Joe Courtney

Representative · CT-2 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 4, 2007

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Joe Courtney

Representative · CT-2 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 4, 2007

Official website Biographical Directory

Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)

236 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.R. 10828 · To impose sanctions with respect to oil and gas extraction and refinement by the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.
Introduced Oct 15, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 22, 2026
Latest action (Oct 15, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, and Rules, 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.
H.R. 10577 · To prioritize the finalization of design requirements for new Ready Reserve Force vessels, and for other purposes.
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 10448 · Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 21, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 10416 · Housing Tariff Exclusion Act
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 19, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 10393 · WIC for Kids Act
Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Sep 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1511 · Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Introduced Sep 3, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 3, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
H.R. 10257 · To require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
Introduced Sep 3, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 9974 · Young Farmer Success Act
Introduced Jul 27, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9941 · Right to IVF Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
H.R. 9917 · AI Kill Switch Act
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 24, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
H.R. 9641 · Essential Caregivers Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 13, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.
H.R. 9638 · Sunshine for Our Kids Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Jul 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9519 · Social Security 2100 Act
Introduced Jun 29, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 5, 2026 · Social Welfare
Latest action (Jun 29, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and 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.
H.R. 9517 · UNLOCK AUKUS Act
Introduced Jun 29, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 9417 · Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 20, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.Res. 1380 · Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
H.R. 9289 · Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9226 · Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
H.R. 9164 · FRESH Act
Introduced Jun 4, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9105 · SAFEGUARD Veterans Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 2, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 20, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.J.Res. 189 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8914 · No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Con.Res. 103 · Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 8831 · Protecting Our Democracy Act
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, the Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
H.Res. 1278 · Reaffirming congressional support for the Taiwan Relations Act and longstanding bipartisan Taiwan policy.
Introduced May 12, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

236 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.R. 10828 · To impose sanctions with respect to oil and gas extraction and refinement by the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.
Introduced Oct 15, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 22, 2026
Latest action (Oct 15, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, and Rules, 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.
H.R. 10577 · To prioritize the finalization of design requirements for new Ready Reserve Force vessels, and for other purposes.
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 10448 · Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 21, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 10416 · Housing Tariff Exclusion Act
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 19, 2026 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 10393 · WIC for Kids Act
Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Sep 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1511 · Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Introduced Sep 3, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 3, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
H.R. 10257 · To require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
Introduced Sep 3, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 9974 · Young Farmer Success Act
Introduced Jul 27, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9941 · Right to IVF Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
H.R. 9917 · AI Kill Switch Act
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 24, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
H.R. 9641 · Essential Caregivers Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 13, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.
H.R. 9638 · Sunshine for Our Kids Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Jul 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9519 · Social Security 2100 Act
Introduced Jun 29, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 5, 2026 · Social Welfare
Latest action (Jun 29, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and 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.
H.R. 9517 · UNLOCK AUKUS Act
Introduced Jun 29, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 9417 · Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 20, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.Res. 1380 · Commemorating 50 years of women at the service academies.
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
H.R. 9289 · Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9226 · Connecticut River Watershed Partnership Act
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
H.R. 9164 · FRESH Act
Introduced Jun 4, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9105 · SAFEGUARD Veterans Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 2, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 20, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
H.J.Res. 189 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8914 · No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Con.Res. 103 · Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 8831 · Protecting Our Democracy Act
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, the Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
H.Res. 1278 · Reaffirming congressional support for the Taiwan Relations Act and longstanding bipartisan Taiwan policy.
Introduced May 12, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.