Courtney Co-Sponsors Legislation to Lower Health Premiums, Protect People with Pre-Existing Conditions, and Outlaw Junk Insurance Plans
March 26, 2019 Press Release
"Last night, in federal court, the Trump Administration argued for the elimination of the Affordable Care Act, and every benefit and protection that comes along with it – including protections for people with pre-existing conditions," said Congressman Courtney.
Congressman Courtney Introduces Legislation to Reduce Violence Against Health Care and Social Service Workers
February 21, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), a senior Member of the House Education and Labor Committee, introduced legislation this week to curb rising rates of workplace violence facing health care and social service employees such as nurses, physicians, emergency responders, medical assistants, and social workers. The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (H.R. 1309) is co-sponsored by Congressman Robert C.
Reps. Larson & Courtney Join Introduction of the Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act
The American people have made it extremely clear that health care affordability is the number one issue facing their families, and they expect Congress to put forward real solutions," said Congressman Courtney. "In crafting this proposal, we have listened to our constituents, many of whom are over age 50 and facing premiums that easily reach over a thousand dollars per month."
Courtney Applauds Court Decision Favoring Blue Water Navy Veterans
January 29, 2019 Press Release
"It is welcome news that the Court corrected a 17-year injustice today," said Congressman Courtney.
Representatives Courtney and Kelly Lead Bipartisan Introduction of Legislation to Repeal Excise Tax, Protect Workers' Health Benefits
Washington – Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) and Congressman Mike Kelly (PA-16) introduced legislation (H.R. 748) to repeal a 40% excise tax on certain employer sponsored health insurance plans known as the "Cadillac Tax". Representatives Courtney and Kelly, who introduced similar legislation in the previous 115th Congress, were joined today by a bipartisan coalition including Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Rep. Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01), and Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04).
Congressman Courtney Votes to Uphold Affordable Care Act, Protect Healthcare for Connecticut Residents with Pre-Existing Conditions
January 9, 2019 Press Release
"I've heard loud and clear from people across eastern Connecticut," said Congressman Courtney, "from patient advocacy groups, to healthcare professionals, to individuals who rely on the Affordable Care Act for coverage – and they do not want to turn the clock back on access to healthcare for folks with pre-existing conditions. Families from every corner of the District oppose this lawsuit that would put them back in the world of medical bankruptcy. Today's resolution, which I voted in favor of, affirms the House Counsel's authority to step in where the Trump Administration has failed to defend the law against this existential threat. Congress has a responsibility uphold the law, and to stand up for Americans and their health care – and I am proud to do so today."
Journal Inquirer: Bill introduced to protect health care, social service workers from violence
November 21, 2018 In The News
U.S. Rep. Joseph D. Courtney, D-2nd District, recently introduced legislation aimed at reducing increasing rates of on-the-job violence experienced by health care and social service workers.
The "Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act" directs the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to establish a standard requiring health care and social service employers to write and implement a workplace violence prevention plan to protect employees from violent incidents.
Business Insurance: House bill aims to address workplace violence in health care
A bill that would compel the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a standard requiring health care and social service employers to write and implement workplace violence prevention plans was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday.
Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., introduced H.R. 7141 — the Workplace Violence Prevention in Health Care and Social Services Act — in response to increasing rates of workplace violence against health care professionals, according to a statement issued on Friday.
House Democrats introduce a bill to protect millions of health care workers
A group of House Democrats introduced a bill on Friday to help protect millions of nurses and other health care workers from the high rates of violence they experience on the job.
Courtney Announces Nearly $600,000 in Federal Opioid Funding for Eastern Connecticut
"The number one thing I hear around the district from both medical professionals and first responders is that they need more funding if we are ever going to stem the rise in drug addiction," said Courtney. "For years, we have been saying that we need to start treating this crisis like a medical emergency as well as a law enforcement issue. This funding does just that by providing funding for hospitals and clinics on the frontlines."