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Rep. Courtney Statement on President Biden’s Extension of ‘Payment Pause’ on Federal Student Loans

August 6, 2021

“President Biden’s decision to extend an interest-free ‘payment pause’ for federal student loans is welcome news for borrowers who are still recovering from the adverse economic impact of the COVID pandemic,” said Rep. Courtney.

Issues: Education

Courtney Statement on Passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka

August 5, 2021

Press Release

“Richard Trumka was a great person, a lifelong advocate for working people, and a friend,” said Courtney.

Courtney Statement on President Biden’s Extension of Eviction Moratorium

August 4, 2021

Press Release

“It’s a smart move," said Courtney, "a wave of pandemic-driven evictions just as we’re working to respond to the delta variant would really slow down our strong recovery."

Issues: COVID-19 Resource Page Health Care

Courtney Passes Supplemental Security Bill to Support U.S. Capitol Police and CT National Guard following January 6th Besiegement of the U.S. Capitol

July 29, 2021

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) voted to pass the Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6^th Appropriations Act (H.R. 3237). The bill addresses the January 6^th insurrection by authorizing new funding to secure the safety of the U.S. Capitol, protect facilities, employees, visitors, and Members, and to provide for safe Congressional operations.

Issues: Defense & National Security

Courtney-Requested Projects and Eastern Connecticut Priorities Included in House Appropriations Bills

July 29, 2021

Press Release

“The House is putting together an FY 2022 budget package that’s going to help our towns and our local economy come back even stronger,” said Congressman Courtney.

Issues: Eastern Connecticut

The Day: American Rescue Plan funding floods southeastern Connecticut

July 26, 2021

In The News

By Sten Spinella

"Providing this financial assistance right now, in this moment, is exactly what we needed on every level of government," added New London Mayor Michael Passero.

Issues: COVID-19 Resource Page Eastern Connecticut

Chairman Courtney Leads Bipartisan Delegation on Visit to Philly Shipyard to Survey Construction Progress on New National Security Multi-Mission Vessels

July 23, 2021

Press Release

“In 2016, the House Seapower Subcommittee wrote the law that authorized new construction of modern training ships for America’s maritime academies. It is exciting five years later to see that effort has become a reality at Philly Shipyard,” said Chairman Courtney

Reps. Courtney, Thompson Lead Bipartisan Coalition in Introducing the School Milk Nutrition Act

July 23, 2021

Press Release

“No industry was hit harder by COVID-19 than America’s dairy farmers, and our bipartisan bill would mean a big step forward in helping them come back stronger than before,” said Rep. Courtney.

Issues: Agriculture

Journal Inquirer: U.S. House panel backs Courtney on Connecticut projects

July 22, 2021

In The News

By Skyler Frazer

The U.S. House Appropriations Committee voted Friday to support several of Rep. Joseph D. Courtney's funding requests for eastern Connecticut projects, including $2.5 million for upgrades to the Enfield train station, $2 million for fixing crumbling foundations, and $792,000 for repairs to the New England Motorcycle Museum building in Vernon.

To become law, the funding bill would require approval by the full House and Senate and would have to be signed by President Joe Biden.

Issues: Eastern Connecticut

Courtney-Cosponsored, Bipartisan Bill to Expedite Visa Process for Afghan Interpreters and Support America’s Allies Passes the House

July 22, 2021

Press Release

“The Afghan translators who worked alongside our men and women in uniform made a decision to align themselves with America’s cause, and they did so at great risk to themselves and their families from the Taliban,” said Rep. Courtney.

Issues: Defense & National Security

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