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House Education and Labor Committee Advances Courtney Priorities on Workforce Development and Employee Ownership

April 7, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC—This week, the House Education and Labor Committee voted to advance two bills during a legislative markup session that include several provisions championed by Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02): the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022 (WIOA) (H.R. 7309) and the Protecting America's Retirement Security Act (H.R. 7310).

Issues: Economy & Jobs

AUKUS Working Group Issues Statement as New Details of the Trilateral Defense Alliance Emerge

April 6, 2022

Press Release

“The trilateral statement on the implementation of the AUKUS partnership is an encouraging update of the work done to date to translate that security agreement from a concept into real, tangible change,” said the Co-Chairs in a joint statement.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Reps. Courtney, Gallagher, Kilmer, and Moore Announce Formation of the New Bipartisan AUKUS Working Group, in Support of the Undersea Alliance Between the U.S., U.K., and Australia

April 1, 2022

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The AUKUS Working Group will provide a forum for congressional attention on the implementation of AUKUS and on completing the steps needed to strengthen our already-existing security relationship.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Courtney Votes to Lower Insulin Costs for Thousands of Eastern Connecticut Workers and Families

March 31, 2022

Press Release

"Americans deserve fair, affordable insulin prices—proud to help pass this bill," said Rep. Courtney.

Issues: Health Care

Chairman Joe Courtney's Opening Statement: “Posture and Readiness of the Mobility Enterprise”

March 31, 2022

Press Release

"Today, the ships and aircraft that comprise our sealift and airlift capabilities are challenged by readiness shortfalls, obsolescence, and an evolving threat landscape. Congress has acted on a bipartisan basis to address some of these issues, and I fully expect that our panels will continue this work as we develop this year’s defense authorization."

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Chairman Courtney Statement on President Biden’s 2023 Budget Request for Submarines, Seapower Programs

March 29, 2022

Press Release

“President Biden’s budget request continues to prioritize investment in one of the most critical pieces of our nation’s defense: our undersea platforms and capabilities,” Chairman Courtney said.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

HHS Reevaluation of Medicare Part B Premiums Coming Soon, Courtney Announces

March 18, 2022

Press Release

"There's no way seniors can be expected to overcome this sort of rate increase when the rationale for it is no longer there," said Rep. Courtney. "I will keep working across the aisle to make sure seniors get the right result."

Issues: Health Care

Historic Support for U.S. Navy Shipbuilding and Submarine Construction Included in House’s Final FY 2022 Omnibus

March 10, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, voted to pass the FY 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2471).

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs Veterans & Military Personnel

House’s FY 2022 Omnibus Includes Targeted Support Requested by Rep. Courtney for Ten Projects Throughout Eastern Connecticut

March 10, 2022

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC—Last night, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) and the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the FY 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2471) a bipartisan omnibus package that would keep America open for business through the duration of the fiscal year. The FY 2022 Omnibus includes critical new support for Ukraine, a historic amount of U.S.

Issues: Crumbling Foundations Education Health Care Eastern Connecticut Transportation & Infrastructure

Courtney Votes to Pass House Omnibus Spending Bill, Includes New Support for Ukraine, Historic Funding for Submarine Construction, Support for Local Manufacturing, and More

March 9, 2022

Press Release

“My office works with families, small businesses, and others throughout eastern Connecticut every day—more than anything, people just want to see Congress work together and do our jobs. I think we’ve done that with the 2022 Omnibus,” said Rep. Courtney.

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