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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 5m

With the harm of data center overdevelopment clear, the government should not be giving big tech companies tax breaks to build them.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 2h

The Scotland Volunteer Fire Department is receiving a new federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant for wildland firefighting personal protective equipment.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 6h

Building more quality and affordable homes is the number one way to lower housing costs.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

With families in our region feeling squeezed by food and energy costs, Catholic Charities in Norwich helps people get the support they need.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Eastern CT’s job market has grown 33% faster than the state wide average.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

When firefighters answer a call, reliable equipment is essential. In Hebron, a new federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant will support equipment upgrades at the Hebron Town Fire Department.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Every Friday, I send out a newsletter to share more about my work in eastern Connecticut and Washington. Subscribe to stay updated: courtney.house.gov/subscribe

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

At a time when food costs continue to rise, Connecticut families are feeling the impacts of federal food assistance cuts.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Expanding access to early childhood education helps students start school ready to learn and succeed. Today, I joined Groton Public Schools to celebrate the opening of the Mary Morrison Early Childhood Center.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On Friday, I joined the National Institute for Undersea Vehicle Technology’s (NIUVT) annual meeting at UConn’s Avery Point Campus, just a couple of miles from the Groton Shipyard.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Earlier this month, I had the honor of joining a "welcome home" ceremony for Soldiers and Airmen of the Connecticut National Guard's 643rd Military Police Company and the 103rd Air Control Squadron, who returned from months-long overseas deployments.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Since the Garde Arts Center opened in 1926, it has been a gathering place where generations of the New London community have experienced the arts.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Great news. Fire departments across CT’s Second District are set to receive new “Assistance to Firefighters” Grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

On Monday, I visited the CT Energy Marketers Association in Cromwell and met with students training for careers in HVAC. ENTECH graduates 60-80 students every year, with completion of the program leading directly into Connecticut’s apprenticeship system.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Last week, the Hartford Courant highlighted what our region already knows: submarines built on the Connecticut shoreline are the best in the world.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Yesterday in Norwich, I stopped by the Explore Manufacturing Expo, part of the CT Manufacturing Careers Roadshow.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

At Stonington High School on Tuesday, I visited students and faculty in the school’s construction trades pre-apprenticeship program, which connects students to homebuilding careers after graduation.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Yesterday, I visited Rose City School, Norwich Public Schools’ therapeutic day school, to hear how its educators and support professionals are providing individualized academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and therapeutic support for students.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We know data centers drive up energy costs and put a strain on water supply.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We need to double down on our skills training pipelines. Yesterday, I joined the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board to mark 10 years of the Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Everything about the Qatari-gifted Air Force One has been problematic. What's clear is that U.S. taxpayers have invested hundreds of millions of dollars into retrofitting this plane.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I am wishing a meaningful day of reflection and renewal to all those observing Yom Kippur in eastern Connecticut. May this Day of Atonement bring peace in the year ahead. G’mar Chatimah Tovah.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It was an honor to join veterans and advocates at Connecticut’s 2026 Veterans Stand Down in Norwich on Friday. This annual event helps connect veterans with health care, housing, employment, and other important resources.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Thank you to the American Nurses Association for continuing to push Congress to protect health care workers.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This week, the House passed Congressman John Larson and my bill, the Casualty Loss Deduction Restoration Act, which would provide long-overdue relief to Connecticut homeowners impacted by crumbling foundations.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Happy 79th birthday to the U.S. Air Force! Since its founding in 1947, U.S. Airmen have bravely defended our skies, and Connecticut aerospace manufacturers have proudly supported their mission. Thank you to all who have worn the Air Force uniform and to the families who serve alongside them.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Just after Labor Day 2026 Americans are feeling the pressure of an imbalanced economy- higher prices driven by tariffs and stagnant wages. That’s driving strong support for unions to secure improved wages and benefits. The Gallup poll just reported 71% approval for Unions.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Speaker Johnson cancelled 2 scheduled weeks in September, shutting down the House of Representatives until November 11th. That’s unacceptable given the urgent warning from AI executives that Congress needs to act.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Head Start has helped a generation of children build a strong foundation for success. We need to make sure the program stays strong and available for families.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Now more than ever, we need to support farmers.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

From North Grosvenordale, TEEG provides a wide range of services to northeastern CT families struggling with rising costs and food insecurity.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Happy 5th birthday to AUKUS! Five years in, AUKUS is happening in real time aboard U.S. Navy submarines and in the submarine industrial base. What began as an agreement on paper is now rapidly moving toward once-in-a-lifetime security enhancements for all three nations.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Registering to vote or checking your registration status only takes a few minutes. Make a plan now so your voice is heard on election day.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Today, @RepAdamSmith & I introduced a bill to prohibit the transfer of the Qatari-gifted Air Force One out of the U.S. Air Force.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Last week, a powerful tribute to servicemembers who gave their lives during the Vietnam War arrived in eastern Connecticut.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The CEOs of the largest AI companies are expressing urgent alarm and calling for Congress to slow down the pace of AI development. I joined dozens of colleagues in a letter to Speaker Johnson to cancel this Thursday’s recess to enact safeguards to protect mankind.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

It was great to visit Massachusetts Maritime Academy for a tour of Patriot State, a massive 525-foot training vessel. This brand new ship originated at the U.S. House Seapower Subcommittee.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today, I joined the Stafford Springs community to remember and honor the victims who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and in the decades following due to illness.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, we honor the thousands of lives lost in the attacks, the brave first responders who ran toward danger, and the victims who have died from or are currently living with illness and trauma due to the attack.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

After the tireless advocacy of Connecticut farmers and the CT Department of Agriculture, fighting through exasperating delays, our state’s farmers will finally be able to access the disaster relief funding that Congress passed over two years ago.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The Iran War is still driving up energy costs for Americans. Farmers are being hit especially hard by rising diesel prices. Farmers bring food to our tables and are essential to our economy. When they are already facing tight margins, we should be focused on lowering their operating costs.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Labor Day 2026 in the 2nd District is extra special because of the great work the New London Metal Trades Union members do and their partners at the UAW designers union- building our Nation’s 21st Century Navy and growing Connecticut’s Economy.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

It's been over 50 years since Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

No one should have to choose between heating their home and paying for groceries, medicine, or other necessities. Funded by the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Connecticut’s Energy Assistance Program can help bridge that gap.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

99 million Americans used the long established mail in voting system in 2024- including service members- with only 0.000043% cases of voter fraud, according to nonpartisan Brookings Institution.

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Good news – Connecticut veterans can now ride CTtransit buses for free. Veterans can request free bus passes online using their VA Medical Enrollment Card, CT DMV Driver’s License with U.S. flag indicator, or CT DMV NON Driver’s License with US flag indicator.

ct.accessgov.com

DVA Forms

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

September in eastern Connecticut means farm stands are full and harvest season is in full swing. Buying local is one of the best ways to support the thousands of our small farms in CT-02 that contribute so much to our region. There is no better time to get out and support them!

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Rep. Joe Courtney @repjoecourtney.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Congress voted to release the Epstein Files, but the Department of Justice has failed to fully comply with the law.

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