WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Padilla, Reed Introduce Bills to Permanently Protect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans from Offshore Drilling WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Earth Day, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Jack Reed (D-RI) announced a pair of bills to permanently protect the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean from the dangers of fossil fuel drilling. The package includes Booker and Reed's Clean Ocean an  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Donald Norcross Moved out of Intensive Care, Continues to Make Improvement CHERRY HILL, NJ -- Today, the office of Congressman Donald Norcross issued an update about his condition and treatment. "Congressman Norcross' health has continued to improve and he was transferred out of the Intensive Care Unit on Friday. He has been successfully treated for his infection and has compl  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Pou Mourns Pope Francis PATERSON, NJ - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today mourned the passing of Pope Francis at age 88. "I join the entire world in mourning the passing of Pope Francis," said Congresswoman Pou. "As the first Latin American pontiff to lead the Catholic Church, the Holy Father Pope Francis's tenure was richly historic. Pope Francis boldly used   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Applauds SBA Extension of Business Recovery Center in Wharton and Pushes for Broader State Aid (April 23, 2025) Bernardsville, NJ - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) issued the following statement after the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) extended operations at the Business Recovery Center in Wharton, NJ, through May 6, providing additional time for small businesses impact  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Secures Reinstated Non-Profit Status for Flemington Fire Department (April 21, 2025) Flemington, NJ - Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced today that, after persistent advocacy from his office, the Flemington Fire Department has officially regained its non-profit status from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Former Chief and President Robert Motzel contacted the Congressman's o  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * McIver Leads All NJ Dems in Opposing Attacks on LIHEAP NEWARK, NJ - Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) led all New Jersey House and Senate Democrats in condemning the recent surprise firing of the entire staff responsible for administering the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and calling for assurances that the program would not stall. In a letter to Health and Human Services Secr  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * Pallone and Whitehouse to EPA: Release Your Illegal Hold on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Demand Comes After Federal Judge Orders Agency to Cease Its Illegal Witch Hunt to Claw Back Nearly $20 Billion in Congressionally Appropriated and Legally Obligated Funding House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Membe  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Demands Answers on Trump Administration's $140 Million Cut to Dock Bridge Project Long Branch, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement today after the Trump Administration announced a $140 million cut to the federally funded rehabilitation of the Dock Bridge in New Jersey: "You don't just wave a wand and pretend a major infrastructure project s  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Leads NJ Democratic Delegation in Fight to Save State's Humanities Grants from Trump Cuts NJ House Members warn sudden termination of grants will "make New Jersey culturally and economically poorer Long Branch, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today led Democratic members of the New Jersey congressional delegation in calling on the National Endowment for the Humanities (  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Presses NJ Grid Operator to Connect Energy Projects Faster, Prevent Price Spikes Long Branch, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today sent a letter to PJM Interconnection--New Jersey's regional power grid operator--demanding swift action to fix its broken process for connecting new renewable energy projects to th  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone to Trump: Hands Off NJ's Social Security Offices NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) is demanding transparency from the Trump Administration following reports that dozens of Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices nationwide could be quietly closed, including two in his Congressional district in New Brunswick and Woodbridge that directly serve his co  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone, Booker Reintroduce COAST Anti-Drilling Act to Reinforce Permanent Protections Against Offshore Oil Development Washington, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. and Senator Cory Booker today reintroduced the Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism (COAST) Anti-Drilling Act, a bill to permanently ban offshore oil and gas drilling in the Atlantic Ocean. The legislation is part of a coordinated pus  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Joins Korean American Association of NJ to Celebrate 'Day of Special Needs' Above: Gottheimer joins local leaders to celebrate the Korean American Association of NJ's 'Day of Special Needs.' ELMWOOD PARK, NJ -- U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined members of the community and local leaders to celebrate the Korean American Association of New Jerseys 'Day of  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: 100+ Members Join Bipartisan Push to Restore Violence Against Women Act Funding WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, April 24, 2025, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Young Kim (CA-40), Debbie Dingell (MI-6), and Gwen Moore (WI-4) are leading a bipartisan group of more than 100 Members of Congress urging the Trump Administration to reverse its decision to halt funding opportunities t  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: As Jersey Utility Bills Increase 40% In a Year, Gottheimer Fights Back With 'Lower Utility Bills Plan' Above: Gottheimer joins local leaders to take on utility companies charging hardworking families. FORT LEE, NJ -- Today, April 21, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced new action as part of his 'Lower Utility Bills Plan' to combat relentless utility price hikes c  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan Bill to Protect Seniors From Scams WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced bipartisan legislation alongside Reps. Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) to combat financial fraud and "pig butchering" scams targeting older Americans. The bipartisan Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception (GUARD)  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Statement on the Anti-Defamation League's 2024 Audit Showing Worst Year Ever for Antisemitic Incidents NEW JERSEY -- Today, April 22, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), the only Jewish member of the New Jersey congressional delegation, released the following statement regarding the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) 2024 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents: "The depres  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Statement On the Passing of Pope Francis NORTH JERSEY -- Today, April 21, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis: "Today, I join the world in mourning the loss of a remarkable leader whose life was defined by humility, grace, and a steadfast commitment to uplifting the most vulnerable among us. Throu  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Smith statement on the passing of Pope Francis Congressman Chris Smith released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis: My wife, Marie, and I join all people of good will in praying that eternal rest be granted to His Holiness Pope Francis. Pope Francis appealed to politicians of all faiths to "put as the first rock of the common good the defense of the life of those that a  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Passing of Pope Francis April 21, 2025 Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement regarding the passing of Pope Francis: Today, I stand with millions of Catholics in New Jersey and over one billion around the world in mourning the passing of his Holiness, Pope Francis I. Pope Francis inspired millions with his compassio  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Smith welcomes Feds' offer of support for NJ state and local firefighters battling the wildfire Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) today commended the Trump Administration for its fast review and determination to make federal dollars accessible as State and local agencies tabulate the costs incurred in battling and recovering from the Jones Road Wildfire which has ravaged more than 15,000 acres in Southern O  more