Defense and Homeland Security

Defense and Homeland Security

In 2004, the bipartisan 9/11 Commission submitted 41 recommendations to the Administration and Congress on improving homeland security, preventing terrorists from acquiring weapons of mass destruction, and developing strategies for preventing the spread of Islamic terrorism. However, despite the ongoing risk to families in the Second Congressional district and across the country, many have only been partially implemented and others not at all. That is why I was proud to support the Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act (H.R. 1) in the first hours of the 110th Congress, which includes critical provisions such as strengthening first responder grant programs, requiring inspection of all aircraft cargo, and tackling the threat of global nuclear proliferation and securing our nation’s airports, transit systems and ports.

As the representative of eastern Connecticut, I will continue to work to ensure that our first responders have the resources they need to protect our communities and support efforts to strengthen the security of our nation.

Related Documents:

Press Release - Rep. Courtney Announces $427,500 DOD Grant to Create Economic Opportunities for SE CT 9.26.2008

Press Release - Rep. Courtney Announces Another Major Infusion of Funding for Electric Boat and Subase New London 9.24.2008

Press Release - Rep. Courtney Commemorates Seventh Anniversary of September 11, 2001 Attacks 9.11.2008

Press Release - Rep. Courtney Applauds Responsible Decision by Secretary Gates to Suspend New Air Force Tanker RFP 9.10.2008

Press Release - Rep. Courtney: Bush Iraq Announcement Defers Tough National Security Decisions to the Next President 9.9.2008


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Rep. Courtney, HASC, 9/10/2008

LiUNA Support Letter for HR 6438

Rep. Courtney hears testimony on shipbuilding procurement

List of the crewmembers of the famous "90 North" journey aboard the USS Nautilus

Rep. Courtney leads debate on HRes 1067, legislation honoring 90 North (Transcript)

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