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“Bipartisan victories in Washington don’t often make headlines these days,” Courtney continued, “but we’ve found success from our corner of Connecticut in bipartisan wins for our local schools, our manufacturing sector, servicemembers, student loan-borrowers, and more.

“The American Rescue Plan has helped us start to overcome a lot of the collateral damage brought on by the pandemic."

“We know the demand for mental health services skyrocketed during COVID-19, and tragically so have instances of domestic and intimate partner violence,” said Congressman Courtney.

No Social Security beneficiary should receive a below-poverty level check each month, especially not after paying into the program over the course of their working lives.

“There are thousands of working moms all across eastern Connecticut, and in just about every industry you could think of—from our shipbuilders and engineers, to our farmers, medical professionals, and many more,” said Congressman Courtney.

Courtney highlighted President Biden’s visit to Connecticut, and re-emphasized the President’s call for support to America’s child daycare centers—support that is needed to help working parents re-enter the economy, and which is included in the House’s Build Back Better legislation.

“Today, my colleagues and I received the first round of documents from the U.S. Navy’s command investigation into the devastating fire onboard the USS Bonhomme Richard"

“General Colin Powell was a husband, a father, and for thirty-five years he wore the uniform of the United States of America. He was an honorable American, and a reminder of how far hard work and perseverance can take you in our country. May he rest in peace.”