Congressman Joe Courtney responds to President Trump's announcement of the "Trump Class" battleship, raising concerns about its implications.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Courtney responds to battleship announcement: Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, issued a statement regarding President Trump's announcement of a new "Trump Class" battleship. Courtney highlighted existing investments in the Navy and questioned the practicality of building large battleships, citing historical reasons.
Concerns over new naval proposals: Courtney raised concerns about the vagueness of the proposal, recalling that battleship construction ceased in 1944. He noted the development of long-range missiles by adversaries, suggesting a focus on enhancing submarine capabilities instead, and emphasized congressional oversight in defense budget matters.
Legislative action on defense: In his statement, Courtney mentioned recent defense policy legislation that authorized shipbuilding. He stressed the need for thorough oversight before proceeding with any new classes of naval ships, affirming Congress's constitutional role in maintaining the Navy.
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Joe Courtney Fundraising
Joe Courtney recently disclosed $171.0K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 542nd most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 36.8% came from individual donors.
Courtney disclosed $77.3K of spending. This was the 673rd most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Courtney disclosed $442.4K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 560th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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Joe Courtney Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Joe Courtney is worth $2.0M, as of December 23rd, 2025. This is the 255th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Courtney has approximately $1.2M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Joe Courtney Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Joe Courtney:
- 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
- H.R.2041: Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2025
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