WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Leads Members of NJ Congressional Delegation in Letter to Senate and House Appropriations Leaders Urging Emergency Funding to Strengthen FAA Air Traffic Control Infrastructure NEWARK, N.J. - This afternoon, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) led members of New Jersey's congressional delegation in sending a letter to Senate and House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee Chairs and Ranking Members  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Requests Answers on Termination of CDC Workers Overseeing Essential Programs for People with Blood Disorders WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) wrote a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., inquiring about reports indicating that nearly all of the Division of Blood Disorders and Public Health Genomics staff were put on administrative leave  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on NJ TRANSIT Strike Newark, N.J. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: "The labor of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen moves our entire region. Throughout negotiations with NJ TRANSIT, their members have been clear about their concerns. It's incumbent upon both parties to continue negotiating in good faith to reach an agreemen  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on Passing of Sharpe James Newark, N.J. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: "Sharpe James was a beloved pillar of our shared community, serving the City of Newark for two decades as mayor and giving nearly four decades of his life to public service. I am deeply saddened by his passing, and I extend my most heartfelt condolences to his family, f  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Gallego, Whitehouse, Warren, DeLauro, Colleagues Demand Action to Prevent Corporations from Using Trump's Reckless Tariffs as an Excuse to Price Gouge Hardworking Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), led 31 of their Senate and   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Schatz, Coons, Murphy Joint Statement on Qatar Luxury Jet Gift to Trump WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Chris Murphy (D-CT), all members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following joint statement on reports that President Trump will accept a luxury jet valued at $400 million from the royal family   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Schatz, Coons, Murphy Lead 27 Senators in Introducing Resolution to Condemn $400 Million Airplane Gift to Trump from Qatar WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Chris Murphy (D-CT) in leading a group of 27 Senators to introduce a resolution condemning a   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Warren, Nadler Press Pepsi on Potentially Illegal Price Discrimination Against Small, Independently-Owned Grocery Stores WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with U.S. Representative Jerry Nadler (D-NY), wrote to Ramon Laguarta, CEO of PepsiCo, Inc. (Pepsi) demanding an explanation for the company's potentially illegal price discrimin  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Warren, Pressley Reintroduce Legislation To Suspend Garnishments for Student Loan Borrowers WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07), reintroduced the Ending Administrative Wage Garnishment Act of 2025, legislation that would provide borrower relief and support by suspending garnishment a  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter unveils bill to strip Newark ICE rioters from committee assignments WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today introduced a resolution to strip New Jersey Democratic Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Robert Menendez, and LaMonica McIver of their committee assignments following their illegal raid of an ICE facility in Newark, NJ. "The radical left has lost their minds - they woul  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Condemns Administration's Threats Against Sitting Members of Congress Washington, D.C. - Congressional Hispanic Caucus leadership issued the following statement regarding reports that the Department of Homeland Security is considering the arrest of three sitting members of Congress from New Jersey, Reps. Rob Menendez, Bonnie Watson Coleman and LaMonica McIver: "The Trump-Va  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Chris Smith's Statement on the Release of American Hostage, Edan Alexander, from Hamas Captivity Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in response to confirmation of the release of an American hostage held in captivity by Hamas: "I am relieved to know Edan Alexander, an American from New Jersey, will soon be reunit  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Announces Introduction of Bill to Codify President Trump's Executive Order Lowering Drug Prices for Americans Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement in support of President Trump's executive order, signed today, which will tie what Medicare pays for prescription drugs to the lowest prices paid in other developed countries. "Today,   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Stands Ready to Fight, Slams Democrats' Latest Push for North Jersey Casinos Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement upon learning that Democrat State Senators Vin Gopal and Paul Sarlo have introduced legislation and are pushing for a new referendum to expand casino gaming to Monmouth Park and Meadowlands Racetracks in North Jersey.   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Norma Torres Condemns and Demands Investigation into ICE's Attack on Members of Congress Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA) is calling for an immediate and full investigation into the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, who recently engaged in a violent and unconscionable attack on members of Congress while they were conducting overs  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 12, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Pou Celebrates Release of New Jerseyan and Last American Hostage Edan Alexander PATERSON, NJ - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today celebrated the release of Edan Alexander, a New Jerseyan who has been held hostage by the terrorist group Hamas for the last 584 days. "I am overjoyed that Edan Alexander has finally been released by Hamas terrorists and will soon be re  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Pou to FAA Officials: "We Need Answers, We Need Urgency, and We Need Funding!" House hearing hosts FAA heads as Newark Airport problems spiral WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today used a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing to grill officials at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for answers on the continuing chaos and fa  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Pallone Bill to Honor Bill Pascrell at Paterson Great Falls WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed legislation authored by Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) to rename two prominent sites at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of the late Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. The Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridg  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Are Securing the Border While House Democrats Want to Empty the Jails WASHINGTON -- This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson addressed House Democrats engaging in a physical altercation with ICE agents and provided an update on budget reconciliation. Watch the Speaker's full remarks here On House Democrats engaging in a physical   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In Response to Deadly Port Newark Fire, Rep. Sherrill Introduces Bill To Protect Firefighters On Monday, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill introduced legislation to keep firefighters safe in crisis situations by improving equipment, training, and staffing for departments' emergency rescue teams. In addition to bipartisan support from Congressman Don Bacon, Sherrill's legislation earned the en  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Launches Second Annual Law Enforcement Hometown Heroes Initiative during National Police Week Contact: Riley Pingree (link sends email) (May 13, 2025) LEBANON BOROUGH, NJ - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) launched his second annual Law Enforcement Hometown Heroes initiative in conjunction with the start of National Police Week (May 11-17, 2025). This initiative recognizes excepti  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson and House Vote to Name Parts of Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park After the Late Rep. Bill Pascrell Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the House voted to pass H.R. 249 (link is external) to name parts of Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park after his late friend and colleague, Rep. Bill Pascrell. "My late fri  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 13, 2025: * * * McIver on the Passing of Fmr. Newark Mayor Sharpe James NEWARK, NJ -- Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) released the following statement on the passing of former Newark Mayor Sharpe James: "Mayor Sharpe James was a leader whose influence shaped the very identity of our city. Newark's longest-serving mayor, SharpeJames dedicated his life to public service, striving to  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * McIver Statement on Her Experience at Delaney Hall, ICE Mistreatment, Mayor Arrest NEWARK, NJ - After her visit yesterday to Delaney Hall and the ensuing chaos, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) released the following statement about what transpired at, and after, what should have been a routine oversight visit in her district: "Yesterday, at Delaney Hall, I witnessed firsthand the chaos a  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone After 26 Hour Markup: Republicans Have No Answers for 13.7 Million Americans Losing Their Health Care on Their Watch Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement after Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans advanced the largest Medicaid cut in history in their budget  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone After 26 Hour Markup: Republicans Have No Answers for 13.7 Million Americans Losing Their Health Care on Their Watch Washington, D.C. -Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee released the following statement after Republicans advanced the largest Medicaid cut in history in their budget reconciliation bill: "It's outrageous Republic  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 13, 2025: * * * Pallone at Committee Markup: Republicans Are Taking Health Care Away From At Least 13.7 Million Americans Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks as prepared at today's full committee markup of the Republican partisan budget reconciliation bill: For  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 11, 2025: * * * Pallone Blasts Republicans' Catastrophic Health Care Cuts Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after House Republicans unveiled their bill to cut Medicaid and take health care away from millions of Americans: "Republicans finally released the bil  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Recognizes Outstanding High School Students at Spring Awards Ceremony Long Branch, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced the recipients of the Congressional Award, this year's U.S. Service Academy nominees, and the winners of the 2025 Sixth Congressional District High School Arts Competition at an awards ceremony. Pallone also announced the winners of the Congre  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone to DOGE: Hands Off the Government Accountability Office Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement on reports that Elon Musk's DOGE team attempted to illegally interfere with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO): "Attempts by Elon Musk and his DOGE lackey  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Incident at New Jersey ICE Facility (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on the incident at the Delaney Hall U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in New Jersey yesterday where membe  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces New Action to Fight Back Against Trump's Cuts to Youth Mental Health Funding Above: Gottheimer announces new action to support youth mental health at Fort Lee School No. 4. FORT LEE, NJ -- Today, May 15, 2025, during Mental Health Awareness Month, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Fort Lee School No. 4 to announce new legislation aimed at strengtheni  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Calls for Continued Negotiations and Immediate Relief for Commuters During NJ Transit Strike NORTH JERSEY -- Today, May 16, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) called for NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) to remain at the negotiating table and work around the clock, 24/7, until a deal is reached and train service is restored.  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Statement on the Release of American Hostage Edan Alexander NORTH JERSEY -- Today, May 12, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement after Edan Alexander was released: "Like everyone here in Jersey, I'm overwhelmed with emotion and joy. It's hard to believe. After being kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, and enduring 584 d  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Urges President Trump to Prioritize Freeing Edan Alexander Ahead of Middle East Trip WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, May 11, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) helped lead a bipartisan letter to President Donald Trump ahead of his upcoming trip to the Middle East, urging him to take immediate action to secure the release of the five remaining American hostages taken by   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 15, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding contributions of Dr. Olga Hugelmeyer as she is honored by Elizabeth's Promise Awards. Dr. Hugelmeyer is a distinguished educator and the Superintendent of Elizabeth Public Schools. Her unwavering commitment to academic excellence and her visionary leadership have pr  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Norcross Outraged by Republicans Cuts to Lifesaving Healthcare and Food Assistance for Seniors, Children, Veterans WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released a statement on Republicans budget plan to slash Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and food assistance from our seniors, veterans, children, and hard-working families. This week, Republicans released a pla  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 249, a bill to redesignate parts of the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of the late Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. I thank my friend and fellow New Jerseyan, Congressman Frank Pallone, for leading this ef  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sherrill Criticizes Lack of Urgency, Demands DOT & FAA Address Transportation Nightmare at Newark Airport WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau demanding immediate federal action to resolve the air traffic control staffing and systems crisis affecting Newark Liberty Internationa  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sherrill Introduces Legislation To Protect Americans' Health and Retirement Benefits From DOGE Cuts Today, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) introduced the Protecting Retirement and Health Benefits for Working Families Act to safeguard Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, Veterans Affairs, and other critical federal benefits and services from Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficien  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Failure of Reconciliation Bill in Budget Committee May 16, 2025 Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), a member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Republican budget proposal failed to advance out of the committee: "In yet another display of Republican chaos and incompetence, the GOP failed to pass their reconci  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Newark Airport Crisis May 12, 2025 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement regarding the crisis at Newark Airport: "It is clear that Newark Airport is not working the way it should be. Multiple reports of radar outages present dire safety concerns that are extremely alarming. Safety must be the first priority. Additionally, fly  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Passing of Former Newark Mayor Sharpe James May 12, 2025 Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Newark Mayor Sharpe James: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mayor Sharpe James, who left a lasting imprint on the city of Newark and our state. He was a force. I always respecte  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Release of Edan Alexander May 12, 2025 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement regarding the release of Edan Alexander, the last living US citizen held by Hamas terrorists, and a native of Tenafly, New Jersey. "I thank God that Edan has been released, and will soon be reunited with his family. I commend those involved in the ye  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Sherrill and Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Firefighters WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced the bipartisan PROTECT Firefighters Act, which will help keep firefighters safe in crisis situations by improving equipment, training, and staffing for departments' emergency rescue teams. Alongside this legisl  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Sanders, Representatives Watson Coleman, Khanna Reintroduce the WATER Act to Expand Access to Clean, Affordable Drinking Water May 13, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) each introduced the WATER Act, a comprehensive bill to expand access to clean, safe, and affordable drinking water. The Water Affordability, Transparency, Eq  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Sherrill Statement Following The Release Of American Hostage Edan Alexander WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill issued the following statement after Edan Alexander was released: "After 584 days in Hamas captivity, we've received the news that Edan Alexander, a young man from Tenafly, New Jersey, who was taken hostage on October 7, 2023, is finally free and reunited with his f  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Sherrill Statement Regarding NJ TRANSIT Strike WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill issued the following statement on the NJ TRANSIT train engineers' strike: "I'm deeply concerned about the impact that this loss in rail service will have on families and commuters across New Jersey. For so many in our community, NJ TRANSIT isn't optional -- it's how we get to work, school, and critical  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11313) on May 12, 2025, by Legislative Attorney Joanna R. Lampe: * * * On May 15, 2025, the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral argument in Trump v. CASA, Inc., Trump v. Washington, and Trump v. New Jersey, a trio of cases involving nationwide injunctions against the federal government. The substantive legal issue in these cases concerns the validity of Executive Order No. 14,160  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 12, 2025: * * * Top E&C Democrats Blast Energy, Environment, Spectrum, and AI Provisions Included in Republican Reconciliation Bill Washington, D.C. - Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Members blasted the energy, environment, spectrum, and artificial intelligence provisions included in the Republican budget reconciliation bi  more