WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and 20 other Senate colleagues in supporting an amendment to maintain the congressional notification requirement for all U.S. assistance to foreign militaries. Specifically, the amendment would strike a provision in the draft national security supplemental bill that would waive the con  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined 48 Senators in announcing plans to file an amendment to the forthcoming national security supplemental package that reiterates longstanding U.S. policy in support of a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Led by U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI), Booker was joined by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Senator  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representative Andre Carson (D-IN-07) led colleagues in introducing a resolution recognizing January as Muslim-American Heritage Month and celebrating the achievements of Muslims living in the United States. The resolution highlights the incredible contributions Muslim Americans have made across multiple sectors of society--from medical professionals to entrepreneur  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) reintroduced legislation that would ensure individuals living in federally funded housing would not be denied admission or face eviction for using marijuana in states where usage is legal. The Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act would permit the use of marijuana in federally assisted housing, including public  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the Global Human Rights and International Organizations Subcommittee, today issued the following statement in response to the Biden Administration's announcement that it has "temporarily paused additional funding for UNRWA" while it reviews allegations that 12 UNRWA employees may have been involved in the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel:   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment issued the following testimony by Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, at a member day hearing on Jan. 11, 2024, on the Water Resources Development Act: * * * Chairman Rouzer and Ranking Member Napolitano, thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of my Water Resource Development Act priorities. I would also like to recognize my New Jersey delegation colleagues Represen  more

BERNARDSVILLE, New Jersey, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: On Monday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr., (NJ-07) together with Branchburg Mayor Anna Columbus, met with constituents in the Neshanic Station section of Branchburg Township to address the issue surrounding the loss of a Quiet Zone designation at the Lehigh Road Rail Crossing. The Congressman has received numerous calls and letters surrounding this quality-of-life issue, with train horns now   more

BERNARDSVILLE, New Jersey, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2024: Congressman Tom Kean, Jr spoke out today after reports that fake pornographic images of Taylor Swift generated using artificial intelligence (https://nypost.com/2024/01/25/business/ai-generated-nude-photos-of-taylor-swift-circulate-on-x-disgusting/) were circulated and became viral on social media. "It is clear that AI technology is advancing faster than the necessary g  more

WESTWOOD, New Jersey, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2024: Today, January 22, 2024, on the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade and in front of an anti-choice clinic posing as a legitimate health care provider, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer announced new action to prevent Crisis Pregnancy Centers from providing false or misleading information that puts women's health at risk. Even in cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the mot  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), who earlier this week led a letter signed by 210 Members of Congress denouncing South Africa's hostile genocide allegations against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), today issued the following statement on the ICJ ruling on South Africa's case: "The ICJ's ruling confirms what we knew all along--that South Africa's grossly unfounded case ag  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: In a letter today to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Kathy Manning (D-NC), Co-Chairs of the House Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, led 208 fellow Members of Congress in denouncing the hostile genocide allegations levied by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). "South Africa has filed a grossly unfounded cas  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: PERTH AMBOY, NJ - Following the 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) called for federal protection of the right to full reproductive health care services, including abortion. Last week, House Republicans passed two extreme bills that would further subvert women's reproductive rights by misleading, tricking, and shaming them at crisis pregnancy centers a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Jan. 23, 2024: * * * Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) issued the following statement on the passing of Passaic County Sherriff Richard Berdnik. "I am shocked at Richard Berdnik's death. I am still processing this and waiting to learn more details. "I am thinking and praying for his family and the Passaic Sheriff's Department. I cannot believe this right now." *** Original text here: htt  more

ELIZABETH, New Jersey, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2024: Yesterday, Congressman Menendez toured the Elizabeth Detention Center (EDC) and met with migrants as well as officials from United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). After his visit, Congressman Menendez proposed the expanded usage of community-based alternatives to detention. "Today's visit to the Elizabeth Detention Center provided an important opportunity to   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: The following are excerpts of remarks by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) at today's hearing on the harmful effects of offshore wind industrialization on our environment, marine life, and economy. The hearing, chaired by Rep. Andy Harris, MD (R-MD) and attended by Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), was held in Ocean City, Maryland and adds to expert testimony provided at last year's critical hearing in Wildwood  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: Today, Congressman Van Drew called on the Senate to finally take up H.R.2, Secure the Border Act of 2023, which passed the House 257 days ago, and demanded that President Biden take action and secure our border. "House Republicans have consistently put forward legislation to secure our border and stop the invasion of illegal immigrants. But instead, the Senate is more worried about  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2024: Today, Congressman Van Drew slammed Governor Murphy after reporting that his former acting deputy chief of staff will lead a new offshore wind advocacy group, the New Jersey Offshore Wind Alliance, and sent the Governor and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) a letter questioning an emergency meeting set for this week to approve additional offshore wind projects. "Des  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman issued the following statement on the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade:  "Today marks the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Until 2022, this was cause for celebration, as a landmark decision for reproductive freedom. Now, it's a solemn day of mourning and reflection. "Since Roe was overturned, 21 states have either severely restricted abortion access or banned it outri  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman released the following statement on the passing of Plainfield Firefighter Marques Hudson: I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Plainfield Firefighter Marques Hudson who passed away this morning after injuries he suffered while responding to a house fire on Emerson Avenue. The tragic loss of Firefighter Hudson is one that has been felt across Distric  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressmembers Rob Menendez (D-NJ-08) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN-05) have introduced the Parental Workforce Training Act. This bill will create a pilot program to issue $10,000,000 in federal grants to local workforce boards under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act for the purpose of subsidizing childcare for workforce training participants. "Expanding access to affordable childcare while enabling p  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) led nine colleagues in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey GOP Congressional Delegations requesting President Biden withdraw his nomination of Adeel Abdullah Mangi to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He was joined by Reps. Dan Meuser, Mike Kelly, John Joyce, M.D., Glenn "GT" Thompson, Brian Fitzpatrick, Chris Smith, Scott Perry, Jeff Van Drew,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) today joined 48 Senators in announcing plans to file an amendment to the forthcoming national security supplemental package that reiterates longstanding U.S. policy in support of a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Led by U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Senator Menendez was joined by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, participated in a hearing entitled "Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program: Local Perspectives on Challenges and Solutions." Witnesses included Mr. Michael Hecht, President & CEO, Greater New Orleans, Inc.; Dr. Daniel Kaniewski, Managing Director,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- 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 in response to the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision granting the Biden administration's request to vacate the Fifth Circuit Court injunction in the Texas border razor-wire case - clearing the way for federal officials to remove physical impediments to the border placed there by Texas Governor Greg Abbott's administra  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- 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 advancement of the Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity (REPO) for Ukrainians Act out of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee: "I applaud today's nearly unanimous, bipartisan vote in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to advance the Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity (REPO) for  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- 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 Turkey and Hungary's decision to finally support Sweden's NATO membership bid: "Sweden's accession to NATO is critical as we look to combat authoritarian threats to global peace. Their membership will be a force multiplier for stability and democracy, and their willingness to contribute to ongoing NATO operat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Livingston, NJ - Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement supporting the Biden-Harris Administration's announcement of federal funding coming to Essex County Vocational Technical Schools to boost high school career development and job preparation programs: "New Jersey is home to the best public education system in the nation and we can continue to build on that success by e  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: MADISON, NJ - Yesterday, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill joined academic leaders, statewide advocates and organizations, and local elected officials at Fairleigh Dickinson University to introduce two bipartisan bills, co-led by Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02), that will help expand educational and job opportunities for service members who are transitioning back to civilian life. Rep. Sherrill's legislation woul  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: At a ceremony at Brookdale Community College today, Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) joined Brookdale President Dr. David Stout, Monmouth County Commissioner Director Tom Arnone, Cyber Center Director Professor Michael Qaissaunee and other local officials, faculty, and students to mark the ribbon cutting for the College's Center for Excellence for Cybersecurity Education (CECE). The  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Ahead of next week's International Religious Freedom Summit in Washington, DC, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the House Global Human Rights Subcommittee, has introduced bipartisan legislation (HR 7025) to reauthorize the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF)--which is set to expire later this year--through September 2026. Smith's bill is cosponsored by Reps. Anna Eshoo (  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: LIVINGSTON, NJ - Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, signed a letter regarding the pending case against Israel in the International Court of Justice and released the following statement: "South Africa has brought a case before the International Court of Justice claiming Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people. I have had numerous b  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: A new report issued by the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) shows that proposed changes to the child tax credit in the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (HR 7024) would boost support for large and growing American families by eliminating current provisions in the US tax code that penalize households with more than one child. The report, which comes in response to a congressional inquiry by  more