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Courtney Statement on House Passage of John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

January 13, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) voted to pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill would help ensure every American has equal access to vote and participate in our democracy without interference, and would set nationwide standards for voting access that guarantee the right to vote. In addition to today's legislation, the House also passed the John R. Lewis Voting Right Act (H.R. 4) in August 2021, and the For the People Act (H.R.

Issues: Public Safety & Homeland Security

Courtney Joins House in Voting to Pass Resolution Calling on Vice President Pence to Activate Section 4 of the 25th Amendment

January 12, 2021

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“As we learn more about the disturbing plots to overthrow our nation’s democracy that were afoot inside of the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday, there’s no question that a Commander in Chief who spurred on that sort of activity is unfit to serve any longer,” said Congressman Courtney.

Courtney Statement as Congress Votes to Certify Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as Next President and Vice President

January 7, 2021

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“While the whole world watched, early this morning the House and Senate voted in bipartisan fashion to emphatically certify the election of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States of America,” said Congressman Courtney.

Courtney Effort Prevails: 2nd Submarine Restored as Trump Veto of NDAA Officially Overridden

January 1, 2021

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“We’re starting the New Year with a big win for our U.S. Navy and for eastern Connecticut—the President’s attempt to veto the bipartisan NDAA has officially been voted down, and construction of the crucial second Virginia-class submarine has once and for all been restored in 2021,” said Chairman Courtney.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs Eastern Connecticut

Rep. Courtney Votes to Override President Trump’s Veto of the Bipartisan NDAA

December 28, 2020

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“I’m proud to join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in voting to overturn President Trump’s reckless veto of the bipartisan NDAA, and to ensure that Congress for the 60th year passes this measure,” said Chairman Courtney.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Courtney Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Veto the NDAA and Defund U.S. Armed Forces

December 23, 2020

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VERNON, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, issued the following statement today after President Donald Trump vetoed the overwhelmingly bipartisan 2021 National Defense Authorization Act in a move to defund the United States Armed Forces and deny a pay raise American troops:

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee

Courtney Statement on the Nomination of Dr. Miguel Cardona to serve as Next U.S. Secretary of Education

December 22, 2020

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Congratulations to Doctor Cardona and his family on this exciting announcement," said Courtney. "I know it comes following years of hard work and late nights, and I look forward as a member of the House Education and Labor Committee to working with him for a more successful, inclusive department of education.”

Issues: Education

Courtney Votes to Pass Omnibus Spending Bill that Provides COVID-19 Aid, Protects Plum Island and More

December 21, 2020

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“My office works with families, small businesses, and others throughout eastern Connecticut every day who need more help during COVID-19—they don’t need special treatment, they just need Congress to work together and do their job,” said Rep. Courtney. “Today, the House led the way once again to authorize new, bipartisan COVID-19 relief."

Issues: Economy & Jobs Eastern Connecticut

Second Virginia-Class Submarine is Fully Funded in Bipartisan Omnibus Spending Package

December 21, 2020

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“The restoration of this submarine is a victory for the thousands of men and women who work hard every single day building the most capable submarines in the world," said Courtney.

Issues: Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Economy & Jobs

House-Passed VA Improvement Bill Includes Provision to Advance Courtney Effort on Agent Orange Fairness, Now Heads to White House for Signature

December 16, 2020

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“Veterans are required to show that these illnesses manifested themselves within one year of exposure in order to get VA help,” said Courtney, ahead of today’s vote.

Issues: Veterans & Military Personnel

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