Navy officials attributed the proposed cut in Virginia-class submarines for FY25 to budget constraints set by Congress.
Joe Courtney
Joe Courtney, a Democrat, has served as the U.S. representative for Connecticut’s second congressional district since 2007.
U.S. House OKs bill to help grow CT workforce, manufacturing sector
The bipartisan bill, which now heads to the Senate, would address workforce gaps and bolster recruitment for CT companies like Electric Boat.
Protection for Coast Guard cadets reporting assaults gets initial OK
U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney’s safe-to-report policy for the New London academy is part of a Coast Guard authorization bill.
CT Dems push back on Pentagon plan to cut submarine production
Federal lawmakers worry about the ‘ripple effect’ of the Pentagon’s proposal for fiscal year 2025 on Electric Boat and the sub industry.
CT submarine industry would get boost from Biden security funding
Biden’s $105B national security request includes $3.4B for the submarine industrial base, which would boost the CT companies involved in it.
CT’s Bradley Air National Guard Base to get new C-130J aircraft
The unit will receive eight new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to replace the current C-130H fleet stationed there.
Courtney: Protect Coast Guard cadets who report sexual assaults
The Coast Guard Academy doesn’t offer the same protections to cadets reporting sexual assault as other military schools. A bill would change that.
Courtney pushes land access bill to help ‘underserved’ farmers
Farmers in Connecticut say acquiring land is one of their biggest challenges. Joe Courtney wants to address that issue in the new Farm Bill.
CT could see major boost from nuclear submarine deal
Australia would acquire up to five Virginia-class subs built in part by Electric Boat in CT, but challenges remain to meet the demand.
CT Reps on failed U.S. House Speaker votes: ‘We’re all in limbo’
Kevin McCarthy’s failed attempts to secure the leadership position have put House business on hold, and CT representatives are frustrated.
Sikorsky files challenge to Army’s award of helicopter contract
The appeal comes after the Army awarded the billion-dollar contract to Texas-based Textron Inc.’s Bell to produce the Black Hawk’s successor.
CT to secure $236 million windfall from federal spending bill
Communities across Connecticut will receive funding, formerly known as earmarks, for infrastructure, housing, education and more.
CT defense companies likely to get boost from federal spending bill
CT’s submarine and aerospace companies and suppliers could see major investments in workforce and supply chain development.
How CT’s influence in Congress will change with divided government
With a narrow GOP House majority, CT Democrats will lose committee chairmanships but say they’ll still have leverage in crafting policy.
CT lawmakers help boost low-income home energy program
Lawmakers in Washington and CT fought to include $1 billion in a short-term federal government funding bill to help offset heating costs.