WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: Today, May 6, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Fair Lawn Senior Center to announce new action against senior scammers as part of his Senior Security Strategy, specifically targeting fraudsters on social media. According to the FBI's 2023 Elder Fraud Report, seniors had more than $3.4 billion stolen from senior scams last year. More than 100,000 seniors reported that t  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Alex Padilla (D-CA), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety, Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), along with U.S. Representatives Nanette Barragan (D-CA-44  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced the Mamas First Act, legislation that directly and meaningfully addresses the maternal mortality crisis by expanding Medicaid to include doula and midwifery care. A House companion bill was also introduced today by U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Lauren Underwood (D-IL), Alma Ada  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 8, 2024: Yesterday, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) received Voices for National Service's John Lewis Bridge to Service Award for his support of AmeriCorps, AmeriCorps Seniors, and his ongoing commitment to expanding opportunities for Americans of every background to serve and volunteer in their community. "I am humbled to receive this award named in honor of a great American hero and public servant, the l  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Livingston, NJ-- The winners of Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill's sixth annual Congressional Art Competition for high school students in New Jersey's 11th District were announced at a reception at Montclair State University on Friday evening. The following students earned distinction for their art pieces: First Place: Esther Hong, Millburn High School, "Protesting for Eggs & Tomatoes"Second Place: Sofie Ha  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) has successfully passed the bipartisan Fire Grants and Safety Act through the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 393-to-13. As the longtime co-chairman of the House Fire Services Caucus, Congressman Pascrell spearheaded efforts to pass this bill which will provide a five-year reauthorization for the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), the Assistance to Fire  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced New Jersey's Seventh Congressional District winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The first-place winner of the competition is Ellie Beaugris of Somerville High School. Her painting, "Fall Sport," will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year and she will be invited to DC for a national recognition event. Selected as runn  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, the House of Representatives passed the Fire Grants and Safety Act, 393 to 13. Abipartisan, bicameral bill introduced by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and co-led by Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09), the co-chairman of the House Fire Services Caucus, this bill will support and advance firefighter and first responder services across the nation. This bill incorporates language from H.R.   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: New Brunswick, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) hosted a roundtable today on holding Big Tech accountable and protecting Americans' privacy online. Pallone recently led House passage of legislation to prohibit data brokers from selling or otherwise making available Americans' sensitive information to the People's Republic of China, North Korea, Russia, and Iran or entities controlled by them  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Long Branch, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that Edison will receive $2,417,519 for permanent repairs to the Township's sewer system that was damaged by Hurricane Ida. Flood water from the remnants of the storm overwhelmed the sewer system, causing two sinkholes in the sewer lines. The funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). "I'm proud to announ  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) is leading 119 Democratic and Republican members of Congress calling for $385 million in fresh funding for the federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). The members highlighted the critical need to provide support for federal program to protect religious communities under increased threat. The letter is co-led by Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX-10). "Un  more

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, May 4, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) congratulated the Fifth District high school students he nominated and who were accepted to one of the four U.S. service academies this year, including the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, at a ceremony at Ramapo College. Gottheimer recently announced that 18 Fifth   more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) met with New Jersey mayors, Hope Township Mayor Tim McDonough, Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, and Piscataway Mayor Brian Wahler, to discuss the ways in which federal and local officials can work together to make life more affordable, tackle homelessness, and invest in affordable housing. The mayors, who traveled to D.C. for a meeting of the U.S. Conferenc  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 8, 2024: Today, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) helped pass a bipartisan reauthorization of FEMA's Assistance for Firefighter Grants (AFG) and Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants program for five years, along with a reauthorization of the United States Fire Administration. These grant programs are critical to hiring, training, retaining,   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 8, 2024: Today, Congressman Rob Menendez announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $49,995,966 to nine housing authorities in New Jersey's Eighth District. The grants are provided through HUD's Capital Fund Program, which offers funding to build, renovate, and modernize public housing. "I am thrilled to see these much-needed funds awarded to the Housing Au  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: The winners of the 2024 Fourth Congressional District Art Competition were announced by Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) at a weekend award ceremony held at Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Medical Center in Toms River. "Congratulations to all the student artists who showed tremendous talent in this year's contest--especially Monica Kirschenbaum from Wall High School for her winning piece entitled  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: In advance of chairing a congressional hearing on Tuesday, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the House Global Human Rights Subcommittee, has penned a letter to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) requesting information on serious allegations of human rights violations in Brazil. "The Subcommittee has been informed of serious allegations of human rights violations committed b  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 9, 2024: Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Israel Allies Caucus, today called on President Biden to reverse course and stop withholding critical support for Israel so the US ally can defend itself from Hamas and its state sponsors: "Rather than ensure our ally is able to defend itself and defeat Hamas, President Biden is withholding critical support at a moment when Israel is negotiating the r  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: In response to Rutgers University's announced "resolution," Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) today asked whether the school administration's reply to the ten demands issued by the encampment organizers amounted to appeasement of antisemitic, anti-Israel, pro-Hamas protesters. Included among their most egregious demands, the protesters ordered Rutgers to: * "Divest from any firm or corporation materially par  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: In a phone call with Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway today, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) raised his concerns over the University's reply to the ten demands issued by the encampment organizers in order to end the antisemitic, anti-Israel, pro-Hamas protests on its New Brunswick campus. "While we had a productive conversation, I continue to have deep concerns about Rutgers' recent action given t  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 10, 2024: Today, May 10, 2024, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Jared Golden (ME-2) led a letter to National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan signed by a group of twenty-six Democratic Members of Congress regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict. The signatory list of twenty-six Members of Congress includes Reps. Gottheimer (NJ-5), Golden (ME-2), Costa (CA-21), Davis (NC-1), Frankel (FL-2  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 9, 2024: Last night, May 8, 2024, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) and Donald Norcross (NJ-01) sent a letter to Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway calling on the university to urgently address the antisemitism and safety concerns raised by Jewish students for months. Rutgers has a responsibility to ensure the safety and inclusion of all faculty and students on campus after   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: Today, May 7, 2024, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Michelle Steel (CA-45) introduced bipartisan legislation, the October 7th Remembrance Education Act, that instructs the United States Memorial Holocaust Museum to build a curriculum for students, memorializing the October 7th attack on Israel and the antisemitism that followed the attack on social media, college campuses,   more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 10, 2024: Today,Congressman Andy Kim(NJ-03), Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07), and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) re-introduced the bipartisan Better Utilizing Infrastructure for Lasting Development of (BUILD) Veterans Businesses Act, which would create a new program for veteran owned small businesses to win up to 3 percent of federal-aid highway and public transportation contracts. "Our veterans  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) introduced new legislation today to strengthen intelligence sharing practices that have proved essential to aiding our allies in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and could strengthen U.S. national security and de-escalate future conflicts. "Strong defense intelligence was critical to my work as a Russian policy officer in the U.S. Navy and, recently, we've se  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: At a congressional hearing chaired by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) today, two renowned journalists and a top tech executive shared extensive evidence of widespread censorship and persecution in Brazil used to stifle opposition to President Lula, raising alarming concerns over the future of democracy and rule of law in the largest country in Latin America. "Since late 2022, Brazilians have been sub  more