CONNECTICUT-2 · HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESS
Joe Courtney
- Democratic
- 10 terms
- Born 1953
Joe Courtney is a Democratic Representative representing Connecticut-2 in the United States House of Representatives. Currently serving 10 terms. Joe Courtney has a 30% community approval rating based on 20 votes on USApprate.
Community approval
30% approve
- Total votes: 20
- 90-day change: −20.0
- Last 7 days: 2
- House rank: 383/445
6 support · 14 oppose
20 votes from unique devices, one per person · 2 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →
Legislative record
Joe Courtney has served in the House of Representatives since 2007. Congress.gov lists 191 bills and resolutions sponsored and 3,712 cosponsored by Joe Courtney.
- Sponsored
- 191
- Cosponsored
- 3,712
Terms in Congress
- House · CT-2 — 2007–now
Recently sponsored bills
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H.Res. 1209 (119th Congress) — 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.
Introduced Apr 23, 2026Latest action (Apr 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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H.R. 10427 (119th Congress) — MAGNET Act
Introduced Sep 16, 2026Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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H.R. 10360 (119th Congress) — Safeguarding Taxpayer Investment for Executive Airlift Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 14, 2026Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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H.R. 10308 (119th Congress) — Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 8, 2026Latest action (Sep 8, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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H.R. 9735 (119th Congress) — CLINIC Assistance Act
Introduced Jul 16, 2026Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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H.R. 8925 (119th Congress) — Job Corps and Skilled Defense Workforce Act
Introduced May 20, 2026Latest action (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.
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H.J.Res. 155 (119th Congress) — 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".
Introduced Apr 9, 2026Latest action (Apr 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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H.R. 8045 (119th Congress) — Student Loan Interest Elimination Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2026Latest action (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.
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H.R. 3954 (119th Congress) — Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 12, 2025Latest action (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.
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H.R. 3036 (119th Congress) — Protecting America’s Workers Act
Introduced Apr 28, 2025Latest action (Apr 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.
Understanding Joe Courtney's Approval Rating
On USApprate, Representative Joe Courtney currently holds a community approval rating of 30% for 2026, drawn from 20 visitor votes (6 support, 14 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Joe Courtney right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.
How this rating is calculated
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Frequently asked questions
How is Joe Courtney's approval rating calculated on USApprate?
Joe Courtney's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Joe Courtney holds a 30% community approval rating based on 20 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.
Is this an official or scientific approval rating for Joe Courtney?
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