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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, toured two southeastern Connecticut shipyards Tuesday, touting the federal government’s investment in the region’s maritime economy and heritage.
Thames Shipyard & Repair Co. in New London and the Mystic Seaport Museum’s Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard will receive shares of that investment in the form of 2023 Small Shipyard Grants awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration.
Thames Shipyard will receive $309,853, while Mystic Seaport Museum has been awarded $214,452.