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Joe Courtney

Joe Courtney

DDemocratCT-2 · Representative
55
/ 100
Average
Attendance94
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone12
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency58
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
41
Total Statements
33
Floor Speeches
8
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 17Taxes: 12Defense: 11Foreign Policy: 9Healthcare: 8Infrastructure: 7Labor: 7Education: 6Veterans: 5Trade: 5Economy: 5China: 3Crime & Justice: 2Social Security: 2Housing: 2

Speech Tone

Neutral: 26Ceremonial: 7Bipartisan: 4Urgent: 3Partisan Attack: 1

Statements (41)

Floor Speech2026-05-19HealthcareTaxesDefense
HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF NATALIE "NIKKI" (DAMON) O'NEILL

HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF NATALIE "NIKKI" (DAMON) O'NEILL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E463] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-04-30Environment
HONORING THE CAREER OF BRET JACOBSON

HONORING THE CAREER OF BRET JACOBSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E400] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-04-20Partisan AttackTaxesEnvironmentTrade
GROTON, CONNECTICUT: SUBMARINE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

GROTON, CONNECTICUT: SUBMARINE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H2965] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-04-20EnvironmentInfrastructure
HONORING THE CAREER OF LOIS BRUINOOGE

HONORING THE CAREER OF LOIS BRUINOOGE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E342-E343] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-04-14BipartisanEconomyForeign PolicyDefense
ASSERTING CONGRESS' CONSTITUTIONAL ROLE

ASSERTING CONGRESS' CONSTITUTIONAL ROLE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2837-H2838] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2026-04-09EnvironmentEducation
Sponsored: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of…

Joe Courtney sponsored this legislation: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".. Referred to the House Committee on…

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Floor Speech2026-03-26CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF WILLIAM "BILL" SCARANO

HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF WILLIAM "BILL" SCARANO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E275-E276] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-03-24Education
Sponsored: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate interest on student loans, establish the Education Affordability Trust Fund,…

Joe Courtney sponsored this legislation: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate interest on student loans, establish the Education Affordability Trust Fund, increase annual and aggregate loan limits, and for other purposes.. Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and…

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Floor Speech2026-03-24HealthcareForeign PolicyHR4624
MUHAMMAD ALI AMERICAN BOXING REVIVAL ACT OF 2026

MUHAMMAD ALI AMERICAN BOXING REVIVAL ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2641-H2647] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-16TaxesClimateEnvironment
NEW SOURCE OF ENERGY FOR NEW ENGLAND

NEW SOURCE OF ENERGY FOR NEW ENGLAND Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2488-H2489] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-02-23UrgentHealthcareForeign Policy
THANKING THE PEOPLE OF DENMARK AND GREENLAND

THANKING THE PEOPLE OF DENMARK AND GREENLAND Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 35 (Monday, February 23, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2240-H2241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-10TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
HONORING THE SERVICE OF RONALD O'ROURKE

HONORING THE SERVICE OF RONALD O'ROURKE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E122] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-02-04CeremonialEconomyEnvironmentLabor
HONORING THE CAREER AND SERVICE OF BOB CANOVA

HONORING THE CAREER AND SERVICE OF BOB CANOVA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E105] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-02-03BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentDefense
HONORING THE SERVICE OF JOHN PHILLIPS MacNAUGHTON, JR.

HONORING THE SERVICE OF JOHN PHILLIPS MacNAUGHTON, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E96-E97] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-01-22TaxesLaborVeterans
HONORING THE CAREER OF BRIAN ANDERSON

HONORING THE CAREER OF BRIAN ANDERSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E66] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-13TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
CHINA IS NOT SCAMMING EUROPE AND UNITED STATES ON WIND POWER

CHINA IS NOT SCAMMING EUROPE AND UNITED STATES ON WIND POWER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Page H667] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2025-06-12Healthcare
Sponsored: Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2025

Joe Courtney sponsored this legislation: Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2025. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such…

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Floor Speech2025-04-28
Sponsored: Protecting America’s Workers Act

Joe Courtney sponsored this legislation: Protecting America’s Workers Act. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Floor Speech2025-04-21CeremonialEducation
Sponsored: Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges…

Joe Courtney sponsored this legislation: Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and…

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Floor Speech2025-04-10
Sponsored: SERVICE Act

Joe Courtney sponsored this legislation: SERVICE Act. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Floor Speech2025-04-01Healthcare
Sponsored: Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

Joe Courtney sponsored this legislation: Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act. Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by…

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Floor Speech2025-03-31CeremonialHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF TIMOTHY BOWEN

HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF TIMOTHY BOWEN Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E268] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-03-31UrgentImmigrationEconomyTrade
COST OF LIVING STILL HIGH

COST OF LIVING STILL HIGH Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1342-H1343] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COST OF LIVING…

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Floor Speech2025-03-26CeremonialEnvironmentSocial Security
DON'T TOUCH SOCIAL SECURITY

DON'T TOUCH SOCIAL SECURITY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 55 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1278-H1279] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] DON'T…

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Floor Speech2025-03-11
Sponsored: Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2025

Joe Courtney sponsored this legislation: Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Floor Speech2025-01-13CeremonialHealthcareEconomyTaxes
HONORING THE LARGEST EXPANSION IN VETERANS' HEALTHCARE BENEFITS

HONORING THE LARGEST EXPANSION IN VETERANS' HEALTHCARE BENEFITS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025)] [House] [Pages H95-H96] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2024-12-20
Sponsored: MAGNET Act

Joe Courtney sponsored this legislation: MAGNET Act. Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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Floor Speech2024-12-18
Sponsored: SERVICE Act

Joe Courtney sponsored this legislation: SERVICE Act. Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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Floor Speech2024-12-17CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentDefense
HONORING THE CONTINUED SERVICE OF LIEUTENANT COMMANDER DARREN SILL

HONORING THE CONTINUED SERVICE OF LIEUTENANT COMMANDER DARREN SILL Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1287] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2024-12-11UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseHR5009HR39
WILDLIFE INNOVATION AND LONGEVITY DRIVER REAUTHORIZATION ACT

WILDLIFE INNOVATION AND LONGEVITY DRIVER REAUTHORIZATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6827-H7098] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2024-12-09BipartisanHealthcareTaxesForeign PolicyHR8753
DESIGNATING SINGLE, UNIQUE ZIP CODES

DESIGNATING SINGLE, UNIQUE ZIP CODES Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6446-H6447] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2023-09-26BipartisanEnvironmentDefenseTrade
LEAD, FOLLOW, OR GET OUT OF THE WAY

LEAD, FOLLOW, OR GET OUT OF THE WAY Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)] [House] [Pages H4468-H4469] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2023-07-05
The Daily Telegraph: The Aukus treaty will not weaken the US Navy submarine force

The Daily Telegraph: The Aukus treaty will not weaken the US Navy submarine force The Daily Telegraph: The Aukus treaty will not weaken the US Navy submarine force David Axe’s comment piece on the Aukus security agreement published recently was inaccurate in several respects. I welcome the chance…

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Press Release2022-06-27
Constituent Services

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Press Release2022-06-27
Shipbuilding and Workforce Development

Shipbuilding and Workforce Development Shipbuilding and Workforce Development Image or Video Image admin Mon, 06/27/2022 - 12:55 Link Read More

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Press Release2022-06-27
Federal Resources To Eastern Connecticut

Federal Resources To Eastern Connecticut Federal Resources To Eastern Connecticut Image or Video Image admin Mon, 06/27/2022 - 12:44 Link Read More

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Press Release2022-06-27
Telephone Town Hall

Telephone Town Hall Telephone Town Hall Image or Video Image admin Mon, 06/27/2022 - 12:37 Summary Join Rep. Courtney & Connecticut's Attorney General William Tong for a live telephone town hall on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 7:15PM. Link Sign Up

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Press Release2021-04-12
117th United States Congress Convenes

117th United States Congress Convenes 117th United States Congress Convenes Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 22:37 Summary The 117th Congress will convene on January 3, 2021, and will conclude on January 3, 2023. Link Read More

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Press Release2021-04-12
Newest Members of Congress

Newest Members of Congress Newest Members of Congress Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 23:58 Summary The recently elected Members joined seated members for the start of the 117th United States Congress. Link Read More

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Press Release2021-04-12
Taking the Oath of Office

Taking the Oath of Office Taking the Oath of Office Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 22:45 Summary New members of the 117th United States Congress participated in the oath of office ceremony. Link Read More

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Floor Speech2018-07-25EconomyEnvironmentHousingHR2353
STRENGTHENING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT

STRENGTHENING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [House] [Pages H7175-H7194] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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