Rep. Joe Courtney
@repjoecourtney.bsky.social
U.S. Congressman proudly fighting for the residents of Connecticut’s 2nd Congressional District.
The American people have sent a message loud & clear that they are struggling with the high cost of living. Now, millions are getting hit with skyrocketing health care costs.
Today, after months of obstruction, the House finally acted to bring these costs down. The Senate & POTUS must follow suit.
Today, after months of obstruction, the House finally acted to bring these costs down. The Senate & POTUS must follow suit.
January 8, 2026 at 11:56 PM
The American people have sent a message loud & clear that they are struggling with the high cost of living. Now, millions are getting hit with skyrocketing health care costs.
Today, after months of obstruction, the House finally acted to bring these costs down. The Senate & POTUS must follow suit.
Today, after months of obstruction, the House finally acted to bring these costs down. The Senate & POTUS must follow suit.
The fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis is appalling. My full statement:
January 8, 2026 at 9:47 PM
The fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis is appalling. My full statement:
I signed onto a successful discharge petition to force a vote in the House on extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. After months of obstruction, that vote is finally happening this week.
Congress must bring down the skyrocketing health care costs.
Congress must bring down the skyrocketing health care costs.
January 8, 2026 at 12:57 AM
I signed onto a successful discharge petition to force a vote in the House on extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. After months of obstruction, that vote is finally happening this week.
Congress must bring down the skyrocketing health care costs.
Congress must bring down the skyrocketing health care costs.
Since their military strikes in Venezuela, no one in the Trump Administration has been able to explain how this ends. One thing is clear, American taxpayers didn't sign up to “reimburse” oil companies for their cost of business. I joined Brian & Co. on WTIC 1080 to discuss.
January 6, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Since their military strikes in Venezuela, no one in the Trump Administration has been able to explain how this ends. One thing is clear, American taxpayers didn't sign up to “reimburse” oil companies for their cost of business. I joined Brian & Co. on WTIC 1080 to discuss.
1/Today is a day to observe and revere the incredible action and courage of the U.S. Capitol Police, Metropolitan Police, and all law enforcement who protect our democracy.
January 6, 2026 at 4:25 PM
1/Today is a day to observe and revere the incredible action and courage of the U.S. Capitol Police, Metropolitan Police, and all law enforcement who protect our democracy.
Happy New Year to everyone in CT’s Second District! Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy, and safe 2026.
I’m looking forward to another year of working alongside the caring, hard working people of CT-02, fighting for our region's priorities.
I’m looking forward to another year of working alongside the caring, hard working people of CT-02, fighting for our region's priorities.
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Happy New Year to everyone in CT’s Second District! Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy, and safe 2026.
I’m looking forward to another year of working alongside the caring, hard working people of CT-02, fighting for our region's priorities.
I’m looking forward to another year of working alongside the caring, hard working people of CT-02, fighting for our region's priorities.
The Revolution Wind offshore wind project already cleared an extensive national security review. The project is 85% complete with 58 turbines in the water. Pausing it without any real justification will do nothing but increase energy costs and eliminate good paying jobs for the building trades.
December 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The Revolution Wind offshore wind project already cleared an extensive national security review. The project is 85% complete with 58 turbines in the water. Pausing it without any real justification will do nothing but increase energy costs and eliminate good paying jobs for the building trades.
The President’s reckless tariff policies are driving up car prices. The average cost of a new car in Connecticut is now $50,000. I met with the CT Automotive Retailers Association. They shared that 10% of the cost of new cars is from Trump tariffs alone. The American people are paying the price.
December 19, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The President’s reckless tariff policies are driving up car prices. The average cost of a new car in Connecticut is now $50,000. I met with the CT Automotive Retailers Association. They shared that 10% of the cost of new cars is from Trump tariffs alone. The American people are paying the price.
Earlier this week, I underwent a long scheduled knee replacement surgery in Hartford. The operation was successful, and I am recovering at home in Connecticut. I am on pace to resume my normal schedule in Washington and the Second District in the new year.
December 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Earlier this week, I underwent a long scheduled knee replacement surgery in Hartford. The operation was successful, and I am recovering at home in Connecticut. I am on pace to resume my normal schedule in Washington and the Second District in the new year.
The 2026 defense policy bill boosts submarine production, invests in the industrial base, and ensures the wage improvement for Groton shipbuilders. Glad to complete final passage in the House last week after months of bipartisan work on the Seapower Subcommittee.
December 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The 2026 defense policy bill boosts submarine production, invests in the industrial base, and ensures the wage improvement for Groton shipbuilders. Glad to complete final passage in the House last week after months of bipartisan work on the Seapower Subcommittee.
Today, Groton shipbuilders officially delivered the future USS IDAHO to the U.S. Navy. This is the second Virginia-class submarine delivered in 2025—proof of the growing momentum for the program thanks to record hiring at the shipyard and huge investments by Congress into the industrial base.
December 15, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Today, Groton shipbuilders officially delivered the future USS IDAHO to the U.S. Navy. This is the second Virginia-class submarine delivered in 2025—proof of the growing momentum for the program thanks to record hiring at the shipyard and huge investments by Congress into the industrial base.
This week, Congress finally did its job by putting basic checks and balances on the President’s agenda.
December 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
This week, Congress finally did its job by putting basic checks and balances on the President’s agenda.
This year’s defense bill is a win for eastern Connecticut.
December 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
This year’s defense bill is a win for eastern Connecticut.
The House just passed this year's defense authorization bill. It includes major wins for CT:
- Wage improvement funding for shipbuilders
- Increased funding Virginia submarines
- Funding to keep Columbia submarine construction on track
- Authority for the Navy buy 5 new Columbia submarines
- Wage improvement funding for shipbuilders
- Increased funding Virginia submarines
- Funding to keep Columbia submarine construction on track
- Authority for the Navy buy 5 new Columbia submarines
December 11, 2025 at 12:39 AM
The House just passed this year's defense authorization bill. It includes major wins for CT:
- Wage improvement funding for shipbuilders
- Increased funding Virginia submarines
- Funding to keep Columbia submarine construction on track
- Authority for the Navy buy 5 new Columbia submarines
- Wage improvement funding for shipbuilders
- Increased funding Virginia submarines
- Funding to keep Columbia submarine construction on track
- Authority for the Navy buy 5 new Columbia submarines
I had a great meeting with Senators Grzegorz Schetyna & Tomasz Grodzki from the Polish Delegation during their US visit. We discussed our strong partnership & shared security priorities, especially resisting Putin's illegal invasion. By GDP, Poland spends more on defense than any other NATO member.
December 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I had a great meeting with Senators Grzegorz Schetyna & Tomasz Grodzki from the Polish Delegation during their US visit. We discussed our strong partnership & shared security priorities, especially resisting Putin's illegal invasion. By GDP, Poland spends more on defense than any other NATO member.
I continue to hear from eastern CT residents whose health care costs are skyrocketing because Congress has failed to extend ACA tax credits.
In East Hampton, I met with Dr. Domenic Casablanca & physicians at Middlesex Health to discuss the urgent need for Congress to lower health care costs.
In East Hampton, I met with Dr. Domenic Casablanca & physicians at Middlesex Health to discuss the urgent need for Congress to lower health care costs.
December 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I continue to hear from eastern CT residents whose health care costs are skyrocketing because Congress has failed to extend ACA tax credits.
In East Hampton, I met with Dr. Domenic Casablanca & physicians at Middlesex Health to discuss the urgent need for Congress to lower health care costs.
In East Hampton, I met with Dr. Domenic Casablanca & physicians at Middlesex Health to discuss the urgent need for Congress to lower health care costs.
The Trump Administration’s choice to cut off SNAP benefits is hitting our neighbors hard.
I stopped by the Enfield Food Shelf, St. Vincent de Paul Place in Norwich, & Access Agency’s emergency food distribution site in Willimantic. The teams there are stepping up to meet an influx of need.
I stopped by the Enfield Food Shelf, St. Vincent de Paul Place in Norwich, & Access Agency’s emergency food distribution site in Willimantic. The teams there are stepping up to meet an influx of need.
November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Trump Administration’s choice to cut off SNAP benefits is hitting our neighbors hard.
I stopped by the Enfield Food Shelf, St. Vincent de Paul Place in Norwich, & Access Agency’s emergency food distribution site in Willimantic. The teams there are stepping up to meet an influx of need.
I stopped by the Enfield Food Shelf, St. Vincent de Paul Place in Norwich, & Access Agency’s emergency food distribution site in Willimantic. The teams there are stepping up to meet an influx of need.
Electric Boat is acquiring the Crystal Mall – another expansion to meet the demands of Congress’ and the Navy’s shipbuilding plan.
Southeastern CT plays a pivotal role in strengthening America’s national security, now and for years to come.
Southeastern CT plays a pivotal role in strengthening America’s national security, now and for years to come.
October 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Electric Boat is acquiring the Crystal Mall – another expansion to meet the demands of Congress’ and the Navy’s shipbuilding plan.
Southeastern CT plays a pivotal role in strengthening America’s national security, now and for years to come.
Southeastern CT plays a pivotal role in strengthening America’s national security, now and for years to come.
It’s totally unprecedented for Congress to stop coming to work during a government shutdown. We should be in Washington, talking to each other to end this impasse.
Instead, since September 19th, Speaker Mike Johnson has canceled all session days in the House which he has sole power to control.
Instead, since September 19th, Speaker Mike Johnson has canceled all session days in the House which he has sole power to control.
October 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
It’s totally unprecedented for Congress to stop coming to work during a government shutdown. We should be in Washington, talking to each other to end this impasse.
Instead, since September 19th, Speaker Mike Johnson has canceled all session days in the House which he has sole power to control.
Instead, since September 19th, Speaker Mike Johnson has canceled all session days in the House which he has sole power to control.
Today, CT residents with Access Health CT health plans will start receiving 2026 health insurance premium increase notices.
The White House & Congress need to see the cost hikes people are facing.
Share how much your health care costs are increasing at courtney.house.gov/CT02HealthCareStories.
The White House & Congress need to see the cost hikes people are facing.
Share how much your health care costs are increasing at courtney.house.gov/CT02HealthCareStories.
October 20, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Today, CT residents with Access Health CT health plans will start receiving 2026 health insurance premium increase notices.
The White House & Congress need to see the cost hikes people are facing.
Share how much your health care costs are increasing at courtney.house.gov/CT02HealthCareStories.
The White House & Congress need to see the cost hikes people are facing.
Share how much your health care costs are increasing at courtney.house.gov/CT02HealthCareStories.
President Trump is giving $40 BILLION to his elite friends in Argentina — but NOTHING to our health care system or our farmers while Americans face a huge cost hike. A shocking side by side. It’s outrageous.
October 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM
President Trump is giving $40 BILLION to his elite friends in Argentina — but NOTHING to our health care system or our farmers while Americans face a huge cost hike. A shocking side by side. It’s outrageous.
President Trump cannot shutdown the voice of the American people. Thank you to everyone who joined No Kings rallies today across eastern Connecticut. 🇺🇸
Huge crowds. An amazing sight in downtown New London.
Huge crowds. An amazing sight in downtown New London.
October 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
President Trump cannot shutdown the voice of the American people. Thank you to everyone who joined No Kings rallies today across eastern Connecticut. 🇺🇸
Huge crowds. An amazing sight in downtown New London.
Huge crowds. An amazing sight in downtown New London.
Happy 250th birthday to the United States Navy!
Eastern Connecticut is steeped in Navy heritage since 1775. To all Navy sailors current and former, thank you for serving with honor, courage, and commitment.
Eastern Connecticut is steeped in Navy heritage since 1775. To all Navy sailors current and former, thank you for serving with honor, courage, and commitment.
October 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Happy 250th birthday to the United States Navy!
Eastern Connecticut is steeped in Navy heritage since 1775. To all Navy sailors current and former, thank you for serving with honor, courage, and commitment.
Eastern Connecticut is steeped in Navy heritage since 1775. To all Navy sailors current and former, thank you for serving with honor, courage, and commitment.
Thank you to the nearly 10,000 people who tuned into my telephone town hall last night. We had a robust discussion on how to end the shutdown and protect eastern Connecticut from a huge health care cost hike.
October 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Thank you to the nearly 10,000 people who tuned into my telephone town hall last night. We had a robust discussion on how to end the shutdown and protect eastern Connecticut from a huge health care cost hike.