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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday November 03, 2019 ( 73 items )  

At Americas Unidas Multicultural Senior Center, Gottheimer Updates Seniors on Protecting Social Security, Lowering Prescription Drug Costs
HACKENSACK, New Jersey, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: On Friday, October 25, 2019, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited the Americas Unidas Multicultural Senior Center to speak to seniors about his efforts to help lower prescription drug costs, lower taxes, and protect Social Security and Medicare for all senior citizens. "Seniors are disproportionately affected by rising out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs and health care.   more

Booker, Cleaver, Kind Urge Treasury Inspector General for 'Complete Review' of Implementation of Opportunity Zones
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U. S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Ron Kind (D-WI), today urged the Department of Treasury to conduct an immediate and complete review of their actions related to all "certified opportunity zones for eligibility requirement conformance" following multiple reports of possible wrongdoing by senior administration officials in implementing the 2017 tax ince  more

Congressmen Kim, Cook, Cisneros Introduce Bill to Help Returning Veterans Find Work
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03), Congressman Paul Cook (CA-08), and Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-39) introduced H.R. 4941, the bipartisan Veteran Employment Transition (VET) Act, that would help veterans identify employment opportunities during their transition to civilian life. "There's no better way we can thank our returning veterans than by giving them every opportunity for a good paying job," said C  more

Families USA Endorses Congressman Kim's Helping Seniors Afford Health Care Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, Families USA, a national, non-partisan voice for health care consumers, announced their endorsement of the Helping Seniors Afford Health Care Act, H.R. 4671. 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. "Medicare savings programs are essential f  more

Gottheimer Announces $5+ Million in Storm Damage Reimbursement for North Jersey Schools and Families From March 2018 Winter Storms
GLEN ROCK, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Over $5 million clawed back to NJ will go to help local infrastructure * * * Today, Tuesday, October 29, 2019, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced, through his work improving North Jersey's return on investment (ROI) on the federal tax dollars New Jersey sends to Washington, more than $5 million dollars in winter storm damage reimbursement will be heading to Fifth Di  more

Gottheimer Announces New Bipartisan Darren Drake Act to Stop Homegrown Terror Truck Attacks
NEW MILFORD, New Jersey, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Concrete steps to help prevent ISIS-inspired, lone wolf terrorists from striking our citizens with trucks and online weapons of attack * * * Today, Monday, October 28, 2019, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced new bipartisan legislation -- the Darren Drake Act -- which will be introduced in the House of Representatives this week, along with Congressman Brian Fitzp  more

Gottheimer Fights for and Delivers Tariff Relief for Fifth District Jobs and Businesses
GLEN ROCK, New Jersey, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - New Jersey-based Snow Joe, LLC, wins relief for key product line from $200 billion tariffs * * * Today, Monday, October 28, 2019, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced that products from an innovative North Jersey company Snow Joe, LLC, would be excluded from the list of proposed tariffs on $200 billion of imported goods. Snow Joe is an American-owned, New Jersey-base  more

Gottheimer Votes to Mint Coin to Commemorate the Opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Celebrating One Year of Law Enforcement Museum Opening * * * Today, Monday, October 28, 2019, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer voted to pass the bipartisan National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin Act, authorizing the Treasury Department to mint coins to commemorate the opening of the National Law Enforcement Museum. The museum is dedicated to highlighting and honoring past, presen  more

House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Work of Inter-American Foundation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Albio Sires, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: The House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday passed a bipartisan resolution, H.Res. 649, introduced by Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ), Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade, and Congressman Christopher Smith (R-NJ), commending the Inter-American Foundation for its 50-year effort to advance the economic and social development of countries in the Western Hem  more

Kuster, Watson Coleman, Malinowski, Quigley, Huffman Introduce Legislation to Protect Conservation Land From Pipeline Development
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Congressman Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) introduced the Protecting Our Conserved Lands Act. This legislation will prevent the use of eminent domain to seize conservation land protected by local governments and nonprofits, like land trusts, for   more

Menendez Calls for Hatch Act Review Into Pompeo Travel to Kansas
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- 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 the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), formally requesting an immediate review to determine whether Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has violated the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal employees from using their official positions to participate in partisan political activities. The Senator'  more

Menendez Calls for Official Military Honors for Heroic K9 Team That Took Down Baghdadi
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Trump pins fake medal on hero dog Conan in Twitter stunt * * * U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today heralded the heroic service and sacrifice of the military K9 team that played an integral role in the take down of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and called for Conan and his handler to receive official Department of Defense (DoD) commen  more

Menendez to Deputy Secretary of State: Is It Ever Appropriate for President to Use His Office to Solicit Investigations Into Domestic Political Opponent?
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today questioned Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan on his views and role in the Trump-Ukraine scandal. The Senator's questions came as part of a committee hearing considering Sullivan's nomination to be Ambassador to the Russian Federation. CLICK HERE TO WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6BPWicHJT  more

Menendez to Deputy Secretary of State: Is It Ever Appropriate for the President to Use His Office to Solicit Investigations Into Domestic Political Opponent?
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today questioned Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan on his views and role in the Trump-Ukraine scandal. The Senator's questions came as part of a committee hearing considering Sullivan's nomination to be Ambassador to the Russian Federation  more

Menendez, Booker, Democrats Blast Trump Admin Failure to Keep Promise to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - In letter to HHS Secretary Azar, Democrats slam the ongoing delay and reported weakening of Trump Administration's promised action to address epidemic of youth e-cigarette use * * * U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, along with 24 Democratic colleagues, denounced the Trump Administration for failing to meet its promise to address the growing epidemic of teen e-cigarette use by remov  more

Menendez, Engel Raise Alarms About Administration Failures to Constrain Russian Nuclear Forces
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Senior Lawmakers Call on Sec. Pompeo to Appoint Arms Control Officials and Renew New START * * * Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.), Chairman of the House Foreign affairs Committee, today expressed deep concerns about the Trump Administration's nuclear strategy and approach to the New START Treaty, a critical agre  more

Menendez, Sandy Survivors Demand Action to Protect Residents, Communities From Future Floods, Their Aftermath
TOMS RIVER, New Jersey, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Senator returns to home of Toms River family who just finished rebuilding, moved back in 7 years after Sandy * * * U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, chair of the Sandy Task Force and a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee that oversees the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), today returned to the home of Toms River resident Doug Quinn, whom he first visited after Superstor  more

Norcross, Congressional Progressive Caucus Lead Letter Urging Backpay for Federal Contractors
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and Members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus today sent a bipartisan letter, signed by 87 members of the House of Representatives, to bicameral leadership urging the inclusion of retroactive compensation for federal contractors affected by the 2018-2019 government shutdown in any year-end spending deal. The letter was led by Congressman Norcross and th  more

One Year Since Tree of Life Synagogue Tragedy, Gottheimer Emphasizes Fight Against Anti-Semitism and Hate
RIDGEWOOD, New Jersey, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Jewish community stands in solidarity to remember Pittsburgh tragedy, raises collective voice against hatred * * * A year ago this weekend, the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in the United States took place, tragically taking the lives of eleven people during Shabbat morning services at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. On Saturday, October 26, 2019, remembering   more

Pallone and Guthrie Introduce Legislation to Support Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: Today, Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) introduced H.R. 4866, the National Centers of Excellence in Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Act of 2019. The bipartisan legislation would allow the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to partner with universities across the country to designate them a  more

Pallone and Wyden Demand Answers From Trump Administration on Unprecedented Rise of Uninsured Children
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Nearly Half a Million More Children Did Not Have Health Coverage Last Year * * * House Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) today called on the Trump administration to detail how and why it has presided over an unprecedented rise in the number of unins  more

Pallone Applauds Decision to Protect New Jersey Fishing
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) applauded the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's (ASMFC) Atlantic Striped Bass Board's adoption of a policy that will achieve agreed upon conservation goals while treating New Jersey's fishing industry fairly. The decision establishes fair catch limits and allows states to submit their own conservation equivalent plans. The Board's management   more

Pallone Applauds House Passage of Armenian Genocide Resolution
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Resolution recognizes first genocide of the 20th Century * * * Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) applauded the House passage of a resolution that officially recognizes the Armenian Genocide. Beginning in 1915, an estimated 1.5 million Armenians were systemically murdered over the course of several years in what is now present-day Turkey. Turkish leaders have long denied histo  more

Pallone Calls for Fair Treatment of New Jersey Fishing Community
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) called on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASFMC) to pursue a conservation policy that achieves agreed upon Striped Bass stock management goals while treating states like New Jersey in a fair and consistent manner. In a letter, Pallone urged fair treatment of all states as the ASFMC considers implementing new removal limits to protect S  more

Pascrell Assails Mnuchin Treasury Corruption
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Letter to Treasury Secretary seeks answers on his using program for the poor to enrich a disgraced con artist * * * U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today wrote to U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin demanding answers to a New York Times report alleging that Mnuchin broke his own department's own guidelines in ordering that a friend of his, disgraced con artist Michael Milken, rece  more

Pascrell Supports Trump Impeachment Inquiry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today reacted to the vote in the House of Representatives to commence an official and public impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. "No Democrat or Republican wanted to ever reach this point. Throughout the 116th Congress, the House has been unrelenting in investigating corruption in this administration. But in the face of unprecedented obstruction of j  more

Ranking Member Menendez Concludes Trip to India
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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, travelled to India earlier this month to assess and advance the partnership between the United States and India. Visiting Delhi, Agra, Chandigarh, Amritsar, and Mumbai, Menendez met with senior government officials, businesspeople, and religious leaders. The Ranking Member's agenda included meetings on U.S.-India   more

Rep. Gottheimer Helps Break Ground on New Valley Hospital
PARAMUS, New Jersey, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer helped break ground on Valley Hospital's new, modern facility, alongside local, state, and federal New Jersey leaders, Valley Health leaders, and the hardworking women and men of labor. "I am excited about the potential for Valley's new, modern hospital to transform care for our residents and bolster our economy by supporting local businesses and bringing good   more

Rep. Gottheimer Issues Statement on Impeachment Inquiry Process
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on the House impeachment inquiry process: "Earlier today, I supported a process that will bring all the facts to light for the public and for all of Congress to review. "This is consistent with my position from day one: this process must be evidence-based and fact-driven, and afford all sides the ability to present evidence. "We must not prejudge the outcome; doing so would be irresponsible. "I will al  more

Rep. Gottheimer's Co-led Bill Passes House
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Officially Recognizes Armenian Genocide of 1.5 Million - U.S. House passes recognition of genocide of 1.5 million Armenians and others between 1915 and 1923 * * * Today, Tuesday, October 29, 2019, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) voted to pass H.Res. 296, Affirming the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide, of which he was an original cosponsor. Gottheimer is a member of the  more

Rep. Kim Issues Statement on Death of ISIS Leader Al-Baghdadi
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement in response to the death of ISIS leader Abu Al-Baghdadi.: "The death of Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi is a massive blow in the fight against ISIS and their hateful mark on the world. My first thoughts are of deep gratitude to our armed servicemen and women and our civilians throughout our intelligence and national security operations who oversaw and carried out this dangerous operation. "Having myself worked before to tr  more

Rep. Kim Issues Statement on Investigation Into Abuse of Power by President Trump
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on the vote to investigate reported abuses of power by President Trump: "My vote today is a vote for transparency, accountability and responsibility to the Constitution. The role of Commander in Chief is a sacred duty of the Presidency, and any allegations of abuse of power must be investigated with seriousness and purpose. "My focus remains on fighting for the people of Burlington and Ocean Counties. It's why th  more

Rep. Malinowski Issues Statement on Resolution for Open Hearings on President Trump's Abuse of Power
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Tomaz Malinowski, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on a resolution for open hearings on President Trump's abuse of power: "Today the House of Representatives passed a Resolution to provide the path forward for public hearings as part of the next phase of the impeachment inquiry. "I have been taking part in the witness depositions, and personally know several of the diplomats who have testified to us from my time at the State Department. They are patriots  more

Rep. Malinowski Leads Letter Demanding Action on Legislation Combatting Revenge Porn
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Tomaz Malinowski, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Malinowski led a group of lawmakers in a letter asking leadership of the Judiciary Committee to move forward on legislation that will address the increase in distribution of nonconsensual pornography (NCP), also known as "revenge porn". The letter is in response to the recent extreme circumstances surrounding the resignation of Congresswoman Katie Hill. "In an increasingly digital w  more

Rep. Norcross Amendment to College Affordability Act Increases Access to Child Care on Campus
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross' (NJ-01) amendment to the College Affordability Act to expand child care services for parents enrolled in higher education has been approved by the House Education and Labor Committee. "As a young single dad working in the construction field I struggled myself to find affordable, quality child care," said Congressman Norcross, an original sponsor of the Colle  more

Rep. Pallone Encourages New Jersey Residents to Get Covered
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - New Jerseyans Can Sign Up for Health Coverage Nov 1st - Dec 15th * * * Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement today encouraging New Jersey residents to sign up for health insurance coverage on Healthcare.gov. The Affordable Care Act's Open Enrollment season kicks off today, November 1st, and residents can sign up for health insurance for the upcoming year th  more

Rep. Pallone Issues Remarks at Hearing on Decarbonizing U.S. Power Sector
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following remarks at the Subcommittee on Energy hearing entitled "Building a 100 Percent Clean Economy: Solutions for the U.S. Power Sector": The hearing is the fifth hearing in the Committee's climate change series aimed at developing comprehensive legislation to achieve a 100 percent clean economy by 2050: "Today's hearing is the fifth hearing in the Committee's series  more

Rep. Pallone Issues Remarks at Hearing on Protecting Renewable Fuel Standard Program
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following remarks at the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change hearing entitled "Protecting the Renewable Fuel Standard: The Trump Administration's Abuse of Secret Waivers": "Today, this Committee is continuing its oversight of the Trump Administration by examining the EPA's abuse of secret waivers to undermine the Renewable Fuels Standard program, or "RFS." Righ  more

Rep. Pallone Issues Remarks at Hearing on Repurposing C-Band
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following remarks at the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing entitled "Repurposing the C-Band to Benefit All Americans": "Today, we are discussing how to reallocate the C-band in a way that benefits all consumers and helps us invest in connecting more Americans to better technology. C-band spectrum is essential mid-band spectrum that can be used to speed  more

Rep. Pallone Issues Remarks at Hearing on Safeguarding Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- 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 "Safeguarding the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain in a Global Economy": "American consumers rely heavily on prescription drug products that help them live longer and healthier lives. Over the last several months, this Subcommittee has taken action to lower drug costs to ensure that all Americans can acce  more

Rep. Pallone Issues statement on Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following speech, which was published in the Congressional Record on Oct. 30, on the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act (H.R. 3942): I rise to speak on H.R. 3942, the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act. As the Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over the Food and Drug Administration's regulation of tobacco products, I ardently support efforts to prot  more

Rep. Pallone Issues Statement on Retirement of Rep. Walden
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement after Ranking Member Greg Walden, R-Oregon, announced that he will retire from the House at the end of the 116th Congress: "The Energy and Commerce Committee has a proud tradition of bipartisanship, and during both his time as Chairman and Ranking Member, Greg has lived up to that tradition. "When Greg became Chairman of the full Committee, he focuse  more

Rep. Pallone Urges President Trump to Follow Through on Promise to Issue E-Cigarette Flavor Ban
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- 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) sent a letter (https://energycommerce.house.gov/sites/democrats.energycommerce.house.gov/files/documents/POTUS.2019.10.30..pdf) to President Trump today urging the President to fulfill a promise he made last month in an Oval Office press conference that his Administration would ban all harmful   more

Rep. Pascrell Demands FEC Investigation of Deadbeat Trump Campaign
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Trump refuses to pay back cities for police, public services * * * U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today wrote to Federal Election Commission Chairwoman Ellen Weintraub calling on the FEC to open an investigation of the Trump presidential campaign for its repeated refusal to reimburse host cities for costs incurred during Donald Trump's campaign rallies and failure to report these d  more

Rep. Pascrell Issues Statement on Death of Ex-Rep. Hughes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following death of ex-Rep. William Hughes, D-New Jersey: "Bill Hughes was a total gentleman. Bill's work ethic was a legend that carried from Cape May in his district all the way up to Paterson. "I've always regretted that I did not have a chance to serve besides Bill in the House. "Bill was from the old school: he could work with anybody and was responsive first and always to the regular people he represented. "So it  more

Rep. Pascrell Issues Statement on Seventh Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following statement marking the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, which devastated much of New Jersey and displaced thousands from their homes and businesses: "It may be seven years since Hurricane Sandy destroyed homes and businesses across New Jersey, but I have never forgotten the hardships New Jerseyans have faced in its aftermath. "We stood strong to fight for the federal funds needed to rebuild and make our co  more

Rep. Payne, Jr. Co-Sponsors Lower Drug Costs Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. wants to reduce the costs of life-saving prescription drugs for all Americans. Congressman Payne, Jr. so-sponsored the Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3) today. The bill would allow Medicare and Medicaid officials to negotiate the price of insulin and 25 other prescription medications per year that lack a generic substitute with pharmaceutical companies directly. Al  more

Rep. Sherrill Issues Statement on House Passage of Impeachment Inquiry Resolution
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement after the House passed a resolution (H.Res. 660) establishing procedures for the committees to continue the impeachment inquiry: The resolution provides for the next phase of the inquiry, including the format of open, public hearings and due process protections for the President. "The evidence that the President of the United States endangered our national security and used his office for personal gain pro  more

Rep. Sherrill Praises Passage of SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) praised the passage of the SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Act (H.Res. 107) today in the House of Representatives. Representative Sherrill is a co-sponsor of this bipartisan legislation, led by Republican Representative Trent Kelly (MS-01), to provide family members of fallen soldiers an opportunity to par  more

Rep. Sires Asks Boeing CEO About Production Pressure at 737 MAX Production Plant
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Albio Sires, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: At today's House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee hearing on the tragic Boeing 737 MAX accidents, Rep. Albio Sires (D-NJ) asked Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg about allegations that his company's drive to make money was more important than keeping people safe. Rep. Sires read from an email sent to the general manager of the 737 MAX program in June 2018 - four months before the tragic Lion Air Accide  more

Rep. Sires Issues Statement on House Passage of Harbor Infrastructure Legislation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Albio Sires, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on House passage of the Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Act (H.R. 2440), to authorize our ports and harbors to tap into money necessary for infrastructure upgrades: "Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2440, which invests more money into our port infrastructure and which I voted for. According to the Army Corps of Engineers, navigation channels at our country's busiest por  more

Rep. Sires Issues Statement on Passage of Critical Water Infrastructure, Jobs Legislation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Albio Sires, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement regarding his support for the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act (H.R. 1497), to authorize $16.7 billion for clean water infrastructure programs over the next five years: "I am a proud cosponsor of this bill and I supported its passage out of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee because I believe the federal government has a responsibility to help states maintain their water infrastru  more

Rep. Sires Issues Statement on Vote to Formalize Impeachment Inquiry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Albio Sires, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement after the House passed a resolution (H.Res.660) that provides a path forward for public impeachment inquiry hearings: "Today's vote is an important step in establishing the procedure for open hearings in the House's ongoing impeachment inquiry. "After collecting testimony in a confidential and secure setting to ensure all witnesses are free from outside influence or attempts to align stories it is vital that  more

Rep. Sires, Bipartisan Congressional Leaders Commend High Representative Mogherini's Leadership
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Albio Sires, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ), Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade, led a bipartisan letter with Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and eleven other members of Congress, commending European Commission High Representative Federica Mogherini for convening a solidarity conference on the Venezuela migrant crisis and underscoring the need for additional support f  more

Rep. Smith Issues Statement on Resolution on Genocide in Armenia
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following floor remarks on a resolution (H.Res. 296) on Armenia genocide: * * * - Smith, a co-sponsor of H.Res. 296, manages debate on House floor * * * "When the term genocide was created in 1944 to describe the systematic destruction of an entire people, its author Raphael Lemkin explained the term by saying, ''it was the sort of thing Hitler did to the Jews and the Turks did to the Armenians." "On ordering the invasion of   more

Rep. Smith: House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Work of Inter-American Foundation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: The House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday passed a bipartisan resolution, H.Res. 649, introduced by Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), a senior member of the committee, and Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ), Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade, commending the Inter-American Foundation for its 50-year effort to improve the economic and social development of   more

Rep. Van Drew Introduces NO CLAWS Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Jeff Van Drew introduces the Nation Owes Community Lifelines After Weathering Sandy (NO CLAWS) Act, a bill to protect natural disaster victims from government clawbacks which occur when victims are awarded disaster assistance and then are told they need to return some or all of that aid. The NO CLAWS Act prevents FEMA from recouping disaster and emergency assistance from individuals and   more

Rep. Van Drew Issues Statement on Death of Ex-Rep. Hughes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on the death of ex-Rep. William J. Hughes, D-New Jersey: "I am saddened to hear of the passing of William "Bill" J. Hughes, former U.S. Representative and Ambassador. "Mr. Hughes has fought for South Jersey for decades and it is an honor to have known him and followed in his footsteps. "South Jersey and the world are better for having had him."  more

Rep. Van Drew Issues Statement on House Vote on Impeachment Inquiry
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on House vote on the impeachment inquiry: "Today, I voted Nay on H.Res. 660. "Without bipartisan support I believe this inquiry will further divide the country tearing it apart at the seams and will ultimately fail in the Senate. "However, now that the vote has taken place and we are moving forward I will be making a judgement call based on all the evidence presented by these investigations. "My h  more

Reps. Pallone, Eshoo Issue Statement on House Passage of Five Health Bills
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following joint statement with Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-California, on House passage of five bills to improve health care system: "Today the House continued its ongoing work to strengthen our nation's health care system. "Several of the bills passed by the House invest in our health care workforce with funding for education, training programs and diversity efforts. "The Ho  more

Reps. Pascrell, King Introduce Offshore Wind Power Act
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan climate legislation will reduce reliance on dirtier energy sources, bolster offshore wind industry * * * This week, U.S. Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) and Peter T. King (R-NY-02) introduced in the House the Offshore Wind Power Act of 2019 (H.R. 4887). Currently, the federal wind production tax credits (PTC) and investment tax credits (ITC) programs are set to expire next ye  more

Reps. Pascrell, Ocasio-Cortez Call for Postal Banking Expansion
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Letter to Fed Chair and Postmaster General urges increased banking options for low-income and rural Americans * * * U.S. Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-14) today wrote to Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, and Megan Brennan, the Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service (USPS), in reaction to the announcement that the Fed  more

Sen. Booker Engages Air Force to Help Approve Joint Base Overpass
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Dangerous road conditions have made County Route 539 the fifth-deadliest roadway in New Jersey * * * U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), along with U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and U.S. Representatives Andy Kim (D-NJ), Donald Norcross (D-NJ), and Chris Smith (R-NJ), requested the U.S. Air Force (USAF) begin the process of approving the construction of an overpass over County Road 539, which   more

Sen. Menendez Calls for Hatch Act Review Into Pompeo Travel to Kansas
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- 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 the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), formally requesting an immediate review to determine whether Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has violated the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal employees from using their official posit  more

Sen. Menendez Issues Opening Statement at Nomination Hearing for U.S. Ambassador to Russia
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following opening statement at a committee hearing for the nomination of John Joseph Sullivan to be Ambassador to the Russian Federation: "Mr. Secretary, congratulations on your nomination. You understand the role of Congress as a co-equal branch of government, and you have differentiated yourself from those in the Administration who have sought to break every norm in   more

Sen. Menendez Issues Statement in Observance of Diwali
NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 27 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement regarding the celebration of Diwali: "I join the millions of Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs in New Jersey and around the world who are celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights. During my recent trip to India, I had the pleasure of taking an extensive tour of the Akshardham Temple in Delhi, which was a testament to the devotion of the BAPS community and a reminder of the transcendent power of faith. "  more

Sen. Menendez Issues Statement on Death of Ex-Rep. Hughes
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on the death of ex-Rep. Bill Hughes, D-New Jersey: "I know I share with so many across our state my profound sadness in learning of the passing of Bill Hughes. For two decades in Congress, Bill proudly represented the people of his district and represented the best of New Jersey. "He fought for what he believed was right, and the accomplishments which bear his imprint - from the Hughes Amendment banning  more

Sen. Menendez Issues Statement on Death of ISIS Leader Al-Baghdadi
NEWARK, New Jersey, Oct. 27 -- Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a raid led by U.S. special operations forces in Syria: "Today, we come together to congratulate our men and women in uniform who successfully executed the attack on a brutal murderer who mercilessly killed Americans, terrorized populations across the Middle East, and threatened regi  more

Sen. Menendez Issues Statement on Death of ISIS Leader Al-Baghdadi
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi died during a military raid in Syria led by the U.S.: "Today, we come together to congratulate our men and women in uniform who successfully executed the attack on a brutal murderer who mercilessly killed Americans, terrorized populations across the Middle East, and threatened regional peace and secur  more

Sen. Menendez: Top Senate National Security Democrats Slam Trump for Trying to Pay for Border Wall With Defense Funds to Help Deter Russian Aggression
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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, Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, andSenator Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today sent a letter to President Trump fiercely opposing his plan to pay for his border wall using money meant to help our European allies deter Rus  more

Senate Approves Menendez Resolution Reaffirming the Importance of the U.S-Japan Alliance
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- 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, applauded the Senate's passage of his bipartisan resolution reaffirming the vital role of the bilateral alliance between the United States and Japan in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. "For over 70 ye  more

Sires' Resolution Disapproving Russia's Inclusion in Future Group of Seven Summits Passes Unanimously in House Foreign Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Albio Sires, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, H.Res.546, a bipartisan resolution introduced by Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ) disapproving Russia's inclusion in future Group of Seven (G-7) summits until it respects the territorial integrity of its neighbors and adheres to the standards of democratic societies, was unanimously passed by the House Foreign Affairs Committee. "Time and time again, Russia has shown it has no respect for the territo  more

Wyden, Menendez Question Administration Delay on Ukrainian Trade Benefits
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Top Democrats on Finance and Foreign Relations Committees Question Administration on Possible Link Between Demands For Dirt on Political Opponents and Delay in Restoring Ukraine Trade Benefits * * * Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., the ranking members of the Finance and Foreign Relations Committees, asked whether the White House interfered in decisions regarding trade p  more