WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Opposes RFK, Jr., Nomination to be HHS Secretary WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: "There's no question that America's food system is painfully broken. It drives historic levels of suffering and illness. It's broken for farmers and rural communities; it's broken for workers; it poisons our environment; it subsidizes unhealthy foods an  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on Confirmation of Brooke Rollins WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: "I remain skeptical about the Trump administration's approach to its management of the USDA, which has included the chaotic, illegal freezing of programs that farmers rely on. However, I believe Brooke Rollins is willing to work hard on behalf of farmers. At  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Norton Reintroduce Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to the 200,000 African Americans Who Fought to Preserve the Union in the Civil War WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) reintroduced their bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the approximately 200,000 African Americans who fought to preserve the Union during the C  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Herbert Conaway, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * Conaway Jr., MD, Foushee, Barragan, Sanchez, Pressley, Chu Introduce Bill to Expand Child Care Access This is the first piece of legislation Congressman Conaway Jr., MD has introduced as a member of the House of Representatives Washington D.C. -- Today, Reps. Herb Conaway Jr., MD (D-NJ), Valerie Foushee (D-NC), Nanette Diaz Barragan (D-CA), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Ayanna Pressle  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Herbert Conaway, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * Congressman Herb Conaway Jr., MD Hosted His First Town Hall Meeting as a Member of Congress Washington D.C -- Last week, Congressman Herb Conaway Jr., MD, hosted his first town hall at the Burlington County Library, where he engaged with constituents on critical issues facing the community and the nation. During the town hall, Congressman Conaway addressed pressing concerns, pr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Calls on NJBPU Board Members to Resign Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew is calling for the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) board members to resign after their approval of yet another outrageous 17% electric rate increase. "The NJBPU has failed the people of New Jersey," said Congressman Van Drew. "For years, they knew these rate hikes were comi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew, Colleagues Reintroduce SHIELD Act to Fight Online Exploitation Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew and Congresswoman Dean (PA-4), joined by a bipartisan group of colleagues, reintroduced the Stopping HarmfulExploitation and Limiting Distribution (SHIELD) Act. This critical bill addresses the growing threat of online exploitation by strengthening existing laws t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Herbert Conaway, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Doctors Oppose RFK Jr.'s Nomination to Lead HHS Washington D.C.-- Today, all six Democratic physicians in the House of Representativesspoke out against the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to become Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Representatives Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Kelly Morrison, M.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Leads Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl LIX Victory PHILADELPHIA, PA - The Philadelphia Eagles have once again made history. Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), alongside a bipartisan coalition of Pennsylvania and New Jersey lawmakers, introduced a House Resolution celebrating the Eagles' dominant 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Gottheimer Announces New Strategy to Support Veterans Following Dangerous Layoffs at VA Above: Gottheimer announces new legislation to get the backs of veterans. HACKENSACK, NJ -- Today, Friday, February 14, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined local Jersey veterans at the Hackensack VFW to announce new legislation aimed at improving services for veterans. This announcement com  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Gottheimer Backs Legislation to Block Elon Musk's Access to Americans' Private Data Protects Americans' financial and medical data, ensures only appropriate public officials can access sensitive information U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined his Democratic colleagues in supporting the Taxpayer Data Protection Act, which would stop Elon Musk's unrestricted access to millions of Amer  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * Gottheimer Reappointed to House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Last week, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) was named to serve on several subcommittees for the prestigious House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence by Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Gottheimer will continue to serve as the Ranking Member on the National Security Agency (NSA) & Cyber Subcommitt  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Gottheimer Statement on House GOP Budget Proposal Today, February 13, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement in response to the House GOP proposed budget resolution: "House far-right extremists just unveiled a budget blueprint that would gut crucial programs that millions of Americans rely on, including Medicaid, CHIP, and SNAP. This plan is not just   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Honored as Congressional Fire Services Institute Legislator of the Year (February 12, 2025) WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) presented Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) a Legislator of the Year 2024 Award for his work on behalf of the fire and emergency services, including his work last year to pass his bill into law that reauthorized programs which   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * McIver Introduces SNAP Bill to Lower Costs and Increase Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) and Rep. Shontel Brown (OH-11) introduced the SNAP Benefits Fairness Act in the U.S. House to remove the housing cap on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and allow recipients to claim more of their high housing costs and expenses when applying for SNAP eligibility, to   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * McIver Statement on RFK Jr. Confirmation WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ-10) released the following statement on the confirmation of RFK Jr.: "RFK Jr., an unqualified anti-vaxxer and conspiracy theorist, was just confirmed as the Secretary of Health and Human Services. He ignores scientific evidence, champions racist conspiracy theories, spreads misinformati  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Norcross, Horsford Reintroduce Tipped Income Protection and Support (TIPS) Act WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representatives Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and Steven Horsford (NV-04) reintroduced the Tipped Income Protection and Support (TIPS) Act to eliminate the subminimum wage for tipped workers across the United States and end the income tax on tips these workers receive. "Far too many workers ac  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025: * * * NORTHCOM Commander confirms mysterious drones may have been operated with nefarious intentions At a hearing this week before the Senate Armed Services Committee, the top general for all air defenses for the continental United States and Canada expressed concerns about the origin and purpose of swarms of drones that have been reported across the country, including over New Jersey's   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * Pallone Blasts Republicans' Silence as Elon Musk and His Minions Steal Americans Data Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at a Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee hearing on "AI in Manufacturing: Securing American Leadership in Manu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Condemns Trump's National Institutes of Health Research Cuts WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today condemned the Trump Administration's decision to unilaterally slash federal medical and public health research funding and applauded New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin for swiftly challenging the move in court. Trump's plan would drastically reduce the Facil  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * Pallone on Republicans' Devastating Health Care Cuts Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today as Republicans unveiled their budget blueprint that includes $880 billion or more in devastating cuts to Medicaid - taking health care away from Americans i  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone's Bill to Rename Facilities at Paterson Great Falls in Honor of Bill Pascrell Advances in the House WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) is moving forward with legislation to rename two iconic landmarks at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park after the late Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr., a lifelong champion for Paterson and its historic landmarks. The bi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone: Trump's Budget Freeze Threatens Marine Research at Sandy Hook Sandy Hook, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone is calling out President Trump for blocking critical funding and imposing a hiring freeze at NOAA's Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory in Sandy Hook, putting vital marine research and operations at risk. The move threatens the region's commercial and recreational fishing industry,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Backs Legislation to Block Elon Musk's Access to Americans' Private Data WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined his Democratic colleagues in supporting the Taxpayer Data Protection Act, which would stop Elon Musk's unrestricted access to millions of Americans' private medical and financial data. The legislation would prohibit individuals without t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * Rep. Norcross Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Taxpayer Data from Elon Musk Last week, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), cosponsored the Taxpayer Data Protection Act, landmark legislation to ensure U.S. private citizens' data is not subject to reckless and unlawful interference. The bill is designed to prevent Elon Musk from accessing sensitive data from the U.S. Departm  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: TOMS RIVER, NJ -- Critical, extensive beach protection efforts, made possible by federal funding secured by U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester), will FINALLY begin on Monday, Feb. 10. "Our NJ coastline often bears the brunt of frequent, major storm events that over time cause significant erosion, decimate our local beaches and threatens the safety and well-being of local homeowners and beachgoers," Smith   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Fights Republican Budget Rip-Off During Marathon Markup Session Republicans Reject Watson Coleman Amendment to Protect Medicare and Medicaid and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau  Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and her Democratic colleagues on the House Budget Committee excoriated shameless Republican attempts to rip off the American people with a b  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Hosts Tele-Town Hall Amid Hostile Government Takeover by Unelected Billionaire February 12, 2025 Tonight, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) held a Tele-Town Hall with constituents from New Jersey's 12th District to address concerns over unelected billionaire Elon Musk's hostile government takeover. More than 7,500 people participated in the Tele-Town Hall.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Black History Matters Act February 13, 2025 Today, Representative Watson Coleman introduced the Black History Matters Act; legislation directing the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) to conduct a study of the quality and efforts of Black history education in public elementary and secondary schools. This study aims to  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Sherrill Reintroduces Legislation to Combat Gun Violence and Keep New Jersey Communities Safe WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Nikema Williams (GA-05) reintroduced the Secure Storage Information Act, legislation to help incentivize the use of secure storage devices that are proven to reduce accidental shootings and firearm deaths. This commonsense bill will low  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Sherrill Supports New Legislation to Restrict Musk's Access to Treasury Department WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) joined her House Democratic colleagues to back new legislation that would restrict Elon Musk and his DOGE cronies from being able to access and abuse American's personal information at the Department of the Treasury. Additionally, this legislation would provid  more