Rep. Joe Courtney

HASC adds funds for Virginia-class subs, Ukraine in FY26 policy bill

Republicans successfully batted down a number of Democratic amendments during the 14-hour markup session.

Pentagon accepts 747 from Qatar as Democrats try to block Air Force One plan

President Donald Trump’s embrace of a luxurious jet offered as a gift by the Qatari royal family has drawn bipartisan concerns about converting the aircraft to serve as a new executive airlifter.

Congress passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding government shutdown and adding $14B for submarines

The bill extends government funding until mid-March.

HASC leaders probe Navy on Newport News faulty welding problem

"The safety of our sailors is our top concern, and we must immediately understand any risks associated with the faulty work,” said four top leaders of the House Armed Services Committee.

Navy struggling to contain costs for Columbia-class sub program, says GAO

“The government could be responsible for hundreds of millions in additional construction costs for the lead submarine,” according to the Government Accountability Office.

House narrowly passes NDAA after Democrats balk at culture war amendments

Many pro-defense Democrats voted against the traditionally bipartisan NDAA, after Republicans added conservative social riders to the bill.

Analysts warn House’s 100% ship design policy goes a step too far

The policy, spearheaded by the House, will require agreement from the Senate before it stands a chance at becoming law.

House poised to require ‘100 percent’ ship design from Navy prior to construction

The more specific policy language would close apparent loopholes the Pentagon had been using and force a major change compared to how previous programs had been run.

More than 100 lawmakers call for appropriators to restore Navy’s second Virginia-class sub

The letter is the latest sign lawmakers have rejected the Navy's argument that the cut was a strategic one due to a construction backlog, though some key signatures are missing.

GD chief says Navy’s 1 sub buy won’t impact company short term, but out years less certain

The comments from the General Dynamics chief come on the same day President Joe Biden signed the national security supplemental, which includes billions for the sub industrial base.

Connecticut lawmakers to grill Army, Lockheed about job cuts at Sikorsky helicopter unit

“The Connecticut delegation has questions about why, with that [FY24] appropriation in hand, this happened,” said Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn.

Top seapower hawk Rep. Courtney rejects Navy’s pitch for 1 Virginia-class sub buy

In "my opinion, the Navy is looking backwards, not forwards, in terms of what’s actually happening in the shipyards with this proposal," the Democrat said of the Navy's submarine budget proposal.

Rep. Courtney: Lawmakers cannot ‘fumble the ball’ on getting AUKUS provisions passed

A number of lawmakers met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this morning on Capitol Hill following the Aussie's Wednesday meetings and reception at the White House.

Rep. Joe Courtney: US undersea supremacy is only growing stronger

In a new op-ed, Rep. Joe Courtney, D-CT., makes the case for why America's submarine capabilities are still robust.