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News from June 2023

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Courtney, Murphy, Blumenthal Announce $17M Federal Infrastructure Grant to Transform New London’s Downtown Transit Infrastructure

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jun 30, 2023

On June 23, Rep. Joe Courtney, Senator Chris Murphy, and Senator Richard Blumenthal announced a $17 million federal grant to the City of New London to transform public transportation and improve public safety.

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Rep. Courtney’s Bipartisan Amendment to Support Ukrainian Soldiers Advances to Floor Vote

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jun 29, 2023

Rep. Joe Courtney’s (CT-02) bipartisan amendment to help treat and rehabilitate wounded Ukrainian soldiers was passed in the House Armed Service Committee as an amendment to the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act.

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Ranking Member Courtney Votes to Advance Bipartisan Annual Defense Bill

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jun 28, 2023

On June 22, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, voted to advance the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act out of the House Armed Services Committee.

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Ranking Member Courtney’s Bill to Honor Fallen Eastern Connecticut Servicemember Earns Bipartisan Passage as an Amendment to the FY24 NDAA

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jun 27, 2023

On June 22, Rep. Joe Courtney’s (CT-02) Sergeant First Class Michael Clark TRICARE Reserve Parity Act was passed in the House Armed Services Committee as an amendment to the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act.

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Ranking Member Courtney’s Statement (as delivered) at FY24 NDAA Full Committee Markup

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jun 26, 2023

On June 21, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, delivered the following statement at the Full Committee Markup of the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act.

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Ranking Member Courtney Statement on the Christening of the Future USS IOWA (SSN 797)

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jun 24, 2023

On June 17, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement after the future USS IOWA (SSN 797) christening ceremony at Electric Boat in Groton. Congress authorized funding for the construction of the future IOWA in the FY16 National Defense Authorization Act.

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By SE Connecticut News | Jun 24, 2023

The following parishes in the SE Connecticut News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rep. Courtney Applauds $3.4M Federal Public Safety Grant Coming to CT on Anniversary of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jun 23, 2023

On June 16, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice announced the Judicial Branch of Connecticut has been awarded $3,437,400 to improve public safety in the state.

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Rep. Courtney Urges Colleagues to Join Democrats in Lowering Costs for All Americans

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jun 22, 2023

At a Committee hearing yesterday with Secretary Becerra, Rep. Joe Courtney urged his colleagues to join Democrats in lowering costs and tackling inflation by extending drug price savings to more Americans.

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.

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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.

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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).

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By SE Connecticut News | Jun 17, 2023

The following parishes in the SE Connecticut News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rep. Courtney Delivers Over $1M Federal Grant to Improve Health Care Across Northeastern Connecticut

By SE Connecticut News | Jun 16, 2023

On June 9, Rep. Courtney (CT-02) delivered a $1,012,194 federal grant to Generations Family Health Center to support its health services across northeast Connecticut.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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By SE Connecticut News | Jun 10, 2023

The following parishes in the SE Connecticut News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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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.

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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.