WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: Today, December 6, 2024, 22 bipartisan Members of Congress released the following statement on Amnesty International's misleading and false report. The signatory list of 22 bipartisan members includes Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Greg Landsman (OH-1), Jake Auchincloss (MA-4), Max Miller (OH-7), Brad Sherman (CA-32), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), Haley Stevens (MI-11), Tom Su  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker issued the following statement: "The sharing of nonconsensual explicit images online is a serious and urgent problem, and we need effective legislation that will thoroughly protect people from harassment, hold wrongdoers accountable, and compel online platforms to quickly remove such content. I'm glad that the original sponsors agreed to the improvements I proposed to the bi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: NEWARK N.J. Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of Mildred Crump. To be the first is a privilege, and Mildred did not shy away from this responsibility when she became the first Black woman elected to the Newark City Council and the first woman to serve as the governing body's president. She opened the doors of opportunity for so many   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Lori Trahan (MA-03), and Alma Adams (NC-12) led the House Democratic Women's Caucus in urging the Department of Education and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to clarify how Title IX applies to pay for collegiate student-athletes. Sherrill's inquiry comes as questions arise regarding the impact of Title IX on a settlement agreement tha  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Piscataway, NJ Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) today announced $230,665 in federal funding for Rutgers University to expand distance learning capabilities to rural communities and businesses in Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, and Ocean counties, providing critical support to the commercial fishing and aquaculture industries in New Jersey's coastal region. The project, spearheaded by Rutgers C  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: New Brunswick, NJ Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced over $13 million in federal funding to support pandemic recovery efforts at Saint Peter's University Hospital and Hackensack Meridian Health System facilities in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District. This funding, secured with Pallone's advocacy, will provide critical financial relief to sustain high-quality health care and re  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced over $150,000 in federal funding to support critical public safety initiatives in Neptune Township and the City of Perth Amboy through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The Bureau of Justice Assistance, a division of the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs, awarded the grants to help strengthen local   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Long Branch, NJ Congressman Frank Pallone today criticized Amtrak and NJ Transit for their failure to provide reliable service along the Northeast Corridor, leaving thousands of commuters stranded Monday due to ongoing overhead wire issues. Pallone demanded that the two transit agencies refund customers. "Canceling trains during rush hour along the Northeast Corridor is completely unacceptable. Work  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * Says fight for affordability "just heating up" Urges BPU to reconsider hikes -- no "coal in stockings of Jersey families" Urges All-of-the-Above energy approach * * * FORT LEE, NJ -- Today, December 3, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced his "Lower Utility Prices Plan," which includes new legislation and action to combat utility price hikes hitting hardworkin  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: NORTH JERSEY -- Today, November 30, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) celebrated Small Business Saturday and visited locally-owned small businesses in New Milford and Tenafly. Gottheimer was joined by New Milford Mayor Michael Putrino, Tenafly Mayor Mark Zinna, New Milford Council President Hedy Grant, New Milford Councilwoman Randi Duffie, New Milford Councilman Matt Seymour, Tenafly Counc  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * Today, December 2, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement on Hamas terrorists' murder of Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old American citizen: "I was heartbroken by the devastating news that Hamas terrorists brutally murdered Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old American citizen from Long Island, New York. Omer was a brave leader and served as a tank platoon com  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) testified at a public meeting of the New Jersey Assembly Select Committee on Ballot Design, where he called for voters to have a ballot that ensures a "fair choice", reflecting the "standard of fairness" provided by the decision of Judge Quarishi and upheld by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in its unanimous decision. Kim entered Congress in 2019 with an agenda of co  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: WILLINGBORO, N.J. - Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) announced that Krithik Alluri from Lenape High School is the winner of the Congressional App Challenge from New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District. Alluri's app "Neurowheel" allows users to control an electric motorized wheelchair using brain signals sent through an electroencephalogram (EEG) headset, letting a user simply imagi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) released the following statement on the declaration of martial law by Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol and the subsequent vote by the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea to rescind the declaration. "The decision by the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea to reverse the emergency martial law was an important move to deescalate and must be respected  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) released the following statement on the ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah, and Lebanon. "A ceasefire between Israel, Hezbollah, and Lebanon went into effect this morning and hopefully signifies an important step towards de-escalation and security in the Middle East. "This diplomatic achievement comes after a significant degradation of Hezbollah's capabilities and se  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: MOORESTOWN, N.J. - Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) released a report detailing the work done during his time in the House of Representatives serving people living in New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District. The report, featuring legislative, district, and casework wins, along with images from Congressman Kim's three terms in office, outlines how he has followed through on commitme  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (NJ-01), a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and Co-Chair of the Congressional Labor Caucus, released the following statement on the nomination of Representative Chavez-DeRemer as the next Secretary of the Department of Labor. "During her tenure in Congress, Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer took several important actions to support worker  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Camden County Commissioner, Melinda Kane, and Haddon Township Mayor, Randall Teague, presented 99-year-old World War II veteran, Gilbert Klein, with five medals and two awards honoring his service. Klein served in the Navy from 1944-1946 and was involved in Operation Juneau and the American occupation of Okinawa, Japan. During the event, Rep. Norc  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: LIVINGSTON, NJ Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) is launching the fourth annual "2024 Heroes" recognition program. Residents of NJ-11 are encouraged to nominate everyday heroes in their lives teachers, healthcare providers, first responders, family members, and volunteers. Twenty-five 2024 Heroes will be selected for recognition. "Today, I am excited to launch our 2024 Heroes program! Each year, we   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) issued the following statement in response to President Biden's decision to pardon Hunter Biden: "President Biden's 'full and unconditional' pardon of his son Hunter makes an absolute mockery of our justice system. While other Americans are serving time for committing the very same felonies, Hunter Biden will never be held accountable for his crimes--sim  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement regarding the trial of U.S. Marine Corps veteran Daniel Penny, who is facing charges for protecting subway passengers in New York City. "The only thing Daniel Penny is guilty of is stepping up to protect innocent people in a dangerous, unpredictable situation," said Congressman Van Drew. "He did what any responsible person   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: Today, Congressman Van Drew met with key representatives and decision makers the within the Exelon and Atlantic City Electric (ACE) company structure to discuss the alarming rise in energy bills affecting South Jersey residents. Participants of the meeting included the President and Chief Executive Officer of Pepco Holdings, the Senior Vice President of Federal Government Affairs, the  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released the following statement mourning passing of Christy Davis Jackson: "It is with deep sadness that Bill and I learn of the passing of Christy Davis Jackson, the wife of Bishop Reginald Jackson. She was brilliant, beautiful inside and out, and one of the kindest people I've ever known. "Our paths crossed in politics and public life, and I lo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement mourning the passing of former Newark City Council President Mildred Crump: "Bill and I are devastated at the passing of Mildred Crump, an extraordinary woman whose tenacity, spirit, compassion, and grit forever changed the landscape of New Jersey politics. She was smart, savvy, impeccably dressed, and always led with  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Navy veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee, introduced the Service Member Rental Protection Act, legislation to protect service members from being evicted by a landlord if their lease expires while deployed or away from home on a military assignment. Sherrill's legislation would help to ensure that service members and their families are not facing  more