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Courtney Welcomes CMS Announcement on Upcoming Savings for Medicare Part B Beneficiaries After Months of Pressing for Reduced Costs

May 27, 2022

Press Release

Norwich, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement this afternoon after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a report on the reexamination of Medicare Part B premium payments. In January, Medicare Part B beneficiaries saw their monthly premiums rise by 14%—from $148.50 to $170.10 each month. This was the largest increase in the history of the program, and it was fueled by expected costs attributable to the drug Aduhelm, whose initial astronomical price has since been cut in half.

Issues: Health Care

Chairman Courtney’s Opening Statement: "Air Force Projection Forces Aviation Programs and Capabilities Related to the FY23 President's Budget Request"

May 19, 2022

Press Release

"I am concerned with the increasing age of our tactical airlift fleet, combined with numerous readiness challenges, that pose serious risks to our ability to meet key warfighting requirements."

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Chairman Courtney’s Opening Statement: “Department of the Navy Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for Seapower and Projection Forces”

May 18, 2022

Press Release

"As we continue our work on the 2023 defense bill, we’re already focusing on a few key issues."

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Courtney Helps Pass Bill to Grow Eastern Connecticut’s Skilled Workforce by Investing in Successful Skills Training Programs

May 17, 2022

Press Release

"Federally funded, locally driven programs like the MPI are exactly what we need to grow our skilled workforce, increase supplies, and lower costs, and WIOA will help them grow to provide training opportunities to even more Americans," said Courtney.

Issues: Economy & Jobs

Courtney Announces Record New Infrastructure Funding to Revitalize Brownfields in Rockville, Stafford Springs, and New London

May 16, 2022

Press Release

“Today’s announcement of new EPA funding to support our towns comes straight from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which I voted to pass in the House last October. These grants will help clean up three eligible brownfields in the second district that otherwise would have languished for years,” said Congressman Courtney.

Issues: Transportation & Infrastructure Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

On National Nurses Week, Rep. Courtney’s Workplace Violence Prevention Bill is Introduced in the Senate

May 12, 2022

Press Release

"I hope every Senator will co-sponsor our bill and show health care workers real support instead of lip service," said Rep. Courtney.

Issues: Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention For Healthcare And Social Service Workers Act

Rep. Courtney Votes to Support Federal Firefighters at SUBASE New London and Around the Country

May 11, 2022

Press Release

"Federal firefighters operate here in eastern Connecticut at SUBASE New London, and at other bases around the country, and I was proud to help pass this bipartisan bill today on their behalf," said Courtney.

Issues: Public Safety & Homeland Security

Rep. Courtney and House Vote to Provide Additional Support to Ukraine in Bipartisan Bill

May 11, 2022

Press Release

“The bravery and determination of the Ukrainian people has staved off Putin’s armies for nearly three months, and in Congress we’re united in authorizing the aid and lethal resources they need to continue defending their sovereignty and their homeland,” said Rep. Courtney.

Issues: Defense & National Security

Courtney, Murphy, Blumenthal Announce $493,000 in Federal Funding to Expand Internet Access to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation

May 5, 2022

Press Release

“Now, as we keep working back to full speed following the pandemic, hundreds of households, workforce skills training staff, small businesses, and others in the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation are going to see increased internet access and speeds," said Courtney.

Issues: COVID-19 Resource Page Economy & Jobs

Moskva’s sinking, the rise of anti-ship cruise missiles, and what that means for the US Navy

May 4, 2022

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Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02)
May 3, 2022

Defense News

On April 14, Ukraine once again shocked the world when it launched two Neptune anti-ship cruise missiles, scoring decisive hits that sunk the Russian Black Sea Fleet flagship Moskva. Named for the Russian capital Moscow, this once-symbol of Russian naval supremacy in the war on Ukraine carried a crew of roughly 500 and was fully equipped with an arsenal of anti-ship, anti-aircraft and air defense missiles.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

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