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Ranking Member Courtney’s Statement (As Prepared) at Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Markup of the FY ’24 NDAA

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jun 21, 2023

“Thank you, Chairman Kelly. Before we get started, I want to congratulate you for your outstanding leadership of this subcommittee, which has such a long history of bipartisan and cooperation. Indeed, from 1817 until 1947 the rules of the US House codified the Committee on Naval Affairs as a free-standing committee, which did great things for our country.

Reps Courtney & Johnson Introduce Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jun 20, 2023

On June 12, Representatives Joe Courtney and Bill Johnson introduced the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act, H.R. 4006, to govern private land use restrictions on amateur radio.

Ranking Member Courtney: The Subcommittee’s Mark Ensures the Navy Has the Authority to Exceed the Two-Per-Year Build Cadence

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jun 19, 2023

On June 12, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces (SPF) Subcommittee, issued the following statement after the Subcommittee released its proposals for the FY 24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Reps. Courtney, Meeks, Bera Introduce Legislation to Clear Pathway to Help Fulfill AUKUS

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jun 15, 2023

On June 9, Representatives Joe Courtney, Gregory W. Meeks, and Ami Bera introduced the AUKUS Undersea Defense Act, H.R. 3939.

Reps. Courtney, Budzinski, Nunn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Underserved Farmers Access Land

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jun 14, 2023

On June 9, Reps. Courtney (D-CT), Budzinski (D-IL), and Nunn (R-IA) led introduction of bipartisan legislation to make it more affordable for young and underserved farmers to acquire farmland and operate.

Courtney Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Investment, Trade with Iceland

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jun 13, 2023

On June 9, Congressman Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), Congressman Rick Larsen (D-Wash.), and Congressman Greg Murphy (R-Md.) reintroduced the Iceland Commercial and Economic Leadership for Arctic and National Development (ICELAND) Act, legislation that would add Iceland to the list of nations eligible for investment and trade in the U.S provided U.S. nationals are treated similarly by the government of Iceland.

Reps. Courtney, Schiff, and Armstrong Introduce USS Frank E. Evans Act to Honor Fallen Sailors on Vietnam Memorial

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jun 8, 2023

On June 6, Representatives Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.) introduced the USS Frank E. Evans Act, a bipartisan effort to ensure that the names of 74 sailors who tragically lost their lives aboard the USS Frank E. Evans during the Vietnam War are added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.

Rep. Courtney Announces $1M in New Federal Funding Coming to New London to Transform Abandoned Properties

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jun 7, 2023

At a formerly blighted and contaminated property, Rep. Courtney (CT-02) announced a $1,000,000 federal infrastructure grant coming to New London to transform other abandoned properties in New London into economic hubs.

Rep. Courtney Votes to Avert Catastrophic Default

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jun 5, 2023

On May 31, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3746, the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.

Ahead of Memorial Day, Rep. Courtney Welcomes Senate Introduction of His Bill to Honor Bolton Army Reservist Michael Clark

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jun 1, 2023

On May 16, Rep. Courtney issued the following statement after Senator Blumenthal announced his plans to introduce Rep. Courtney’s Sergeant First Class Michael Clark TRICARE Reserve Parity Act in the Senate.

Rep. Courtney Celebrates New Federal Funding Heading to Electric Boat for Two Virginia Class Submarines

By SE Connecticut News Report | May 30, 2023

On May 23, Rep. Courtney applauded the Navy for awarding $1.07 billion to Electric Boat for two FY2024 Virginia class submarines. This contract was made possible by legislation Rep. Courtney authored.

Rep. Courtney Receives ‘Distinguished Service Award’ from National Maritime Historical Society

By SE Connecticut News Report | May 29, 2023

Rep. Joe Courtney, the Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, received the Distinguished Service Award from the National Maritime Historical Society (NMHS).

Rep. Courtney Takes Action in Congress to Avoid U.S. Default

By SE Connecticut News Report | May 24, 2023

On May 17, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) joined his Democratic colleagues in taking action to raise the debt limit and avoid a U.S. default.

Rep. Courtney and Connecticut's Congressional Delegation Announces First-Ever Regional Innovation Engine Program Award, $1 Million in Federal Funding from CHIPS Act

By SE Connecticut News Report | May 17, 2023

Rep. Joe Courtney and members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation announced that a collection of Connecticut stakeholders led by the University of Connecticut and including Yale University, municipal leaders, the state of Connecticut, workforce development agencies, and private sector partners has received an award through the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Regional Innovation Engines program.

Rep. Courtney Celebrates Students at Norwich Tech Signing Day, Renews Commitment to Increasing Federal Support for Career and Technical Education

By SE Connecticut News Report | May 8, 2023

On May 4, Rep. Courtney (CT-02) joined SkillsUSA’s National Signing Day at Norwich Technical High School and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting career and technical education for eastern Connecticut’s students, schools, and employers.

Rep. Courtney Announces New Federal Funding Coming to Thames Shipyard & Repair Co. and Mystic Seaport Museum

By SE Connecticut News Report | May 5, 2023

On May 2, Rep. Courtney (CT-02) announced two federal Maritime Administration (MARAD) Small Shipyard Grants totaling nearly $525,000 have been awarded to the Thames Shipyard & Repair Co. and the Mystic Seaport Museum.

On Workers’ Memorial Day, Reps. Courtney, Scott Lead Legislation to Improve Workplace Safety

By SE Connecticut News Report | May 4, 2023

To honor Workers’ Memorial Day, Rep. Courtney (CT-02), a senior member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, and Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-03), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, introduced the Protecting America’s Workers Act.

Rep. Courtney Statement Regarding Department of Energy’s Release of Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Timeline

By SE Connecticut News Report | May 3, 2023

On April 27, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) applauded the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for releasing a report and timeline outlining the federal government’s process to find a nuclear waste storage solution.

Reps. Courtney and Kelly Lead Bipartisan Effort to Extend Health Care Benefits for Servicemembers, Honor the Sacrifice of Bolton Army Reservist Sergeant First Class Michael Clark

By SE Connecticut News Report | May 2, 2023

On April 27, Representatives Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) and Trent Kelly (R-MS-01) introduced legislation supported by the American Legion to extend health care benefits for surviving family members following the death of a servicemember.

Rep. Courtney Votes NO on House Republicans’ ‘Default on America Act’

By SE Connecticut News Report | May 1, 2023

On April 26 Rep. Courtney released the following statement after voting NO on House Republicans’ “Default on America Act.”

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