NEWARK, New Jersey, Jan. 4 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: With a staggering rise in anti-Semitic attacks throughout New Jersey and across the country, New Jersey's U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez, along with Assemblyman Gary Schaer, are calling for a significant increase in government funding to help protect communities from targeted hate crimes and domestic terrorism. Sens. Booker and Menendez are urging the federal government to increase fund  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 116-364) on legislation (H.R. 535) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980. The report was advanced by Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, on Jan. 2. Excerpts of the report follow: I. Purpose and Summary H.R. 535, the "P  more

NEWARK, Jan. 4 -- 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, spoke with Hallie Jackson on MSNBC to give his reaction to the airstrike that killed Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani and the potential implications of the escalating situation in the Middle East. "Qassem Soleimani was a terrorist. He caused the l  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following joint statement with Reps. Nita Lowey, D-New York; Eliot Engel, D-New York; Kay Granger, R-Texas; Ted Deutch, D-Florida; Randy Weber, R-Texas; Marc Veasey, D-Texas; and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania: "The House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism strongly condemns last night's anti-Semitic attack in a rabbi's home in Monsey, NY. This comes on the heels of numerous attacks against Jews in Brooklyn and M  more

PARK RIDGE, New Jersey, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Park Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Officers and Police Reserve Officers sworn in * * * U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) administered the oath of office in Park Ridge to Mayor Kieth Misciagna, Councilman Robert Metzdorf, and Councilwoman Kelly Epstein. Also sworn in today in Park Ridge were Volunteer Fire Department Officers and Police Reserve Officers: Fire Chief Tom Lep  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * - Vernon's first African American mayor sworn in * * * U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) administered the oath of office to Vernon Mayor Howard Burrell, Councilmember Harry J. Shortway, Councilwoman Kelly Weller, Vernon Fire Department Chief Jason Alba, McAfee Fire Department Deputy Chief Thomas Murray, Highland Lakes Fire Chief Tom Ferry, and Deputy Chief Scott Semchesyn. "I can think o  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following joint statement with Reps. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, Eliot Engel, D-New York, Kay Granger, R-Texas, Ted Deutch, D-Florida, Randy Weber, R-Texas, Marc Veasey, D-Texas, and Brian Fitzpatrick, R- Pennsylvania, co-chairs of the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism: "The House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism strongly condemns last night's anti-Semitic attack in a rabbi's home in Monsey, NY  more

LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Jan. 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that the Long Branch Housing Authority (LBHA) received an award of $107,057 to alleviate veteran homelessness. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) distributes the award through its HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) Program. The Program helps homeless veterans obtain affordable rental housing in t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement on President Trump's announcement that his administration is implementing a partial flavor ban on tobacco products: "Today's announcement from the Administration falls far short of President Trump's public promise to restrict the flavors being used by Big Tobacco to get a new generation of young people addicted to their products. A so-called flavor ban  more

LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Jan. 1 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.'s (NJ-06) bipartisan legislation to stop bad robocalls was signed into law by President Trump. The Pallone-Thune TRACED ACT was announced as part of a bipartisan, bicameral agreement by the House and Senate last month. This month, the House of Representatives passed the bill by a vote of 417-3. It later passed the Senate by voice vote. This year, New Jerse  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- 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 that the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee will hold a hearing on Wednesday, January 8, at 10:30 am in the John D. Dingell Room, 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building, on deception   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 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) and Health Subcommittee Chairwoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) announced that the Health Subcommittee will hold a legislative hearing on Wednesday, January 8, at 10 am in 2322 Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, "Legislation to Improve Americans' Health Care Coverage and Outcomes."  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, issued the following statement regarding the violent attack on the Jewish community in Monsey, New York on the 7th day of Hanukkah and the disturbing rise in extremist violence across the country: "I'm saddened and pained by the anti-Semitic attack on the Jewish community in Monsey, New York on the seventh day of Hanukkah, a sacred period of rededication, joy, and light. "The recent violent attacks in New York and New Jersey, and the es  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on the attack in Iraq against Iranian General Qasem Soleimani: "Make no mistake - Qasem Soleimani was a ruthless, evil leader who had orchestrated countless attacks that have cost American lives. "Many questions remain and must be answered on the intelligence reports that led to this action, what steps were undertaken to prepare our personnel and partners in the region, and the consequences of an escalatory a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, issued the following statement on the series of anti-Semitic attacks in New York and New Jersey: "Saturday's horrific attack at a rabbi's home in Monsey, N.Y., was the latest in a string of anti-Semitic attacks in New York and New Jersey that should shake all of us to our core. "No one in this country should be fearful of practicing their religion, yet that's exactly what we're witnessing. To enter a home and viciously stab five worsh  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq: "I condemn in the strongest and most forceful of terms these violent attacks against the American Embassy in Baghdad, and the Iranians who are backing this siege. The top priority for the United States must remain ensuring that our American diplomats and personnel at Embassy Baghdad are p  more