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Courtney Remarks on Net Neutrality
Representative Courtney delivers remarks opposing the FCC's decision to repeal Title II net neutrality rules. -
Tax Relief for Crumbling Foundations
Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) and John Larson (CT-1) announced approval of new federal tax relief for homeowners dealing with crumbling foundations. The relief, released through an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) “revenue procedure,” follows nearly 19 months of work by the two members to request the help. Read more here. -
Courtney Votes No on GOP Tax Plan
Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) today voted against the House tax plan. During debate on the bill last night, Courtney highlighted the impact of the measure on efforts to fill jobs through job training, higher education support and other efforts to close the national “skills gap.” -
Courtney Floor Remarks in support of the 2018 NDAA Conference Report
Congressman Joe Courtney, Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, spoke today on the House floor in support of the final conference report on the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. Courtney voted for the agreement, which passed the House today in a 356-70 vote. -
Open Enrollment has begun!
Open Enrollment for Connecticut's health insurance exchange, Access Health CT, begins on November 1. Watch the video to learn more about how you can get help exploring options for you, your family or your small business. Click above for a resource page with information on how you can explore your options today! -
WATCH: Courtney welcomes new citizens at ceremony in Essex
During a naturalization ceremony at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex, Congressman Courtney welcomed 50 new citizens to our country. Watch here.
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Norwich — At a meeting of his Veterans Advisory Board on Monday, U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, told the head of the VA Connecticut healthcare system that there might be an uptick in people accessing VA services.
Courtney authored language included in a massive defense policy bill passed recently by Congress to expand sexual trauma counseling and treatment to members of the National Guard and Reserves. The bill still has to be signed by President Donald Trump, and Congress must still find a way to pay for the $700 billion measure.
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In a video posted on his Facebook and Twitter pages today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) thanked constituents for the hundreds of calls, emails, and online comments into his office about the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) plan to repeal current net neutrality rules.
Joe Courtney (CT-2), Congressmen John Larson (CT-1) and U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) issued the following statement in support of the joint lawsuit filed by the Connecticut Attorney General, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, and the Mohegan Tribe in U.S. District Court today.