Rep. Joe Courtney, U.S. Congressman representing Connecticut’s 2nd district since 2007, provided updates this week on his health and recent legislative actions through a series of posts on social media.
On December 18, Rep. Courtney announced his recovery from surgery: “Earlier this week, I underwent a long scheduled knee replacement surgery in Hartford. The operation was successful, and I am recovering at home in Connecticut. I am on pace to resume my normal schedule in Washington and the Second District in the new year.”
The following day, he shared news about efforts to address healthcare costs: “On Nov 12, I joined 214 House members to sign a discharge petition to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits and lower skyrocketing health care costs for 22 million Americans. Now, four more members have signed on, crossing the threshold to force a vote on this measure after” (December 19).
Later that same day, Rep. Courtney commented on federal tariff policies and their impact on car prices: “The President’s reckless tariff policies are driving up car prices. The average cost of a new car in Connecticut is now $50,000. I met with the CT Automotive Retailers Association in East Hartford. They shared that 10% of the cost of new cars is from Trump tariffs alone.” (December 19).
Courtney has served as U.S. Representative for Connecticut’s 2nd District since defeating Rob Simmons in 2007 and previously held office in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1987 to 1995. Born in Hartford in 1953 and currently residing in Vernon, he holds degrees from Tufts University (BA) and the University of Connecticut (JD).
