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Courtney Announces Gales Ferry Fire Chief Anthony Saccone as Virtual Guest for President Biden’s State of the Union Address

February 28, 2022

Press Release

NORWICH, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) announced that Gales Ferry Fire Chief Anthony "Tony" Saccone will be his guest of honor for President Joe Biden's virtual State of the Union address on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Issues: Eastern Connecticut

Courtney Statement on Russia’s Unlawful and Unprovoked Attack on the Sovereign Country of Ukraine

February 24, 2022

Press Release

“Vladimir Putin and his ruling clique will pay a bitter price for his unjustified attack on the sovereign state of Ukraine and its people,” said Congressman Courtney.

Issues: Defense & National Security

Courtney Statement on President Biden’s Announced Sanctions Against Pro-Moscow Territories in Ukraine

February 22, 2022

Press Release

“I support the swift decision of the U.S. and EU allies to harshly sanction this annexation."

Issues: Defense & National Security

A barge travels across the Long Island Sound

Federal, Connecticut and New York officials tout $106 million in funding for Long Island Sound

February 17, 2022

In The News

by Sten Spinella

The Day: Federal, Connecticut and New York officials tout $106 million in fundi…

State and federal politicians all agreed on the importance of the Long Island Sound on Wednesday, praising $106 million in federal funding to restore and preserve the Sound.

Issues: Energy & Environment Transportation & Infrastructure Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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Courtney Announces $200,000 in Relief Funding Being Made Available to Connecticut Shellfish Farmers and Fisheries

February 17, 2022

Press Release

NORWICH, CT – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) shared the announcement that the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) is set to receive $200,000 in federal pandemic relief assistance to support shellfish farmers, fisheries, and others in the Connecticut seafood industry.

Issues: COVID-19 Resource Page Agriculture Economy & Jobs

The driving force behind Medicare Part B’s price increase was blunted—the price hike should be, too

February 17, 2022

In The News

By Reps. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) and Angie Craig (D-Minn.), Opinion Contributors

The driving force behind Medicare Part B’s price increase was blunted—the price…

Nearly 64 million Americans rely on Medicare for their health care coverage, the majority of whom pay monthly Part B premiums to access potentially lifesaving medications through the nation's largest health care provider.

Issues: Health Care

Courtney, Connecticut Delegation Announce State Will Receive $7.7 Million for Electric Vehicle Charging Network in FY2022

February 11, 2022

Press Release

“This announcement is a turbocharge to development of a reliable and accessible network of electric vehicle charging stations across Connecticut and the country,” Courtney said.

Issues: Energy & Environment Transportation & Infrastructure Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Courtney Passes Government Funding Extension, With Provision Protecting Columbia Class Submarine

February 9, 2022

Press Release

“Like many of my colleagues, I’d rather be passing a full 2022 spending package - but with discussions bringing us closer than ever towards that goal, Congress must keep the government open and funded and give our appropriators, led by my friend Rosa DeLauro, the time they need to get the job done,” Chairman Courtney said.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Reps. Courtney, Thompson Welcome Updated Milk Options in New Child Nutrition Standards

February 4, 2022

Press Release

“I welcome the announcement by USDA that low-fat flavored milk will once again be explicitly part of USDA’s transitional school nutrition standards,” Courtney said.

Issues: Agriculture Education

House Approves Courtney, Bera Amendment Calling for US Ratification of the Law of the Sea Convention

February 3, 2022

Press Release

“In order to equip the United States to fully and credibly assert the rule of law in the maritime domain, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, it’s time for our nation to finally join 168 countries around the world and ratify UNCLOS,” Courtney said.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

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