Courtney Pens New Op-Ed, “10,000 New Shipbuilders: the 21st Century Arsenal of Democracy”
July 15, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON
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Ranking Member Courtney Statement on New Vessel Construction Manager Contract Award for TOTE Services LLC
model,” Courtney said. “With the support of American shipbuilders, the Seapower Subcommittee first mandated this model back … model in advancing ‘Made in America’ shipbuilding.” ### Issues : Defense & National Security Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee
Courtney Votes to Advance Bipartisan FY27 NDAA Out of House Armed Services Committee
defense bill that delivers for our military and shipbuilders,” Courtney said. “At a time of historic growth … program violates every lesson we’ve learned on shipbuilding. The program has gone from an AI-generated poster
Courtney at NDAA Markup: The Trump Battleship Is the Exact Opposite of Every Lesson We’ve Learned
learned in terms of failures of shipbuilding and ship construction,” Courtney said. FULL REMARKS AS DELIVERED Thank … learned in terms of failures of shipbuilding and ship construction, whether it's the Zumwalt-class, which, again
Courtney Statement (as Delivered) at FY27 NDAA Full Committee Markup
Force to achieve success. Building off a strong shipbuilding budget request of 60 billion in the discretionary account
Courtney Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Grow the Defense Industrial Base Workforce
sector can grow a skilled workforce to meet shipbuilding demand. The bipartisan Job Corps and Skilled Defense Workforce … national defense. Extend eligibility for the Shipbuilding Workforce Development Special Incentive to Job Corps. Enable Job Corps
Murphy Warns DOL's Proposed Budget Cuts Will Leave Connecticut and the Country Vulnerable
mentioned that there is a surge in shipbuilding in certain parts of the country. Connecticut … mentioned that there is a surge in shipbuilding in certain parts of the country. Connecticut
Ranking Member Courtney Statement on New $2.3B Virginia-Class Submarine Contract Award to Electric Boat
Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee hearing on shipbuilding, Ranking Member Courtney, referring to the overdue Block VI construction … Vinci Code” to stimulate growth in the shipbuilding industrial base. According to the Navy, work for this
Courtney Applauds Groton – the Submarine Capital of the World – Ahead of USS IDAHO (SSN 799) Commissioning
IDAHO was delivered to the Navy by Groton shipbuilders in December 2025. “[The USS IDAHO] is a technological
Ranking Member Courtney Statement on New $15.4B Columbia-class Program Contract for Electric Boat
deliver the needed demand signal for suppliers and shipbuilders to ramp up production going into the 2030s.” BACKGROUND
Ranking Member Courtney Calls on Pentagon to Deliver Delayed Submarine Contract
Navy to award this contract to shipbuilders, with the expectation that it would move quickly to execution. Read … entire submarine industrial base, enabling U.S. shipbuilders and supply chain companies to achieve the goal of higher production
Ranking Member Courtney Statement After President Trump Announces New “Trump-Class” Battleship
authorizes a full backlog of surface and undersea shipbuilding. Adding a new class of ships with no details
Ranking Member Courtney Statement on Delivery of the USS IDAHO (SSN 799) to the U.S. Navy
December 15th, 2025. “Congratulations to the talented shipbuilders of Electric Boat in Groton and Huntington Ingalls in Virginia
Major Courtney Priorities for the Coast Guard Included in Final FY2026 NDAA
final FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act. Along with shipbuilding, national security priorities, and oversight priorities, the FY26 NDAA
Larson Votes to Give Troops a Pay Raise, Support Ukraine and NATO Allies, and Rein in Trump-Hegseth Pentagon Power Grab
right by Connecticut’s hard-working machinists and shipbuilders. Together, our delegation, led by our champion
Final National Defense Bill Provides Long-Overdue Check to Trump Budget and Policies
will drive growth of a new generation of shipbuilders to meet our nation’s call. Included in this
Courtney Statement on Electric Boat’s Acquisition of Former Sears Store at Waterford’s Crystal Mall
store at Waterford’s Crystal Mall, which the shipbuilder announced today . “Electric Boat's purchase of the Sears
Courtney Votes Against Funding Deal That Sets Up Health Care Cost Hike & Shortchanges Columbia-class Submarine Construction
national security priority and will undoubtedly slow shipbuilding momentum. “Lastly, the revelation that the bill contains a last
Ranking Member Courtney Urges Lawmakers to Keep National Defense Bill Bipartisan
avoid disruption to the Navy's most critical shipbuilding priority. Our mark directs investment and support for uncrewed … Navy's fleet of warships, procurement stability for shipbuilding and our maritime industrial base has never been more
DeLauro Statement on Stop Work Order for Revolution Wind
more than 2,500 jobs – in construction, operations, shipbuilding, and manufacturing. The only possible reason for stopping this
Bipartisan Leaders Send Letter to Secretary Hegseth Expressing Strong Support for AUKUS Amid Review
construction tempo rising and invest in the shipbuilding workforce. The results of our efforts are advancing AUKUS … COVID-19 and steadily increasing its construction pace. Shipbuilders delivered two attack submarines in 2024 (USS New Jersey
Rep. Courtney: Abandoning AUKUS would cause Lasting Harm
hand – to redouble our efforts to increase shipbuilding capacity. That historic investment directly aligns with President Trump
ICYMI: Rep. Courtney Pens New Piece
underwrite the cost of these wage increases for shipbuilders. In April, Rep. Courtney called on the Secretary … unprecedented for Congress to single out one shipbuilding production enterprise in the entire Department of Defense for such
Rep. Courtney Statement on Finalized MDA-UAW Agreement
underwrite the cost of these wage increases for shipbuilders. In April, Rep. Courtney called on the Secretary
Rep. Courtney Applauds Wage Boost for Additional 3,700+ Metal Trade Workers and Carpenters at Electric Boat
Congress intended when we provided funding to raise shipbuilders’ wages. Alongside the tentative MDA-UAW agreement that boosts … underwrite the cost of these wage increases for shipbuilders. In April, Rep. Courtney called on the Secretary