WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2023, and letter: U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo vehemently opposing the Commerce Department's apparent plans to consider granting a license to permit the export of rifles - possibly including assault-style or sniper semiautomat  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ). and U.S. Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY-16) reintroduced the African American History Act. This legislation provides important resources to help educate the American public about the richness and complexity of African American history and the impacts of racism, white supremacy, and the struggle for justice on the fabric of America. Black Americans and those of the Afric  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, reintroduced a package of bills geared towards reforming the country's agriculture sector: the Farm System Reform Act, Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act, Protecting America's Meatpacking Workers Act, and Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act. U.S. Representative Ro Khanna (D-C  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release and letter: U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) urged Cargill, Inc. to be a global leader in addressing deforestation and climate change in its operations. "One area where your global stewardship is urgently needed is the protection of forests and other ecosystems," wrote Senator Booker in a letter to Cargill, Inc. President and CEO Brian Sikes. Last year, Cargill announced that it will end deforestation in   more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Jan. 29, 2023: * * * "I'm deeply disturbed by the attack on Temple Ner Tamid and our Jewish community early Sunday morning. Thankfully, no one is reported to be injured, and I'm grateful for law enforcement for securing the synagogue and its continuing investigation. "Hate has no place in our state. "We cannot ignore the rise in antisemitism or tolerate threats to our religious communities. We mu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and U.S. Representative Andre Carson (D-IN-07), along with U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), introduced two bills that would support mentoring opportunities for historically underserved youth. Students who are mentored are 52% less likely to skip a day of school, 46% less likely to use drugs, and 55% more likely to attend college. Introduced on Tuesday in the Senate and   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Tina Smith (D-MN), both members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and U.S. Representatives Julia Brownley (D-CA), Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH), and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced two bills, the Zero Food Waste Act and the Cultivating Organic Matter through the Promotion Of Sustainable Techniques (COMPOST) Act, to reduce the amount of food   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Tom Carper, Chris Coons, and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) announced their support of the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub, a public-private partnership between Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, and Southern New Jersey that would produce, distribute and use clean hydrogen to power our vehicles, airplanes, industries, and more. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Carpe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2023: Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) announced he will be joined by Marta Nelson, a resident from Southampton, New Jersey who is benefiting from her Insulin costs being capped at $35 per month thanks to Congressman Kim's support for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). "I'm thrilled to have Marta join me as my guest from New Jersey's 3rd Congressional district for this year's State of the Union," said C  more

ALLENTOWN, New Jersey, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Last Friday, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) held his first town hall of the new year and new Congress to hear from neighbors on issues that are important to them and share updates from the start of the 118th Congress. At Newell Elementary School in Allentown Congressman Kim hosted his 59th town hall. Allentown was recently added to New Jersey's 3rd District after the 2020 Census congressional redistr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2023: Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) released the following statement about his appointment as Ranking Member on the Military Personnel Subcommittee as part of the House Armed Services Committee. "Some of the toughest conversations I've had since becoming a Member of Congress have been with military personnel who aren't getting the health care they need or military spouses who are struggling to find j  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2023: Congressman Rob Menendez today joined President Biden as he announced Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to boost the Hudson River Tunnel Project, the main component of the Gateway Program. "Under President Biden's leadership, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is providing key funding for the Gateway Program, the largest and most significant infrastructure project in the country," said C  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2023: Congressman Van Drew announced that he will serve on the Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust and the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement in the Judiciary Committee for the 118th Congress. "I look forward to working alongside my colleagues on these two critical subcommittees," said Congressman Van Drew. "My focuses  more

VINELAND, New Jersey, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2023: Congressman Van Drew announced that Vineland, New Jersey will be receiving a $20 million Department of Transportation (DOT) Safe Streets implementation grant that will go towards safety improvements and the rehabilitation of Chestnut Avenue. "This grant is wonderful news for the city of Vineland - this funding is necessary to ensure that roads are safe for pedestrians, bicy  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2023: Congressman Van Drew was named Vice Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee by Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO). "I am honored that Chairman Graves has recognized my hard-work and dedication to providing results for the American people and appointed me as the Vice Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee," said Congressman Van Drew. "I do not take thi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2023: * * * February 1, 2023, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) was named to serve on the prestigious House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence by Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Gottheimer released the following statement: "I'm honored to be appointed by Leader Hakeem Jeffries to serve on the bipartisan House Intelligence Committee and to have the opportunity to work with our intelligence  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) is helping announce a new $292 million federal investment clawed back from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to help build the Hudson River Tunnel -- a key step to completing the Gateway Train Tunnel. Gottheimer is joining President Joe Biden and other federal and state leaders at the West Side Rail Yard in New York City today. Gottheimer helped craft and pass the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: The U.S. House of Representatives passed critical bipartisan legislation backed by U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) to help end financial scams and exploitation targeting our seniors and those with mental and physical disabilities. The bipartisan Financial Exploitation Prevention Act passed the House by a vote of 419 to 0. Senior scams cost older Americans nearly $3 billion a year and cause harm  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ) issued the following statement after being appointed to serve as Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe for the 118th Congress. "I am honored to have been selected to serve as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe. The challenges in Europe require a high level of cooperation amongst our longstanding allies and partners. We will prioritize co  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2023: In the first meeting of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) questioned a panel of witnesses on the future of technology in America's rail system. Today he also received subcommittee assignments for the 118th Congress. Rep. Kean questioned the hearing witnesses on how our nation can deploy technology to improve the safety, efficiency, and rel  more

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2023: U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) joined today with representatives of the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) and the National Aerospace Research and Technology Park (NARTP) to announce more than $5.2 million in federal funding projects related to airport projects. An additional $8.1 million was allocated to the Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing for upgr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2023: U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) today joined a bipartisan group of colleagues in co-leading the introduction of two bills in the Senate that would cement and build on the important progress that has been made to tackle Alzheimer's disease. The bills would reauthorize the National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA) and the Alzheimer's Accountability and Investment Act until 2035. With Al  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2023: U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) announced today $25,073,671 of federal transportation funding for eleven projects across the state. The funding is being awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All program that is part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that passed Congress in 2021. "This investment in street  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2023: U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) today joined President Joe Biden and U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to announce the award of $292 million for the Gateway project to create a concrete casing near Hudson Yards in Manhattan intended to preserve future right-of-way for the new Hudson River tunnel and lay the groundwork for the much-antici  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2023: U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) today joined Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) in announcing the formation of the first Senate Gun Violence Prevention Caucus. Members of the caucus will work together to promote commonsense soluti  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2023: U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) joined Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy (both D-Conn.) and a group of over 180 Members of Congress including New Jersey Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.-05), Andy Kim (D-N.J.-03), Frank Pallone (D-N.J.-06), Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.-09), Donald Payne, Jr. (D-N.J.-10), Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.-11), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.  more

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, New Jersey, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) held a press conference today to highlight upgrades to South Plainfield's emergency response system. Pallone secured $370,725 to modernize the emergency operations center in a federal spending bill that was signed into law last year. The funding will be used to replace equipment and upgrade the Communications and 9-1-1 Center used to coordinate   more

PERTH AMBOY, New Jersey, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2023: Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today held the first meeting of his Youth Advisory Council in 2023. This program offers high school students in New Jersey's Sixth Congressional District the opportunity to become civically engaged and to share their insight on important issues that are affecting their generation directly with the Congressman. Additionally, members   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2023: U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), the co-chair of the Congressional Law Enforcement Caucus, and U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) today reintroduced the Crime Gun Tracing Modernization Act, which will finally give the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) the ability to electronically search for the records of guns used in crimes across the country.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), a senior member of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, today used the committee's first markup in the 118th Congress to ask the new majority when the committee would consider the so-called Fair Tax Act, legislation favored by Republican extremists to ratchet up taxes on middle and lower class Americans. "Mr. Chairman, I am glad there appears to be c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) hailed President Biden's visit today to the tristate area to announce a massive federal investment and marking progress on the construction of the Hudson Tunnel in part through the support of the landmark roads and bridges law enacted by the Democratic Congress last year. "President Biden's welcome visit to our region today brings us a giant step closer to const  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2023: U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today praised the plan laid out by President Joe Biden demanding consumer protection reforms to help eliminate the onerous fees levied against Americans who buy tickets for live concert and sporting events. President Biden is expected to meet with his Competition Council later today and urge Congress to act now to require ticket fees and holdbacks  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that the Camden Fire Department will receive $338,978 in federal funding from the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), which is administered in part by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). These funds will empower firefighters in Camden City to enhance safety measures and acquire p  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that a health care center in Camden will receive a $1.66 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide essential health care services to underserved communities in South Jersey. The grant recipient, Project H.O.P.E., specializes in providing primary health care, behavioral health care, and social work s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Representative Mikie Sherrill was asked to join the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The Select Committee was created by a bipartisan vote, with the support of both Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Leader Hakeem Jeffries. "The CCP is a threat to our democracy and way of life. They are currently reshaping the international order th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), a former officer in the U.S. Navy, was reappointed to the House Armed Service Committee for the 118th Congress. "My highest priority in Congress is meeting the needs of New Jersey's Eleventh District, and my place on the Armed Services Committee is a valuable means of fighting for our priorities." said Rep. Sherrill. "Serving on HASC allows me to continue my strong   more

BLOOMFIELD, New Jersey, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Jan. 29, 2023: * * * Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement after an unknown individual attempted to attack Temple Ner Tamid, a Jewish Synagogue in Bloomfield. "At roughly 3:00 this morning, an unknown man attempted to vandalize Temple Ner Tamid with a Molotov cocktail. Fortunately, the fire did not ignite, and his attempt was unsuccessful. Leaders at Ner Tam  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2023: * * * Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement after the House passed a resolution denouncing the horrors of socialism: "I grew up during the Cold War and saw firsthand how putting all political and economic power into the hands of government led to 'communist regimes, totalitarian rule, and brutal dictatorships.' Whether it was Stalin, Mao, Castro, or other d  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2023: As the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDs Relief (PEPFAR) marks its 20th anniversary, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), a senior US lawmaker, is highlighting the program's major milestones--more than 25 million lives saved, 5.5 million babies born HIV-free, and 65 million HIV testing services across 50 partner countries--and calling for a continuation of the program. "PEPFAR's success has been  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Feb. 3, 2023: * * * Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, today released the following statement on the reported Chinese Communist Party spy balloon flying over the United States: "The Chinese Communist Party's spy balloon flying over our country is a serious national security incursion that must have decisive consequences. It is long past time that we as a nat  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Representatives Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced bipartisan legislation that would expand access to Vet Center mental health counseling for veterans and their families across the country. The Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act uses 2020 census data and the VA's own statistical data to ensure underserved areas, including portions of Northwestern New J  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Tom Kean (NJ-7), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would expand access to Vet Center mental health counseling for veterans and their families across the country. The Vet CENTERS for Mental Health Act uses 2020 census data and the VA's own statistical data to ensure underserved areas, including portions of Northwestern New Jersey,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2023: Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Middle-Class Tax Relief Act, bipartisan legislation that will provide significant relief from the unfair double taxation of the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap to millions of families and eliminate one of the most significant marriage penalties in the tax code. This bill is a part of Congresswoman Sher  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2023: Congressman Van Drew (R-NJ) and Congressman Harris (R-MD) renewed their calls for the immediate halt of all offshore wind activity until proper investigations are held. It must be discovered if windmill construction is a contributing factor to the fourteen whales that have washed ashore along the east coast since December 1st. "From the beginning, I have expressed my concerns and opp  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2023: February 2, 2023, a group of 32 Members of Congress introduced H.Res.92 "recognizing Israel as America's legitimate and democratically and condemning antisemitism." The House Resolution includes 32 total original cosponsors: Reps. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Ilhan Omar (MN-5), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Dean Phillips (MN-3), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Kathy Manning  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on Feb. 3, 2023: * * * U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the below statement in support of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's decision to postpone his planned travel to Beijing in response to the discovery of a surveillance balloon from the People Republic of China in U.S. airspace: "I  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2023: U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today was joined by Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Chairman of the SFRC Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, and seven of their Democratic Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning the January 8 siege on Brazil's Congress, presidential pala  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2023: U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Mark Warner (D-Va.), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today issued the below statement in response to the Biden administration's release of the New Str  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2023, and letter: U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today wrote a letter calling on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to address several points of concern during his first official visit to the People's Republic of China (PRC). In addition to urging Secretary Blinken to demand Beijing ceas  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2023: * * * U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, in addition to Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.), today released the below statement on the second anniversary of the coup in Burma: "Two years since the Burmese military overthrew th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2023: Amid growing concerns over recent whale deaths, ongoing questions about environmental impacts and a call from 12 Jersey Shore mayors for a moratorium on offshore wind activity, Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) on Monday urged two Biden Administration Secretaries in separate letters to immediately suspend all offshore wind projects until "ecological safety can be assured." Smith, writing on   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2023: Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, today introduced a bipartisan resolution calling on the Biden Administration to add Nigeria to the State Department's annual list of countries that violate religious freedom--known as Countries of Particular Concern (CPC)--and appoint a Special Envoy to Nigeria and the Lake Chad Region to monitor and combat atrocit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2023: Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), who was recently selected to chair the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), has reintroduced legislation (HR 638) to revoke China's trade privileges--known as permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) status--in response to the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) atrocious human rights violations and ongoing genocide against Uyghurs and other Central Asian   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2023: Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Alzheimer's Task Force, today joined Paul Tonko (D-NY) in reintroducing a package of bipartisan legislation aimed at bolstering federal support for combating Alzheimer's disease. The comprehensive legislative package includes the Alzheimer's Accountability and Investment Act--which ensures a direct funding mechanism for   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2023: * * * "Let me be clear, I unequivocally support Rep. Ilhan Omar's right to be seated on the Committees that our Caucus voted for her to serve on. Rep. Omar was duly elected by her constituents to serve her district, which requires that she have a voice on her Committees, including Foreign Affairs. "It is disappointing but not surprising that the House GOP has decided to use Rep. Omar as a ta  more

BRONX, New York, Jan. 31 (TNSres) -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2023: U.S. Representative Ritchie Torres (NY-15) today joined leadership from the ADL (AntiDefamation League) New York/New Jersey, local elected officials, and members of the Jewish faith community to condemn rising antisemitic prejudice in America, which is at historic levels according to the findings of an alarming new report. "I am deeply alarmed and horrified to know that suc  more