Joe Courtney

Latest speeches

1. H.R. 9607, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Workforce Development Act"; H.R. 9609, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Student Aid Act"; H.R. 9602, "Less Bureaucracy, Better International Foreign Gift Transparency Act"; H.R. 9603, "Less Bureaucracy, Better International Education Oversight Act"; H.R. 9605, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Foreign Medical Accreditation Act"; H.R. 9606, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Child Care for Student Parents Act"; H.R. 9611, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Higher Education Act"; H.R. 9610, "Less Bureaucracy, Better K-12 Education Act"; H.R. 9608, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Family Engagement Act"; H.R. 9604, "Less Bureaucracy, Better Tribal Education Act" · U.S. House of Representatives · 15 July 2026

   • H.R. 9607: Democratic amendments and roll-call set-up

     “A point of order is reserved. I now recognize the gentleman from Connecticut for five minutes in support of his amendment. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And it's a pretty straightforward amendment which says that before any legal authority can be…”

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   • H.R. 9609: Borrower protections and GAO / delay amendments

     “Thank you Mr. Chairman. The clerk has an amendment at the desk. Thank you Mr. Chairman. It's a simple amendment, straightforward. It would require a GAO report on the impact of H.R. 1, the one big beautiful bill which again…”

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2. LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 20, 2026 · U.S. House of Representatives · 20 April 2026

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     “Thank you, mister speaker. Mister speaker, I rise to draw attention of the house to another milestone in the extraordinary history of the submarine capital of the world, Groton, Connecticut, where this Saturday, USS Idaho SSN seven ninety nine will…”

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     “Pursuant to clause 12 a of rule one, the chair declares the house in recess until 2PM today.”

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3. LEGISLATIVE DAY OF APRIL 14, 2026 · U.S. House of Representatives · 14 April 2026

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     “Mister speaker, this week, congress will have an opportunity to assert its constitutional role when we vote for the second time on a War Powers Act resolution to force president Trump to seek legal authority for his unilateral military campaign…”

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     “Mister speaker, I rise to congratulate Richard Furtick junior of Smith Transportation on selection of professional driver of the year. This award is the profession's highest honor, recognizing safety, leadership, and community impact of professional drivers. Richard Furtick Junior has…”

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