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May 2, 2023

NORWICH, CT – Today, Rep. Courtney (CT-02) announced two federal Maritime Administration (MARAD) Small Shipyard Grants totaling nearly $525,000 have been awarded to the Thames Shipyard & Repair Co. and the Mystic Seaport Museum. These awards are major investments in southeastern Connecticut’s maritime economy and heritage. The federal funding will allow these two enterprises to take on projects which will expand their high-value contributions to Connecticut’s maritime economy.


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April 28, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – To honor Workers’ Memorial Day, Rep. Courtney (CT-02), a senior member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-03), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, introduced the Protecting America’s Workers Act.

Issues: Economy & Jobs

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April 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) applauded the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for releasing a report and timeline outlining the federal government’s process to find a nuclear waste storage solution.


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April 26, 2023
“Speaker McCarthy is playing a dangerous game of chicken with the well-being of Americans, as well as our nation’s financial reputation and national security.”
Issues: Economy & Jobs

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April 26, 2023
“For decades, community colleges have opened the door to quality, higher education for students, regardless of their family’s income.”
Issues: Education

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April 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Joe Courtney  (CT-02) joined House Education and the Workforce Committee Ranking Member Bobby Scott (VA-03) and a group of bipartisan Members in introducing the National Apprenticeship Act of 2023.

Issues: Economy & Jobs

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April 19, 2023

WASHINGTON DC—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, pressed Army leaders including Secretary of the Army Wormuth and General McConville, about the future of Black Hawk production following


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April 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, issued the following statement on the submission of the Navy’s FY2024 30-year shipbuilding plan. Among other things, the new plan reflects that the Navy has incorporated the AUKUS pact into the shipbuilding schedule.