Joe Courtney

Joe Courtney

Democrat · U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 2nd district

14 sponsored · 238 cosponsored

Age 73 · In office since 2007

Contact their office: (202) 225-2076 · 2449 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Of the bills they sponsored: 14 are in committee.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

In committee 14 bills

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Joe Courtney (D-CT)

MAGNET Act

H.R. 10427 Education

A Democratic bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Sep 16

This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to expand the Magnet Schools Assistance Program.

Yes· 2 of 16

  • Scored +7

    Would students be better off under this?

    Students benefit from enhanced curricula, free transportation, social-emotional learning support, and improved school climates.

  • Scored +7

    Does this put more money into public schools?

    The legislation authorizes appropriations for the Magnet Schools Assistance Program and creates supplemental diversity grants through fiscal year 2031.

No question was scored the opposite.

Joe Courtney (D-CT)

Safeguarding Taxpayer Investment for Executive Airlift Act of 2026

H.R. 10360 Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic bill with 19 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Sep 14

This bill stops the use of funds from the fiscal year 2027 Department of Defense budget to sell, donate, or transfer any aircraft from the VC-25B Bridge program outside of the Department of the Air Force.

Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +3

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill prevents off-budget or unapproved transfers of major executive airlift assets, enhancing oversight of Department of Defense resources.

  • Scored +2

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    By protecting military assets and investments within the Department of the Air Force, the bill supports the broader defense framework.

No question was scored the opposite.

Joe Courtney (D-CT)

Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026

H.R. 10308 Transportation and Public Works

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure · Sep 8

This bill aims to amend title 46 of the United States Code. It seeks to delegate specific authority to the Commandant of the Coast Guard.

Yes

  • Scored +2

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    Delegates more authority to the Commandant of the Coast Guard for intergovernmental agreements.

  • Scored +1

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    Requires written notification to Congress when the authority is exercised.

No question was scored the opposite.

Joe Courtney (D-CT)

CLINIC Assistance Act

H.R. 9735 Health

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Jul 16

This bill seeks to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. It proposes the creation of a grant program to support law school programs, such as clinics, externships, or pro bono programs.

Yes· 2 of 13

  • Scored +4

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill provides legal resources to help participants secure benefits they are entitled to receive.

  • Scored +4

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    The bill provides legal assistance to beneficiaries to challenge denied benefits and healthcare provider disputes.

No question was scored the opposite.

Joe Courtney (D-CT)

Job Corps and Skilled Defense Workforce Act

H.R. 8925 Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic bill with 14 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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 · May 20

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to align the Job Corps program with the needs of the defense industrial base.

Yes· 2 of 10

  • Scored +6

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill specifically streamlines the enrollment of veterans into the defense industrial base through Job Corps.

  • Scored +5

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    The bill provides specialized vocational training and career paths for young people entering the workforce.

No question was scored the opposite.

Joe Courtney (D-CT)

Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more, broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.

H.Res. 1209 Education

A Democratic resolution with 5 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Apr 23

This resolution recognizes the significance of ``Community College Month'' in April. It celebrates more than 1,000 institutions that support higher education access and workforce training.

Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +2

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    The resolution highlights how dual enrollment and community colleges allow students to jumpstart career exploration and save money.

  • Scored +2

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The text states that community colleges serve low-income students by providing affordable access to higher education.

No question was scored the opposite.

Joe Courtney (D-CT)

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".

H.J.Res. 155 Education

A Democratic resolution with 68 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Apr 9

This joint resolution aims to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Department of Education. The rule in question concerns the "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program."

The opposite· 2 of 5

  • Scored -5

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    The disapproval of the rule regarding the Federal Direct Loan Program may negatively impact young adults who rely on these federal loans.

  • Scored -5

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Nullifying rules related to federal student loans can negatively impact low-income households that depend on these programs for educational access.

No question was scored yes.

Joe Courtney (D-CT)

Student Loan Interest Elimination Act

H.R. 8045 Education

A Democratic bill with 8 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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 · Mar 24

This bill aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to remove interest from student loans. The bill establishes the Education Affordability Trust Fund to manage funds derived from loan repayments.

Yes· 2 of 9

  • Scored +10

    Would students be better off under this?

    The bill provides direct relief by eliminating interest on existing and future federal student loans.

  • Scored +10

    Does this make college cost less?

    The bill eliminates interest on existing and new federal student loans and creates a supplemental Pell grant program to lower costs.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The termination of interest-subsidized loans could reduce the overall availability of certain types of educational financial assistance.

Joe Courtney (D-CT)

Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2025

H.R. 3954 Health

A Democratic bill with 8 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 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 · Jun 12

This bill amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The main goal is to count a time of receiving outpatient observation services in a hospital toward the 3-day inpatient hospital stay requirement.

Yes· 2 of 22

  • Scored +9

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    Primarily benefits seniors by expanding their access to Medicare-covered skilled nursing care.

  • Scored +9

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    Directly benefits retirees by easing the requirements for Medicare coverage in nursing facilities.

The opposite· 2 of 3

  • Scored -1

    Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?

    Expansion of benefit eligibility without a designated funding source may negatively impact fiscal balance.

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    Increasing eligibility for Medicare-covered services generally leads to higher government expenditures.

Joe Courtney (D-CT)

Protecting America’s Workers Act

H.R. 3036 Labor and Employment

A Democratic bill with 42 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Apr 28

This bill amends the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand workplace safety coverage, bolster protections for whistleblowers, and significantly raise penalties for violations.

Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +8

    Would union members be better off under this?

    The bill provides significant new protections for whistleblowers and employee representatives.

  • Scored +7

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill expands federal jurisdiction over public employees and increases the authority of the Secretary of Labor.

The opposite· 2 of 3

  • Scored -6

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill imposes much higher civil and criminal penalties on employers.

  • Scored -4

    Does this leave more decisions to the states?

    The bill increases federal oversight and evaluation of State-administered safety plans.

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