Courtney Applauds Announcement of First U.S. Submarine Assigned to Submarine Rotational Force-West in Western Australia

Applauded USS Colorado assignment to Submarine Rotational Force-West in Australia.

“Today’s announcement marks yet another milestone achievement for the AUKUS security agreement, which was authorized by an act of Congress in 2023. The USS COLORADO will serve as the inaugural fast-attack submarine rotation at SRF-West and with it will come regional security enhancements for all three AUKUS nations”

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Courtney Receives Award from Habitat for Humanity of Eastern CT for Supporting Construction of 14 New Homes in Norwich

Secured $900,000 for Habitat for Humanity to construct 14 homes in Norwich.

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ICYMI in the Day: “People will die” from the Trump Administration’s Health Care Cuts

Criticized H.R. 1 Medicaid cuts, warning 100,000 Connecticut residents will lose coverage.

“If you think of cancer patients with pancreatic cancer having to go out and do job searches so they can get their chemo and medication. … It's just unimaginable”

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Connecticut House Delegation Statement on President Trump Waiving Russia Sanctions

Criticized President Trump for waiving Russia sanctions less than a month after signing them into law.

“The Senate should take up the Ukraine Support Act now, and every Republican who voted for these sanctions should join us in demanding the President enforce them. The Ukrainian people are being abandoned by President Trump – we cannot allow this to happen.”

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Courtney Statement on Suspicious Package Mailed to Enfield District Office

Issued statement after suspicious package with white substance mailed to district office.

“Earlier today, one of my staff members in my Enfield office opened a mailed envelope which contained a suspicious, unknown white substance and a malicious letter. My staff member is okay, and my office has notified United States Capitol Police.”

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Connecticut House Delegation Statement on President Trump Easing Russian Sanctions

Connecticut delegation opposed Trump easing Russian sanctions and criticized Iran war costs.

“President Trump has betrayed the Ukrainian people who have suffered at the hands of Vladimir Putin’s violence for far too long. He must reverse course, or his actions will draw out this war and the needless suffering of Ukraine.”

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Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces $75.3 Million in LIHEAP Funding to Connecticut

Announced $75.3 million in LIHEAP funding for Connecticut families.

“LIHEAP is a lifeline to nearly 100,000 Connecticut families, including children and seniors, helping them to heat their homes. As this war of choice in Iran causes oil costs to soar, more and more families will struggle to afford their utility bills.”

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Op-Ed: Health care premiums continue to rise. Congress can lower them

Wrote op-ed calling for Congress to address rising health care premiums driven by drug costs.

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Courtney Statement on New Contract Awards for TTM Technologies & Electric Boat

Highlighted defense contract awards totaling $750+ million for Connecticut manufacturers.

“These new contract awards are further proof that the growth of Connecticut’s defense manufacturing industry is not just a blip on the shoreline; it’s a wide-reaching enterprise driving our region’s long-term economic growth”

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Courtney Statement on New Navy Contract Award for F/A-XX Program

Praised Navy's selection of Boeing for F/A-XX carrier aircraft program.

“The long-overdue final downselect for the F/A-XX program is great news for the U.S. aircraft carrier fleet”

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Honoring the Life and Legacy of MR. Bruce John

Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life of a beloved local musician from Connecticut's 2nd District, Mr. Bruce John who sadly passed away on June 29, 2026. Mr. John lived in downtown Storrs, Connecticut, for over 70 years and, in that time, he became a highly sought after, revered community musician.…

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Courtney Celebrates the Skills Training Revitalization on Eyewitness News Extra

Celebrated skills training revitalization and manufacturing pipeline initiative in eastern Connecticut.

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Courtney Responds to GAO Report on Submarine Repairs

Sent letter to Armed Services Committee colleagues responding to GAO submarine repair report.

“I agree that the past track record of submarine repairs is unsatisfactory and that GAO’s recommendation to create more efficient ways to decommission submarines without interfering with maintenance of operational submarines is extremely helpful”

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Courtney, Perez Celebrate the Success of Eastern CT’s Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative 10 Years After Supporting the Program’s Launch

Celebrated ten-year success of eastern Connecticut's Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative program.

“In 2015, when then-Secretary of Labor Perez joined me at Electric Boat for a roundtable discussion with our region’s manufacturing leaders, he called for a nationwide effort to develop a ‘skills infrastructure,’”

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Honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Garde Arts Center

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th anniversary of the Garde Arts Center in New London, Connecticut, and to honor the citizens, leaders, volunteers, donors, and community partners whose vision and dedication preserved one of southeastern Connecticut's most treasured cultural landmarks.…

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Courtney Statement on Speaker Johnson Shutting Down of the House of Representatives

Criticized Speaker Johnson for canceling 23 House voting days and urged AI safeguard votes.

“It’s beyond irresponsible that Speaker Johnson is choosing to shut down the House of Representatives while AI executives are sending urgent warnings on the need for AI safeguards”

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CT House Delegation Statement on Russia Sanctions Bill

Connecticut delegation voted against Russia sanctions bill, citing removal of enforcement provisions.

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Courtney, Larson Applaud House Passage of Their Bill to Restore Tax Relief for Homeowners with Crumbling Foundations

Applauded House passage of bill restoring tax relief for homeowners with crumbling foundations.

“House passage of this bill to bring long overdue relief to Connecticut homeowners impacted by crumbling foundations is only possible because of Congressman John Larson’s work and leadership on the Ways and Means Committee”

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Courtney Votes for Sixth Time to End Trump’s War in Iran

Voted for sixth time to end Trump's unauthorized war in Iran via War Powers Resolution.

“Six months ago, President Trump launched an unauthorized war with no explanation to the American people of what ‘imminent threat’ Iran posed and no clear goals or objectives to define victory.”

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ICYMI: “When the World Becomes a More Dangerous Place, Why It Turns to Connecticut”

Highlighted Connecticut submarine industry's role in national security and AUKUS alliance.

“This summer, the federal government issued a $76.6 billion award to General Dynamics for 14 submarines, nine Virginia-Class attack submarines and five Columbia-Class ballistic missile submarines.”

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Friends of Australia Caucus Celebrates Five Years of the AUKUS Security Agreement

Celebrated five-year anniversary of AUKUS security agreement with Australia and UK.

“Five years after its announcement, AUKUS remains the most important security alliance that the U.S. has entered into in decades”

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Future of Qatari Air Force One Plane

Mr. Speaker, on September 4, President Trump was asked about the future of the Qatari Air Force One plane, which, after a messy rollout in July, he flew on to Ireland this past weekend and said: ``I haven't made a decision, but it will probably go to the museum. It is scheduled to go to the…

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Courtney Calls on Colleagues to Support Bill Safeguarding Taxpayer Investments in Qatari-Gifted Air Force One Plane

Called on House colleagues to support bill safeguarding taxpayer investment in Air Force One aircraft.

“As the Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over the Air Force executive airlift programs, I want to remind the House that this aircraft is not the property of any one person, including the President of the United States”

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Courtney, Smith Introduce Bill to Prohibit Qatari-Gifted Air Force One from Becoming President Trump’s Private Jet or Library Trophy

Introduced bill prohibiting use of Qatari-gifted Air Force One plane for presidential private use.

“President Trump is publicly claiming that the Qatari-gifted VC-25B Bridge aircraft will be transferred to his presidential library. My bill makes clear that this plane is the property of the U.S. Air Force, not the President’s private jet or a library trophy piece. Upon its transfer from Qatar to the U.S.”

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Courtney, 260 Bipartisan Current & Former Members of Congress File Legal Brief to Block Trump Admin from Restricting Mail-In Voting

Filed amicus brief with 260 bipartisan members of Congress challenging Trump administration's mail-in voting restrictions.

“Nearly a third of all voters in 2024 – including many military servicemembers – cast their votes using mail-in ballots with only a 0.000043% rate of fraud, according to analysis by the nonpartisan Brookings Institution”

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