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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday March 02, 2025 ( 52 items )  

''We are a People of Indomitable Hope--we Absolutely Refuse to Entertain Discouragement or Defeat.'
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * ''We are a people of indomitable hope--we absolutely refuse to entertain discouragement or defeat.' Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ-), along with Vice President JD Vance, today addressed the 20th Annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, and the following are excerpts of his remarks: I would like to recognize my dear wife Marie who I met more than fifty years ago   more

Booker Leads Senate Colleagues in Urging Secretary Rubio to Restore Critical Global Health Programs to Keep Americans Safe
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Leads Senate Colleagues in Urging Secretary Rubio to Restore Critical Global Health Programs to Keep Americans Safe WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led 20 colleagues in calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to urgently restore funding for global health, development, and humanitarian programs. In the wake of th  more

Booker, Collins Reintroduce Bipartisan CROWN Act to Ban Hair Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Collins Reintroduce Bipartisan CROWN Act to Ban Hair Discrimination WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced legislation aimed at combating racial discrimination against natural hair and protective hairstyles traditionally worn by Black people. The Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act bans discrimination base  more

Booker, Scott Introduce Resolution Celebrating Black History Month
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Scott Introduce Resolution Celebrating Black History Month WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced a bipartisan resolution commemorating Black History Month and the important contributions made by Black Americans throughout United States history. The resolution recognizes that all Americans benefit from the rich historical legacy of Black cultur  more

Booker, Scott Move to Reauthorize Sickle Cell Treatment Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Scott Move to Reauthorize Sickle Cell Treatment Program WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Tim Scott (R-SC), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced legislation to reauthorize the Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Demonstration Program, which was last reauthorized in 2018. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited   more

Booker, Scott Reintroduce Legislation Addressing Sickle Cell Disease
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Scott Reintroduce Legislation Addressing Sickle Cell Disease WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Tim Scott (R-SC) reintroduced the bipartisan Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act. The legislation would allow State Medicaid programs to provide comprehensive and coordinated care to patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) through a health home model. Sickle c  more

CBO Issues Cost Estimate for Renaming of Facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in Honor of Late Rep. Pascrell
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate for a bill (H.R. 249) that aims to redesignate facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of the late Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey: * * * H.R. 249 would redesignate a bridge and a park within the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. Based on the cost of similar activities, CBO estimates that updating maps, informational   more

Congressman Chris Smith's Statement on the Passage of the FY25 House Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Congressman Chris Smith's Statement on the Passage of the FY25 House Budget Resolution Congressman Chris Smith issued the following statement following the passage of the FY25 Budget Resolution: "The House took the first critical step to tackle our huge $36 trillion debt - a crushing burden that we cannot sustain or survive as a Nation. Most Americans are shocked to learn that t  more

Congressman Kean Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kean Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition (February 28, 2025) WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced the launch of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. All high school students (grades 9-12) in New Jersey's Seventh Congressional District are invited to participate. The deadline for submissions will be 5 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025. "I am   more

Congressman Van Drew Releases Statement on the Passage of the FY25 House Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Releases Statement on the Passage of the FY25 House Budget Resolution Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding the passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 House budget resolution. "As much as I wanted to see a different budget resolution, I ultimately voted for it because it is essential to move the budget process forward so real ne  more

E&C Dem Health Leaders to RFK, Jr.: You Are Putting the Safety of Americans at Risk With Mass Firings
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * E&C Dem Health Leaders to RFK, Jr.: You Are Putting the Safety of Americans at Risk with Mass Firings Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Diana DeGette (D-CO) wrote to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. today expressing serious concern about the c  more

E&C Democrats Blast Republicans for Refusing to Do Their Jobs & Conduct Any Oversight of the Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * E&C Democrats Blast Republicans for Refusing to Do Their Jobs & Conduct Any Oversight of the Trump Administration Republicans Oppose All Amendments Offered by Democrats to Conduct Oversight of Trump & Musk Looting the Government and American People Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats called out Republicans for re  more

Gottheimer Statement on Budget Resolution That Would Rip Healthcare Away From Jersey Families and Seniors
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Gottheimer Statement on Budget Resolution That Would Rip Healthcare Away From Jersey Families and Seniors Today, February 25, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement after voting against the House budget resolution: "I'm all for making government more efficient, but not for creating chaos and slashing programs that millions of Americans depend on. That's  more

House Energy & Commerce Committee Ranking Member Pallone: Millions of People Will Lose Their Health Care If Republicans Pass This Budget Rip-Off
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Pallone: Millions of People Will Lose Their Health Care if Republicans Pass This Budget Rip-Off Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House floor today in opposition to the Republican budget resolution, which would take health care away from milli  more

House Energy & Commerce Committee Ranking Member Pallone: Republicans Are Silently Watching As Trump and Musk Loot the American People
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Pallone: Republicans Are Silently Watching As Trump and Musk Loot the American People Republican Oversight Plan is Virtually Identical to Their Plan from Two Years Ago Despite Dramatically Different Reality the Country is Now Facing Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the   more

House Members Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize U.S. Commission on Int'l Religious Freedom
WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * House Members introduce bipartisan bill to reauthorize U.S. Commission on Int'l Religious Freedom Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the Africa Subcommittee and Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, has introduced legislation (HR 1744) to reauthorize the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) through September 2028. Smith's bipartisan bill is co-sp  more

House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Issues Testimony From N.J. Environmental Protection Dept. Commissioner LaTourette
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment released the following testimony by Shawn M. LaTourette, commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, from a Feb. 11, 2025, hearing entitled "America Builds: Clean Water Act Permitting and Project Delivery": * * * Good morning, Chairman Collins, Vice Ranking Member Scholten, and esteemed members of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. I am  more

Kean Now Accepting Applicants for Congressional Aide Program
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Now Accepting Applicants for Congressional Aide Program (February 24, 2025) WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his office is seeking a Veteran, Gold Star family member, or Active-Duty spouse for a paid, two-year position through the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program. The selected candidate will serve as a district representative, attending local   more

Kean Receives Shot@Life Congressional Champion Award
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Receives Shot@Life Congressional Champion Award (February 25, 2025) WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) received the Shot@Life Congressional Champion Award for his leadership in advancing global child health and immunization efforts in Congress. "I am humbled to receive this award and thank Shot@Life for this recognition," said Congressman Kean. "U.S. investments in  more

McIver Denounces ICE Private Detention Center Opening
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * McIver Denounces ICE Private Detention Center Opening Newark, NJ - Today, ICE announced the opening of the Delaney Hall facility in Newark, New Jersey, after the agency reached a deal with the facility's owner to reestablish the 1,000-bed federal immigration processing and detention center. Rep. LaMonica McIver, who represents Newark in Congress, released the below statement c  more

McIver Denounces Republican Budget, Cuts to Medicaid
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * McIver Denounces Republican Budget, Cuts to Medicaid WASHINGTON, D.C. - After voting 'no' on this dangerous budget, Rep. LaMonica McIver released the below statement on Republicans ramming through a budget that cuts trillions from Medicaid, SNAP, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and damages families in New Jersey and nationwide: "Today is an extremely sad day. The bill that   more

Norcross, Fitzpatrick Introduce Legislation to Increase Access to Telehealth Services for Substance Use Disorder Treatment
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Norcross, Fitzpatrick Introduce Legislation to Increase Access to Telehealth Services for Substance Use Disorder Treatment WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Representatives Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the Telehealth Response for E-prescribing Addiction Therapy Services (TREATS) Act to support the expansion of telehealth services for substance use disorder treatment.  more

Pallone Blasts Republican Resolution Gutting Efficiency Standards and Raising Americans' Energy Bills
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Blasts Republican Resolution Gutting Efficiency Standards and Raising Americans' Energy Bills Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House floor today in opposition to H.J. Res. 20, a resolution that invokes the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to gut a Depar  more

Pallone Blasts Republicans at Oversight Hearing for Sanctioning Trump's Purge of Inspectors General and Being Out of Touch With Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Pallone Blasts Republicans at Oversight Hearing for Sanctioning Trump's Purge of Inspectors General and Being Out of Touch with Americans Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) had the following opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, at today's Oversight and Investigations Subcommit  more

Pallone Calls on New Jersey Republicans to Stop Trump's Massive Medicaid Cuts to Fund Billionaire Tax Breaks
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Calls on New Jersey Republicans to Stop Trump's Massive Medicaid Cuts to Fund Billionaire Tax Breaks NJ 6th District Congressman Says Only 3 Republicans are Needed to Stop a Catastrophic Health Outcome for Millions Long Branch, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone, Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, is calling on the three New Jersey Republicans to prevent devastat  more

Pallone Condemns Republican Resolution Gutting Methane Program and Raising Americans' Energy Bills
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Pallone Condemns Republican Resolution Gutting Methane Program and Raising Americans' Energy Bills Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) had the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, on the House floor today in opposition to H.J. Res.35, a resolution that invokes the Congression  more

Pallone Condemns Trump EPA for Secretive Move to Strip Health and Environmental Protections From Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Pallone Condemns Trump EPA for Secretive Move to Strip Health and Environmental Protections from Americans Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today lambasting the Trump Administration for reported recommendations to reverse the Environmental Protecti  more

Pallone to Republicans: The Bottom Line is If People Don't Have Health Care, They're Not Going to Get Drugs at All
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Pallone to Republicans: The Bottom Line is if People Don't Have Health Care, They're Not Going to Get Drugs At All Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at a Health Subcommittee hearing on "An Examination of How Reining in PBMs Will Drive Competi  more

Pallone: Republican Medicaid Cuts Would Shut Down NJ Nursing Homes, Steal Care From Seniors
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone: Republican Medicaid Cuts Would Shut Down NJ Nursing Homes, Steal Care From Seniors LONG BRANCH, NJ - At the Long Branch Senior Center today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) sounded the alarm on Republican plans to gut Medicaid by at least $880 billion - a move that could force seniors out of nursing homes, shut down long-term care facilities, and pile even more strain onto New  more

PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Celebrates Black History Month with Bergen County NAACP
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Celebrates Black History Month with Bergen County NAACP Above: Gottheimer presents a certificate at the Bergen County NAACP's Black History Month Trivia Night. ENGLEWOOD, NJ -- Yesterday, February 27, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) celebrated Black History Month with the Bergen County NAACP and local leaders at Black History Month Trivia Night. The ev  more

RELEASE: Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan Legislation to End Payments for Terrorism Against Israel
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan Legislation to End Payments for Terrorism Against Israel WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, February 27, 2025, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Mike Lawler (NY-17), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), and Claudia Tenney (NY-24) introduced the bipartisan PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act to help end the martyr payment system known as "Pay to Slay," where  more

RELEASE: Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Support Victims of Terrorism
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Support Victims of Terrorism Above: Gottheimer reintroduces the American Victims of Terror Compensation Act. WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Tuesday, February 25, 2025, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Mike Lawler (NY-17), Dan Goldman (NY-10), and Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral American Victims of Terr  more

RELEASE: Gottheimer Leads Official House Intelligence Committee Trip to Qatar -- Focused on Getting Last American Hostage, Edan Alexander, Back Home
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Leads Official House Intelligence Committee Trip to Qatar -- Focused on Getting Last American Hostage, Edan Alexander, Back Home NORTH JERSEY -- U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer returned from Qatar after leading an official House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence trip. Gottheimer met the Prime Minister and other lead Qatari negotiators and officials and the Americ  more

RELEASE: Gottheimer Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Early Detection Cancer Tests for Firefighters
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Early Detection Cancer Tests for Firefighters WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, February 26, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) reintroduced the bipartisan Firefighter Investments to Recognize Exposure to Cancer Act, known as the FIRE Cancer Act, to ensure that firefighters across the country -- regardless of whether they're v  more

RELEASE: Gottheimer, Gonzales, Moskowitz, and Davis Reintroduce Bipartisan School Safety Legislation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer, Gonzales, Moskowitz, and Davis Reintroduce Bipartisan School Safety Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Monday, February 24, 2025, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Tony Gonzales (TX-23), Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), and Don Davis (NC-1) reintroduced bipartisan school safety legislation to require silent panic alarms in schools nationwide and invest in School Reso  more

RELEASE: On Rare Disease Day, Gottheimer Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Restore Orphan Disease Research Tax Credit and Find Cures for Rare Diseases
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: On Rare Disease Day, Gottheimer Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Restore Orphan Disease Research Tax Credit and Find Cures for Rare Diseases WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, February 28, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer reintroduced bipartisan legislation -- Cameron's Law -- to fully restore the Orphan Drug Tax Credit, which was cut in half by the 2017 Tax Hike Bill. The legislat  more

Rep. Kean: Honoring Life of Hackettstown Ex-Councilman Bristow
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Thomas H. Kean, R-New Jersey, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the legacy of Joseph M. Bristow, a former Councilman from Hackettstown. Joseph Bristow brought his passion for preservation and community to Fredon Township, New Jersey. He was a true New Jersey icon whose legacy of kindness, service, and dedication to his community will be remembere  more

Rep. Menendez Slams Republican Hypocrisy, Defends Medicaid in Energy and Commerce Committee Markup
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Rep. Menendez Slams Republican Hypocrisy, Defends Medicaid in Energy and Commerce Committee Markup WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, during a House Energy and Commerce Committee markup outlining the Committee's oversight work for the 119th Congress, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) slammed the hypocrisy of Committee Republicans as they debated cuts to critical funding for Medicaid, pu  more

Rep. Norcross Announces 2025 Student Nominees to the U.S. Service Academies?
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Norcross Announces 2025 Student Nominees to the U.S. Service Academies? CHERRY HILL, NJ - Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and father of a veteran, announced and congratulated the region's 2025 congressional nominees for the United States service academies. "Year after year I'm amazed at the outstanding students that are ready   more

Rep. Norcross Hosts Town Hall to Address Trump, Musk Reckless Actions
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Norcross Hosts Town Hall to Address Trump, Musk Reckless Actions CHERRY HILL, NJ -- Representative Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Camden County Commissioner Louis Cappelli, Jr., New Jersey Assemblyman Dan Hutchison, and Chesilhurst Mayor Jamila A. Odom hosted a town hall in Chesilhurst, New Jersey, to listen to constituents concerns about how the Trump Administrations actions could impact them  more

Rep. Norcross Votes No on Republican Medicaid Cuts
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Norcross Votes No on Republican Medicaid Cuts WASHINGTON, DC --Today, Representative Donald Norcross (NJ-01) voted no on House Republicans' budget plan to direct Congress to slash government programs that Americans use to access healthcare, food, childcare, and more, including a minimum of $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid, so that they can afford to give the wealthy tax cuts. The budget  more

Rep. Smith Presents Purple Heart Medal to Vietnam Combat Vet 58 Years After Battle
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Smith presents Purple Heart Medal to Vietnam combat vet 58 years after battle TOMS RIVER, NJ , Feb 21, 2025 -- On Nov. 10, 1967, 20-year-old Pete Celentano wrote home to his mother and father about surviving the Battle of Dak To in Vietnam, noting that he was injured in battle, which they might read in the newspaper. Little did he know that very letter and a local news report of the battle pu  more

Rep. Watson Coleman Bill to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Time Capsule Passes House
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Bill to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with Time Capsule Passes House February 26, 2025 Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) celebrated the passage of her bill, the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act, out of the House of Representatives. The bipartisan legislation authorizes the Architect of the Capitol to create and bury a time capsule on t  more

Rep. Watson Coleman Offers to Help Kean, Van Drew, and Smith Explain to Their Constituents Their Votes to Cut Medicaid
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Offers to Help Kean, Van Drew, and Smith Explain to Their Constituents Their Votes to Cut Medicaid February 27, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) challenged New Jersey's three Congressional Republicans to defend their votes to cut Medicaid from children and seniors in their districts in order to give a tax break to the wealthiest Americans. "N  more

Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Corrupt Trump Decision to Reopen Private Prison in New Jersey
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Corrupt Trump Decision to Reopen Private Prison in New Jersey February 27, 2025 Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement regarding reports that the Trump Administration is reopening a private prison in New Jersey: "The decision by the Trump Administration to reopen a private prison in New Jersey smacks of corruption. The  more

Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on House Republican Vote to Gut Medicaid and Cut Taxes for Billionaire Donors
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on House Republican Vote to Gut Medicaid and Cut Taxes for Billionaire Donors February 25, 2025 Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement after House Republicans voted to advance a budget that cuts Medicaid, raises healthcare costs for working families, and lays the groundwork for trillions of dollars in tax cuts for billionai  more

Rep. Watson Coleman, Senator Booker Reintroduce CROWN Act to Outlaw Race-Based Hair Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman, Senator Booker Reintroduce CROWN Act to Outlaw Race-Based Hair Discrimination February 26, 2025 Today, Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Summer Lee (PA-12), and Maxwell Frost (FL-10) reintroduced the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair or CROWN Act in the House of Representatives.   more

Reps Watson Coleman, Kelly Send Letter to NIH About Cuts to Programs for Adolescent HIV Research, Prevention, and Care
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Reps Watson Coleman, Kelly Send Letter to NIH About Cuts to Programs for Adolescent HIV Research, Prevention, and Care February 26, 2025 Yesterday, Congresswomen Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Robin Kelly (IL-02) sent a letter to National Institutes of Health Acting Director Matthew J. Memoli expressing concern about the recent suspensions of programs for adolescent HIV research, pre  more

Sherrill Leads Legislation to Protect Access to Abortion and IVF for Military Servicewomen
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Sherrill Leads Legislation to Protect Access to Abortion and IVF for Military Servicewomen WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) reintroduced the Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act, legislation to protect health care access for servicewomen and military families who are stationed in states with extreme abortion bans. The Access to Reproductive Care for Se  more

Sherrill Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Access to Health Care for Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Sherrill Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Access to Health Care for Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities WASHINGTON, DC -- Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2F HICs) program. These centers help connect children with special health needs  more

Sherrill Slams Republicans' Extreme Budget That Will Cut Health Care and Raise Costs for Working Families
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Sherrill Slams Republicans' Extreme Budget That Will Cut Health Care and Raise Costs for Working Families WASHINGTON, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement after voting NO on Speaker Mike Johnson's extreme budget that cuts critical health care, education, and food programs for New Jersey families: "Today, I voted against House Republicans' extreme budget   more

Sherrill Statement Marking the Third Anniversary of the Brutal Invasion of Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Sherrill Statement Marking the Third Anniversary of the Brutal Invasion of Ukraine WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), a former Russian Policy Officer in the United States Navy and member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement marking the third anniversary of Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine: "On the third anniversary of Russia's brutal i  more