Safe Futures is taking a major step toward strengthening services for survivors of abuse.
Rep. Joe Courtney
@repjoecourtney.bsky.social
U.S. Congressman proudly fighting for the residents of Connecticut’s 2nd Congressional District.
After 40 years, train service is returning to Enfield. The new Enfield Train Station will connect the largest town in the Second Congressional District to Hartford Line service and drive economic growth in Thompsonville. It’s really the poster child for transit-oriented development.
Delivering for Coventry ✅: town infrastructure upgrades, new equipment for the Coventry PD, and more.
In 1948, President Truman stopped at the former Enfield Train Station during his whistle-stop tour. I brought a photo of President Truman’s stop to today’s groundbreaking for the new Enfield Train Station. Enfield resident John Hartley is one of the kids in the photo!
An exciting day in Enfield. Today, we broke ground today on the new Enfield Train station in Thompsonville.
Another milestone achievement for AUKUS built by eastern Connecticut. The Groton-built USS COLORADO (SSN 788) will be the first Virginia-class fast attack submarine assigned to the new Submarine Rotational Force-West in Western Australia beginning in 2027.
Federal Farm to School grants are helping bring more locally sourced food to school cafeterias in eastern Connecticut.
People living with arthritis need access to treatment and programs that help them manage their condition.
On Tuesday, I had the honor of joining Connecticut leaders at the State Capitol for a ceremony to honor and remember Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, one of our state’s finest public servants.
On Thursday, I joined Habitat for Humanity of Eastern CT at their “Building Hope & Homes” celebration for 14 new homes built by the non-profit in Norwich supporting 16 families.
On Friday, I joined the 11th annual “Manufacture Your Future” fair hosted by Quinebaug Valley Community College (QVCC) in Danielson.
Delivering for Putnam ✅: health care services in the Quiet Corner, the new training home for the CT National Guard, and more.
Thanks to HABCO for welcoming me to their facility in Glastonbury.It
Delivering for Thompson ✅: local infrastructure upgrades, support for firefighters, and welding booths for students.
Investing in early childhood education helps children enter kindergarten prepared to learn. Since 2001, KITE has connected Enfield families with local resources that support quality early childhood education.
Rising food costs and cuts to food assistance under the “Big Beautiful Bill” are hurting families and straining food pantries. Last week, I visited the Cornerstone Foundation in Rockville to hear an update on their food services.
President Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1) cut nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid to bankroll tax breaks for the top 1%.
Home heating oil prices are up over 74% compared to this time last year. Connecticut households are feeling the impact as they fill up their tanks.
Eastern CT students interested in attending a U.S. service academy can apply for a nomination through my office. The application deadline is October 30 at 5pm. Please contact my Norwich Office at 860-886-0139 with any questions that you may have about the Nomination Process.
American taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to foot the bill for the construction of Big Tech’s data centers.
Tomorrow, October 16th, is the last day to register to vote in Connecticut. Your vote is your voice. Register or confirm your registration using the following links: Register to vote here: myvote.ct.gov/register And verify voter registration here: myvote.ct.gov/lookup
Eastern Connecticut needs more quality affordable homes to meet demand and lower costs.
Last month, the CT Insurance Department officially approved an 11.3% average rate increase in 2027 for state-regulated, individual and small business health care coverage plans.
Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy! To all Navy sailors and aviators, thank you for serving with honor, courage, and commitment.
Back in 2024, I worked with the Town of Madison to secure $2.5 million in federal Community Project funding for a new emergency operations center at Madison Hose Company No. 1.
If you’ve been at an event with me this year, you’ve probably seen me holding this submarine construction tonnage chart from the U.S. Navy.
To keep up with thousands of new jobs at Electric Boat, I’m working with local leaders to support community infrastructure projects in southeastern CT.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Every survivor deserves safety and support. If you or someone you know is in need of help, call the National DV Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. It's free and confidential, and it's open 24/7.
It was great to visit Stafford High School’s very impressive career pathways program today with First Selectman Bill Morrison.
With the growing number of incidents involving rogue AI agents, Congress must pass commonsense safeguards to protect the public.