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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday October 20, 2019 ( 72 items )  

Bipartisan Gottheimer Amendment to Help Senior Investors Passes House
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Amendment will help seniors get investment cost and risk information in easy-to-understand manner * * * Today, Thursday, October 18, 2019, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer successfully offered an amendment on the House floor to H.R. 1815 - the SEC Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act, to ensure the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gives specific consideration to senior investors and   more

Booker Meets With Subcontracted Airport Workers at EWR, Pledges Support for Efforts to Unionize
NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Workers engaged in fight to unionize with American Airlines subcontractor under investigation for multiple labor violations, Booker will reintroduce legislation to crack down on airline subcontractor * * * U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) last night met with aggrieved workers from an American Airlines subcontractor under investigation for multiple labor violations, pledging his support fo  more

Booker, Horsford Introduce Groundbreaking Legislation to Break Cycle of Urban Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Bill would create nationwide strategy to build safer communities and save lives by investing in evidence-based violence reduction initiatives * * * U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV), today released groundbreaking legislation to reduce urban gun violence in American cities. The Break the Cycle of Violence Act would provide   more

Chairwoman Sherrill Holds Field Hearing in Bloomfield on Lead in Water
BLOOMFIELD, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Calls for increased federal funding, research dollars to address nationwide crisis * * * Today, House Science Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairwoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) held a field hearing in Bloomfield, New Jersey, to discuss the effects of lead in drinking water and the challenges that local leaders face in addressing lead contamination. Chairwoman Sherrill's s  more

Chairwoman Sherrill Issues Statement at Hearing on Addressing Lead Crisis Through Innovation, Technology
BLOOMFIELD, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- The House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight issued the following statement by Chairwoman Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, at a field hearing entitled "Addressing the Lead Crisis through Innovation & Technology": "It's a pleasure to be able to have this meeting right here in Bloomfield. I wish we could do every hearing in the district! We're here to talk about an environmental issue that threatens millions of Americans, but  more

Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Brand USA and U.S. Safe Web Act Legislation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) announced today that the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee will hold a legislative hearing on Thursday, October 24, at 9:30 am in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Buildi  more

Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Climate Solutions for Non-Light Duty Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Hearing is Committee's Fourth in Series to Develop Legislation to Achieve 100 Percent Clean Economy by 2050 * * * Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Environment and Climate Change Chairman Paul Tonko (D-NY) announced today that the Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee will hold a hearing on Wednesday, Octob  more

Gottheimer Addresses Bergen County Senior Services Advisory Council, Continues Fight for North Jersey Seniors
HACKENSACK, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer addressed the Bergen County Senior Services Advisory Council, took questions from the Council, and updated the Council on his work to fight for North Jersey's seniors. "For far too many seniors, it's simply too expensive to live and retire in New Jersey," said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). "In Congress, I have fought to help seniors save their hard-ea  more

Gottheimer Asks U.S. State Department Why International White Supremacist Groups Aren't Listed as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Gottheimer and Members of Congress name three foreign white supremacist groups that have been cited for ties to terrorist attacks, but are not included on State Dept. list * * * This week, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and other members of Congress sent a letter to the U.S. Secretary of State demanding answers as to why white supremacist extremist groups abroad are not included on   more

House Energy & Commerce Committee to Markup H.R. 3 and Medicare Bills on Thursday
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced today that the Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a full Committee markup on Thursday, October 17, at 10 am in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 Rayburn House Office Building. "This week, the Committee will take a significant step forward to make prescription drugs more affordable  more

House Technology Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Bloomfield Mayor Venezia
BLOOMFIELD, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- The House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight issued the following testimony by Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia at a field hearing entitled "Addressing the Lead Crisis through Innovation & Technology": "My name is Michael Venezia and I am the Mayor of the Township of Bloomfield. As everyone in this room knows, over the past couple of years, The City of Newark, Townships of Bloomfield, Belleville and Nutley have experienc  more

House Technology Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Essex County Executive DiVincenzo
BLOOMFIELD, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- The House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight issued the following testimony by Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. at a field hearing entitled "Addressing the Lead Crisis through Innovation & Technology": "Thank you for holding this subcommittee meeting in Bloomfield, Essex County. The presence of lead in our drinking water causes us all great concern and creates a public health emergency. "The public was fi  more

House Technology Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Hydroviv
BLOOMFIELD, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- The House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight issued the following testimony by Hydroviv Founder Eric Roy at a field hearing entitled "Addressing the Lead Crisis through Innovation & Technology": "Thank you for your invitation to share my views on how scientist-entrepreneurs can be better supported by the Federal Government to develop technologies that predict, detect, and treat water quality issues like the crisis curren  more

House Technology Subcommittee Issues Testimony From New Jersey Poison Information & Education System
BLOOMFIELD, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- The House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight issued the following testimony by Diane P. Calello, executive and medical director of the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System, at a field hearing entitled "Addressing the Lead Crisis through Innovation & Technology": "Good morning and thank you for inviting me to speak on the health effects and implications of lead exposure, with specific focus on drinking water  more

House Technology Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Nutley Mayor Scarpelli
BLOOMFIELD, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- The House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight issued the following testimony by Nutley Mayor Joseph P. Scarpelli at a field hearing entitled "Addressing the Lead Crisis through Innovation & Technology": "Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today about lead in drinking water. I hope I can enlighten you on some of the issues our small town of Nutley, NJ, and the surrounding municipalities, have been experiencing  more

House Technology Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
BLOOMFIELD, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- The House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight issued the following testimony by Marc Edwards, distinguished professor of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, at a field hearing entitled "Addressing the Lead Crisis through Innovation & Technology": "Over the last 15 years I have testified to Congress on lead in drinking water crises in Washington D.C. twice (2004, 2010  more

House Transportation Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Rep. Smith
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee on Highways and Transit issued the following testimony by Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, at a hearing entitled "Examining the Future of Transportation Network Companies: Challenges and Opportunities": "Thank you for the invitation to speak on Sami's Law, a comprehensive bipartisan legislative initiative designed to more seriously protect passengers--especially women--who utilize rideshare services including Uber an  more

House Transportation Subcommittee Sets Hearing on Future of Transportation Network Companies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee on Highways and Transit issued the following hearing information: Examining the Future of Transportation Network Companies: Challenges and Opportunities at 2167 Rayburn House Office Building at 10 a.m. on Oct. 16: WITNESS LIST Member Panel * Christopher H. Smith, A Representative in Congress, From the 4th District of New Jersey, Testimony * Thomas R. Suozzi, A Representative in Congress, From the 3rd District of   more

Menendez Demands Details of Trump-Erdogan Call That Led to U.S. Troop Withdrawal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today requested that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo provide details regarding President Trump's recent phone call with Turkish President Erdo?an on October 6th, which led to the President's agreement to withdraw U.S. troops from northeastern Syria. Allowing for a Turkish military incursion in the area, President Tr  more

Menendez Questions State Department Official About Trump, Giuliani Effort to Free Iran Sanctions Violator
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: At a Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing examining the Trump Administration's Iran policy, Ranking Member Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) confronted U.S. Special Representative for Iran and Senior Policy Advisor to the Secretary of State, Brian Hook, about President Trump's reported efforts to help Rudy Giuliani secure the release of an Iranian-Turkish gold trader, his role in these efforts, and the impli  more

Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge FHFA to Fulfill Its Duty to Underserved, Limited-English Proficient Borrowers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) joined Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and a group colleagues in calling on the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to rescind its decision to remove a language preference question and housing counseling information from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA). The FHFA's decision to remove these sections from t  more

Menendez, Sherrill, Military Leaders Announce Major Expansion of Picatinny Arsenal's Vital National Security Mission
PICATINNY ARSENAL, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Contract awarded for $41M Munitions Disassembly Complex * * * U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (N.J.-11), who sits on the House Armed Services Committee, today joined leaders from Picatinny Arsenal, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection  more

Menendez, Young, Engel, McCaul Introduce Joint Measure Opposing Decision on Northern Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), Representative Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Representative Michael T. McCaul (R-Texas), the Committee's Ranking Member, today introduced a bicameral, bipartisan measure opp  more

Norcross Announces More Than $3 Million to Help South Jersey Families
CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced $3,012,099 in funding to address the opioid crisis, reducing youth homelessness and implementing neighborhood outreach programs. The funding comes from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF). "The programs funded by these grants offer support to vulnerable groups in our co  more

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee to Hold Hearing With CMS Administrator Seema Verma
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO) announced today that the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee will hold a hearing on Wednesday, October 23, at 10 am in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, "Sabotage:  more

Rep. Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Investment in Pediatric Cancer Research and Save Children's Lives
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan 'Fairness to Kids With Cancer Act' Will Invest in Finding Cures for Children * * * Today, Tuesday, October 15, 2019, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress -- the Fairness to Kids with Cancer Act -- to increase federal investment in pediatric cancer research, so more clinical trials receive investment and more children's liv  more

Rep. Hill Issues Remarks Voicing Solidarity With Hong Kong
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, issued the following floor remarks voicing his solidarity with the people of Hong Kong: "I thank my friend from New Jersey [Congressman Chris Smith] very much to come and speak on the subject of Hong Kong today. I rise in support of all these bills before us today, particularly from my friend from New Jersey, the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. I stand in solidarity with all freedom-loving people in Hong Kong. For more than four mon  more

Rep. Kim Assesses Impact of Opportunity Zones on Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, chairwoman of the House Small Business subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ), Chair of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access, convened a panel of experts from the economic development field to examine the role of Opportunity Zones in the small business economy. In 2017, Opportunity Zones were created with the intent  more

Rep. Kim Assesses Impact of Opportunity Zones on Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ), Chair of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access, convened a panel of experts from the economic development field to examine the role of Opportunity Zones in the small business economy. In 2017, Opportunity Zones were created with the intention of spurring capital investment in economically disadvantaged areas. "Underserved communiti  more

Rep. Kim Issues Statement on Opportunity Zones
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, chairwoman of the House Small Business subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access, issued the following statement on Opportunity Zones: "America's small businesses are a catalyst for creating employment opportunities and driving growth in the U.S. economy. The estimated 30 million small firms in the U.S. represent over 99 percent of all employers, and support nearly 56 million jobs. "Small businesses are vital to the well-being o  more

Rep. Kim: Helping Seniors Afford Health Care Act Approved by Key Committee, Headed to House Floor
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Yesterday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted to pass the Helping Seniors Afford Health Care Act, H.R. 4671. The bill will now go to the full House for final passage. The bill, introduced by Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03), Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL), would increase access to affordable health care for senior citizens. "Lowering the cost of health  more

Rep. Norcross Announces Introduction of College Affordability Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) joined Chairman Bobby Scott (VA-03) and Members of the Committee on Education and Labor in introducing the College Affordability Act - a comprehensive overhaul of the higher education system that lowers the cost of college for students and families, improves the quality of higher education through stronger accountability and expands opportunity by prov  more

Rep. Norcross Issues Statement on Death of Rep. Cummings
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland: "My thoughts are with the people of Baltimore as they mourn the passing of my friend and colleague, Congressman Elijah Cummings. "The United States has lost a fierce advocate for civil rights who sought to make our society more fair and just. "Chairman Cummings was the ultimate civil servant fighting for liberty, equality, and opportunity for all. "M  more

Rep. Norcross Votes to Require Medicare to Negotiate Lower Drug Prices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Committee Approves Norcross Amendment to Cap Costs of Copayments * * * Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today voted to advance H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act. The bill, which is a bold proposal to cut the cost of prescription drugs for all Americans, passed the Committee on Education and Labor after approving an amendment offered by Norcross to protect consumers and employees fro  more

Rep. Norcross, South Jersey Universities Celebrate Opening of Joint Health Sciences Center in Camden
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today joined leaders from the Joint Board, participating institutions and other elected officials in Camden's "Eds and Meds" corridor to celebrate the opening of the new Joint Health Sciences Center at the corner of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Broadway. The Center houses lab and training spaces for multiple universities and is the only facility in the st  more

Rep. Pallone Demands HHS Respond to Oversight Requests of the Administration's Attempts to Undermine the ACA
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone sent a letter (https://energycommerce.house.gov/sites/democrats.energycommerce.house.gov/files/documents/CMS.2019.10.16.%20Letter%20re%20Document%20Requests.pdf) to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma today deman  more

Rep. Pallone Issues Remarks at Hearing on Legislation to Reverse Youth Tobacco Epidemic
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks at the Subcommittee on Health hearing entitled "Legislation to Reverse the Youth Tobacco Epidemic": "Today, this Committee takes another important step in protecting our youth from a life of chronic disease, disability, and death from tobacco products and nicotine addiction. We will consider H.R. 2339, the "Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Ac  more

Rep. Pallone Issues Remarks at Joint Hearing on Review of Section 230 of Communications Decency Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a joint hearing with the Subcommittees on Communications and Technology and Consumer Protection and Commerce entitled "Fostering a Healthier Internet to Protect Consumers": "The internet is one of the single greatest human innovations. It promotes free expression, connections, and community. It also fosters economic opportunity with trillions   more

Rep. Pallone Issues Remarks at Markup of Lower Drug Costs Now Act, Bills to Strengthen Medicare Benefits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following opening remarks at the full committee markup of the Lower Drug Costs Now Act and bills to strengthen Medicare coverage for beneficiaries: "Today we are continuing with this Committee's important work to make prescription drugs more affordable for consumers by stopping drug companies from ripping off Americans. "First, we'll consider the Lower Drug Costs Now Ac  more

Rep. Pascrell Applauds Standards Decision for Medical Devices
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Decision to include medical device identification on claims forms major victory for patients and hospitals * * * U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), a member of House Ways and Means Committee, today praised a decision by the Accredited Standards Committee X12 to finally recommend that Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) be included on medical claims forms. "Adding a field for a unique med  more

Rep. Pascrell Issues Statement on Death of Rep. Cummings
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee: "I am in deep mourning for my friend Elijah Cummings," said Rep. Pascrell. "Trying circumstances are a crucible for leadership, and in the most difficult moment facing our nation, Elijah always stood straight with unstinting strength, unshakeable grace, and charitable civility and with those  more

Rep. Pascrell Raises New Questions of Trump Betrayal of Kurds
PATERSON, New Jersey, Oct. 11 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today reacted further to Donald Trump's betrayal of the Kurdish people in Northern Syria, amid reports that Trump may have shared intelligence information on Kurdish locations in Syria with the Turkish government. Combined with Trump's business interests in Istanbul, his incoherent press statements defending his betrayal, and the administration's stunn  more

Rep. Pascrell Ridicules 2020 G7 Summit at Trump Property
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Letter to Trump asks him to return any profits to treasury, end theft of taxpayer dollars * * * U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) reacted to the outrageous announcement by the White House that the 2020 G7 Summit would be held at a Trump-owned property, and in a letter to Trump suggested that Trump reject any profits from the 2020 G7 Summit and then release his tax returns to prove he  more

Rep. Pascrell Welcomes Italian President Sergio Mattarella to U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), co-chair of the Italian-American Congressional Delegation (IACD), today welcomed Italian President Sergio Mattarella to the nation's capital. Rep. Pascrell thanked President Mattarella for meeting with Congress and helping maintain the longstanding partnership between Italy and the United States. Rep. Pascrell also lauded the work being done by the IACD to fo  more

Rep. Payne, Jr. Honors Rep. Elijah Cummings During Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. dedicated a moment of silence to Rep. Elijah Cummings (MD-07) today before his hearing to discuss bioterrorism preparedness for the Committee on Homeland Security's subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response & Recovery. Congressman Cummings, a revered politician and chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, died Oct. 17 from complications after a m  more

Rep. Sherrill Issues Remarks at Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Conference
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following remarks: Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) joined with members of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force this morning at a press conference urging the Senate to pass H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, H.R. 1112, the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019, and H.R.1585, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019. All three of these bipartisan bills were passed by the House and have b  more

Rep. Sherrill Issues Statement on Death of Rep. Cummings
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland, chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee: "Chairman Cummings' unwavering commitment to our country and to the people of Baltimore serves as a model to all those who aspire to serve. "A civil rights pioneer and a fierce advocate for justice, he spent his life advocating on behalf of others. "His vision for a better America will be sorely missed,  more

Rep. Sherrill Issues Statement on Resolution Opposing U.S. Efforts in Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement after voting in favor of a bipartisan resolution (H.J. Res. 77) opposing the decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish military operations against Syrian Kurdish forces in northeast Syria: "There is widespread, bipartisan agreement in Congress that the United States must stand with our allies and ensure our foreign policy reflects our values. "At a time when Russia and Iran are trying to assert great  more

Rep. Sires Asks Department of Transportation Inspector General to Investigate Secretary Chao's Conflicts of Interest
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Albio Sires, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Albio Sires (D-NJ) sent a letter along with 14 colleagues to the Department of Transportation (DOT) Inspector General's Office asking for an investigation into possible conflicts of interest at DOT: "Over the past four months, news reports have indicated that Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao may be using her position to prioritize transportation infrastructure proje  more

Rep. Sires Issues Statement on Death of Rep. Cummings
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Albio Sires, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland: "Chairman Cummings was a true public servant, dedicating his life and his service to his constituents and the American people. "He was a fierce protector of democracy, an advocate for civil rights, and was passionate about improving the lives and well-being of all Americans. "I would like to send my condolences to his family, his friends, and all the lives he  more

Rep. Van Drew to Co-Sponsor Resolution to Sanction Senior Turkish Officials and Stop Arms From Going to Turkish Forces in Syria
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Jeff Van Drew will co-sponsor a bipartisan resolution introduced by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Elliot Engel and Ranking Member Michael McCaul to impose economic sanctions on senior Turkish officials and financial institutions that facilitate transactions for the Turkish military and defense industry. The resolution is a response to Turkey's encroachment and hostilities towa  more

Rep. Watson Coleman Issues Statement on Death of Rep. Cummings
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee: "There are few leaders, in this Congress or in the world, with the strength and integrity to consistently stand on their values and lead with the interests of others as their primary focus. "That kind of leadership is amazing to behold, and that's what I saw in Elijah Cummings. His los  more

Reps. Gottheimer, Pascrell, Sherrill Announce $486K Federal Grant for Passaic County Community College
PATERSON, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Award Will Help Increase Educational Opportunities for Latino Students * * * U.S. Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05), and Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ-11) announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $486,662 grant to Passaic County Community College (PCCC) to support the expansion of educational opportunities for students of Hispanic desce  more

Reps. Kim, Evans, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bill to Expand Affordable Health Care for Seniors
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03), Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) introduced the Helping Seniors Afford Health Care Act, H.R. 4671, a bill that would increase access to affordable health care for senior citizens. "For too many seniors, the question of whether or not they can afford health care isn't a question of dollars and cents, it's a question of life and death  more

Reps. Neal, Pallone, Scott Issue Statement on CBO Analysis of Lower Drug Costs Now Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following joint statement with Reps. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, on the Congressional Budget Office's analysis of the Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3): The CBO estimates a savings from Title I of the bill to Medicare of $345 billion   more

Reps. Pallone, Rush, DeGette, Tonko Issue Statement on GAO Report on DOE Framework
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following joint statement - with three congressmen - Reps. Bobby Rush, D-Illinois, chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change, in response to the release of the Government Accountability Office's  more

Reps. Pascrell, Gottheimer, Sherrill Announce $486K Federal Grant for Passaic County Community College
PATERSON, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05), and Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ-11) announced today that the U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $486,662 grant to Passaic County Community College (PCCC) to support the expansion of educational opportunities for students of Hispanic descent. "In no uncertain terms, the success of Latino students helps make our community -  more

Reps. Rooney, Sires Issue Statement on Bolivia Elections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Reps. Francis Rooney, R-Florida, and Albio Sires, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement urging the Bolivian government to respect the will of the people and ensure that the elections in Bolivia on Oct. 20 are free, fair and transparent: "We are deeply concerned about the Morales government's continued restrictions on press freedom and persecution of opposition politicians, which have weakened public institutions in Bolivia. "We also reject the 2017 decision by the  more

Reps. Sires, Rooney Issue Statement on Bolivia Elections
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Albio Sires, D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security and Trade, issued the following joint statement with Ranking Member Francis Rooney, R-Florida, urging the Bolivian government to respect the will of the people and ensure that the elections in Bolivia on Oct. 20 are free, fair and transparent: "We are deeply concerned about the Morales government's continued restrictions on press freedom and persecut  more

Reps. Smith, Suozzi Testify on Proposed 'Sami's Law'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Legislation Would Improve Ride-Share Safety * * * Bipartisan legislation named in honor of Samantha "Sami" Josephson--a senior at the University of South Carolina who was kidnapped and brutally murdered earlier this year by a predator pretending to be her Uber driver--was taken up Wednesday by the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit hearing entitled "Examining the Future of Transportation  more

Reps. Smith, Suozzi to Testify on Proposed 'Sami's Law'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Legislation Aims to Improve Ride-Share Safety * * * Bipartisan legislation named to honor Samantha "Sami" Josephson--a senior at the University of South Carolina from Robbinsville, N.J. who was kidnapped and brutally murdered by a man pretending to be her Uber driver earlier this year--will be taken up Wednesday by the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit at a hearing entitled "Examining t  more

Sen. Menendez Demands Details of Trump-Erdogan Call That Led to U.S. Troop Withdrawal
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today requested that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo provide details regarding President Trump's recent phone call with Turkish President Erdogan on October 6th, which led to the President's agreement to withdraw U.S. troops from northeastern Syria. A  more

Sen. Menendez Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing Examining U.S.-Iran Policy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a committee hearing titled, "An Examination of US-Iran Policy": "Before we get to the hearing I just want to urge the Chair. Global events come at us fast and furiously. This committee historically has played a role in fashioning U.S. policy, and as we face the challenges in Ukraine and Syria. I hope that the Chairman [convenes the meeting]  more

Sen. Menendez Issues Remarks at Hearing on U.S.-Iran Policy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing entitled "An Examination of U.S.-Iran Policy": Menendez used his remarks to elevate a request from all committee Democrats for Chairman Risch to allow the Committee to convene hearings on the Trump-Ukraine scandal, and also to highlight President Trump's reported directive for the State Department to coordinate with Rudy G  more

Sen. Menendez Issues Statement on Death of Rep. Cummings
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland: "My heart aches today as we mourn the loss of a true civil rights champion and statesman. "I had the honor of serving with Elijah Cummings in the House of Representatives and working with him on important legislation to improve the lives of all Americans. He was a dedicated and passionate public servant who fought his entire career for justice and equalit  more

Sen. Menendez Issues Statement on President Trump's Reckless Withdrawal of U.S. Forces From Northern Syria
ELIZABETH, New Jersey, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper announced that President Trump had ordered the full withdrawal of U.S. forces from northern Syria: "With this withdrawal, President Trump is further weakening the United States' position on the global stage, actively weakening our national security and further undermining our credibility with partners and allie  more

Sen. Menendez Issues Statement on Withdrawal of U.S. Forces From Northern Syria
ELIZABETH, New Jersey, Oct. 13 -- Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper announced that President Trump had ordered the withdrawal of U.S. forces from northern Syria: "With this withdrawal, President Trump is further weakening the United States' position on the global stage, actively weakening our national security and further undermining our credibility with partn  more

Sen. Menendez Questions Staff Dept. Official About Trump, Giuliani Effort to Free Iran Sanctions Violator
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: At a Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing examining the Trump Administration's Iran policy, Ranking Member Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) confronted U.S. Special Representative for Iran and Senior Policy Advisor to the Secretary of State, Brian Hook, about President Trump's reported efforts to help Rudy Giuliani secure the release of an Ira  more

Sen. Menendez Warns Trump Against Using His Golf Resort to Host G7 Summit
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today sent a letter to President Trump stating his opposition to the decision announced by White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney to host next year's G7 summit at one of Trump's own properties, potentially allowing his companies to profit from an o  more

Sen. Menendez Warns Trump Against Using His Golf Resort to Host G7 Summit
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today sent a letter to President Trump stating his opposition to the decision announced by White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney to host next year's G7 summit at one of Trump's own properties, potentially allowing his companies to profit from an official United States government event. "At a time when the U.S.   more

Sen. Menendez: Foreign Relations Committee Leaders Announce New Comprehensive Syria-turkey Legislation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today announced they are partnering to introduce new comprehensive legislation in response to Turkey's military incursion into northern Syria and attack on America's partners in northeast Syria, including the Kur  more

Sen. Menendez: Foreign Relations Committee Leaders Announce New Comprehensive Syria-Turkey Legislation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today announced they are partnering to introduce new comprehensive legislation in response to Turkey's military incursion into northern Syria and attack on America's partners in northeast Syria, including the Kurds. The bipartisan legislation, which will be introduced soon, wi  more