Congressman Joe Courtney supports an amendment to eliminate $1 billion for the battleship program in the FY 2027 NDAA.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Courtney opposes battleship funding: During a recent session of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) advocated for an amendment to the FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, aiming to eliminate $1 billion in funding for a battleship program. Courtney questioned the feasibility and urgency of the program, stating it "is the exact opposite of every lesson that we've learned" in shipbuilding.
Concerns over program's viability: Courtney highlighted that the proposed funding lacks a finalized design and is reminiscent of past failed maritime projects. He expressed unease over the potential escalation to an estimated $16.8 billion in funding requests for an unproven platform, calling for a more scrutinized approach to military expenditures.
Historical context of battleship utility: In his remarks, Courtney referenced the sinking of the Russian flagship Moskva as an example of the evolving nature of maritime combat, advocating for a shift in focus toward advanced technologies rather than traditional battleship designs, which he considers outdated and vulnerable.
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Joe Courtney Fundraising
Joe Courtney recently disclosed $90.6K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2026. This was the 828th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 53.1% came from individual donors.
Courtney disclosed $73.2K of spending. This was the 955th most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Courtney disclosed $539.1K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 589th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
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Joe Courtney Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Joe Courtney is worth $2.1M, as of June 5th, 2026. This is the 251st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
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Joe Courtney Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Joe Courtney:
- H.R.8925: Job Corps and Skilled Defense Workforce Act
- H.R.8045: Student Loan Interest Elimination Act
- H.R.3954: Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2025
- H.R.3036: Protecting America’s Workers Act
- H.R.2829: SERVICE Act
- H.R.2531: Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
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