USAU.S. HouseDemocratic PartyConnecticut · Connecticut's 2nd congressional districtMember of the House of Representatives
Joe Courtney
Profile
Joe Courtney is an American politician and lawyer who has served as the U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 2nd congressional district since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the Connecticut House of Representatives and as a town attorney. Throughout his congressional tenure, Courtney has focused on bipartisan cooperation, defense policy, and health care reform. He played a significant role in advancing the AUKUS security agreement and was appointed an Honorary Officer in the Order of Australia in 2024 for his contributions to the U.S.-Australia partnership.
Details
- Born
- 1953-04-06 · 73 years old
- Birth place
- Hartford, Connecticut, United States
- Education
- Tufts University (BA), University of Connecticut School of Law (JD)
- Career
- Public defender, lawyer, town attorney
