WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act, legislation that would address the online sale of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl. Specifically, the legislation would require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate the methods used to enable the online sale of fentanyl and assess the efforts of federal law  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: President Biden announced the nomination of Judge Edward Kiel to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. Judge Kiel, who is serving as a United States Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey, would be the first Korean American federal judge in New Jersey. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), issued the following sta  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 4, 2023: Today, Congressman Van Drew announced the re-introduction of his No IDs for Illegals Act and was joined by thirteen of his colleagues as original cosponsors. This comes after reports (https://www.foxnews.com/politics/leaked-images-show-biden-admins-planned-ice-id-card-illegal-immigrants) that the Biden administration is planning to distribute identification cards to illegal immigrants  more

CHESTER, New Jersey, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 6, 2023: Yesterday, Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ) met with small business owners on Main Street in Downtown Chester, N.J. to hear from them directly about the issues facing them and how he can continue supporting their efforts to help the community, grow the local economy, and create jobs. Chester Borough Mayor Janet Hoven, Chester Township Mayor Mike Inganamort and Congressman Kean walked M  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Sept. 30, 2023: * * * Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) today issued the following statement on the stopgap legislation (HR 5860) passed by the House of Representatives in a vote of 335-91 to prevent a government shutdown and a funding lapse for US servicemembers, border patrol agents, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers and other critical law enforcement officials, as well as essential heal  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Washington, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today applauded the Biden Administration's 2023-2028 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, which does not include drilling leases along the Atlantic Coast. There is a 60 day waiting period before the plan is finalized. During the waiting period, Pallone will advocate for the Biden Administration to formally adopt the plan.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Washington, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan demanding the agency expedite review of drinking water regulations and revise the regulations to protect communities from microbial pathogens, including Legionella. Pallone also requested the agency consider more robust water monitoring and testing and improved  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Union Beach, NJ - Following heavy rains and flooding in Monmouth County last week, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) held a press conference with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during a tour of storm damage and ongoing construction of flood control projects worth nearly $1 billion he has helped secure for the region. Pallone used the tour to assess possible options for future projects to addres  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) announced today that the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has awarded a federal grant of $499,360 to the Secaucus School District. This grant, provided through the DOE's Fostering Diverse Schools grants program, will help Secaucus improve learning conditions and enhance students' overall educational experience through exposure to increased socioeconomic and c  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee, today wrote to two top Republicans on the panel, highlighting their one-sided open letter seeking information regarding tax-exempt political groups. "I have argued for many years that there is a serious problem of political advocacy groups masquerading as tax-exempt 'social welfare organizatio  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today announced he would not get involved in the ongoing House Republican civil war: "If the Republican Conference is a circus, why would I go into the tent and step in elephant dung?" said Congressman Pascrell. "In less than a year, Kevin McCarthy has proven himself to be the weakest House Speaker in modern history. Every decision Mr. McCarthy has made was wi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), in front of an anti-choice clinic posing as a legitimate healthcare provider, announced new action to prevent these brainwashing cult clinics, known as crisis pregnancy centers, from providing false or misleading information that puts women's health at risk. Gottheimer plans to stop at deceptive crisis pregnancy centers across New Jersey so women know they exist   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined the North Jersey community to celebrate Greek culture, help cook traditional food, and help cook at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church's Greek Festival, held in Wyckoff, NJ. The festival included stands of popular and traditional Greek foods, such as souvlaki sandwiches, kebabs, loukoumades, and more. Inside the church, festival goers danced to Greek musi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: September 30, 2023, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) voted for bipartisan legislation to stop a government shutdown. The legislation passed by a 331 to 91 vote. "As I've said for weeks, with a divided government, a bipartisan solution is the only way to stop the ultra-right from holding the country hostage," said Congressman Josh Gottheimer. "Today, I helped deliver a bipartisan vote to stop   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Sept. 30, 2023: * * * Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. issued the following statement on the passage of a short-term, bipartisan funding bill to keep the U.S. government open. The bill, known as a continuing resolution, will keep the government open for another 45 days and give lawmakers more time to agree on a longer-term funding bill. "The Democratic mission was accomplished today. Through the continued  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) today issued the following statement on the nomination of Judge Edward Kiel to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey: "I am thrilled that President Biden has nominated Judge Edward Kiel to serve as U.S. District Court Judge for the District of New Jersey. Throughout his career, Judge Kiel has built an impressive record of accomplish  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the bipartisan Strengthening Communities through Summer Employment Act. This legislation will provide funding to Summer Youth Employment Programs to expand job opportunities for youth and to develop innovative programs that improve economic and criminal justice outcomes for young people in New Jersey and across the country. These e  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: PARSIPPANY, NJ -- The nonpartisan Common Ground Committee ranked Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) the most bipartisan elected official in New Jersey, putting her in the top five percent of all elected officials, including U.S. House members, U.S. Senators, and governors. This distinction comes after Sherrill was ranked as the most effective New Jersey House member by the Center for Effective Lawmakin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement after New York's Traffic Mobility Review Board unveiled its four proposals for Congestion Pricing credits for tolls already paid, proposing credits of between $4 and $7 for the Holland and Lincoln Tunnels and no credit for the George Washington Bridge: "This plan is just another unfair double tax on New Jers  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Oct. 3, 2023: * * * After voting in favor of a motion to vacate the Speakership of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Rob Menendez released the following statement: "I came to Congress to work on legislative priorities that would benefit families across the country and, specifically, in New Jersey's 8th Congressional District. Yet, from day one and after 15 rounds of votes for Speaker, Republi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Sept. 30, 2023: * * * After his vote for a 45-day continuing resolution to keep the federal government open, Congressman Menendez released the following statement: "Today, I voted alongside House Democrats to keep our federal government open for every single resident of the Eighth Congressional District and this country, ensuring that our constituents have the government services they deserve and often re  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill released the following statement on House Republican Leadership: "This is a sad day for the House of Representatives. "After a Republican motion, I voted to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy. As a Member of Congress, it is my duty to uphold the Constitution, govern responsibly and effectively, and deliver results for the people of New Jersey. "I ha  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Capitol Police issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2023: The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is working to find the three criminals who carjacked a Member of Congress. "We have a number of leads," said U.S. Capitol Police Chief Tom Manger. "Our investigators are focused, determined and working around the clock." The USCP is being assisted by the DC Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the FBI Washington Field Office. At approximately 9:30 p.m.,  more