Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Courtney is pushing for new legislation to reform the public service loan forgiveness program, which forgives loans for people who work in public service.
Context: The passage does not specify what changes the legislation would make.
Courtney is leading a push to eliminate interest on federal student loans. He presents this as part of an effort to reduce the burden student debt places on major life decisions.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 12, 2026.
Courtney is fighting to pass an updated Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act. He says the change would give local workforce boards, including the Eastern Workforce Investment Board, resources to connect job seekers with careers that have room for growth.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 12, 2026.
Courtney is working to pass the National Apprenticeship Act of 2022 to expand earn-as-you-learn training opportunities in fields such as manufacturing, health care, and information technology. The proposal would update the federal apprenticeship program, combining job training with paid work.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 12, 2026.
Courtney supports allowing student loan debt to be refinanced like other forms of personal debt. He presents this as part of his effort to reduce the burden student loans place on major life decisions.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 12, 2026.
Courtney supports keeping submarine construction and related Navy work on track as future budget decisions are made. He says he has opposed proposed cuts to submarine building plans and calls for continued leadership to protect this work. The stated focus is submarine design, engineering, construction, and maintenance, not a general position on all defense spending.
Context: The page does not specify a funding level or a particular future budget action.
Joe Courtney called for House passage of the Major Richard Star Act, which would change federal law so combat-injured veterans forced into medical retirement can receive both their full Department of Defense retirement pay and their Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation. He urged House members to vote yes and send the bill to the Senate.
Context: The proposal applies to combat-injured veterans forced into medical retirement. The bill was pending when Courtney called for its passage.
Joe Courtney supports congressional guardrails on Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including a ban on masks for federal agents and changes to arrest-warrant policies. These measures were part of congressional Democrats’ effort to change how federal agents carry out enforcement.
Context: The reported guardrails include a mask ban and changes to arrest-warrant policies; negotiations fell apart, and the measures were not enacted in the account. The report describes congressional positions and work; it does not establish a new campaign pledge. Original event dates remain unverified.
Joe Courtney and Rep. Jeff Van Drew reintroduced the Agent Orange Service Medal Act. The bill would honor veterans exposed to Agent Orange and other herbicides during their service.
Context: The source does not describe the medal’s eligibility rules or how it would be awarded.
Joe Courtney supports passage of the Major Richard Star Act. The bill would stop the law from reducing earned retirement benefits for veteran retirees who also receive service-connected disability benefits.
Context: The source describes a pending bill and Courtney’s call for Congress to pass it; it does not say the bill has become law.