WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: Today, September 30, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), announced two new pieces of legislation to protect poll workers from increased threats of violence, harassment, and intimidation. This work expands on Gottheimer's "Election Integrity Strategy" which includes his bipartisan "Unity Commitment" which commits Members to respecting the results of the 2024 presidential elec  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ -- On Wednesday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) met with Mountainside Mayor Paul Mirabelli ahead of the FY25 appropriations discussion to gain insight into local law enforcement needs and priorities. Congressman Kean requested $63,250 for Mountainside Borough Hall in this year's appropriation process. This funding will allow the Borough to purchase and install new security cameras at  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) has secured $1.1 million in Community Project Funding to significantly enhance Carteret's public safety infrastructure. The new federal funding will provide local police with closed-circuit television (CCTV) system upgrades, mobile data laptops for patrol cars, and the installation of emergency 911 call boxes to improve public safety and emergency response coordinat  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: As COP29 approaches, Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and 60 members of Congress are urging Secretary of State Antony Blinken to take decisive action against Azerbaijan's human rights violations before the global climate summit in November. In their letter to Blinken, the legislators emphasized that while COP29 presents an opportunity to strengthen clean energy coop  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) released the following statement on Iran's missile attack on Israel. "Iran's direct missile attack on Israel is a reminder of the constant threat posed by Iran and its proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas. The United States must be steadfast in condemning these attacks and supporting the defense of Israel from future attacks. "It's why I've repeatedly call  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Oct. 3, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) released the following statement regarding the International Longshoremen's Association strike. "ILA workers at the Port of New Jersey and other major ports keep cargo and our country moving day in and day out. "These workers, like anyone else, deserve a fair wage and contract that reflects the hard work they put in and supports them and their families  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: "This is who UNRWA is," said Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, in response to confirmed reports that Hamas' top leader in Lebanon, Fateh al-Sharif--who was killed in an airstrike on Monday--was also employed by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). "If you were surprised that Hamas's top leader in Lebanon was also employed by UNRWA, stop kidding yo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Co-Chair of the Israel Allies Caucus, issued the following statement in response to the Iranian missile attack launched against Israel: "Make no mistake, the adversaries of Israel are the adversaries of the United States. Now more than ever, we must stand in absolute solidarity with our great U.S. ally--a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Oct. 3, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement urging the administration to expedite Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for those affected by Hurricane Helene. "We need to get hurricane relief funding to the states that need it, and we need to do it fast," said Congressman Van Drew. "It is wrong that we keep sending billions of dollars overseas to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: Congressman Van Drew will host a field hearing in South Jersey on October 8th, 2024, at 3:30 PM ET, titled "An Examination into Surging Power Bills in South Jersey." Some residents in the area have reported increases of up to 400%. This hearing of Members of Congress will bring together community leaders and energy policy experts to determine the causes of these surging power bills. T  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement regarding escalating violence in the Middle East: "I'm praying for the innocent civilians in harm's way in Tel Aviv, and across Israel. I'm grateful that it appears relatively few were harmed by last night's attack. The defense of innocent life must be the primary goal of U.S. foreign policy. "We must ensure Israel   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * Today, October 1, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement on the second direct Iranian attack against Israel: "Today, the Iranian regime launched a second major direct attack against our critical ally in the Middle East, Israel -- putting innocent civilians in harm's way. Since October 7, Iran, the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, ha  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and French Hill (AR-2) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Fair Credit for American Hostages Act, to safeguard the credit score of American hostages or wrongful detainees. According to a report from the Foley Foundation, hostages routinely face a "ruined credit stemming from unpaid debts and fines incurred during captivity." After being held hostage or wr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: On the heels of a recent report documenting Biden-Harris Administration support for censorship in Brazil, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), the Chair of the House Global Human Rights Subcommittee, has introduced legislation to stop U.S. taxpayer funds from flowing to progressive non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that are promoting Brazil's escalating crackdown on free speech. "The Biden-Harris Administration ha  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Last week, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill's (NJ-11) bipartisan Tax Relief for Middle Class Families Act legislation that will eliminate the State and Local Tax (SALT) Deduction Cap for 99% of New Jersey families -was introduced in the Senate by Senator George Helmy (D-NJ). Sherrill has been a longtime leader in the fight to restore the tax deduction and end double taxation of New Jerseyans since it was i  more