Joseph Courtney
Sourced recordU.S. House - CT District 02 · Congressional District 2
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Joseph David Courtney is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Connecticut's 2nd congressional district since 2007. His district encompasses most of the eastern third of the state, including Norwich and New London. A member of the Democratic Party, Courtney served as the Connecticut state representative for the 56th district from 1987 to 1995 and Vernon town attorney from 2003 until 2006. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
26/27 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 26 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialJoseph Courtney is a candidate for U.S. House - CT District 02profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Flexibility for Workers Education Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on AGOA Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Remote Access Security Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Affordable HOMES Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Breaking the Gridlock Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call of the House
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call by States
- VerifiedRaised $2,457,910.65 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Hayes, Courtney, Himes, DeLauro all endorsed by CT Democrats for congressional runs - CT Insider
- VerifiedNews coverage: Courtney the latest CT member of congress to be challenged by fellow Democrat | This Week in Connecticut - WTNH.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: France Touts Trump Policies, Slams Courtney in 3rd Run for Congress - CT Examiner
- VerifiedNews coverage: Courtney reelected to U.S. House in CT's 2nd Congressional District - WSHU
- VerifiedNews coverage: Courtney v. France | Connecticut’s battle for the 2nd District Congressional seat - fox61.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Connecticut Voters Guide: CT-2 Congressional candidates Joe Courtney vs. Mike France - Norwich Bulletin
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-05-20: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-23: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-04-09: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-03-24: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-06-12: 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 provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-04-28: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2025-04-21: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2025-04-10: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2025-04-01: 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 the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-03-11: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Public Statements
/div> Press Releases June 30, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Congressman Mike Simpson (ID-02), Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), and Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22), relaunched the bipartisan Congressional Dairy Caucus for the 119 th Congress. Issues : Agriculture Courtney Slams Latest Inhumane Health Care Cuts from Big Ugly Bill June 29, 2026 Press Release <stron
ssman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Congressman Mike Simpson (ID-02), Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), and Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22), relaunched the bipartisan Congressional Dairy Caucus for the 119 th Congress. Issues : Agriculture June 29, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, in a speech on the House floor, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) called on Congress to block new health care cuts inflicted on vulnerable Americans by President Trump’s Big Ugly Bill (H.R. 1). Issues : Healt
//drive.google.com/file/d/1D0kVhfdMyUmgvXceM-JQM2QVBA97TsD1/view?usp=sharing"> called on Congress to block new health care cuts inflicted on vulnerable Americans by President Trump’s Big Ugly Bill (H.R. 1). Issues : Health Care June 25, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Joe Courtney AO (CT-02), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Friends of Australia Caucus and Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, met with new Australian Ambassad
man Joe Courtney AO (CT-02), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Friends of Australia Caucus and Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, met with new Australian Ambassador to the United States Greg Moriarty AO. Issues : AUKUS News June 25, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, has filed an amendment to the FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act to pr
as Air Force One next month. Issues : Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee June 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released the following statement on President Trump’s $67.1 billion defense funding supplemental request to Congress, which is in addition to the President’s $1.5 trillion annual defense budget request. The majority of this defens
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