Rep. Joe Courtney, currently serving in the U.S. Congress and representing Connecticut’s 2nd district since 2007, has recently shared a series of statements on social media addressing various issues. His comments reflect on historical events, healthcare policy changes, and community contributions to veterans.
On June 19, 2025, Rep. Joe Courtney marked Juneteenth by highlighting its significance as the day slavery ended in the United States in 1865. He stated, “Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States on June 19th, 1865. Today, we reflect on the courageous struggle to abolish slavery and look to the work ahead to make ‘a more perfect union’ with freedom and justice for all.” He extended his wishes to those in eastern Connecticut.
In a post dated June 20, 2025, Courtney addressed concerns regarding proposed Medicaid cuts within legislation referred to as “One Big Beautiful Bill.” He expressed apprehension about the Senate version worsening these cuts after visiting Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London. According to him, “The cuts to Medicaid…are getting WORSE in the Senate version of the bill.” He emphasized that Medicaid covers 40% of patients at L+M hospital.
On June 21, 2025, Courtney commended Captain Andrew Pedersen-Keel’s Gold Star family from Madison for their contributions to veterans and honoring Capt. Pedersen-Keel’s memory following his death in Afghanistan in 2013. In his message during an event at this weekend’s Travelers Championship, he noted “Captain Andrew Pedersen-Keel’s Gold Star family…kept the sacred memory of Capt. Pedersen-Keel’s sacrifice alive…”
Joe Courtney was born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1953 and resides in Vernon. An alumnus of Tufts University with a BA degree obtained in 1975 and holding a JD from the University of Connecticut earned in 1978, he has also served previously as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1987 to 1995.
