DemocratU.S. Representative, CT-02
Joe Courtney
In the House since Jan 4, 2007 (10 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Apr 6, 1953.
Official website · DC office 202-225-2076 · @RepJoeCourtney
At a glance
12Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
199Bills cosponsored
4.7%Roll-call votes missed (32 of 674)
96.9%Votes with own party's majority
$966,514Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10427 | MAGNET Act Education · 3 cosponsors | Sep 16, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Sep 16, 2026 |
| H.R. 10360 | Safeguarding Taxpayer Investment for Executive Airlift Act of 2026 Armed Forces and National Security · 19 cosponsors | Sep 14, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. Sep 14, 2026 |
| H.R. 10308 | Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026 Transportation and Public Works · 2 cosponsors | Sep 8, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Sep 8, 2026 |
| H.R. 9735 | CLINIC Assistance Act Health · 0 cosponsors | Jul 16, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Jul 16, 2026 |
| H.R. 8925 | Job Corps and Skilled Defense Workforce Act Armed Forces and National Security · 19 cosponsors | May 20, 2026 | Referred to the 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, 2026 |
| H.J.Res. 155 | 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". Education · 68 cosponsors | Apr 9, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Apr 9, 2026 |
| H.R. 8045 | Student Loan Interest Elimination Act Education · 8 cosponsors | Mar 24, 2026 | Referred to the 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, 2026 |
| H.R. 3954 | Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2025 Health · 49 cosponsors | Jun 12, 2025 | Referred to the 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, 2025 |
| H.R. 3036 | Protecting America’s Workers Act Labor and Employment · 42 cosponsors | Apr 28, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Apr 28, 2025 |
| H.R. 2829 | SERVICE Act Education · 6 cosponsors | Apr 10, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Apr 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 2531 | Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Labor and Employment · 134 cosponsors | Apr 1, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, 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. Apr 1, 2025 |
| H.R. 2041 | Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2025 Labor and Employment · 1 cosponsors | Mar 11, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Mar 11, 2025 |
Showing the 12 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Nay |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Armed Services
- House Committee on Education and Workforce
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$966,514Total raised
$428,321From individuals
$932,047Spent
$385,578Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H2CT02112, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.