WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. has introduced legislation to honor the legacy of the late Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. by renaming two iconic landmarks for him at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. The bill would redesignate the Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge and Overlook Park as the Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: As part of its "China Week" push to counter the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) economic aggression and espionage in America, the House of Representatives today overwhelmingly passed (413-3) legislation authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) aimed at rescinding the diplomatic immunities and privileges of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices (HKETOs) that do the bidding of the CCP within the United States. S  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: BRIDGEWATER, NJ Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) hosted his second annual Seniors of Distinction event at the Bridgewater Township Senior Center, to honor outstanding seniors in the community. Congressman Kean honored 29 seniors, who represent all six counties in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. Each senior was nominated by their friends, families, and neighbors and recognized at th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, the Science, Space and Technology Committee passed H.R. 9211(link is external), the Literacy in Future Technologies (LIFT) Artificial Intelligence Act, a bill to improve artificial intelligence literacy for K-12. This bill was introduced by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and is co-led by Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01). "Early childhood understanding of AI will have positive spillover impact  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: A New Jersey adult survivor of international child abduction shared heartbreaking testimony of her immense tribulations growing up in a foreign land and her long and difficult journey to return to the United States at a congressional hearing chaired by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) today. Born in Newark, Nafeesah Ali Ismail was only seven years old when she was abducted by her father to a small village in Nort  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) led a moment of silence on the House floor to honor his friend and colleague, Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr., who passed away after 14 terms representing New Jersey's 9th District. Pallone delivered heartfelt remarks reflecting on Pascrell's deep roots in Paterson, New Jersey, and his enduring legacy of public service. During his remarks, Pallone reflec  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) has secured $850,000 in community project funding for the replacement of the deteriorating retaining wall along Upper Prospect Road in Atlantic Highlands. "Replacing the crumbling retaining wall along Upper Prospect Road is not just a matter of infrastructure repair; it's about safeguarding public safety and ensuring uninterrupted access for residents. This project   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today issued the following statement in remembrance of the lives lost and the resilience of the American people on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Pallone, who represents many communities deeply impacted by the tragedy, reflected on the lasting impact of that day and the importance of continuing to support victims' families and fir  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Mike Lawler (NY-17), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Marc Molinaro (NY-19), and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) stood with victims of state-sponsored terror, including 9/11 family members, to fight for the bipartisan American Victims of Terror Compensation Act, which provides funding for the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund, or USVSST Fund. The U  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Sept. 11, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) released the following statement on the killing of Aysenur Eygi. "The life of every American is sacred. Aysenur Eygi's family deserves answers through a full investigation of the circumstances of her tragic death. "When I worked in Embassies abroad, the safety of Americans was always our absolute top mission. Our Embassy and State Department should   more

LEWES, Delaware, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), alongside U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons (both D-Del.), announced a $20 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) to replace an over 40-year-old diesel engine ferry that serves passengers who travel between Lewes, Delaware, and Cape May, New Jersey with a diesel-hybrid ferry  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) issued the following statement ahead of the Navy commissioning of the USS NEW JERSEY (SSN 796), a Virginia class fast attack submarine. Watch the Commissioning Ceremony at 10:45 a.m. tomorrow, September 14 here(link is external). "Following rigorous sea trials, the USS NEW JERSEY will come to life as the newest and 23rd Virginia Class fast attack submarine in the  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer announced that his bipartisan Firefighter Investments to Recognize Exposure to Cancer Act (FIRE Cancer Act), has been introduced in the Senate by Senator George Helmy (D-NJ). The FIRE Cancer Act will save lives by providing federal investments so that all firefighters across America can access multi-cancer early detection tests and other preventative tests at no out-of  more

RIDGEWOOD, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: Today, Monday, September 9, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced a new effort to fight back against Red 'Moocher' States attempting to extend the SALT cap and raise taxes on Jersey families. Gottheimer launched a new comment portal (https://gottheimer.house.gov/salt) on the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction and urged North Jersey residents to submit   more

POMPTON LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Tilcon's quarry in Pompton Lakes to highlight a local businesses key to fixing Jersey's roads and highways as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. New Jersey is clawing back more than $8 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to fix New Jersey's roads, highways, and bridges. Tilcon employs more than 700 people across ninet  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 6 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Yesterday, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) hosted a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Workshop in Jersey City to address the pervasive issue of helicopter noise on local communities. Attendees of the workshop included representatives from the FAA Eastern Region, Hudson County elected officials, and representatives from Stop The Chop NY/NJ, a helicopter noise advocacy group. "Since I   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024: Today, Representative Donald Norcross (D-NJ) released the following statement on the final rules issued by the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury to strengthen protections and expand equitable access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits: "I've been fighting in Congress for years to ensure that mental and behavioral health are treated  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today called on Brazil's government to reverse its recent decision to block access to X (formerly known as Twitter) and ban its citizens from accessing the popular social media platform. "The government of Brazil has both raised the stakes and hit a new low--it has expanded from persecuting political opposition by removing the  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: The following are excerpts of remarks delivered on the House Floor by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), the Dean of the New Jersey Congressional Delegation, while leading the House of Representatives in a moment of silence to honor the late Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-NJ): "Mr. Speaker, my colleagues and I rise to convey our deepest sorrow on the passing of our longtime friend and 14-term New Jersey Congressman Bil  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: Today, Congressman Van Drew introduced H.R. 9382, which would designate alpha-gal as a major food allergen. Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction to red meat or other products containing alpha-gal, impacting hundreds of thousands of Americans across the nation. "Designating alpha-gal as a major allergen is a big step in the right direction f  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray requesting a briefing on radical right-wing extremist militias arming themselves and preparing to commit violent acts around the 2024 election as well as the Bureau's efforts to monitor and prevent acts of violence. "As the 2024 election nears, concerns are growing once again for potential unrest a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2024: Today, September 13, 2024, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Don Bacon (NE-2) launched a bipartisan "Unity Commitment" which commits Members to respecting the results of the 2024 presidential election, attending the inauguration, and serving as a voice for calm, regardless of who wins. The full "Unity Commitment" can be found here, which 32 members have signed. The sig  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024: Today, U.S. Senators Tom Carper, Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) announced a $20 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) to replace an over 40-year-old diesel engine ferry that serves passengers who travel between Lewes, Delaware, and Cape May, New Jersey with a diesel-hybrid ferry. This  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: WOODLAND PARK, NJ Yesterday, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill sat down with local gun safety advocates, law enforcement, veterans, elected officials, and community members to discuss her Secure Storage Information Act legislation that would keep firearms out of the hands of untrained users, including children and teens, help prevent accidental gun deaths, and reduce veteran suicide rates. "As a mother of   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Emilia Sykes (OH-13) introduced a resolution to reaffirm access to emergency abortion care for all Americans. This resolution would reaffirm that the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) protects access to emergency abortion care in every state, and that all women, no matter where they live, should be able to receive the emergency car  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) led three amendments, focused on strengthening the U.S.-Taiwan relationship and targeting the CCP's economic espionage. These amendments passed under H.R. 1516, DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act, and H.R. 1398, America's Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2024. Gottheimer's amendments include: * An amend  more