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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday May 16, 2021 ( 84 items )  

Ahead of Monday's Filing Deadline, Representative Malinowski Voices Constituent Concerns to IRS Commissioner
SOMERVILLE, New Jersey, May 14 -- Rep. Tomaz Malinowski, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Representative Tom Malinowski (NJ-07) sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles Rettig to voice a range of concerns he has heard from constituents regarding processing delays and substandard customer service, while acknowledging the need to increase funding for the agency after decades of underinvestment. "The ongoing delays associated with processing returns, as  more

Chairman Coleman Issues Opening Statement in Hearing on Transportation Security Administration Workforce
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, issued the following opening statement as part of a virtual hearing entitled "Twenty Years of Workforce Challenges: The Need for H.R. 903, the Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act of 2021": * * * Today marks the first hearing for our Subcommittee this Congress. I am excited to be chairing the Subcommittee, an  more

Chairman Pallone Issues Opening Statement in Hearing on Broadband Access, Affordability
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, issued the following opening statement as part of a virtual hearing entitled "Broadband Equity: Addressing Disparities in Access and Affordability": * * * We're here today to talk about equity in broadband, and the very real disparities that exist in broadband access and affordability. These disparities create a tremendous gap in educational outcom  more

Chairman Pallone Issues Opening Statement in Hearing on Decarbonization of Transportation Sector
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following opening statement as part of a virtual hearing entitled "The Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation's Future Act: Driving Decarbonization of the Transportation Sector": * * * One of this Committee's top priorities is taking action to address the climate crisis. In the last several months, we have held numerous legislative hearings  more

Chairman Pallone Issues Opening Statement in Hearing on Prescription Drugs
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following opening statement as part of a virtual hearing entitled "Negotiating a Better Deal: Legislation to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs": * * * The Committee is considering the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act and other legislation that will provide much needed relief to Americans who are fed up with the outrageously high prices of their p  more

House Energy & Commerce Committee Announces Budget Hearing With Energy Secretary Granholm
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 11, 2021: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bobby Rush (D-IL) announced today that the Energy Subcommittee will hold a fully remote hearing on Wednesday, May 19, at 10:30 a.m. (EDT) with Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jennifer Granholm. The hearing is entitled, "The Fiscal Y  more

House Energy & Commerce Committee Announces Consumer Protection & Commerce Hearing on the Future of Vehicle Technology
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 11, 2021: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) announced today that the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee will hold a fully remote hearing on Tuesday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m. (EDT) on the future of vehicle technology. The hearing  more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health Leaders Urge Secretary Becerra to Restore FDA Authority Over COVID-19 Laboratory Developed Tests
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 11, 2021: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA), and Oversight and Investigations Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO) wrote to Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Xavier Becerra today urging him to immediately reverse the Trump Administration's policy which removed th  more

Rep. Beyer: Science Committee Members Statement on Scientific Integrity Task Force
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following joint statement with Reps. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, Zoe Lofgren, D-California, Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, Ami Bera, M.D., D- California, Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, Jamaal Bowman, D-New York, Brad Sherman, D- California, Ed Perlmutter, D-Colorado, Jerry McNerney, D-California, Paul Tonko, D- New York, Bill Foster, D-Illinois, Donald Norcross, D-New Jersey, Don Beyer, D-Virginia, Sean Casten, D-Illinois, Deborah K. Ross  more

Rep. Coleman: House Passes Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act on a Wide Bipartisan Basis
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 12, 2021: By a vote of 349-74, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1475, the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act, bipartisan legislation authored by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and introduced by Watson Coleman and Rep. John Katko (NY-24) to address the disparities in access, care and study of mental health issues among people of color. The bill, written following nine months of   more

Rep. Gottheimer Honors Fallen Service Members, Veterans at Ridgewood Flag Laying Ceremony
RIDGEWOOD, New Jersey, May 10 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 8, 2021: U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) took part in the annual Ridgewood American Legion Post 53 flag laying ceremony at Valleau Cemetery, honoring military service members killed in action and veterans who have passed. The annual event started when Ridgewood resident Andrew Haderthauer's 2000 Eagle Scout project helped recover more than 1,000 records of those previously unkn  more

Rep. Gottheimer, Colleagues Announce New NJ State Proposal to Combat New York's Congestion Tax Scheme
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), along with NJ State Senator Joe Lagana (LD-38), Assemblyman Chris Tully (LD-38), and Assemblywoman Lisa Swain (LD-38), proposed new state legislation to fight back against New York's congestion tax scheme targeting hard-working New Jersey families and daily commuters with a new $3,000-per-year daily fee when entering into Midtown Manhattan. If New York moves for  more

Rep. Kim Announces $34 Million for Burlington and Ocean County Colleges Through American Rescue Plan
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 11, 2021: Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) announced that Rowan College of Burlington County and Ocean County College will receive more than $34 million in emergency funding through the American Rescue Plan. Ocean County College will receive $16,041,882 in assistance, while Rowan College at Burlington County will receive $17,970,041 in financial help. "Our local colleges are pathways to success and the midd  more

Rep. Malinowski Fights to Protect Americans From Unfair Debt Collection Practices
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Tomaz Malinowski, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Representative Malinowski voted to pass the Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act to protect Americans from aggressive and unfair debt collection practices. The bill modifies and strengthens existing protections, including those for student borrowers, military service personnel, and individuals with medical debt. "As our nation begins to recover from this economic crisis, families and small bu  more

Rep. Malinowski Statement on Escalating Crisis Between Israel and Hamas
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Tomaz Malinowski, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement: * * * "I am deeply concerned about the escalating situation in the Middle East, and urge the Biden Administration to elevate its efforts to achieve a cessation of hostilities. This week, Hamas once again hijacked and militarized a Palestinian protest movement by launching a barrage of rockets against Israel. When Hamas fires inherently indiscriminate weapons at populated areas, that is terrorism, a deli  more

Rep. Malinowski Votes to Guarantee Protections for Pregnant Workers
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Tomaz Malinowski, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 14, 2021: The House passed the bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to guarantee basic workplace protections for pregnant workers nationwide. The bill requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to workers with limitations due to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. Representative Malinowski is a cosponsor of this legislation. "No expecting mother should have to c  more

Rep. Norcross Announces $233 Million for Local Colleges, Universities & Students
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 13, 2021: Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced more than $233 million in emergency funding for colleges, universities and students in New Jersey's 1st Congressional District under the American Rescue Plan. The funding will help local institutions cope with the severe financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and continue serving their students safely. At least half of the funding ea  more

Rep. Norcross Highlights State and Local Recovery Funds From the American Rescue Plan for N.J.
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 14, 2021: Congressman Donald Norcross highlighted the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds that the U.S. Department of the Treasury is releasing to New Jersey as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. These funds will provide vital resources for New Jersey's families and communities. "The coronavirus pandemic has devastated families and communities across the nation in so m  more

Rep. Pallone Announces New Jersey Colleges and Universities Will Receive Funding From American Rescue Plan
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 11, 2021: Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced nearly $210 million in emergency funding for colleges, universities, and students associated with New Jersey's 6th Congressional District under the American Rescue Plan. The funding will help local institutions cope with the severe financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and continue serving their students safely. The American  more

Rep. Pallone Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on Superfund Provisions in CLEAN Future Act
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on May 13, 2021, at an Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing entitled "The CLEAN Future Act: Superfund Proposals to Advance Cleanups, Equity and Climate Resilience": * * * The Superfund program is critical to cleaning up the most toxic sites across our country. Investments and improvements to the Superfund program can benefit public  more

Rep. Pallone Issues Opening Remarks at HHS Budget Hearing With Secretary Becerra
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on May 12, 2021, at a Health Subcommittee hearing entitled "The Fiscal Year 2022 HHS Budget": * * * At last year's hearing with the Trump Administration, Democrats highlighted the implications of massive cuts that were being proposed to vital health programs while, simultaneously, hearing federal witnesses attest to the terrifying potential of th  more

Rep. Pallone: Eligible New Jersey Families Can Save on Internet Bills Through Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 14, 2021: Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today highlighted the launch of the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program and urged eligible constituents to enroll to receive a discount on their monthly internet bill. The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a groundbreaking new program that will help economically vulnerable Americans afford their monthly internet bill. The $3.2 billion   more

Rep. Pallone: House Energy & Commerce Committee Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Solutions to Enhance Cybersecurity for U.S. Energy Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 12, 2021: House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Full Committee Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bobby Rush (D-IL), and Energy Subcommittee Ranking Member Fred Upton (R-MI) released the following statements on the reintroduction of several bipartisan energy bills design  more

Rep. Pascrell : FTC Promises Robust Anticompetitive Enforcement of Corrupted Live Events Marketplace
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Responding to a recent letter from U.S. Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-06), and Chairwoman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09) on regulating the Live Nation-Ticketmaster monopoly, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) agreed that "vigorous enforcement is critic  more

Rep. Pascrell Announces $1.2 Million American Rescue Plan Grant for N.J. Department of Health
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 11, 2021: U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a $1,208,546 home visiting grant to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). This major federal investment in New Jersey will help NJDOH deliver comprehensive and high-quality health services to children and families living in communities at risk for poor m  more

Rep. Pascrell Announces $3.4 Million Federal Investment in Passaic and Bergen County Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 14, 2021: U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) announced today that the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) and New Jersey Department of Transportation are allocating $2,700,000 in federal grants to critical local projects in Paterson, Passaic City, and Clifton. The funds come from the federal Transportation Alternatives Program. "These grants will help local communities ma  more

Rep. Pascrell Announces Over $500 Million in Pandemic Recovery Funds for North Jersey
PATERSON, New Jersey, May 12 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 11, 2021: U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today announced the allocation of hundreds of millions in federal COVID-19 recovery funds for New Jersey's Ninth Congressional District. The funds will be provided through the U.S. Treasury Department's Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program. The program was created by the historic American Rescue Plan that was passed   more

Rep. Pascrell Champions Legislation to Support 1st Responders
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following remarks on May 13, 2021: U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), co-chair of the Congressional Law Enforcement Caucus, took to the House floor last night during Police Week to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation's law enforcement and urge support for H.R. 2936, the Protecting America's First Responders Act of 2021 (PAFRA). PAFRA makes significant improvements to the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Public Sa  more

Rep. Pascrell Condemns Republican Removal of Rep. Cheney
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 12, 2021: U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today condemned the removal by the House Republican Caucus of Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY-AL) from a leadership post. "Make no mistake about it: Rep. Cheney was fired for the crime of saying Donald Trump lost the election," said Rep. Pascrell. "It has become disqualifying in the Republican Party to tell the truth. This purge is about something much big  more

Rep. Pascrell Praises New Rapid Response Complaint to Combat Mexican Labor Violations
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 12, 2021: U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), Chairman of the Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee, today hailed the second complaint filed under the new NAFTA's Rapid Response Labor Mechanism. "I am gratified that the Biden Administration led by our new U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai agrees with our assessment in this case. The reported acts of bullying at the General Motors plan  more

Rep. Pascrell Secures Commitment From U.S. Trade Representative to Combat Labor Rights Violations and Fight Climate Change
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following remarks on May 13, 2021: U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), New Jersey's only member of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, today secured commitments from United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai to raise two labor rights violations and need to improve the collective bargaining legitimation protocols with her Mexican counterparts at the upcoming USMCA Free Trade Commission meeting. This is the  more

Rep. Pascrell Supports Accounting of Repeated Mexican Labor Violations
PATERSON, New Jersey, May 11 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 10, 2021: U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today reacted positively to first complaint filed under the new NAFTA's Rapid Response Labor Mechanism. "The corruption and silencing of labor organizing in Mexico must end," said Rep. Pascrell. "While Mexico changed its labor laws to eliminate government connected protection unions and their crooked connections with corporations, there  more

Rep. Pascrell Urges Middle East De-Escalation
PATERSON, New Jersey, May 11 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 10, 2021: U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today commented on continuing unrest in the Middle East. "I am concerned about what is happening in and around Jerusalem and agree with President Biden's national security team that restraint must be exercised and steps must be taken to de-escalate growing unrest and denounce violence," said Rep. Pascrell. "The reported illegal evictio  more

Rep. Payne Jr. Announces $408 Million to Support Local Higher Education Institutions
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 14, 2021: Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. announced the estimated funding today for the colleges and universities of New Jersey's 10th District from the American Rescue Plan. The funding helps local institutions recover from the economic devastation of the COVID-19 global pandemic and allows them to continue to serve their students safely. In addition, each institution will use at least half of thei  more

Rep. Payne Jr. Introduces Bill to Reduce Gun Violence Nationwide
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 12, 2021: Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. introduced the Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2021 today. The bill provides federal grants to local communities to buy back guns from local gun owners. It would take guns out of communities, promote local businesses, help law enforcement solve crimes, and save American lives. "There is no gun violence without guns," said Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. "M  more

Rep. Payne Jr. Promotes New Child Tax Credit for Working Families
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. encourages family members in New Jersey's 10th Congressional District to file their taxes before the May 17th deadline to take advantage of the new $300 per child monthly tax credit. The payments will start in July for qualified families. This credit was part of the American Rescue Plan that Rep. Payne, Jr. helped pass earlier this year. "These Child Tax Credit payments wi  more

Rep. Payne Jr. Votes to Protect Americans From Harassment From Debt Collectors
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 13, 2021: Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. voted for The Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act today. The bill (H.R. 2547) provides protections from mistreatment and harassment by debt collectors to many Americans and American small businesses. It includes an amendment from Rep. Payne, Jr. that requires the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to study and report to Congress how many p  more

Rep. Payne Jr. Votes to Protect Pregnant Women in the Workplace
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 14, 2021: Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. voted for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act today. The bill (H.R. 1065) would allow pregnant workers the right to request and receive reasonable workplace accommodations to protect their health and safety while at work. Women are the primary, sole or co-breadwinners in more than half of American households and a growing number of pregnant women must w  more

Rep. Payne Jr.'s Statement on Colonial Pipeline Cyber-Attack
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr., Chairman of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials for the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and a Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement regarding the Colonial Pipeline cyber-attack yesterday. The attack forced the company to shut down the largest gasoline, diesel and jet fuel suppli  more

Rep. Sherrill Applauds Passage of PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) applauded the House for once again passing Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 1448). Representative Sherrill is a lead sponsor of the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act alongside its author, Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH). "For the lives of some servicemembers, this program and the dogs they connect with could be life chan  more

Rep. Sherrill Statement on Bipartisan Agreement Between Rep. Thompson and Rep. Katko to Create a Commission to Investigate the Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement: * * * Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement praising the announcement of a bipartisan agreement between Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) and Ranking Member John Katko (R-NY) to create commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol: "The news of this agreement is welcome and long overdue. I have been calling for a bipartisan c  more

Rep. Sherrill Statement on Growing Conflict in Middle East
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement: * * * Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement on the growing conflict in the Middle East: "I have been watching the escalation of violence in the Middle East with growing horror. The United States is vital to working toward peace in the region. "I was happy to see that President Biden reached out to Prime Minister Netanyahu and that Secretary Blinken has been working on c  more

Rep. Sherrill Votes to Increase Equity for Pregnant Workers
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 14, 2021: Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted today for H.R. 1065, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which protects pregnant employees from discrimination in the workplace. She is a proud cosponsor of this bill. "Like many people across the country, I worked during my four pregnancies. It often has its challenges but for many employed soon-to-be parents, it's crucial for them to continue   more

Rep. Sires Speaks Out About the Need for Bold Investments in Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Albio Sires, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 13, 2021: Yesterday, Congressman Sires (D-NJ) joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Mayor Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles, CA, Mayor Quinton Lucas of Kansas City, MO, and Mayor Levar Stoney of Richmond, VA, to speak out about the importance of bold invest  more

Rep. Sires Urges the Biden Administration to Send Excess Vaccines to the Caribbean
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Albio Sires, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement: * * * In response to media reports indicating that U.S. states are requesting only a small portion of the vaccines that have been allocated to them by the federal government and in advance of a Congressional hearing he will chair on May 13th on COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean, Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ), Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration, and   more

Rep. Sires' Statement on Israeli-Palestinian Escalations of Violence
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Albio Sires, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on May 14, 2021: * * * Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ) released the following statement regarding the escalating violence between Israel and Palestine: "I condemn the attacks by Hamas on Israel in the strongest possible terms. It is a terrorist organization that imperils the lives of both Palestinian and Israeli civilians when it initiates violence. Israel should take the necessary action to prevent further at  more

Rep. Smith Asks Army Corps to Reassess Severe Beach Erosion in Bay Head, Join FEMA's Help
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: In a letter to Brigadier General Tickner, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) requested a follow-up meeting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to revisit and reassess the severe beach erosion in Bay Head and other Jersey Shore towns caused by February's Winter Storm Orlena. Smith's request follows the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declaration of Orlena as a 'major disaster' and provision of emergency fe  more

Rep. Smith: On the Ongoing Rocket Attacks Against Israel
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following statement: * * * Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) issued the following statement on the ongoing rocket attacks against Israel: "I categorically denounce the rocket attacks against innocent Israeli civilians - including Jewish and Arab civilians - which have been launched from Gaza. "I further condemn the urban street violence targeting Jews in cities such as Lod, including attacks on synagogues, motorists and people in their h  more

Rep. Van Drew Introduces Resolution Condemning Hamas' Attacks, Supporting Israel
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 14, 2021: Congressman Jeff Van Drew, joined by 53 of his colleagues, introduced H. Res. 396. This legislation reaffirms American support for the state of Israeli and condemns the deadly attacks initiated by the Islamic terrorist organization Hamas. The rocket attacks, initiated by Hamas beginning on May 9th, 2021, and the ensuing conflict have left over one hundred people dead, including women  more

Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces the Healthy MOM Act to Add Special Enrollment Period for Pregnant Mothers
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: On the heels of Mother's Day, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) re-introduced legislation to expand healthcare options for expectant mothers. The bill, the Healthy Maternal and Obstetric Medicine (Healthy MOM) Act, would ensure that all women eligible for coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance marketplaces, as well as women eligible for other individual or group health  more

Rep. Watson Coleman Sends Letter to Secretary of State Blinken Regarding Violence in Jerusalem
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 11, 2021: Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) sent the following letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling on the State Department and the Biden Administration to address the issue of accountability and our goals in the pursuit of peace in Jerusalem, hold responsible those who violate the rights of protesters and worshipers and to examine a proactive approach to peace: * *  more

Rep. Watson Coleman Urges Families to File Taxes Before May 17 to Get Their Advance Child Tax Credit Payments as Soon as Possible
EWING, New Jersey, May 11 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) is urging hardworking families in the 12th district to file their taxes before the upcoming May 17thdeadline to ensure they receive the accurate amount in new advance monthly Child TaxCredit payments they are entitled to as soon as possible. As part of the American Rescue Plan Watson Coleman helped pass, families could get monthly payments of up   more

Reps. Gottheimer, Souzzi Discuss Reinstating SALT Deduction With USA Today
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: This week, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Tom Suozzi (NY-3) headlined a USA Today panel to discuss fighting to reinstate the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction, bring tax relief to middle class families in areas like New Jersey and New York, and to help stop taxpayers from leaving these states. The USA Today panel was moderated by New Jersey reporter Stacey Barchenger and New York ta  more

Reps. Malinowski and Watson Coleman Request Biden Administration Urge FERC to Reexamine PennEast Environmental Impact Statements
SOMERVILLE, New Jersey, May 13 -- Rep. Tomaz Malinowski, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 12, 2021: Representatives Tom Malinowski (NJ-07) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) sent a letter to President Biden requesting that the administration ask the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reexamine the PennEast Pipeline's Environmental Impact Statements for compliance with existing environmental statutes. The letter also urges the administration to review the Federal  more

Reps. McMorris Rodgers, Pallone Issue Joint Statement After Energy Department Briefing on Cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, and Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member and chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following joint statement on May 12, 2021, after the Department of Energy briefed the committee on the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline: * * * "Today DOE Deputy Secretary David Turk briefed Energy and Commerce Committee members on the Colonial Pipeline cybersecurity attack and the impact its closure is having a  more

Reps. Neal, Pallone, Scott, Maloney Applaud HHS Restoring Key Nondiscrimination Protections
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-New York, chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, issued the following joint statement on May 10, 2021, with Reps. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, D-Virginia, and Carolyn B. Maloney, D-New York: * * * House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-NA), Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ), Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA), and Oversight   more

Reps. Neal, Pallone, Scott, Maloney Applaud HHS Restoring Key Nondiscrimination Protections
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following joint statement on May 10, 2021, with Reps. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, D-Virginia, and Carolyn B. Maloney, D-New York: * * * * * * House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-NA), Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ), Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA), and O  more

Reps. Pallone, Doyle Issue Joint Statement on Launch of Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following joint statement on May 11, 2021, with Rep. Mike Doyle, D-Pennsylvania: * * * Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle (D-PA) issued the following statement today in response to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announcement that the Emergency Broadband Benefit (E  more

Reps. Pallone, Eshoo Issue Joint Statement on House Passage of 13 Health Care Bills
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following joint statement on May 13, 2021, with Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-California, after the House passed 13 health care bills: * * * "The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the pre-existing mental health care crisis in the United States. Now more than ever it is important that we invest in our nation's mental health care infrastructure to ensure that Americans can readily   more

Reps. Pallone, McMorris Rodgers Issue Joint Statement After Energy Department Briefing on Cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Reps. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, and Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Washington, chairman and ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following joint statement on May 12, 2021, after the Department of Energy briefed the committee on the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline: * * * "Today DOE Deputy Secretary David Turk briefed Energy and Commerce Committee members on the Colonial Pipeline cybersecurity attack and the impact its closure is having a  more

Reps. Pallone, Neal, Scott, Maloney Applaud HHS Restoring Key Nondiscrimination Protections
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following joint statement on May 10, 2021, with Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, D-Virginia, and Carolyn B. Maloney, D-New York: * * * Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ), Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA), and Oversight  more

Reps. Pascrell, Kildee, Blumenauer Urge General Motors to Address Labor Rights Violations at Mexico Plant
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 11, 2021: U.S. Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09), Chairman of the Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee, Dan Kildee (MI-05), and Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) today sent a letter General Motors (GM) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mary Barra, regarding distributing reports of serious labor violations at a GM plant in Mexico. "As the CEO of one of America's most iconic companies, it is imperative  more

Reps. Pascrell, Pocan Sound Alarm on Medicare Oversight
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), Mark Pocan (D-WI-02), Katie Porter (D-CA-45), and Lloyd Doggett (D-TX-35) have written to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Beccera and the Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMMI) asking them to immediately freeze CMMI's Trump-era Direct Contracting Entities (DCE) pilot programs. "We are concerned that fun  more

Reps. Scott, Neal, Pallone, Maloney Applaud HHS Restoring Key Nondiscrimination Protections
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following joint statement on May 10, 2021, with Reps. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, and Carolyn B. Maloney, D-New York: * * * Education and Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA), House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ), and Oversight a  more

Sen. Booker, Rep. Jayapal, Introduce Urgent Legislation to Expand Health Care to Immigrants
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 12, 2021: U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) introduced the Health Equity and Access under Law (HEAL) for Immigrant Families Act, bicameral legislation that removes cruel and unnecessary barriers to health care for immigrants of all statuses. Co-sponsored by more than 80 members of Congress and endorsed by hundreds of organizations, the proposal is being introduc  more

Sen. Menendez Co-Leads Effort to Help 9/11 Families Seeking Justice
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), along with Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), are leading a bipartisan group of tristate area federal lawmakers in calling on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to review previous administrations' assertion of the "state secrets privilege" that has thwarted efforts by the families of 9/11 victims to obt  more

Sen. Menendez Gets Commitment From FTA Nominee to Work to Advance Gateway
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee and mass transit subcommittee, today secured a commitment from President Biden's nominee to lead the Federal Transit Administration to work with local stakeholders to move the Gateway Project forward, including the construction of a new trans-Hudson rail tunnel. The comments came during his questioning of Deputy FTA Admi  more

Sen. Menendez Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on COVID-19 Pandemic, U.S. International Response
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following opening remarks on May 12, 2021, at a hearing on the COVID-19 pandemic and U.S. international response: * * * U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today convened a full Committee hearing on the COVID-19 pandemic and the U.S. international response. Testifying before the Committee were the Honorable Gayle E. Smith,   more

Sen. Menendez Issues Statement on Azerbaijan Violation of Armenian Sovereignty
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on May 13, 2021: * * * U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) issued the following statement in reaction to reports of Azerbaijan's illegal incursion into Armenia's Syunik province: "The violation of Armenia's sovereign territory by Azerbaijani troops is a dangerous and illegal act of aggression that underscores the susta  more

Sens. Booker, Blumenthal, Casey Statement on Violence in Israel
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following joint statement on May 13, 2021, with Sens. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut: * * * U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Bob Casey (D-PA) issued the following statement: "We grieve with the innocent Palestinians and Israelis who have lost their loved ones to this recent cycle of violence. Israel should not have to endure more than 1,600 rocket attacks by a   more

Sens. Booker, Blumenthal, Casey Statement on Violence in Israel
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following joint statement on May 13, 2021, with Sens. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, and Bob Casey, D-Pennsylvania: * * * U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Bob Casey (D-PA) issued the following statement: "We grieve with the innocent Palestinians and Israelis who have lost their loved ones to this recent cycle of violence. Israel should not have to endure more than 1,600 rocket attacks by a ter  more

Sens. Booker, Menendez Applaud Nomination of Karen M. Williams to U.S. District Court of N.J.
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 12, 2021: U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) applauded President Biden's nomination of Karen M. Williams to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Her nomination was announced this morning by the White House as part of a new group of judicial nominees. "Judge Williams is an highly qualified jurist w  more

Sens. Cardin, Menendez, Wyden Condemn Attacks on Civilians in Israel, Renounce Terrorism, Urge Leaders to Take Actions to De-Escalate
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following joint statement with Sens. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey, and Ron Wyden, D-Oregon: * * * In response to the escalating cycle of violence between Israelis and Palestinians in Jerusalem that has led to Hamas firing rockets indiscriminately into Israel, including several toward Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Bob Menendez (D-N.J) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) condemned attacks on civilians, and called for  more

Sens. Menendez, Booker Announce $18M to Help Combat Homelessness Across N.J.
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 10, 2021: U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker today announced $18,503,256 in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to help public housing agencies across New Jersey combat homelessness. The ARP allocated funding for Emergency Housing Vouchers to assist individuals and families experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness or for those attempting to flee domestic violence   more

Sens. Menendez, Booker Applaud Nomination of Karen M. Williams to U.S. District Court of N.J.
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 12, 2021: U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today applauded President Biden's nomination of Karen M. Williams to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Her nomination was announced this morning by the White House as part of a new group of judicial nominees. "Judge Karen M. Williams' unique experience as a human resour  more

Sens. Menendez, Booker, Casey Introduce Bill to Boost State Health Care Marketplaces, Expand Coverage
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 13, 2021: U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.), and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) today introduced legislation that would provide federal funding to support states that have either established their own state-based health exchange in the past two years or are looking to establish their own exchange. Moving from the federal marketplace system gives states flexibility to expand coverage opti  more

Sens. Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Ban Untraceable, Undetectable 'Ghost' Guns
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 11, 2021: U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) joined a group of 45 lawmakers today in introducing common sense, bicameral legislation to help reduce gun violence and save lives by banning so-called "ghost" guns -undetectable and untraceable firearms. "The spread of untraceable firearms and their increased popularity among white supremacists pose a significant threat to the sa  more

Sens. Menendez, Cardin, Wyden Condemn Attacks on Civilians in Israel, DenounceTerrorism, Urge Leaders to Take Actions to De-Escalate
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 12, 2021: In response to the escalating cycle of violence between Israelis and Palestinians in Jerusalem that has led to Hamas firing rockets indiscriminately into Israel, including several toward Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) condemned attacks on civilians, and called for   more

Sens. Menendez, Kaine, Rubio Urge President Biden to Focus on COVID-19 Vaccine Access for Latin America, Caribbean
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2021: Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was joined today by Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, in calling on the Biden Administration to develop a comprehensive strategy that addresses the severe COV  more

Sens. Menendez, Risch Lead Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating Alliance With Republic of Korea
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 13, 2021: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-Idaho) today were joined by Senators Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) in introducing a bipartisan resolution reaffirming the United States' dedication to the Republic of Korea as a crucial ally. The resolution comes in advance o  more

Sens. Menendez, Rubio Condemn Ortega Regime Electoral Reforms
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following joint statement on May 10, 2021, with Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida: * * * U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues, issued  more

Sens. Menendez, Rubio Urge Treasury Secretary to Hold Shell Companies Aiding Cuban Regime Accountable
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2021: U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Ranking Member of the SFRC Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, today sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urging her to use all available tools to hold accountable individuals linked to the Cuban regime who are   more

Sens. Rubio, Menendez Condemn Ortega Regime's New Electoral Reforms
WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following joint statement with Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey: * * * U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues, and Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, issued the following joint statement after the Ortega regime in Nicaragua imp  more

Statement From Rep. Kim Calling for Steps to Immediate Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas
WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on May 13, 2021: * * * Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) released the following statement outlining immediate actions to help broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to put a stop to escalating hostilities. "I'm deeply saddened to see the suffering that is taking place in the Holy Land. Israeli and Palestinian civilians, especially children, should never be the victims bearing the brunt of conflict and their trag  more