WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Maroons Creamery in Ridgewood, met with the owners, welcomed customers, and serve up some ice cream -- as part of his "Josh on the Job" series promoting local businesses in North Jersey. Maroons opened its Ridgewood location in February 2024, building on its other North Jersey location. "I want to thank Vidhi and Minesh for having me at   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: As Medicare negotiates lower prices, we are slashing drug costs for New Jersey residents Frank Pallone Jr. Special to the USA TODAY Network For more than two decades, Democrats have fought to bring fairness to a health care system rigged against the American people in favor of drug companies. I've been on the front lines, working tirelessly to give Medicare the power to negotiate lower prescriptio  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Last Friday, Representatives Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Hillary Scholten (MI-03) introduced the Foreign Adversary Investment Prohibition Act, a bill to prohibit Members of Congress from conducting financial transactions involving certain foreign adversaries of the United States. This bipartisan bill would mandate that any disclosed financial transaction, directly or indirectly, that benefits a foreign   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: BERNARDSVILLE, NJ Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his casework team has returned more than $8,652,279 to constituents. Since the office opened in January of 2023, Congressman Kean and his team have closed over 2,641 constituent cases, representing over $8,652,279 dollars returned back to New Jerseyans in the 7th District. From the beginning of Congressman Kean's term in offic  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: In a significant win for New Jersey's energy future, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced the Biden-Harris Administration is awarding $2.4 million in federal funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to establish a new revolving loan fund that will advance energy efficiency and transform public buildings across the state. This funding, awarded through the Energy Efficiency Revolving  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: LONG BRANCH, NJ Congressman Pallone (NJ-06) connected with 3,669 constituents during a teletown hall last night, focusing on critical issues impacting New Jersey's 6th District. The event underscored Pallone's commitment to open communication and ensuring that his constituents' concerns shape his legislative work. "Engaging with my constituents is the most important part of my job," said Pallone. "T  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: EDISON, NJ Congressman Pallone has secured $1 million in federal community project funding to expand the Minnie B. Veal Community Center, transforming it into a comprehensive hub that will better serve the city's senior residents. This expansion is set to provide a significant boost to the entire township, creating a central location where seniors can engage in wellness programs, social gatherings, e  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: Yesterday, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) was awarded the Legislator of the Year Award from the New Jersey Veterans of Foreign Wars (NJVFW) in recognition of his service and commitment to local veterans and their families. The award was presented to Congressman Kim in Lumberton during his 78th town hall. "For all they have given us, I am honored to work every day to be there for veterans acros  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: Yesterday, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) hosted his 78th town hall in Lumberton to hear directly from neighbors, share updates from his recent work in Congress, and address issues impacting New Jersey's seniors. Congressman Kim was introduced by Lumberton Mayor Terrance Benson and began his town hall by honoring his late colleague Congressman Bill Pascrell (NJ-09) for his devoted public servi  more

PENNSAUKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 30, 2024: Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ), an electrician by trade and proud union member, announced legislation to award Peter J. McGuire with the Congressional Gold Medal during the 130th Annual Peter J. McGuire Labor Day Memorial Ceremony. Known as the 'Father of Labor Day,' Peter J. McGuire lived in Camden and was the founder of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joi  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: Today, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) applauded $6.78 million in security grant funding provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to organizations and communities throughout New Jersey's 8th District. The funding is provided by the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), the Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP), and the Port Security Grant Progra  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2024: Today, Congressman Van Drew sent a letter to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) demanding a public hearing to allow South Jersey residents to voice their concerns over the outrageous spikes in their electricity bills. "I have heard from thousands of constituents across the district who have seen their energy bills skyrocket compared to last year with no explanation as  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2024: Today, Congressman Van Drew introduced H.R. 9359, The Social Security Tax Freedom Act, which would remove federal income taxes on Social Security payments, protect Social Security funding, and provide much-needed relief to retirees. "People who rely on Social Security have already more than contributed their fair share through years of payroll taxes and hard work," said Congressman  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) joined a press conference hosted by the Trenton Housing Authority celebrating the awarding of a $15 million grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to support affordable housing in Trenton. Rep. Watson Coleman, the only representative from New Jersey on the House Appropriations Committee, celebrated the grant with HUD Assistant   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Angie Craig (MN-2) introduced legislation to protect elderly LGBTQ+ community members. The Elder Pride Protection Act will create a task force at the Department of Justice, focused on combating rising abuse against elderly LGBTQ+ Americans. Gottheimer developed the idea for this legislation at his annual LGBTQ+ stakeholder roundtable. This commonsense,   more