer Success Act would give America’s new farming generation a fighting chance to build a life on the farm for themselves and their families," said Rep. Courtney.
Issues:
Agriculture
Education
July 27, 2022
“Giving our students opportunities to learn more about farming, gardening, and sustainable agriculture at an early age is a smart investment,” said Congressman Courtney.
Issues:
Agriculture
Education