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Connecticut's Rep. Joe Courtney highlights agricultural aid and military upgrades

Rep. Joe Courtney recently announced significant advancements including federal aid for Connecticut farmers impacted by natural disasters and military upgrades for local National Guard units as reported on November 18th and 19th, respectively.

By SE Connecticut News | Nov 19, 2024

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Rep. Joe Courtney discusses infrastructure investment and celebrates Marine Corps anniversary

On November 17, 2024, Rep. Joe Courtney addressed critical developments in transportation infrastructure under a new federal law while also expressing appreciation for U.S. Marines during their anniversary celebrations with high-ranking officials...

By SE Connecticut News | Nov 17, 2024

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with New London County rise or fall in 2021?

By SE Connecticut News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in New London County received $256,102 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in New London County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By SE Connecticut News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in New London County received $540,591 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Courtney: Republicans Inhibit Bipartisan Annual Defense Bill

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jul 19, 2023

On July 14, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, issued the following statement after voting ‘no’ on House passage of the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act.

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Rep. Courtney Applauds Senate Action on AUKUS Legislation

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jul 18, 2023

On July 13, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Co-Chair of the AUKUS Working Group and Friends of Australia Caucus, issued the following statement after the Senate Foreign Relations Committee advancedthe Department of State Authorization Act of 2023 (S. 2043), which included provisions to allow for the transfer of Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines to Australia, the training of Australian private sector defense personnel, as well as the integration of Australian financial contributions to the U.S. defense industrial base.

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Ranking Member Courtney Urges Colleagues to Pass a Bipartisan National Defense Bill

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jul 17, 2023

On July 12, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks on the House Floor on the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act.

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Rep. Courtney Leads Lawmakers in Announcing Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Help Homeowners with Crumbling Foundations

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jul 12, 2023

On July 11, Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) led bipartisan, bicameral lawmakers in introducing the Casualty Loss Deduction Restoration Act – legislation that would deliver financial relief to Americans who suffered losses from unexpected disasters, including crumbling foundations caused by the mineral pyrrhotite.

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Rep. Courtney Applauds Biden Administration for Declaring Federal Agriculture Disaster for Connecticut

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jul 11, 2023

On July 7, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement after Connecticut received a federal agriculture disaster declaration due to sub-freezing temperatures this spring.

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Rep. Courtney, AmeriCorps CEO Honor Local Veterans, Discuss Work to Strengthen Services for Veterans

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jul 10, 2023

On July 6, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) and AmeriCorps CEO, Michael Smith, presented awards to local volunteers supporting veterans in eastern Connecticut and hosted a town hall discussion on their work to support and protect veterans’ services.

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Ranking Member Courtney Statement on Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to INDOPACOM

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jul 7, 2023

On July 3 Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement upon return from the bipartisan Congressional Delegation to Asia, including an in-person meeting with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen.

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Rep. Courtney Touts New $500,000 Federal Infrastructure Grant to Help Transform Brownfield Sites in East Hampton

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jul 6, 2023

On July 3, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02) visited brownfield sites in East Hampton to tout a new $500,000 federal grant he helped secure that will allow the community take steps to transform the property for future economic expansion.

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Rep. Courtney Statement After SCOTUS Blocks Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jul 5, 2023

On June 30, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), a senior member of the House Committee on Education & the Workforce, issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Biden v. Nebraska.

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Rep. Courtney Statement on Passing of Governor Lowell Weicker

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jul 4, 2023

On June 28, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement on the passing of former Connecticut Governor Lowell Weicker:

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Courtney, Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announce $144 Million to Expand High-Speed Internet Access

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jul 3, 2023

Members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation announced that Connecticut will receive $144 million to expand high-speed internet access through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a federal grant program funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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Rep. Courtney Statement on Christening of National Security Multi-Mission Vessel

By SE Connecticut News Report | Jul 1, 2023

On June 26, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement after the Philadelphia Shipyard christened the EMPIRE STATE—the first of five National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMVs) authorized by the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee in 2016, led by Ranking Member Courtney.

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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.