{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\", state = \"NJ\" and year = 2023 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-secures-more-17-million-constituents-2023", "Pallone Secures More than $1.7 Million for Constituents in 2023", "2023-12-29", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Long Branch, NJ \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that his office helped secure $1,750,476 for constituents who sought assistance from his offices in New Jersey in 2023. The money returned to constituents includes Veterans Affairs (VA) claims, tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service, FEMA grants and claims related to Superstorm Sandy, Small Business Administration loans, and Social Security payments. In 2023, Pallone\u2019s office successfully closed 2,415 constituent cases.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m very proud we were able to help so many constituents receive the money that was owed to them. I want everyone to know that we\u2019re here to assist them,\u201d said Pallone. \u201cMy offices are available to support constituents who need assistance navigating issues related to federal agencies. As we enter 2024, I hope New Jerseyans in the Sixth Congressional District continue to use my office as a resource.\u201d\n\nCongressman Pallone\u2019s office can assist constituents who have questions about a federal agency or need help with Social Security benefits, federal pensions, Medicare eligibility, and passport and immigration issues. Veterans can also receive help with a range of programs and benefits, including military records and awards, GI Bill benefits, and VA disability claims. Staff may be able to locate low-income housing options and provide guidance on utility payment assistance for eligible families.\n\nConstituents should not hesitate to contact Congressman Pallone\u2019s district offices if they have questions:\n\nNew Brunswick Office - 67/69 Church Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, Phone: (732) 249-8892", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-lauds-continuous-medicaid-chip-coverage-children-going-effect-january", "Pallone Lauds Continuous Medicaid & CHIP Coverage for Children Going into Effect on January 1, 2024", "2023-12-27", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today ahead of legislation he authored to require one year of continuous health care coverage for children in Medicaid and the Children\u2019s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) taking effect on January 1, 2024:\n\n\u201cOver the last several months, we\u2019ve seen Republican-led states use the end of COVID-era protections to take health care coverage away from millions of Americans. Unfortunately, nearly three million children have lost coverage as a result of these states\u2019 choices.\n\n\u201cThankfully, legislation Democrats secured will go into effect on January 1st that will require states to provide one year of continuous coverage to children eligible for Medicaid or CHIP. This will bring some much-needed stability to health coverage for children and some peace of mind to parents. It will also help prevent some of the egregious Republican state efforts to put in place administrative roadblocks that strip away health coverage from kids.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m grateful to the Biden Administration for working hard to implement this important new protection for our nation\u2019s children that will help ensure they can access the quality care they need. This is an important step in our ongoing efforts to protect and expand access to health care for all Americans.\u201d\n\nDuring legislative negotiations last year, Pallone led Democrats in securing provisions in the fiscal year 2023 omnibus to require states to provide one year of continuous coverage for children enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP beginning January 1, 2024.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-hosts-mobile-office-hours-every-town-district", "Kean Hosts Mobile Office Hours in Every Town in District", "2023-12-21", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(December 21, 2023) BERNARDSVILLE, NEW JERSEY- Today, Representative Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his constituent service team has hosted 95 Mobile Office Hours, one in every town in New Jersey\u2019s 7th Congressional District.\n\nSince the office opened in January 2023, Kean and his team have hosted 95 mobile office hours.\n\n\u201cTeam Kean\u2019s Mobile Office Hours have given residents the accessibility and convenience to meet with a member of my staff face-to-face to discuss federal agency matters right in their hometown,\u201d said Congressman Kean. \u201cIn addition to hosting 95 mobile office hours, my team has closed more than 1,500 cases and has assisted thousands of families, seniors, students, and veterans with federal agencies. I am incredibly proud of my team for their work, ensuring that every voice is heard, and every need is addressed.\u201d\n\nNew Jersey's 7th congressional district includes all of Hunterdon and Warren Counties; and parts of Morris, Somerset, Sussex, and Union Counties.\n\nTeam Kean is always here to help. If you or someone you know needs help with a federal agency, please do not hesitate to contact the office. You can find more information here: https://kean.house.gov/services/help-federal-agency or call (908) 547-3307.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-keating-and-17-bipartisan-members-send-letter-secretary-blinken-wrongful", "Kean, Keating and 17 Bipartisan Members Send Letter to Secretary Blinken on Wrongful Detention of Alsu Kurmasheva", "2023-12-20", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(December 20, 2023) WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe Chairman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Ranking Member Bill Keating (MA-08) sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alsu Kurmasheva to be designated as wrongfully detained under the Levinson Act.\n\nMs. Kurmasheva, a U.S. citizen, was detained multiple times before the Russian government brought unjust charges against her \u2013 charges she has promptly denied. U.S. citizens Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich continue to remain wrongfully detained in Russia.\n\n\u201cRussia continues its flagrant abuse of the rule of law, and it is vital Ms. Kurmasheva is deemed wrongfully detained to ensure her and her family receive the necessary resources to ensure her release,\u201d said Chairman Kean and Ranking Member Keating. \u201cWe call on Russia to immediately release Ms. Kurmasheva and all other wrongfully detained U.S. citizens in Russia including Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich. We also call for the immediate release of RFE/RL journalists who remained imprisoned in Belarus and Russia-occupied Crimea for simply doing their job.\u201d\n\nCongressman Kean serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.\n\nYou can read the full letter HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-holds-roundtable-jewish-community-leaders-social-media-companies", "Pallone Holds Roundtable with Jewish Community Leaders on Social Media Companies\u2019 Failure to Contain Flood of Hate Speech, Graphic Content and Misinformation Following Hamas\u2019s Attack on Israel", "2023-12-20", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Edison, NJ \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today held a roundtable with Jewish community leaders on social media companies\u2019 failure to contain violent content and misinformation following Hamas\u2019s attack on Israel. Last week, Pallone sent letters to the CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube questioning how they are mitigating the proliferation of extreme, graphic, false, misleading, or harmful content in the aftermath of Hamas\u2019s October attacks and Israel\u2019s ongoing response in Gaza. Pallone sent the letters following the companies\u2019 failure to adequately respond to his initial concerns he expressed in October about the spread of violent content and misinformation.\n\n\u201cI appreciate the briefings Committee staff recently received from social media companies about the harmful content proliferating on their platforms in the aftermath of Hamas\u2019s October attacks and Israel\u2019s ongoing response in Gaza,\u201d Pallone said. \u201cWhile these meetings were helpful in most instances, I was particularly disappointed that X came with only half answers and seemed more interested in forcing users to act as unpaid content moderators rather than operating its platform responsibly.\n\n\u201cI am especially concerned that weakened trust and safety policies and increased reliance on automation over humans to monitor content undermines these companies\u2019 abilities to adequately handle sudden and complex world events,\u201d Pallone continued. \u201cThese problems are only exacerbated by company policies that intentionally amplify divisive and extreme content so they can bring in more ad dollars\u2014choosing profits over the American people. As a follow-up, I\u2019m expecting the companies to provide more comprehensive answers on their efforts to address harmful content on their platforms.\u201d\n\nAlmost every day since the attacks on October 7, 2023, there have been new reports describing how terrorist organizations and others have used social media platforms to inflict more suffering on civilians, mislead the public about the Israel-Hamas conflict, and spread hate. In other cases, users spread doctored content designed to incite outrage among the Israeli and Palestinian public.\n\nIn his letter, Pallone pointed to several examples, including:\n\nA video on X purported to show a second air assault on Israel but was later debunked as a clip from a video game;\n\nWidely-viewed images on X intended to illustrate the human toll of the war on Palestinians were later found to be from other conflict zones or disaster sites, such as Syria and Tajikistan;\n\nA video on Meta purported to show a young Israeli women being beaten by a Palestinian mob but was later revealed to be a 2015 clip depicting gang violence in Guatemala; and\n\nVideos widely-circulated on TikTok depicting Israeli victims of Hamas\u2019s massacre were revealed to be deepfakes generated through artificial intelligence.\n\nIn total, tech companies\u2014including social media giants like Meta and X\u2014have laid off over 100,000 staff, many of whom were responsible for helping provide a safer online environment.\n\nPallone demanded each platform respond to a series of questions to understand its efforts to address extreme, graphic, false, misleading, and harmful content on its platform, including:\n\nWhat company policies, manuals, or documents were designed to address violative content on your platform related to the current crisis in Israel and Gaza?\n\nHow much content relating to the crisis in Israel and Gaza has been posted to your platform since October 7, 2023, and how much has been removed for violating your trust and safety terms, and why it was removed?\n\nHow many accounts have been suspended since October 7, 2023, because of a link to a terrorist organization involved in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, including Hamas, Hezbollah, or Palestinian Islamic Jihad?\n\nWhat measures are in place to allow users to report concerns about extreme, graphic, false, misleading, and otherwise harmful content related to the crisis in the Middle East, including content that is antisemitic or Islamophobic?\n\nWhat is your policy on allowing misinformation and disinformation to remain on your platform as it relates to events in Israel and Gaza since October 7, 2023?\n\nWhat is the current composition of your content moderation workforce and procedures and what, if any, modifications has your company made to the number of human personnel reviewing content for violations of your trust and safety criteria since October 7, 2023.\n\nRead the full letter to Meta HERE.\n\nRead the full letter to TikTok HERE.\n\nRead the full letter to X HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/congresswoman-bonnie-watson-coleman-holds-tele-town-hall", "Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Holds Tele-Town Hall", "2023-12-20", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Bonnie Watson Coleman", "W000822", "watsoncoleman.house.gov", "watsoncoleman", "https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Yesterday, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman held a tele-town hall to hear from neighbors and share updates about her work in Congress and the District on behalf of New Jersey\u2019s 12th Congressional District constituents.\n\nCongresswoman Watson Coleman began the town hall by discussing her work to lower costs and upgrade and improve infrastructure across the district including protecting the Delaware River, improving road conditions, and working with the Army Corp of Engineers to protect homeowners from flooding.\n\nThe Congresswoman also discussed her legislation to upgrade fire suppression technology in public housing, decrease commute times on our transit systems, improve access to mental health resources for our youth, efforts to fight infant and maternal mortality, and the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza.\n\nShe also answered questions from constituents about rebuilding our infrastructure, helping struggling veterans, fully funding education, expanding access to mental health care, improving our maternal health systems, defending reproductive rights, affordable housing availability, shoring up our domestic supply chains, and defending democracy.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-rob-menendez-announces-over-13-million-fema-funding-elizabeth-fire", "Congressman Rob Menendez Announces Over $1.3 Million in FEMA Funding for Elizabeth Fire Department Headquarters Repairs", "2023-12-19", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today announced over $1.3 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for repairs to damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida to the City of Elizabeth\u2019s Fire Department Headquarters.\n\n\u201cThe FEMA funding we are announcing today will not only fund the restoration of Elizabeth\u2019s Fire Headquarters, but will also help protect it from future storms,\" said Congressman Menendez. \u201cUnder the leadership of President Biden and Mayor Bollwage, Elizabeth\u2019s first responders are being supported with federal dollars to ensure that they can continue their essential service to residents of the City, while providing relief to local taxpayers.\u201d\n\n\"I met with President Biden shortly after the storm, and he promised FEMA help for the disaster in Elizabeth,\u201d said Elizabeth Mayor J. Christian Bollwage. \u201cThe City thanks Congressman Menendez as well as Senators Menendez and Booker for their diligent follow up as well as the numerous visits by FEMA personnel assisting our City.\u201d\n\nThe remnants of Hurricane Ida caused severe damage to Elizabeth\u2019s Fire Department Headquarters, flooding the building with up to five feet of water and extensively damaging portions of the facility.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/reps-ramirez-watson-coleman-underwood-jacobs-introduce-resolution-honoring-6-year-old-wadee-alfayoumi-and-condemning-hate-crimes", "Reps Ramirez, Watson Coleman, Underwood, Jacobs, Introduce Resolution Honoring 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi and Condemning Hate Crimes", "2023-12-19", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Bonnie Watson Coleman", "W000822", "watsoncoleman.house.gov", "watsoncoleman", "https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), joined by Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14), and Sara Jacobs (CA-51), introduced a resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois. The resolution affirms that no one should be a target of hate because of their ethnicity or religion and strongly condemns hate crimes, Islamophobia, antisemitism, and anti-Palestinian discrimination. The legislative text definitively declares that Palestinian children, Israeli children, United States children, and all children across the globe deserve to live in peace and be free from discrimination, hate crimes, and violence.\n\nIn light of reports that misinformation and hateful rhetoric contributed to Wadee\u2019s murder, the resolution also asserts that dehumanizing misinformation and disinformation can fuel acts of violence against ethnic or religious groups. That\u2019s why the legislation calls on elected officials and the media to take on the responsibility of communicating and informing the public and constituents without utilizing dehumanizing rhetoric.\n\n\u201cHateful anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian rhetoric has real consequences. Just 30 minutes away from my district, Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American child full of dreams, became victim to the rising islamophobia and hateful rhetoric spewed about carelessly and recklessly since October 7. His death and his family's pain weigh heavily on my heart, and we must ensure that no other children, families or communities suffer as a result of this vile rhetoric,\u201d said Congresswoman Ramirez. \u201cThe safety, well-being, and peace of our communities are interconnected. The rise of hate crimes anti-Palestinian racism, Islamophobia, and antisemitism puts all of us in grave danger. That\u2019s why I am proud to join Reps Jacobs, Underwood, and Watson Coleman, Wadee\u2019s family, and a broad coalition of human rights advocates to honor the life of Wadee and condemn hatred that makes us all less safe. I call on all the members of Congress to join me in upholding our sacred shared humanity.\u201d\n\n\"It is a shared wish of every parent for their children to live in peace and security. The brutal murder of Wadee Alfayoumi shook the world. The increase in dehumanizing language we\u2019ve seen in recent years and especially in the last two months puts all of our children at risk. This resolution comes at a critical time when we must reverse this trend and create a world in which all of our children - be they American, Palestinian, or Israeli - live and thrive with a sense of peace, dignity, and mutual respect,\u201d said Rep. Watson Coleman.\n\n\u201cOur community lost a beautiful light when Wadee Alfayoumi was taken from us,\u201d Rep. Underwood said.\u201cWadee brought sunshine and joy to his loved ones and classmates, and I am so proud to have worked with Wadee\u2019s family and community leaders on this resolution to honor his life and his memory.\u201d\n\n\u201cWadee Alfayoumi was a happy, sweet, spirited six-year-old, who deserved every opportunity in life. I am distraught and heartbroken for his family, who witnessed his murder and now have to live life without him \u2013 and I am alarmed by the rise of anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian racism and violence that has skyrocketed since October 7,\u201d said Rep. Sara Jacobs. \u201cNo one should be targeted and killed because of their identity, and every child should have the chance to grow up free from violence and hate. I\u2019m honored to co-lead this resolution to honor Wadee\u2019s life, to denounce hatred of all kinds, and to push for peace and safety for everyone in the United States, Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank.\u201d\n\nThis legislation also has the support of local and national organizations, including the Muslim Civic Coalition, Defending Rights & Dissent, Emgage Action, Muslimahs in Policy, US Campaign for Palestinian Rights (USPCR), National Association of Muslim Lawyers, CAIR National, Muslim Bar Association, Chicago Muslim Medical Alliance, North Carolina Muslim Bar Association, Dallas Ft. Worth Texas Bar Association, American Muslim Health Professionals, Muslim Legal Fund of America, and ICNA Council of Social Justice.\n\nThe Resolution resolved that:\n\nthe United States lost the beautiful light of Wadee Alfayoumi because of hate;\n\nit is the duty of elected officials and media to tell the truth without dehumanizing rhetoric when informing the public of factual information;\n\nfreedom of speech and peaceful protest are constitutionally protected and a fundamental corner- stone of democracy; and\n\nthe United States has zero tolerance for hate crimes, Islamophobia, antisemitism, and anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab discrimination.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-introduces-bill-combat-sudden-cardiac-arrest-young-people", "Pallone Introduces Bill to Combat Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young People", "2023-12-18", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Edison, NJ \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced the introduction of a bill to combat sudden cardiac arrest in young people, especially student athletes. The Cardiomyopathy Health, Education, Awareness, Research and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to coordinate with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), patient advocacy groups, and health professional organizations to develop educational materials and resources on cardiomyopathy for public awareness and to distribute materials to schools, teachers, and parents. It also calls for guidelines regarding the placement of life-saving automated external defibrillators in schools, as well as information on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.\n\nAccording to CDC, an estimated 2,000 young people under the age of 25 die each year of sudden cardiac arrest. In 2009, Kittim Sherrod, an Edison High School student and football star, died tragically from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy after going into sudden cardiac arrest during track and field practice.\n\n\u201cAll too often, otherwise healthy young people die tragically from sudden cardiac arrest \u2013 a silent killer that strikes too many students each year,\u201d said Pallone. \u201cIt\u2019s critical that we raise awareness about the causes of sudden cardiac arrest and ensure schools are more prepared to deal with cardiac emergencies so we can prevent these tragic deaths. I\u2019m proud to introduce the HEARTS Act to take these much-needed measures to combat this devastating condition in young people.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation strongly supports the Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, Risk Assessment, and Training in the Schools (HEARTS) Act of 2023. We believe the HEARTS Act will be a crucial step toward addressing a major health crisis. The incidence of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) among young people, especially student-athletes, underscores the urgency of taking proactive measures to increase risk assessment, awareness, and education\u2014as well as ensuring schools and sports fields have cardiac emergency response plans that include ready access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and CPR-AED trained responders,\u201d said Mary M. Newman, President, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation. \u201cBy supporting the Cardiomyopathy HEARTS Act, Congress can take a significant step toward mitigating the impact of OHCA in youth. The Act will not only save lives but also help create more informed and prepared communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe John Taylor Babbitt Foundation is a strong supporter of the Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, Risk Assessment and Training in the Schools (HEARTS) Act of 2023. Sudden cardiac arrest claims the lives of over 2000 children and adolescents in the U.S. per year,\u201d said JoAnne Babbitt, Vice President, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation and co-founder of the John Taylor Babbitt Foundation. \u201cThe HEARTS Act will help educate health care professionals, schools and parents about genetic heart conditions which increase a child's risk of sudden cardiac arrest. The preventative and educational measures outlined in this bill have the potential to save many lives from sudden cardiac arrest.\u201d\n\n\u201cCardiomyopathy is often a silent disease and may be difficult to detect without symptoms,\" said Gina Peattie, Executive Director of the Children\u2019s Cardiomyopathy Foundation, a national organization focused on pediatric cardiomyopathy. \u201cBy providing educational materials on cardiomyopathy to families and schools, this legislation has the potential to save the lives of many children at risk of sudden cardiac death.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-announces-400000-grant-for-roadway-safety-action-plan-in-plainfield", "Rep. Watson Coleman Announces $400,000 Grant for Roadway Safety Action Plan in Plainfield", "2023-12-18", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Bonnie Watson Coleman", "W000822", "watsoncoleman.house.gov", "watsoncoleman", "https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman announced that the City of Plainfield has been awarded $400,000 as part of the Safe Street and Roads for All Grant. The award will help Plainfield develop its Roadway Safety Action Plan. The Safe Street and Roads for All Grant was included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) passed by Congress and signed by President Biden in 2021.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m pleased to announce the awarding of $400,000 in grants to support Plainfield's Roadway Safety Action Plan,\u201d said Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman. \u201cThis significant funding will play a crucial role in enhancing the safety and infrastructure of the city's roadways improving safety for pedestrians, motorists, and its residents.\n\n\"We are thrilled to announce the receipt of $400,000 in Department of Transportation funding for our City\u2019s Roadway Safety Action Plan,\u201d said Plainfield Mayor Adrian O. Mapp. \u201cThis substantial grant represents not just a financial boost but a significant step forward in our ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all Plainfield residents. With these funds, we will develop a comprehensive safety action plan, focusing on making our roads safer for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists alike. This project is not just about infrastructure; it's about creating a safer, more connected community. We are deeply grateful for Congresswoman Coleman's support and are eager to see the positive changes this grant will bring to our great city.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-constituent-services-returned-over-3-million-nj-07-residents", "Kean Constituent Services Returned Over $3 Million to NJ-07 Residents", "2023-12-15", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(December 15, 2023) BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Today, Representative Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced that his casework team has returned more than $3,000,000 to constituents since taking office in January 2023. This total represents 11 months of work on behalf on constituents who have contacted the office for prompt customer service when federal agencies were slow to deliver.\n\n\u201cTaking care of the needs of my constituents is a top priority for me,\u201d said Congressman Kean. \u201cI take pride in the unwavering dedication of my constituent service team, who consistently go above and beyond for every resident they assist. We remain steadfast in our resolve to work diligently every day on the behalf of New Jerseyans.\u201d\n\nTeam Kean received the following message from a constituent in Springfield after helping to resolve an issue with a government agency:\n\n\u201cCongressman Kean\u2019s Office was extremely helpful in assisting me with an emergency. The gentlemen who spoke with me over the phone were very pleasant and held a strong desire to help. I would recommend anyone with an inquiry to call Congressman Kean\u2019s Office. Thank you for your help!\u201d\n\nTeam Kean is always here to help. If you or someone you know needs help with a federal agency, please do not hesitate to contact the office. You can find more information here: https://kean.house.gov/services/help-federal-agency or call (908) 547-3307.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-co-sponsored-hr-2365-national-plan-end-parkinsons-act-passes-house", "Kean Co-sponsored H.R. 2365, National Plan to End Parkinson\u2019s Act, Passes House", "2023-12-14", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(December 14, 2023) WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, H.R. 2365, the Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis National Plan to End Parkinson\u2019s Act, passed the House of Representatives in a bipartisan vote. Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) co-sponsored legislation that would unite the federal government on a mission to cure and prevent Parkinson\u2019s disease, alleviate financial and health burdens on Americans families, and reduce government spending over time.\n\nParkinson\u2019s disease is the second most common \u2013 and fastest growing \u2013 neurological disease globally with nearly 90,000 new cases diagnosed every year.\n\nCongressman Kean recently visited the Parkinson and Movement Disorder Alliance workshop in Westfield.\n\n\"I am glad that the House has come together to pass this bipartisan critical legislation aimed at combating Parkinson\u2019s disease,\u201d said Congressman Kean. \u201cFar too many families have felt the pain and fear associated with a Parkinson\u2019s diagnosis. Today, we take a significant step closer to finding a cure for Parkinson\u2019s once and for all.\u201d\n\nThe National Plan to End Parkinson\u2019s Act will create an advisory council comprising members of federal agencies that supports research, care, and services for Parkinson\u2019s, plus caregivers, patients, and other non-federal experts.\n\nSpecifically, the council will:\n\nEnsure coordination among federal entities with responsibility for managing, treating, and curing Parkinson\u2019s disease\n\nEvaluate all current federal programs related to Parkinson\u2019s\n\nWrite a national plan to prevent and cure Parkinson\u2019s, and reduce the financial impact of the disease on patients and the federal government\n\nReport back to Congress on progress toward the plan\u2019s goals\n\nYou can read more about this bill HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-statement-passage-fy24-national-defense-authorization-act", "Kean Statement on Passage of FY24 National Defense Authorization Act", "2023-12-14", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(December 14, 2023) WASHINGTON. DC \u2013 Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) released the following statement after the passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act in the U.S. House today:\n\n\u201cI commend the passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. This critical, bipartisan legislation is essential to providing vital capabilities and resources to the U.S. Department of Defense and send a strong message to our adversaries. I applaud my colleagues for working together to get the NDAA over the finish line. I am thrilled to see some of my language related to AUKUS reform was included within the final package. We must strengthen our defense ties with allies like the UK and Australia to counter the threat of China.\u201d -Congressman Tom Kean, Jr.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-rob-menendez-secures-over-18-million-safe-streets-and-roads-all", "Congressman Rob Menendez Secures Over $1.8 Million in Safe Streets and Roads for All Grants for Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Initiatives in Newark and Jersey City", "2023-12-14", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today announced over $1.8 million in United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A) grants to facilitate crucial planning and demonstration activities for pedestrian, cyclist, and traffic safety improvements in Newark and Jersey City.\n\n\u201cI am proud to have secured over $1.8 million in Safe Streets and Roads for All grants to keep pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers safe on streets in Newark and Jersey City,\" said Congressman Menendez. \"The Biden Administration and House Democrats continue to deliver for our district, including on these important safety initiatives that will benefit our residents.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe integration, synchronization and efficiency of intracity traffic impacts all aspects of life in Newark, from auto and pedestrian safety to environmental health,\u201d said Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka. \u201cThis generous grant not only gives us access to state-of-the-art technology and advanced programs and systems, but it gives us the advantage of streamlining a complex web of safeguards into a single Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. We are grateful to Congressman Rob Menendez and the Department of Transportation for their ongoing attention to the wellbeing of Newark and its people.\u201d\n\nThe SS4A grants include:\n\n$800,000 \u2013 Newark\n\nThis funding will be utilized to conduct planning and demonstration activities to create temporary bike lanes, modify road structures like medians and bulb-outs, and conduct assessments to ensure road safety adheres to established standards. Additionally, it will support consolidating Newark\u2019s various safety plans into a unified Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, streamlining efforts for a safer city.\n\n$1,004,000 \u2013 Jersey City\n\nThis funding will be utilized to initiate supplemental planning studies, including a lighting study, an analysis of traffic signals, and an inventory of sidewalk conditions. Additionally, this grant will facilitate studies exploring potential reductions in speed limits, improvements in managing loading zones, and the introduction of innovative safety technologies. The funding will also facilitate demonstration activity testing safety improvements for bicyclists along Ocean Avenue.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/el-congresista-rob-menendez-obtiene-mas-de-18-millones-en-calles-y-carreteras", "El Congresista Rob Men\u00e9ndez Obtiene M\u00e1s de $1.8 Millones en Calles y Carreteras Seguras para Todos las Subvenciones para Iniciativas de Seguridad de Peatones y Ciclistas en Newark y Jersey City", "2023-12-14", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 El Congresista Rob Men\u00e9ndez anunci\u00f3 m\u00e1s de $1.8 Millones en subvenciones Calles y Carreteras Seguras para Todos (SS4A) del Departamento de Transporte de los Estados Unidos (U.S. DOT, por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s) para facilitar actividades cruciales de planificaci\u00f3n y demostraci\u00f3n para mejoras en la seguridad de peatones, ciclistas y tr\u00e1fico en Newark y Jersey City.\n\n\u201cEstoy orgulloso de haber asegurado m\u00e1s de $1.8 Millones en subvenciones de Calles y Carreteras Seguras para Todos para mantener seguros a los peatones, ciclistas y conductores en las calles de Newark y Jersey City,\u201d dijo el Congresista Men\u00e9ndez. \u201cLa Administraci\u00f3n de Presidente Biden y los Dem\u00f3cratas de la C\u00e1mara de Representantes contin\u00faan cumpliendo con nuestro distrito, incluso en estas importantes iniciativas de seguridad que beneficiar\u00e1n a nuestros residentes.\u201d\n\n\u201cLa integraci\u00f3n, sincronizaci\u00f3n y eficiencia del tr\u00e1fico intraurbano afecta todos los aspectos de la vida en Newark, desde la seguridad de los autom\u00f3viles y peatones hasta la salud ambiental,\u201d dijo el Alcalde de Newark, Ras J. Baraka. \u201cEsta generosa subvenci\u00f3n no solo nos da acceso a tecnolog\u00eda de punta y programas y sistemas avanzados, sino que tambi\u00e9n nos da la ventaja de simplificar una red compleja de salvaguardas en un \u00fanico Plan de Acci\u00f3n Integral de Seguridad. Estamos agradecidos con el Congresista Rob Men\u00e9ndez y el Departamento de Transporte por su continua atenci\u00f3n al bienestar de Newark y su gente.\u201d\n\nLas subvenciones SS4A incluyen:\n\n$800,000 \u2013 Newark\n\nEstos fondos se utilizar\u00e1n para llevar a cabo actividades de planificaci\u00f3n para crear carriles para bicicletas temporales, modificar las estructuras viales como medianas y bulbos, y realizar evaluaciones para garantizar que la seguridad vial se adhiera a los est\u00e1ndares establecidos. Adem\u00e1s, apoyar\u00e1 la consolidaci\u00f3n de los diversos planes de seguridad de Newark en un Plan de Acci\u00f3n de Seguridad Integral unificado, agilizando los esfuerzos para una ciudad m\u00e1s segura.\n\n$1,004,000 \u2013 Jersey City\n\nEsto fondos se utilizar\u00e1n para iniciar estudios de planificaci\u00f3n complementarios, incluido un estudio de iluminaci\u00f3n, un an\u00e1lisis de se\u00f1ales de tr\u00e1fico y un inventario de las condiciones de las aceras. Adem\u00e1s, esta subvenci\u00f3n facilitar\u00e1 estudios que exploren posibles reducciones en los l\u00edmites de velocidad, mejoras en la gesti\u00f3n de las zonas de carga y la introducci\u00f3n de tecnolog\u00edas de seguridad innovadoras. Los fondos tambi\u00e9n facilitar\u00e1n la actividad de demostraci\u00f3n para probar mejoras de seguridad para ciclistas a lo largo de Ocean Avenue.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases?ID=DA9B7176-F968-43D7-B8BB-72FD5039B1E8", "Rep. Norcross Votes to Pass NDAA, Secures Buy American Provision and Priorities to Strengthen National Defense and Invest in South Jersey", "2023-12-14", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Donald Norcross", "N000188", "norcross.house.gov", "norcross", "https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases", "page_html", "Today, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee\u2019s Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of the House and secure priorities that strengthen our national defense, create American jobs, support servicemembers and their families, and invest in South Jersey.\n\nThe Fiscal Year 2024 NDAA passed today includes Rep. Norcross\u2019s Military Industrial National Defense Supply Act (MINDS), bolstering \u2018Buy America\u2019 to create good-paying American jobs, secure our defense industrial base, and strengthen relationships with our partners and allies around the world.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to have led the efforts to build an American-made economy with a domestic workforce through my Buy American legislation and bolster our defense industrial base in this year\u2019s NDAA. My legislation will create good-paying American jobs while securing our national defense and strengthening partnerships between our international allies and partners,\u201d Rep. Norcross said. \u201cThis year\u2019s NDAA provides our warfighters with the tools and resources they need to keep us safe, supports our armed forces with a pay raise, and improves the quality of life for our servicemembers and their families. As ranking member of the Tactical Air and Land Subcommittee, I will continue to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure our national security and deliver for South Jersey.\u201d\n\nThe Fiscal Year 2024 NDAA provides a 5.2% pay raise for service members and ensures the United States can recruit and retain a talented military and civilian workforce. It also ensures we have the resources and authorities needed to meet the ongoing challenge posed by Hamas, Iran, North Korea, China, Russia, and violent extremist organizations around the world.\n\n\"The Buy American requirement in the NDAA is a significant and commendable step towards securing the future of our nation\u2019s defense capabilities and the prosperity of American workers and our close allies like Canada. The Buy American requirement will support high-quality U.S. jobs, national defense, and the domestic defense industrial base. This crucial provision will not only strengthen the domestic content requirement for major defense acquisition programs but also create and support hundreds of thousands of manufacturing jobs in the U.S. This, in turn, ensures that our men and women in uniform have consistent access to the tools they need to safely complete their mission while bolstering our industrial base and domestic supply chain,\" Robert Martinez Jr., International President of the 600,000-member International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) said. \u201cThe IAM commends Representative Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) for his unwavering commitment to championing this critical language. His dedication to supporting Buy American policies demonstrates a clear understanding of prioritizing U.S. labor, environmental, and health and safety standards in government procurement.\n\n\u201cPresident Biden\u2019s enforcement of Buy American provisions in manufacturing continues to build and grow an economy that works in the best interest of working families.\n\n\u201cBuy American policies align with the labor movement\u2019s values, ensuring that government procurement supports U.S. labor, environmental, and health and safety standards. By reinvesting taxpayer dollars in domestic products, these policies lead to family- and community-sustaining jobs in cleaner and safer American factories.\u201d\n\nFiscal Year 2024 NDAA Priorities Secured by Rep. Norcross:\n\n\u2022 The MINDS Act and Buy American provision will secure the supply chain and create good-paying American jobs in the defense manufacturing and industrial base by increasing the percentage of American-made parts in the Major Acquisition Program to 75% in three years.\n\n\u2022 Increase in military basic pay by 5.2% for service members and authorizes the Secretary of Defense to pay junior enlisted members a monthly bonus as economic conditions dictate.\n\n\u2022 Authorizes $2.5 million for Rowan University\u2019s research, development, and engineering to enable rapid entry and sustainment in the Arctic and other cold regions being conducted.\n\n\u2022 Requires the Department of Defense to conduct studies and report on the condition of water utility systems at military installations, including Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, to ensure military families have access to clean and safe drinking water.\n\n\u2022 Authorizes $57.5 million to improve Humvee rollover mitigation to avoid preventable accidents.\n\n\u2022 Authorizes $177 million to purchase four additional CH-47F Block II Program aircraft for the Army and authorizes $135.0 million to purchase one additional CMV-22 aircraft for the Navy, which will be manufactured by South Jersey workers.\n\n\u2022 Authorizes $5.0 million to support Project Pele\u2019s research and development of micro nuclear reactors for sustainable and clean energy solutions.\n\n\u2022 Authorizes $5.0 million to support research and development of advanced process technologies for energetics to ensure that munitions production is efficient, effective, and safe.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-03-30T11:08:25Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-applauds-inclusion-funding-world-trade-center-health-program-defense", "Pallone Applauds Inclusion of Funding for World Trade Center Health Program in Defense Authorization Bill", "2023-12-14", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today applauded an additional $676 million in funding for the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program in a federal defense authorization bill, including $444 million to address the funding shortfall in the program and $232 million to extend coverage for military and civilian 9/11 responders at the Pentagon and Shanksville, PA. The Program provides no-cost medical monitoring and treatment for certified WTC-related health conditions to those directly affected by the 9/11 attacks in New York, the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.\n\n\u201cWe will never forget the sacrifices first responders made on that day and the survivors who continue to endure the physical and emotional trauma. This funding is essential to fulfilling our obligation to the individuals who require medical care and ensuring the program remains solvent for years to come,\u201d Pallone said. \u201cWe can never fully repay the debt of gratitude we owe to responders and survivors, but we can make sure they have access to the medical care they rightfully deserve.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-demands-accountability-oil-spill-littered-jersey-shore-tar-balls-and", "Pallone Demands Accountability for Oil Spill that Littered Jersey Shore with Tar Balls and Oil", "2023-12-14", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today demanded accountability for the oil spill that littered the Jersey Shore with 1,000 pounds of tar balls and oil debris. In a letter to the United States Coast Guard Commandant, Pallone expressed concern regarding the Coast Guard\u2019s initial investigation of the oil spill, which inaccurately concluded the spill was contained, and requested more information about what the agency is doing to protect the environment following the spill.\n\n\u201cWhile I appreciate the Coast Guard\u2019s swift response once your agency was notified on November 27 about reports of pollution in our Atlantic environment, the public should not bear responsibility for monitoring federal oil spill containment efforts nor should the spill have reached so far given intended environmental safeguards. A similar oil spill during the Jersey Shore\u2019s peak tourism and recreation season could cost tens of millions of dollars in economic damage and lost income for residents due to closed beaches,\u201d Pallone wrote. \u201cThe restoration of the health and beauty of our beaches is vital. I urge you to continue to carry out a robust cleanup effort to ensure full environmental remediation of this spill. I continue to stand ready to help deliver whatever resources or authorities may be necessary to make sure our Atlantic Coast environment is clean, prevent future spills and hold the responsible party fully accountable under the law for this damage to our waterways.\u201d\n\nIn the letter, Pallone requested the following information:\n\nWhat steps is the Coast Guard taking to ensure full environmental remediation?\n\nWhat is the timeline for the investigation?\n\nWhat factors led to the Coast Guard\u2019s initial incorrect conclusion that the spill was contained to the Vane Brother Company barge and containment boon?\n\nDid the Vane Brothers Company conceal its spill into the broader environment?\n\nIs the Coast Guard conducting an environmental damage assessment?\n\nWhat factors will contribute to the Coast Guard\u2019s determination of the Vane Brothers Company civil penalty?\n\nWhat outreach to affected communities is the Coast Guard conducting to promote the phone hotline that members of the public can call to submit for oil spill damages?\n\nLast month, Pallone announced the Coast Guard would conduct a fly over to ensure contamination is localized. The Coast Guard then led official cleanup activities and conducted sample testing to attempt to determine the source of the contamination.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-demands-answers-social-media-companies-failure-contain-flood-hate", "Pallone Demands Answers from Social Media Companies for Failure to Contain Flood of Hate Speech and Graphic Content Related to the Israel-Hamas War", "2023-12-13", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) sent letters to the CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube today questioning how they are mitigating the proliferation of extreme, graphic, false, misleading, or harmful content in the aftermath of Hamas\u2019s October attacks and Israel\u2019s ongoing response in Gaza. The letters came after Committee staff met with each of the companies separately in October.\n\n\u201cI appreciate the briefings Committee staff recently received from social media companies about the harmful content proliferating on their platforms in the aftermath of Hamas\u2019s October attacks and Israel\u2019s ongoing response in Gaza,\u201d Pallone said. \u201cWhile these meetings were helpful in most instances, I was particularly disappointed that X came with only half answers and seemed more interested in forcing users to act as unpaid content moderators rather than operating its platform responsibly.\n\n\u201cI am especially concerned that weakened trust and safety policies and increased reliance on automation over humans to monitor content undermines these companies\u2019 abilities to adequately handle sudden and complex world events,\u201d Pallone continued. \u201cThese problems are only exacerbated by company policies that intentionally amplify divisive and extreme content so they can bring in more ad dollars\u2014choosing profits over the American people. As a follow-up, I\u2019m expecting the companies to provide more comprehensive answers on their efforts to address harmful content on their platforms.\u201d\n\nAlmost every day since the attacks on October 7, 2023, there have been new reports describing how terrorist organizations and others have used social media platforms to inflict more suffering on civilians, mislead the public about the Israel-Hamas conflict, and spread hate. In other cases, users spread doctored content designed to incite outrage among the Israeli and Palestinian public.\n\nIn his letter, Pallone pointed to several examples, including:\n\nA video on X purported to show a second air assault on Israel but was later debunked as a clip from a video game;\n\nWidely-viewed images on X intended to illustrate the human toll of the war on Palestinians were later found to be from other conflict zones or disaster sites, such as Syria and Tajikistan;\n\nA video on Meta purported to show a young Israeli women being beaten by a Palestinian mob but was later revealed to be a 2015 clip depicting gang violence in Guatemala; and\n\nVideos widely-circulated on TikTok depicting Israeli victims of Hamas\u2019s massacre were revealed to be deepfakes generated through artificial intelligence.\n\nIn total, tech companies\u2014including social media giants like Meta and X\u2014have laid off over 100,000 staff, many of whom were responsible for helping provide a safer online environment.\n\nPallone demanded each platform respond to a series of questions to understand its efforts to address extreme, graphic, false, misleading, and harmful content on its platform, including:\n\nWhat company policies, manuals, or documents were designed to address violative content on your platform related to the current crisis in Israel and Gaza?\n\nHow much content relating to the crisis in Israel and Gaza has been posted to your platform since October 7, 2023, and how much has been removed for violating your trust and safety terms, and why it was removed?\n\nHow many accounts have been suspended since October 7, 2023, because of a link to a terrorist organization involved in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, including Hamas, Hezbollah, or Palestinian Islamic Jihad?\n\nWhat measures are in place to allow users to report concerns about extreme, graphic, false, misleading, and otherwise harmful content related to the crisis in the Middle East, including content that is antisemitic or Islamophobic?\n\nWhat is your policy on allowing misinformation and disinformation to remain on your platform as it relates to events in Israel and Gaza since October 7, 2023?\n\nWhat is the current composition of your content moderation workforce and procedures and what, if any, modifications has your company made to the number of human personnel reviewing content for violations of your trust and safety criteria since October 7, 2023.\n\nRead the full letter to Meta HERE.\n\nRead the full letter to TikTok HERE.\n\nRead the full letter to X HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-introduces-resolution-denouncing-hate-and-bigotry-in-all-its-forms", "REP. WATSON COLEMAN INTRODUCES RESOLUTION DENOUNCING HATE AND BIGOTRY IN ALL ITS FORMS", "2023-12-13", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Bonnie Watson Coleman", "W000822", "watsoncoleman.house.gov", "watsoncoleman", "https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), anounced the introduction of a resolution denouncing hate in all of its forms. The resolution condemns all representations of discrimination including, racism, islamophobia, antisemitism, transphobia, heterosexism, homophobia, sexism, ageism, xenophobia, ableism, and ethnic or religious bigotry.\n\n\u201cThis resolution comes at a critical time when incidents of violence and harmful behavior have been on the rise,\u201d said Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman. \u201cHatred has no place in our communities, our country, or our world. We must stand together against bigotry, racism, and intolerance. Let this resolution serve as a powerful message that reflects the values of compassion and empathy that are essential for building a more just and equitable society and a small reminder that it is imperative upon all individuals, communities, and institutions to actively reject hate and work towards fostering an environment of understanding and acceptance.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, the Anti-Hate Resolution:\n\nCondemns all representations of discrimination including, racism, islamophobia, antisemitism, transphobia, heterosexism, homophobia, sexism, ageism, xenophobia, ableism, and ethnic or religious bigotry;\n\nSupports the implementation of comprehensive policies to prevent and respond to hate crimes, including education and training on prevention and response, state and federal intervention, and acknowledgment of the challenges facing vulnerable groups;\n\nReassures the needs of victims\u2019 advocacy, including communication support, incident reporting, physical and mental health resources, legal representation, and response and recovery;\n\nSupports allocating funding for programs that are culturally and linguistically accessible to center vulnerable populations within these communities including but not limited to working-class people, undocumented and immigrant communities, women, non-binary, and LGBTQ communities; and\n\nSupports allocating resources to community-based organizations that center the experiences of vulnerable populations; and reaffirms the Federal Government\u2019s commitment to combat all forms of hate, bigotry, and violence to exercise the importance of an inclusive democracy\n\n\u201cEvery person has the right to exist freely, without fear, and limitations,\u201d said Watson Coleman. \u201cThis resolution will serve as an essential piece of a broader collective effort to stand up against hate as we work towards building a more harmonious and just society for everyone.\u201d\n\nThe resolution is cosponsored by Representatives Hank Johnson (GA-04), Shontel Brown (OH-11), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Al Green (TX-09), and Jennifer McClellan (VA-04).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-hosts-teletown-hall-constituents-0", "Pallone Hosts Teletown Hall with Constituents", "2023-12-12", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) hosted a telephone town hall today with over 4,000 constituents in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District. Pallone spoke about his efforts in Congress to lower health care and prescription drug costs and protect consumers from high prices.\n\n\"Hearing directly from my constituents is one of the most important parts of my job. In Congress, I'm fighting to build on our progress to lower health care and prescription drug costs. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, seniors are already paying no more than $35 per month for insulin and drug companies are penalized for raising prices faster than the rate of inflation,\u201d Pallone said. \u201cI also spoke about what I\u2019m doing to lower costs for consumers, including the fight against junk fees and my bipartisan bill to bring much-needed transparency to prices for medical procedures across different hospitals. I want to thank everyone who joined to ask questions and share their concerns.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/watson-coleman-brown-reintroducethe-healthy-mom-act-to-add-special-enrollment-period-for-pregnant-mothers", "Watson Coleman, Brown Reintroduce\u00a0the Healthy MOM Act to Add Special Enrollment Period for Pregnant Mothers", "2023-12-12", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Bonnie Watson Coleman", "W000822", "watsoncoleman.house.gov", "watsoncoleman", "https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Bill would also ensure comprehensive coverage of maternity care for dependent children and guarantee 12-months of continuous medicaid eligibility for postpartum women\n\nToday, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) announced the reintroduction of legislation to expand healthcare options for expectant mothers. The bill, the Healthy Maternal and Obstetric Medicine (Healthy MOM) Act, would ensure that all women eligible for coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance marketplaces, as well as women eligible for other individual or group health plan coverage, can access affordable health coverage throughout their pregnancies. The bill would do this by establishing a special enrollment period (SEP) for expectant mothers. Right now, marriage, divorce, having a baby, adoption, and changing jobs are considered qualifying life events that trigger a special enrollment period. However, becoming pregnant is not considered a qualifying event.\n\nU.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) will be introducing a companion bill in the U.S. Senate.\n\nResearch has widely shown that prenatal care leads to healthier mothers and babies, and such care comes with the burden of high out-of-pocket costs without access to the appropriate health insurance. The maternal mortality rate in the United States is the worst among comparable industrialized countries. The Healthy MOM Act will allow women to sign up for or change their coverage when they become pregnant, rather than needing to wait for the birth of their child or the annual enrollment period. The bill would also guarantee 12 months of continuous Medicaid eligibility for postpartum women, thus removing key barriers that often prevent mothers from getting the care they need after birth.\n\n\u201cEvents like the birth or adoption of a child, marriage, divorce, or even moving to a new state all trigger a special window to get or change your health insurance. Meanwhile, pregnancy, one of the most life-altering events a woman can experience, doesn\u2019t,\u201d said Watson Coleman. \u201cWe\u2019re dealing with maternal mortality rates that are, in some places and among some groups, worse than developing nations. It is inexcusable that the United States, the wealthiest nation on Earth, has such a high maternal mortality rate. Ensuring every woman can access the care she needs during pregnancy and after giving birth is a critical part of ending this crisis. This is a simple, logical way to make sure that happens.\u201d\n\n\u201cAny mother knows that your health care needs change when you become pregnant \u2013 you should be able to change your insurance to meet those needs. It\u2019s absurd that right now, becoming pregnant isn\u2019t considered a \u2018qualifying life event\u2019 for insurance purposes. This legislation will fix that. Expectant and new moms should not have to worry about how they will get the healthcare they need to keep themselves and their baby healthy during pregnancy and post-partum,\u201d said Senator Brown.\n\nAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1205 women died in the United States from pregnancy-related complications in 2021, up from 861 in 2020 and 754 in 2019. Black and American Indian/Alaska Native women are about three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than White women. The Healthy MOM Act will work to improve these outcomes by expanding quality access to care, which data demonstrates could help prevent three-in-five pregnancy-related deaths.\n\nSpecifically, the Healthy MOM Act would:\n\nCreate a special enrollment period (SEP) in the ACA marketplaces and other commercial insurance plans for pregnant individuals once pregnancy is reported, so that they can enroll in or change their healthcare plan;\n\nEnable the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to establish a special enrollment period for pregnancy, for those eligible to receive coverage through the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and clarify that the enrollment shall be available for families even during a lapse in appropriation or government shutdown;\n\nEnsure comprehensive coverage of maternity care \u2013 including labor and delivery \u2013 for dependent children covered by group health plans and other forms of employer-sponsored coverage;\n\nProtect against threats to Medicaid income eligibility and maintain the highest standard of care for low-income pregnant individuals and infants, and\n\nGuarantee12-months of continuous Medicaid eligibility for postpartum women.\n\nRep. Watson Coleman first authored the Healthy MOM Act in 2015. House Cosponsors include Reps. Brendan Boyle (PA-2), Frederica Wilson (FL-24), Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10), Ra\u00fal M. Grijalva (AZ-07), Henry C. \"Hank\" Johnson, Jr. (GA-04), Dwight Evans (PA-03), Gerald E. Connolly (VA-11), Judy Chu (CA-28), Ritchie Torres (NY-15), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Barbara Lee (CA-12), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-At Large), Andr\u00e9 Carson (IN-12), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Gregory Meeks (NY-05), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02), Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01), Haley Stevens (MI-11), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Eric Swalwell (CA-14), Grace Meng (NY-06), and Lois Frankel (FL-22).\n\nThe Healthy MOM Act is endorsed by Reproductive Freedom For All, National Women's Health Network, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, MomsRising, March of Dimes, and Planned Parenthood Federation of America.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-hosts-seniors-distinction-event-district", "Kean Hosts Seniors of Distinction Event in District", "2023-12-11", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(December 11, 2023) BERNARDSVILLE, NEW JERSEY- Last Friday, Representative Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) hosted a Seniors of Distinction event, to honor the outstanding senior citizens in the community.\n\nThe Congressman received over 100 nominations and narrowed it down to 22 senior citizens, who represent all six counties in New Jersey\u2019s 7th Congressional District. Each citizen was nominated by their friends, families, and neighbors and recognized at the event.\n\nThe Seniors who were selected were chosen for their long history of giving back to their community and for continuing to lend their expertise, experience and many talents to helping and supporting others today. Every honoree has a long list of achievements but more important, a long list of professional, philanthropic, charitable, spiritual activities to which they devote their time and energy to every day.\n\n\u201cWe had a strong response from residents throughout the six counties in our Congressional District and received the names of many individuals who exemplify the very best of our neighborhoods, our state, and our country,\u201d said Congressman Kean. \u201cEach individual recognized is unique in their own way, but they all share a common denominator, a passion to give back to their community. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to share this event with everyone recognized, and I look forward to more events like this.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am a community minded person, enjoy people and teaming up with those that share a common vision to do good for others,\u201d said Lee Moreau, Senior of Distinction Awardee. \u201cI was surprised when I was notified about the award and thought it was a mistake. I am honored to be recognized by Congressman Tom Kean Jr. It is really cool that Congressman Tom Kean Jr. shows up at Lake Hopatcong in support of Veterans (Miss Lotta Salute to Veterans cruise), the Lake Hopatcong Foundation block party and supports the Elks Lodge 782 Leap in the Lake fundraiser for our youth with significant challenges. Without a doubt we are connected on common ground. With leadership, a shared vision and trust, a lot can be accomplished. Thank You Congressman Tom Kean Jr for your leadership and support to the Lake Hopatcong community.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am both surprised and humbled by the recognition,\u201d said Jeffrey H. Katz, Senior of Distinction Awardee. \u201cThanks to Representative Kean for spotlighting senior citizen volunteers.\u201d\n\n\u201cI think it\u2019s important for residents to give back to their community,\u201d said Linda Kale, Senior of Distinction Awardee. \u201cThat\u2019s what makes our community of New Providence such a wonderful place to live and to raise a family.\u201d\n\nThe honorees are:\n\nBarbara Agins, Somerville\n\nRaymond Chimileski, Califon\n\nCharles Fineran, Hackettstown\n\nDr. Thomas Foregger, Berkeley Heights\n\nJeffrey H. Katz, Springfield\n\nLinda Kale, New Providence\n\nDr. \u201cKen\u201d Austin Kutscher, Raritan Township\n\nShirley Lakatos, Berkeley Heights\n\nJames McCabe, Westfield\n\nRobert & Dace McLaughlin, Basking Ridge\n\nHoward \u201cHowie\u201d Meyer, New Providence\n\nLeon \u201cLee\u201d Moreau, Landing\n\nMayor Al Morgan, New Providence\n\nMitchell Morrison, Sparta\n\nBarbara Perkins, Warren\n\nDr. Nancy Polow, Scotch Plains\n\nHerb Waddell, Berkeley Heights\n\nRonald Whalin, Basking Ridge\n\nDr. Rudolph Willis, Warren\n\nRita Jordan, Branchburg\n\nLarry Orlans, Hopatcong\n\nRheva Smickel, Belvidere\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases?ID=C700B766-36B4-4A07-A96B-9BA94B9F7AF2", "Rep. Norcross Secures $375,000 Grant to Hire Additional Police Officers in Washington Township", "2023-12-11", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Donald Norcross", "N000188", "norcross.house.gov", "norcross", "https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases", "page_html", "Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) announced a $375,000 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to the Washington Township Police Department to hire additional officers and fulfill the department\u2019s staffing levels.\n\nThe COPS grant program advances community policing across the country and provides funding to law enforcement agencies to carry out their duties of protecting and serving the public, reducing crime, and building trust in the community.\n\n\u201cPublic safety remains one of my top priorities in Congress, and I am proud to have worked with our local leaders in Washington Township to secure this vital funding to hire more police officers and keep our communities safe,\u201d Rep. Norcross said. \u201cThis funding will expand the department\u2019s community policing and crime prevention efforts, decrease response times, and improve the quality of service throughout Washington Township. I will continue to fight for increased funding and resources in Congress to improve South Jersey\u2019s public safety and quality of life.\u201d\n\nAccording to Washington Township Police Department, the average police department in the United States has on average 2.7 officers per thousand residents with departments in New Jersey averaging 3.3 police officers per thousand residents. However, Washington Township has only 1.64 officers per thousand residents, one of the lowest rates in the country.\n\n\u201cWashington Township, Gloucester County is truly grateful for the opportunity to apply for and to be awarded the 2023 Cops hiring program grant in the amount of $375000. This grant will help support the funding of the hiring of new law enforcement officers to increase the community policing capacity and overall safety of our town. We could not have done this without the continued support of our state and local officials. Much appreciated,\u201d said. Washington Township Mayor Joann Gattinelli.\n\nThe COPS grant will allow the Washington Township Police Department to hire additional career police officers in the face of increased calls for service.\n\n\"I am extremely excited to learn that we were awarded the grant. The funding will put 3 additional police officers on the street and help carry out our Community Caretaking mission in Washington Township,\u201d Washington Township Chief of Police Patrick Gurcsik said. \u201cHuge thanks to Congressman Norcross for supporting our Community Caretaking efforts making Washington Township a safe place to live, work and play.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-03-30T11:08:25Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-statement-relocation-nokia-bell-labs-global-headquarters-new-jerseys", "Pallone Statement on the Relocation of Nokia Bell Labs Global Headquarters to New Jersey\u2019s Sixth Congressional District", "2023-12-11", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Long Branch, NJ \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued a statement today on the relocation of Nokia Bell Labs global headquarters to New Jersey\u2019s Sixth Congressional District:\n\n\u201cWe are excited to welcome Nokia Bell Labs\u2019s global headquarters to New Jersey\u2019s Sixth Congressional District. This relocation to the Helix Hub is a win-win move that provides their researchers with a state-of-the-art facility and helps bring big investment to downtown New Brunswick. This is further proof that the Democratic agenda of investing in American workers and ingenuity is working. I helped pass the CHIPS and Science Act last Congress to ensure semiconductor investments here in the U.S. and specifically here in New Jersey. Nokia\u2019s announcement in New Jersey shows that we\u2019re on the right path.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallones-bipartisan-bill-deliver-transparency-health-care-and-prescription", "Pallone\u2019s Bipartisan Bill to Deliver Transparency in Health Care and Prescription Drugs Prices Passes House", "2023-12-11", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today led House passage of bipartisan legislation that will help consumers compare and better understand the cost of health care services across different hospitals and insurance companies. The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act strengthens transparency requirements for both hospitals and insurers by requiring them to display price information in a format that consumers can easily understand. Pallone held a press conference in June in Woodbridge with local advocates and health care leaders about the need to bring more transparency to health care and prescription drug costs. His remarks on the House floor today are available here.\n\nThe bill requires hospitals to make public all standard charges for items and services and to display charges for the hospital\u2019s 300 most \u201cshoppable\u201d services in a consumer-friendly format. Additionally, the bill requires insurers to make public their negotiated in-network provider rates for all items and services, billed charges for out-of-network items and services, and personalized cost-sharing information.\n\nPallone\u2019s legislation also increases transparency of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to help employers and consumers better understand drug price information and lower health care costs. The opaque contracts of pharmacy benefit managers make it difficult for employers and plan sponsors to understand drivers of cost and negotiate savings. The legislation requires PBMs to annually provide group health plans with detailed data on prescription drug spending, including the acquisition cost of drugs, total out-of-pocket spending, and additional information.\n\n\u201cPatients deserve greater transparency in the prices they pay for health care and prescription drugs. Unfortunately, consumers are not able to easily obtain price information in advance, and sometimes the information that is available is inaccurate and misleading, making it difficult to determine the true value of the care. The lack of transparency makes it difficult for both consumers and employers to make informed decisions,\u201d Pallone said. \u201cThe Lower Costs, More Transparency Act does exactly what it says it does\u2014it delivers lower health care costs for the American people and brings much-needed transparency to our nation\u2019s complex health care system. This bipartisan bill is a victory for everyone who has ever struggled to navigate and understand the cost of a health care procedure or a prescription drug.\u201d\n\nThe bill will help make health care more accessible to American families by investing in Community Health Centers and programs to address the physician shortages across the nation. The legislation also includes an historic $15 billion in investments in safety net and workforce programs, including Community Health Centers and programs to address physician shortages across the country. The investments include:\n\nA 10 percent increase in mandatory funding for Community Health Centers (CHCs), to $4.4 billion per year for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, which is strongly supported by the National Association of Community Health Centers;\n\nA 13 percent increase in funding for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC), to $350 million per year for fiscal years 2024 and 2025; and\n\nA seven year reauthorization for the Teaching Health Centers Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) program, resulting in a 137 percent increase in funding, or $300 million per year, for fiscal years 2028, 2029, and 2030, which is strongly supported by a coalition of safety net and primary care providers;", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-hosts-roundtable-address-rising-crime-rates-district", "Kean Hosts Roundtable to Address Rising Crime Rates in District", "2023-12-08", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(December 8, 2023) SUMMIT, NEW JERSEY- Today, Representative Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) hosted a roundtable to address the rising crime rates in the district.\n\nProperty crime has increased in New Jersey\u2019s suburbs, including home break-ins, catalytic converter thefts, and local small businesses being robbed.\n\nIn attendance was Summit Councilwomen Lisa Allen and Deila Hamlet, Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz, Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis, Summit Mayor-Elect Elizabeth Fagan, local law enforcement, small business owners, a local prosecutor, and Summit residents who have had home attempted break ins.\n\n\u201cIn these challenging times, it is paramount that we prioritize the safety of our local communities and our law enforcement personnel so that we may ensure an environment where officers who put their lives on the line to protect the public are adequately supported, equipped, and empowered to carry out their duties,\u201d said Congressman Kean. \u201cI look forward to continuing our collaboration with federal, state, and local officials to prevent violence and crime in our communities, working towards building a safer New Jersey.\u201d\n\n\"Crime is a serious issue in our local communities and needs to be addressed head on,\u201d said Assemblywoman Nancy Munoz. \u201cI am thankful Congressman Tom Kean brought local stakeholders together to promote and discuss this important issue.\"\n\n\u201cWith an issue like crime, where you have overlapping federal and state laws being enforced by local police departments, it\u2019s critically important to have an all-of-government approach,\u201d said Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis. \u201cRoundtables like these are so important to ensure effective crime prevention efforts, and I thank Congressman Kean for his leadership in facilitating this dialogue.\u201d\n\n\"As I have met with residents throughout the year, crime has repeatedly surfaced as a top concern,\u201d said Summit Mayor-elect, Dr. Elizabeth Fagan. \u201cSummit residents are worried about protecting themselves and their families. Addressing crime is a top priority for me as I assume the role as Mayor of Summit so I am thrilled to have the opportunity to engage with Congressman Kean about this topic.\"\n\nOther key efforts Congressman Kean has taken to fight rising crime rates include:\n\nCo-sponsoring Rep. Malliotakis\u2019 Prosecutors Need to Prosecute Act, requiring certain state and local prosecutors to report data on criminal referrals and outcomes of cases involving murder or non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, arson, or any offense involving the illegal use or possession of a firearm.\n\nCo-sponsoring Rep. Baird\u2019s Preventing Auto Recycling Theft Act (PART), legislation to establish requirements for motor vehicles related to catalytic converters and other motor vehicle parts that contain precious metals.\n\nCo-sponsoring Rep. Buck\u2019s Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2023, a bill to expand federal enforcement of criminal offenses related to organized retail crime.\n\nCo-sponsoring Rep. Malliotakis\u2019 H.Res 69, a resolution that recognizes and appreciates the dedication and devotion demonstrated by the men and women of law enforcement. It also condemns calls to defund, disband, dismantle, or abolish the police.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-joins-congressional-leaders-attending-cop28-climate-conference", "Pallone Joins Congressional Leaders in Attending COP28 Climate Conference", "2023-12-08", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Dubai, United Arab Emirates \u2013 Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today as he joins a Congressional Delegation trip to Dubai, UAE for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP28:\n\n\u201cI look forward to attending COP28 and demonstrating the United States\u2019 ironclad commitment to standing with our allies in the fight against climate change. Together we must chart a path forward for slashing dangerous climate pollution, making our communities more resilient to the devastating effects of climate change, and above all, dramatically reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.\n\n\u201cThe recent National Climate Assessment found the United States is now experiencing a billion-dollar extreme weather event every few weeks, when we used to experience one every few months. The alarm bells are ringing, and they could not be clearer: the climate crisis is here.\n\n\u201cWhile Democrats made unprecedented progress toward fighting it with the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, more must be done \u2013 and fast. We cannot simply watch from the sidelines while this crisis threatens our homes, our economy, and wreaks havoc on the jobs and industries Americans rely on every day.\n\n\u201cI hope my Republican colleagues come in good faith, prepared to offer more than Big Oil talking points. They applaud America for making climate progress, but then attack the very clean energy policies that have achieved that progress. This reveals their true priority: promoting fossil fuel industry interests over those of American families.\n\n\u201cWe are out of time for climate denialism and political games. The climate crisis presents the greatest global threat of our lifetime, but we have all the tools we need to address it, and America has never before backed down from a challenge. Democrats have proven we won\u2019t back down, and now COP28 gives Republicans the opportunity to prove they won\u2019t either.\u201d\n\nPresident Biden and Congressional Democrats delivered the greatest investment in climate action in American history with the Inflation Reduction Act, which included a historic $369 billion for promoting clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Inflation Reduction Act is expected to create nine million good paying American jobs over the next decade. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law also invested a historic $1.2 trillion in our nation\u2019s infrastructure, including for clean energy, electric grid resiliency, and electric vehicles.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-and-watson-colemans-one-seat-ride-act-passes-house", "Kean and Watson Coleman\u2019s One Seat Ride Act Passes House", "2023-12-05", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(December 5, 2023) WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the One Seat Ride Act (H.R. 1547) 356 \u2013 61.\n\nThe One Seat Ride Act, led by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and cosponsored by Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), would direct the Secretary of Transportation to analyze various obstacles to implementing single-seat trips on certain commuter passenger rail services during \u2018peak hours,\u2019 including \u2018one-seat-ride' trips on New Jersey\u2019s Raritan Valley line.\n\nCurrently, Raritan Valley Line passengers are forced to change trains at Newark Penn Station to access New York City and make the same change heading westbound. A \u2018One-Seat-Ride\u2019 allows passengers to take one time-efficient train from stations such as Westfield, Somerville, and Lebanon directly into New York City.\n\n\u201cI am grateful for the overwhelming bipartisan support that propelled the One-Seat-Ride Act through the House today,\u201d said Congressman Kean. \u201cThis is another milestone in our mission to pave the way for the crucial One-Seat-Ride needed for my constituents and their fellow New Jerseyans.\"\n\n\u201cThe Raritan Valley Line serves over 23,000 commuters each day \u2013 and many of those commuters have to switch trains at Newark Penn Station during peak commuting hours, unnecessarily extending an already lengthy commute. This report is a necessary step towards a more efficient system that better serves the hard working people of New Jersey and allows them to spend more of their valuable time with their families,\u201d said Congresswoman Watson Coleman.\n\nCongressman Kean spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 1547, you can watch his remarks HERE.\n\nCongressman Kean currently serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.\n\nYou can read more about this bill HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-statement-us-coast-guard-clean-oil-and-tar-balls-northern-monmouth", "Pallone Statement on U.S. Coast Guard Clean Up of Oil and Tar Balls off the Northern Monmouth Coast", "2023-12-05", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Long Branch, NJ \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today issued a statement following the U.S. Coast Guard\u2019s findings after its response to reports of oil and tar balls off the Northern Monmouth Coast:\n\n\u201cI\u2019m grateful that the U.S. Coast Guard responded quickly to my concerns after tar balls were discovered off the coast of Long Branch and Monmouth Beach. Thanks to their efforts, we\u2019ve removed 1,000 pounds of tar balls from our beaches. I want to encourage the Coast Guard to continue to investigate the source of the oil contamination that caused the tar balls. In addition, I asked them to investigate any connection between the incidents in New Jersey and New York to determine if there is a possible link between the debris recovered in New York. I continue to stand ready to help deliver whatever resources are necessary to make sure our coast has what it needs to clean up the contamination.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-statement-on-house-resolution-894", "Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on House Resolution 894", "2023-12-05", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Bonnie Watson Coleman", "W000822", "watsoncoleman.house.gov", "watsoncoleman", "https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman released the following statement regarding her vote on House Resolution 894:\n\nThe rising threat of antisemitism and the hateful rhetoric that accompanies it is deeply upsetting and must be addressed in a concrete way. It is unfortunate that the Republican resolution H.Res. 894 does nothing but create a more divisive environment during what is already an emotionally charged time.\n\nThis resolution offers no solutions. The Republicans who authored it have no intention of making it a bipartisan effort, bringing people together, or facilitating a safer and more inclusive environment for our Jewish communities. In fact, it does the exact opposite. It further divides the country and shifts us further away from unity, peace, and a true two-state solution.\n\nThere are very real steps that we as the United States Congress can take to combat antisemitism in a productive, bipartisan manner. However, continuing to vote on non-binding messaging resolutions, week-after-week, to score partisan political points does nothing to address the hate that many Americans, including many of my constituents, are facing. Weaponizing the very real fears of some of our Jewish friends and neighbors to push a specific political agenda - one that is strikingly disrespectful to Palestinians and those who support the cause of a free and sovereign Palestinian state - is not an acceptable response for the American people, and I will not vote for any legislation that is so disingenuous.\n\nAs a member of congress, I have a responsibility to be part of the solution to eradicate hate. As a Congress, we have a responsibility to come together and enact real policies. That is why I am supporting Mr. Nadler\u2019s plan to combat antisemitism by implementing the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism and increase funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. It\u2019s why I am supporting Mr. Green\u2019s two-state solution resolution. It\u2019s why I signed on to Ms. Wasserman Schultz\u2019s letter regarding the safety and security of our college campuses.\n\nI will not pit communities against each other. Congress should be debating a supplemental bill for Israel and humanitarian aid for the region. We should be pushing diplomacy with the Arab nations for rebuilding commitments. We should not be raising the temperature on rhetoric that seeks to divide and anger communities working towards peace.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/reps-kean-and-watson-colemans-one-seat-ride-act-passes-house", "Reps. Kean and Watson Coleman\u2019s One Seat Ride Act Passes House", "2023-12-05", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Bonnie Watson Coleman", "W000822", "watsoncoleman.house.gov", "watsoncoleman", "https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the One Seat Ride Act (H.R. 1547) 356 \u2013 61.\n\nThe One Seat Ride Act, led by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and cosponsored by Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), would direct the Secretary of Transportation to analyze various obstacles to implementing single-seat trips on certain commuter passenger rail services during \u2018peak hours,\u2019 including \u2018one-seat-ride' trips on New Jersey\u2019s Raritan Valley line.\n\nCurrently, Raritan Valley Line passengers are forced to change trains at Newark Penn Station to access New York City and make the same change heading westbound. A \u2018One-Seat-Ride\u2019 allows passengers to take one, time-efficient train from stations such as Bound Brook, Bridgewater, and Dunellen directly into New York City.\n\n\u201cThe Raritan Valley Line serves over 23,000 commuters each day \u2013 and many of those commuters have to switch trains at Newark Penn Station during peak commuting hours, unnecessarily extending an already lengthy commute. This report is a necessary step towards a more efficient system that better serves the hard working people of New Jersey and allowing them to spend more of their valuable time with their families,\u201d said Congresswoman Watson Coleman.\n\n\u201cI am grateful for the overwhelming bipartisan support that propelled the One-Seat-Ride Act through the House today,\u201d said Congressman Kean. \u201cThis is another milestone in our mission to pave the way for the crucial One-Seat-Ride needed for my constituents and their fellow New Jerseyans.\"\n\nCongressman Kean spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 1547, you can watch his remarks here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-demands-action-against-seafood-products-china", "Pallone Demands Action Against Seafood Products from China", "2023-12-04", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Belford, NJ \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) hosted a press conference today to demand action against seafood products imported from China. Pallone sent a letter to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requesting that the agency take immediate action to improve the screening of seafood products imported from the People\u2019s Republic of China (PRC) to ensure compliance with international and domestic trade, safety, and labor standards.\n\nThe United States imports more than $2 billion of seafood products from China annually. Reports suggest a significant portion of seafood from China is produced through illegal and unethical labor practices, driving American seafood producers out of the market and harming domestic fishing industries and coastal economies.\n\n\u201cThe PRC\u2019s flagrant disregard for international and domestic laws allows China to export seafood that is often sold at low prices to establish a market advantage and drive out American seafood producers. The unscrutinized import of these seafood products, which are not held to the same rigorous environmental and labor standards as American seafood, harms domestic fishing industries and coastal economies,\u201d Pallone wrote. \u201cThe United States must live up to its role as a leader in defending free and fair-trade systems based on the rule of law. Your agency has a responsibility to ensure our food imports are of the highest quality and in compliance with all applicable trade, safety, and labor standards. Any failure to do so will pose a significant threat to public health and our economic security.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-cosponsors-national-plan-end-parkinsons-act", "Kean Cosponsors the National Plan to End Parkinson\u2019s Act", "2023-12-01", "2023", "2023-12", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(December 1, 2023) WASHINGTON D.C. - Representative Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) cosponsored H.R. 2365, the National Plan to End Parkinson\u2019s Act, legislation to unite the federal government in a mission to cure and prevent Parkinson\u2019s disease, alleviate financial and health burdens on American families, and reduce government spending over time.\n\nParkinson\u2019s disease is the second most common \u2013 and fastest growing \u2013 neurological disease globally with nearly 90,000 new cases diagnosed every year.\n\nCongressman Kean recently visited the Parkinson and Movement Disorder Alliance workshop in Westfield.\n\n\u201cMany families know and have experienced the pain and fear associated with a Parkinson\u2019s diagnosis,\u201d said Congressman Kean. \u201cI am proud to cosponsor this bill, commonsense legislation that will put us in the right direction in finding a cure for Parkinson\u2019s and helping those who are currently affected.\u201d\n\nThe National Plan to End Parkinson\u2019s Act will create an advisory council comprising members of federal agencies that supports research, care, and services for Parkinson\u2019s, plus caregivers, patients, and other non-federal experts.\n\nSpecifically, the council will:\n\nEnsure coordination among federal entities with responsibility for managing, treating, and curing Parkinson\u2019s disease\n\nEvaluate all current federal programs related to Parkinson\u2019s\n\nWrite a national plan to prevent and cure Parkinson\u2019s, and reduce the financial impact of the disease on patients and the federal government\n\nReport back to Congress on progress toward the plan\u2019s goals\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-statement-tentative-agreement-between-nurses-and-robert-wood-johnson", "Pallone Statement on Tentative Agreement Between Nurses and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital", "2023-12-01", "2023", "2023-12", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Long Branch, NJ - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today issued a statement on a tentative agreement between nurses and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital:\n\n\u201cI\u2019m pleased to hear that the striking nurses have reached a tentative agreement with RWJ Hospital. I\u2019ve been in contact with both sides throughout this process to ensure they reach an agreement to get the nurses back to work. While it is not yet finalized, I\u2019m confident that each side is ready to decide on an agreement that makes sure the nurses and hospital can continue providing excellent health care to patients.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:14:16Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-rob-menendez-announces-7-million-federal-grant-ferry", "Congressman Rob Menendez Announces $7 Million Federal Grant for\u00a0Ferry\u00a0Electrification", "2023-11-30", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Rob Menendez today announced a $6,944,032 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant award to electrify commuter ferries in the Eighth Congressional District. The grant has been awarded to New York Waterway and NJ TRANSIT and will convert two vessels from diesel power to battery electric propulsion systems, greatly lessening negative environmental impacts.\n\n\u201cThis $7 million grant will ensure that New York Waterway can continue to provide reliable ferry service across the Hudson for residents while minimizing environmental harm,\u201d saidCongressman Menendez. \u201cI am proud to have secured the award of this grant, and I look forward to continue supporting environmentally-friendly commuting options in our communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis funding significantly bolsters our continuing efforts to reduce fossil fuel consumption, improve air quality and mitigate noise levels,\u201d said New York Waterway CEO Armand Pohan. \u201cWe are most grateful to the Congressman and his team for their unflagging support and to New Jersey Transit for sponsoring this application on our behalf. We continue to work toward reaching our goal of a 100 percent hybrid fleet over the next decade.\u201d\n\n\u201cSustainability is one of the pillars of NJ TRANSIT\u2019s strategic plan, so we are pleased to support our partners at NY Waterway in advancing their transition to battery-electric power,\u201d said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin S. Corbett. \u201cI want to thank Congressman Menendez and the entire Congressional delegation for their work in providing the resources necessary for these critical projects that continue to reduce mass transit\u2019s carbon footprint.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-rob-menendez-applauds-start-construction-hudson-tunnel-project-new", "Congressman Rob Menendez Applauds Start of Construction on Hudson Tunnel Project in New Jersey", "2023-11-30", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NORTH BERGEN, NJ \u2013 Following his participation in a ceremony to mark the start of construction on the Hudson Tunnel Project in New Jersey, Congressman Rob Menendez applauded the significant progress being made on the Gateway Program.\n\n\u201cThe start of work on the Hudson Tunnel Project in New Jersey is a significant milestone for commuters in the Eighth Congressional District and throughout the region,\u201d said Congressman Menendez. \u201cUnder the leadership of the Biden Administration and New Jersey\u2019s Congressional Delegation, the Gateway Program has seen billions of dollars in new federal funding, bringing our residents closer to a completely revamped rail experience. I look forward to continuing our work to secure further transformational investments that will reduce commuting times and modernize our passenger rail infrastructure.\u201d\n\nCongressman Menendez joined federal, state, and local leaders in North Bergen to commemorate the start of work on the Tonnelle Avenue Bridge and Utility Relocation Project, a component of the Hudson Tunnel Project. This work will establish a right-of-way for the new Northeast Corridor alignment under Tonnelle Avenue, provide access to tunnel boring machines, and enable further construction on the new Hudson Tunnels.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/menendez-espaillat-barragan-issue-joint-statement-response-proposed-threats", "Menendez, Espaillat, Barrag\u00e1n Issue Joint Statement in Response to Proposed Threats to Supplemental Funding for Asylum Seekers", "2023-11-30", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Adriano Espaillat(NY-13), co-chairs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Border and Immigration Task Force, and CHC Chair Nanette Barrag\u00e1n (CA-44)issued the following statement in response to the proposed threats to the asylum system in the forthcoming supplemental aid package:\n\n\u201cAs Co-Chairs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Border and Immigration Task Force, we are strongly opposed to any potential measures in a rushed border supplemental that would permanently restrict asylum access for immigrants,\u201d said the Members. \u201cWe are deeply troubled by recent reports of the Senate\u2019s inclusion of such measures in its forthcoming supplemental appropriations bill\u2014especially during a time of escalating violence and poverty in our hemisphere. Any changes to our country\u2019s decades-old asylum laws which seek to deny life-saving asylum access and legal protections for immigrants and their families are a non-starter and categorically unacceptable. We urge the Senate to adhere to the views of Members who represent the immigrants that would be most significantly and negatively impacted by any restrictive and burdensome changes to our asylum system. We must keep these deeply harmful provisions out of any forthcoming supplemental appropriations package.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-announces-south-amboy-ferry-will-receive-over-6-million", "Pallone Announces South Amboy Ferry Will Receive over $6 Million", "2023-11-29", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that South Amboy will receive $6,018,000 to construct a floating dock system for the city\u2019s intermodal passenger ferry terminal. The funding comes from the Passenger Ferry Grant Program through the U.S. Department of Transportation\u2019s Federal Transit Administration (FTA).\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s great to see South Amboy receive more federal funding to support the city\u2019s new passenger ferry. The floating dock system will make the ferry more accessible to passengers and bolster the dock\u2019s resilience against fluctuating tides and flooding events,\u201d Pallone said. \u201cThe South Amboy ferry is already giving residents a new way to commute between Central Jersey and New York City, and I\u2019m going to continue to work to improve transportation infrastructure in our state.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-hosts-pact-act-info-session-veterans", "Kean Hosts PACT Act Info Session for Veterans", "2023-11-28", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(November 28, 2023) STANHOPE, NJ - Yesterday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs, hosted a PACT Act Info Session for Veterans.\n\nThe Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022 represents one of the most comprehensive pieces of veterans legislation in decades by expanding VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.\n\nOver 30 veterans from New Jersey attended the PACT Act Info session, where the Congressman and the VA shared valuable information on how Veterans can obtain the correct care from exposure to toxic substances.\n\n\u201cThe sacrifices made by our veterans, who selflessly dedicate their lives to protecting our liberties, truly highlight that freedom isn't free,\" said Congressman Kean. \"While we can never fully repay them for protecting our freedom, we owe it to them to provide the best resources available, especially to assist them when addressing illnesses contracted during their service. I am honored and grateful to have met with over 30 veterans from New Jersey today.\u201d\n\n\"It was a privilege to host the Congressman and VA representatives today,\u201d said Keith Noeltner, Commander American Legion Post 278. \u201cEveryone brought a lot of good information to the session. This information, is a big help to assist local Veterans.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases?ID=4B19621F-3CFF-4F94-9C8C-EF9247D45A1D", "Rep. Norcross Applauds New Missing Moves Ramps Opening Today", "2023-11-28", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Donald Norcross", "N000188", "norcross.house.gov", "norcross", "https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases", "page_html", "Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ), applauded the New Jersey Department of Transportation\u2019s opening of new ramps connecting I-295 northbound to Route 42 southbound, and Route 42 northbound to I-295 southbound.\n\n\u201cThe completion of this project is great news for South Jersey. These ramps will improve safety reduce traffic congestion throughout our South Jersey communities by allowing for the direct movement of traffic between roadways,\u201d Rep. Norcross said. \u201cThe Missing Moves project is tackling our long-term congestion problem and it\u2019s another example of federal funding keeping people safe and improving the quality of life throughout our region. I applaud NJDOT for the completion of this vital project on time and on budget, and I will continue to fight to bring federal dollars back home to South Jersey.\u201d\n\nThe ramps are scheduled to be open by the morning commute today, Tuesday, November 28.\n\nThe closures are necessary to complete striping, install raised pavement markers (RPM), uncover new signs and remove construction barrels. Over the next few weeks there may be overnight closures on I-295 and Route 42 for minor work\n\nAccording to NJDOT, the $180 million federally funded I-295/Route 42 Missing Moves project began in March 2020 and is being completed on time and on budget. The project, which has been discussed for decades, will ease congestion and improve safety for the nearly 150,000 motorists who travel through this corridor daily.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-03-30T11:08:25Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-announces-next-phase-beach-replenishment-and-dredging-monmouth-county", "Pallone Announces Next Phase of Beach Replenishment and Dredging at the Monmouth County Shore", "2023-11-28", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ\u2014Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced the next phase of beach replenishment and dredging projects in Monmouth County. Pallone secured $26 million for maintenance dredging of the federal channels along the Shrewsbury and Navesink Rivers in a federal spending bill for Fiscal Year 2023 that President Biden signed into law late last year.\n\nThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will begin the second phase of the dredging project this week along the Shrewsbury and Navesink Rivers. The area to be dredged runs south along the Shrewsbury River from the Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge to the Branchport Avenue Bridge in Long Branch. It runs west along the Navesink River from Sea Bright to the Route 35 Bridge between Red Bank and the Navesink Section of Middletown Township. The dredged sand will then be used for beach replenishment and pumped onto the beach across from the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center.\n\nBeach replenishment from offshore burrow pits is expected to begin around December 7 in two areas of Monmouth County. Sand will be pumped in Monmouth Beach south of the Monmouth Beach Bath and Tennis Club to the Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion. Sand will also be pumped in Long Branch from Cedar Avenue in the West End Section to Pullman Avenue in the Elberon Section of the city.\n\nThe majority of the dredging project should be completed by the end of year. Beach replenishment should be completed by March 2024 at the latest. The dredging project is paid for by the federal government. Beach replenishment is paid 65% by the federal government and the other 35% is split 75% by the state and 25% by Monmouth County and the affected municipalities.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to announce the next phase of the Shrewsbury and Navesink dredging project today. I secured $26 million in federal funding for the project, because protecting our waterways and replenishing our beaches are both essential to bolster the resiliency of the Jersey Shore,\u201d said Pallone. \u201cI\u2019m grateful for the Army Corps of Engineers\u2019 commitment to this important project in our state. The dredging will make our rivers safer and more accessible, while beach replenishment will protect residents and help ensure our renowned beaches remain enjoyable for residents and tourists for years to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cThank you to our federal officials for their continued support with local beach replenishment and the dredging projects in Monmouth County. These projects are very important to Long Branch and the surrounding Jersey Shore area,\u201d said Long Branch Mayor John Pallone.\n\n\"Monmouth Beach is a town located between the Shrewsbury River and the Atlantic Ocean. As such, it is of vital importance to maintain our waterways and beach,\u201d said Monmouth Beach Mayor David Stickle. \u201cWe thank Congressman Pallone for his continuing efforts to help protect our town from future storm damage with this and other critical projects. \"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-statement-reports-oil-and-tar-balls-coast-long-branch-and-monmouth", "Pallone Statement on Reports of Oil and Tar Balls off the Coast of Long Branch and Monmouth Beach", "2023-11-28", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Long Branch, NJ \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today issued a statement following reports of oil and tar balls off the coast of Long Branch and Monmouth Beach. Pallone\u2019s office confirmed that the U.S. Coast Guard will conduct a fly over to ensure contamination is localized. The Coast Guard will also lead official cleanup activities beginning today and will conduct sample testing to attempt to determine the source of the contamination.\n\n\u201cI am concerned about reports of oil and tar balls off the coast of Long Branch and Monmouth Beach. I\u2019ve been in touch with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, New Jersey\u2019s Department of Environmental Protection, and local officials to ensure we find out the origin of the oil and address environmental concerns. I\u2019m ready to help deliver whatever resources are necessary to make sure our coast has what it needs to clean up the contamination.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-introduces-bill-provide-more-transparency-ai-generated-content", "Kean Introduces Bill to Provide More Transparency on AI-Generated Content", "2023-11-27", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(November 27, 2023) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) introduced H.R. 6466, the AI Labeling Act of 2023, a bill that would help ensure people know when they are viewing AI-made content or interacting with an AI chatbot by requiring clear labels and disclosures.\n\nEarlier this month, students at Westfield High School allegedly used artificial intelligence to make fake pornographic images of other students at the school. Reports found that students\u2019 photos were manipulated and shared around the school, which created a concern amongst the school and the community on the lack of legal recourse of AI-generated pornography.\n\nThese kinds of altered pictures are known online as \"deepfakes.\"\n\nCongressman Kean made the following statement:\n\n\u201cAs a father, I am deeply disturbed by how effortlessly this kind of technology can be used in an explicit nature and minors can very easily be the victims. My heart goes out to the parents of these students and the victims at Westfield High School who have been affected by this incident. My team and I have spoken with families involved in this incident to find a solution to prevent something like this from ever happening again. Artificial intelligence is progressing astoundingly fast, and so are the companies behind its development. We are living in a highly advanced technological world that is ever-changing and proper oversight is necessary.\"\n\nThe AI Labeling Act would:\n\nDirect the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to coordinate with other federal agencies to form a working group to assist in identifying AI-generated content and establish a framework on labeling AI.\n\nRequire that developers of generative AI systems incorporate a prominently displayed disclosure to clearly identify content generated by AI.\n\nEnsure developers and third-party licensees take responsible steps to prevent systematic publication of content without disclosures.\n\nEstablish a working group of government, AI developers, academia, and social media platforms to identify best practices for identifying AI-generated content and determining the most effective means of transparently disclosing it to consumers.\n\nYou can read more about the bill HERE.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/el-congresista-rob-menendez-presenta-la-ley-produce", "El Congresista Rob Men\u00e9ndez Presenta La Ley PRODUCE", "2023-11-21", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "KEARNY, N.J. \u2013 Durante una visita al Jard\u00edn de Aprendizaje Familiar 4-H en Kearny, el Congresista Rob Men\u00e9ndez anunci\u00f3 la Ley de Proporcionar Alimentos Org\u00e1nicos y Dietas S\u00f3lidas para las Comunidades Urbanas en Todas Partes (PRODUCE, por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s). La Ley PRODUCE apoyar\u00eda el crecimiento continuo de la agricultura urbana en el Octavo Distrito del Congreso y en todos Estados Unidos a trav\u00e9s de un aumento de los fondos federales para las operaciones de agricultura urbana.\n\nLa Ley PRODUCE aumentar\u00e1 el acceso a alimentos frescos y saludables en las comunidades de todo el Octavo Distrito del Congreso al invertir en el sector de la agricultura urbana de r\u00e1pido crecimiento,\u201d dijo el Congresista Rob Men\u00e9ndez. \u201c Estoy emocionado de presentar esta legislaci\u00f3n que luchar\u00e1 contra el hambre, ampliar\u00e1 el acceso a alimentos nutritivos para los residentes y apoyar\u00e1 los esfuerzos de agricultura urbana en nuestro distrito, Nueva Jersey y los Estados Unidos.\u201d\n\n\u201cEl Jard\u00edn de Aprendizaje Familiar 4-H en el Parque West Hudson es una nueva iniciativa de la Extensi\u00f3n Cooperativa de Rutgers para el Desarrollo Juvenil 4-H del Condado de Hudson, financiada por el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos del Condado de Hudson con el apoyo del Departamento de Parques del Condado de Hudson,\u201d dijo Claudia Urdanivia, Coordinadora del Programa Senior 4-H de la Universidad de Rutgers y Jefa del Departamento de Extensi\u00f3n del Condado. \u201cEl jard\u00edn es un recurso comunitario que ofrece programas gratuitos durante la temporada de cultivo para j\u00f3venes y familias de Kearny, Harrison y el \u00e1rea m\u00e1s grande de West Hudson sobre una amplia gama de temas sobre agricultura urbana, medio ambiente y sistemas alimentarios, as\u00ed como tambi\u00e9n proporciona alimentos frescos para familias de escasos recursos de la comunidad. Nuestro trabajo y asociaciones con miembros de la comunidad muestran que la agricultura urbana y la horticultura son recursos vitales y apreciamos el apoyo del Congresista Men\u00e9ndez a la agricultura urbana y las operaciones agr\u00edcolas urbanas.\"\n\nLa Ley Agr\u00edcola de 2018 cre\u00f3 la Oficina de Agricultura Urbana y Producci\u00f3n Innovadora dentro del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos para apoyar la creciente industria de la agricultura urbana. La Oficina ayuda a las granjas urbanas a trav\u00e9s de subvenciones para la Agricultura Urbana y la Producci\u00f3n Innovadora que ayudan a los agricultores urbanos a iniciar o expandir sus operaciones en \u00e1reas urbanas y suburbanas. El programa de subvenciones se centra en proyectos que se centran en un pu\u00f1ado de \u00e1reas, como el acceso a los alimentos, la educaci\u00f3n, los negocios y los costos iniciales de nuevas granjas, y las pol\u00edticas.\n\nEste programa ha sido extremadamente popular. Si bien la Oficina ha recibido muchas solicitudes de subvenciones, solo puede proporcionar financiaci\u00f3n al 10% de los solicitantes. Este proyecto de ley ayudar\u00e1 a la Oficina a apoyar m\u00e1s operaciones agr\u00edcolas urbanas al ampliar su capacidad para otorgar subvenciones.\n\nLa Ley PRODUCE ampl\u00eda la capacidad de la Oficina de Agricultura Urbana y Producci\u00f3n Innovadora para ayudar a las operaciones de agricultura urbana en todo el pa\u00eds mediante el aumento de los fondos discrecionales a $50 millones por a\u00f1os.\n\nEl Jard\u00edn de Aprendizaje Familiar 4-H en el Parque West Hudson de Kearny es una asociaci\u00f3n entre 4-H del Condado de Hudson y el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos del Condado de Hudson, Divisi\u00f3n de Servicios para Ni\u00f1os y J\u00f3venes, con el apoyo del Departamento de Parques del Condado de Hudson. El Jard\u00edn de Aprendizaje Familiar 4-H se construy\u00f3 en abril de 2022 y sirve como aula al aire libre, creando oportunidades educativas para que los j\u00f3venes y las familias aprendan habilidades de jardiner\u00eda que pueden implementar en el hogar y en sus comunidades.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-warns-against-purchasing-water-beads-holiday-shopping-season-begins", "Pallone Warns Against Purchasing Water Beads as Holiday Shopping Season Begins", "2023-11-21", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "LONG BRANCH, NJ \u2014 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement as the holiday shopping season begins warning consumers about the dangers water beads pose to young children:\n\n\u201cAs the holiday shopping season begins, it is important that parents and all shoppers be warned about the danger water beads pose to children. Water beads, which are often sold as toys, crafts, or sensory tools, come in all sorts of bright colors and themes to attract children\u2019s attention. While they may seem harmless\u2014and are often labeled \u2018non-toxic\u2019\u2014water beads can cause devastating and life-threatening injuries to children. The small polymer beads absorb fluid and can swell to 100 times their original size when swallowed. Unfortunately, these products aren\u2019t hard to get and are easily purchased online and from big box stores who are marketing them to children despite thousands of emergency room visits caused by water beads in recent years. I\u2019ve now introduced legislation in Congress to ban water beads, but I urge all holiday shoppers to leave water beads off their shopping lists while we work to remove these products from store shelves.\u201d\n\nEarlier this month, Pallone held a press conference at the Jersey Shore Medical Center to announce legislation to ban water beads. He was joined at the announcement by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman Alex Hoehn-Saric, consumer safety leaders, health care providers, and parents from across the nation. Pallone introduced the Ban Water Beads Act along with original cosponsors Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-rob-menendez-introduces-produce-act", "Congressman Rob Menendez Introduces the\u00a0PRODUCE\u00a0Act", "2023-11-20", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "KEARNY, NJ \u2013 During a visit to the 4-H Family Learning Garden in Kearny, Congressman Rob Menendez announced the Providing Robust Organics and Diets for Urban Communities Everywhere (PRODUCE) Act. The PRODUCE Act would support the continued growth of urban agriculture in the Eighth Congressional District and across the United States through increased federal funding for urban farming operations.\n\n\u201cThe PRODUCE Act will increase access to fresh and healthy food in communities across the Eighth Congressional District by investing in the rapidly growing urban agriculture sector,\u201d said Congressman Menendez. \u201cI am excited to introduce this legislation, which will battle hunger, expand access to nutritious food for residents, and support urban farming efforts in our district, and throughout New Jersey.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe 4-H Family Learning Garden at West Hudson Park is a new initiative by Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Hudson County 4-H Youth Development, funded by the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services with support from Hudson County Parks Department,\u201d said Rutgers University 4-H Senior Program Coordinator & County Extension Department Head Claudia Urdanivia. \u201cThe garden is a community resource offering free programs during the growing season for youth and families from Kearny, Harrison, and the larger West Hudson area on a wide range of topics on urban agriculture, the environment and food systems, as well as providing fresh food for under resourced families from the community. Our work and partnerships with community members show that urban agriculture and horticulture is vital resource and appreciate Congressman Menendez\u2019s support for urban agriculture and urban farming operations.\u201d\n\nThe 2018 Farm Bill created the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (the \u201cOffice\u201d) within the United States Department of Agriculture to support the growing urban agriculture industry. The Office assists urban farms through Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production grants that help urban farmers initiate or expand operations in urban and suburban areas. The grant program focuses on projects that target a handful of areas, including food access, education, business and start-up costs for new farms, and policy.\n\nThis program has been extremely popular. While the Office has received many applications for grants, they are only able to provide funding to 10% of applicants. This bill will help the Office support more urban farming operations by expanding their capacity for awarding grants.\n\nThe PRODUCE Act expands the Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production\u2019s capacity to assist urban farming operations across the country by increasing discretionary funding to $50 million per year.\n\nThe 4-H Family Learning Garden in Kearny\u2019s West Hudson Park is a partnership between Hudson County 4-H and the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Children and Youth Services, with support from Hudson County Department of Parks. The 4-H Family Learning Garden was built in April 2022, and serves as an outdoor classroom, creating educational opportunities for youth and families to learn gardening skills they may implement at home and in their communities.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases?ID=B06AD574-3370-44A0-8ABD-A38C2C60AF4D", "Rep. Norcross Highlights $4.3 Million in Federal Funding Secured for Cherry Hill Fire Department", "2023-11-20", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Donald Norcross", "N000188", "norcross.house.gov", "norcross", "https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases", "page_html", "Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) joined local Cherry Hill officials at the Cherry Hill Fire Department to highlight the more than $4.3 million in federal funding that has been secured since 2018 to train and equip firefighters and enhance public safety.\n\n\u201cBringing federal dollars back to South Jersey to enhance and improve our public safety remains one of my top priorities in Congress,\u201d Rep. Norcross said. \u201cWe cannot thank our firefighters and first responders enough for the jobs that they do, but we can provide them with the necessary tools, equipment, and resources needed to keep them out of harm\u2019s way and keep our communities safe. I will continue to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to keep South Jersey safe and support our firefighters and first responders.\u201d\n\nRep. Norcross has worked closely with the Cherry Hill Fire Department to secure the funding through Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants and training through Assistance to Firefighter grants (AFG) to improve and enhance public safety in Cherry Hill and throughout the region.\n\n\u201cThe Cherry Hill Fire Department is part of the foundation for our outstanding public safety system in the Township and I know every penny of federal funding enhances and improves their overall operation, which benefits our community,\u201d said Cherry Hill Township Council President David Fleisher said. \u201cThat said, I want to take a second to thank Congressman Norcross for his commitment to our residents and our first responders by being a constant advocate for us in the U.S. Capitol.\u201d\n\nRep. Norcross secured a FY2022 SAFER grant in the amount of $2,641,608 to hire eight firefighters. In addition to this SAFER award in 2022, he also secured two AFG awards for $337,848 to send over 45 members to Hazardous Materials Technician training and $385,404 to conduct monthly live fire training and implement a state-of-the-art personal accountability program.\n\n\u201cThe reception of federal grants over the past several years has had a direct effect on a daily basis to both the residents and visitors of Cherry Hill and the South Jersey region as well as our Firefighters & EMT\u2019s,\u201d Cherry Hill Fire Chief Wade Houlihan said. \u201cCongressman Norcross leadership and endorsement has ensured that we are able to deliver premier emergency services effectively and efficiently.\u201d\n\nThese grants come on the heels of four other AFG awards (FY2018, 2019, 2020, 2021) received by the Cherry Hill Fire Department in the last five years totaling a YTD of $4,367,830 in funding awarded for staffing fire apparatus, training or firefighters, and providing lifesaving equipment.\n\n\u201cThe PFANJ and the IAFF actively work in our nation\u2019s capital to ensure that these invaluable grants are properly funded,\u201d said Matthew Caliente, president of the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey. \u201cWe take great pride in seeing our locals take advantage of these grants, which keep firefighters and their communities safe. This grant award is a testament of the tireless work of Congressman Norcross and his colleagues, our representatives at the state level, the PFANJ and IAFF, and the leadership of our local unions and fire districts.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-03-30T11:08:25Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/el-congresista-rob-menendez-presenta-la-ley-de-soluciones-locales-para", "El Congresista Rob Men\u00e9ndez Presenta la Ley de Soluciones Locales para Terminar con la Falta de Hogar de 2023", "2023-11-15", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013El Congresista Rob Men\u00e9ndez present\u00f3 la Ley de Soluciones Locales para Terminar con la Falta de Hogar, que revisar\u00eda el mecanismo de financiaci\u00f3n del Programa de Subvenciones para Soluciones de Emergencia (ESG) del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD).\n\n\u201cEsta legislaci\u00f3n ayudar\u00e1 a las comunidades en el Octavo Distrito del Congreso como Hoboken que no han podido acceder a fondos clave par abordar la falta de hogar bajo la ley existente,\u201d dijo el Congresista Men\u00e9ndez. \u201cNuestros condados y ciudades comprenden las necesidades \u00fanicas de sus poblaciones locales y est\u00e1n mejor posicionados para administrar fondos para ayudar a los residentes sin hogar. Mi proyecto de ley asegurar\u00eda que nuestras comunidades reciban todos los fondos para los que son elegibles.\"\n\n\u201cEstamos muy agradecidos con el Representante Rob Men\u00e9ndez por defender este tema y presentar esta legislaci\u00f3n de importancia cr\u00edtica que permitir\u00e1 al Condado continuar brindando servicios muy necesarios a nuestros residentes sin hogar,\u201ddijo el Ejecutivo del Condado de Hudson, Tom DeGise. \u201cSomos afortunados de estar representados por un Congresista tan proactivo y dedicado en Washington y esperamos hacer todo lo posible para ayudarlo a aprobar este proyecto de ley.\u201d\n\n\u201cHoboken da la bienvenida a la legislaci\u00f3n de la Ley de Soluciones Locales para Terminar con la Falta de Hogar, que brindar\u00e1 a los residentes un mejor acceso a los fondos de Programa de Subvenciones de Soluciones de Emergencia de HUD para ayudar a nuestros m\u00e1s vulnerables,\u201d dijo el Alcalde de Hoboken, Ravi S. Bhalla. \u201cEsta legislaci\u00f3n aborda los desaf\u00edos existentes planteados por las regulaciones actuales de HUD, asegurando una distribuci\u00f3n justa de los fondos ESG cruciales para los servicios que salvan vidas. Insto la r\u00e1pida aprobaci\u00f3n de esta legislaci\u00f3n para potenciar los esfuerzos locales en Hoboken y en todo el pa\u00eds.\u201d\n\nEl programa de ESG de HUD es un programa de subvenciones de f\u00f3rmula que distribuye fondos a los estados y comunidades locales para ayudar a las personas sin hogar a trav\u00e9s de la divulgaci\u00f3n de la falta de hogar, la asistencia r\u00e1pida de realojamiento y los sistemas de informaci\u00f3n de gesti\u00f3n de personas sin hogar. El programa ayuda a los concesionarios con:\n\nInvolucrar a las personas sin hogar y a las familias que viven en la calle;\n\nMejorar el n\u00famero y la calidad de los refugios de emergencia para personas y familias sin hogar;\n\nOperar refugios;\n\nProporcionar servicios esenciales a los residentes de refugio;\n\nRealojar r\u00e1pidamente a las personas y familias sin hogar; y\n\nEvitar que las familias y las personas se queden sin hogar.\n\nLa ley actual estipula que cualquier premio ESG que totalice menos del 0.05 por ciento de la asignaci\u00f3n nacional debe proporcionarse al estado en lugar del destinatario individual o al \u00e1rea o condado con derecho. Por ello, las entidades m\u00e1s peque\u00f1as, como Hoboken, tienen dificultades para acceder a la financiaci\u00f3n ESG destinada a satisfacer sus necesidades.\n\nLe Ley de Soluciones Locales para Terminar con la Falta de Hogar permitir\u00eda a ciudades como Hoboken acceder m\u00e1s f\u00e1cilmente a estos fondos cr\u00edticos.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases?ID=FCCF89C8-3EA4-4BAB-9FA6-2EF5A947F340", "Rep. Norcross Introduces Apprentice-Related Child Care Act to Provide Child Care Stipends for Union Apprenticeship Programs", "2023-11-15", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Donald Norcross", "N000188", "norcross.house.gov", "norcross", "https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases", "page_html", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) joined colleagues in introducing of the Apprentice-Related Child Care Act (ARCC Act) during National Apprenticeship Week to establish a child care stipend pilot program to Americans enrolled in Registered Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeship programs.\n\n\u201cAs a former electrical apprentice, I know firsthand that registered apprenticeships are one of America\u2019s most successful job programs,\u201d Rep. Norcross said. \u201cThe ARCC Act will expand access to apprenticeships and remove barriers to these highly successful programs by providing affordable childcare for hardworking Americans who are working to support their families. During National Apprenticeship Week, I remain committed to ensuring that apprentice programs and apprentices have the resources and opportunities they need to be successful. I am proud to co-lead this bill that will strengthen America's workforce and expand pathways to the middle class.\"\n\nThe ARCC Act would establish a two-year pilot program at the Department of Labor (DOL). Authorized at $200 million over Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025, the bill directs the DOL to establish a competitive grant program, awarding grants to ten geographically diverse states for the purposes of administering child care stipends to American workers enrolled in Registered Apprenticeships and Pre-Apprenticeship programs.\n\nStipends are paid directly to child care providers serving apprentices and must be at least $500 per month, per dependent child. When administering child care stipends, states must include groups that are historically underrepresented in apprenticeships, including women and people of color. At the conclusion of the pilot program, DOL must report to Congress on the impact of these stipends, including any effect on persistence and completion rates. The stipends are not subject to income tax and not counted toward eligibility for public benefit programs.\n\n\u201cAmerica will never reach peak workforce participation unless we as a country address the urgent and escalating issue of child care. It touches every office, business, and job site in the United States,\u201d said Sean McGarvey, President of North America\u2019s Building Trades Unions. \u201cThe lack of access to safe, quality, affordable child care prevents parents from being in the workforce, hurts our economy, and hurts families. All of us must do more. The building trades unions and our partners are stepping up to do our part, and we applaud those who are focused on exploring strategies to provide additional support. The Apprentice-Related Child Care (ARCC) Act does just this, and we thank Representatives Cuellar, Bonamici, Norcross, and Dingell for their leadership on this issue.\u201d\n\nFor more information on the ARCC Act, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-03-30T11:08:25Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-and-mcclellan-introduce-bill-expand-programs-and-research-quantum", "Kean and McClellan Introduce Bill to Expand Programs and Research  in Quantum Information Science", "2023-11-14", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(November 14, 2023) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Representatives Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), introduced H.R. 6384, the Expanding Capacity in Quantum Information Science, Engineering, and Technology Act, or the \u201cExpand QISET Act,\u201d a bipartisan bill to increase research capacity, education, infrastructure capacity, and broaden participation in quantum information science, engineering, and technology and related disciplines.\n\nQuantum information science is a field that combines the principles of quantum mechanics with information theory to study the processing, analysis, and transmission of information.\n\n\u201cBy expanding our research and programming in quantum information science, we are sustaining America\u2019s position as a global innovator and empowering the next generation to discover what is possible in the world of science and technology,\u201d said Congressman Kean. \u201cI am proud to introduce this bill to further support the development of quantum research and education, unlocking the endless possibilities of tackling real-world challenges using quantum science.\"\n\n\"Quantum information science is an exciting emerging field with the potential to lead to important scientific and engineering breakthroughs. I am proud to co-lead this legislation, which codifies the Expanding Capacity in Quantum Information Science and Engineering (ExpandQISE) program at the National Science Foundation,\u201d said Congresswoman McClellan. \u201cThe research and education initiatives supported by ExpandQISE are critical to broadening participation in STEM and developing talent in the next generation.\u201d\n\nThis bill would direct the National Science Foundation (NSF) to make awards to expand research, education and infrastructure capacity, and broaden participation by:\n\n\u00b7 Supporting curriculum development.\n\n\u00b7 Funding grants for Quantum Education pilot programs.\n\n\u00b7 Leveraging local community readiness to secure a talent pipeline to meet the workforce needs of industry, government, and academia.\n\nCongressman Kean serves on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee.\n\nYou can read more about this bill HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-rob-menendez-introduces-local-solutions-end-homelessness-act-2023", "Congressman Rob Menendez Introduces the Local Solutions to End Homelessness Act of 2023", "2023-11-14", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Rob Menendez today introduced the Local Solutions to End Homelessness Act which would revise the funding mechanism for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG). This action would allow counties and cities to more easily access funding to assist unhoused individuals in their communities.\n\n\u201cThis legislation will assist communities in the Eighth Congressional District like Hoboken that have been unable to access key funding to address homelessness under existing law,\u201d said Congressman Menendez. \u201cOur counties and cities understand the unique needs of their local populations and are best positioned to administer funding to assist unhoused residents. My bill would ensure that our communities receive all funding for which they are eligible.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are very grateful to Representative Rob Menendez for championing the issue of homelessness. This innovative bill will allow our county to better provide the invaluable services that our unhoused residents need,\u201d said Hudson County Executive Craig Guy. \u201cWe are so fortunate to have a leader like Congressman Menendez in Washington, proactively working for all of us. I pledge to work with him to do all we can to pass this critical piece of legislation.\u201d\n\n\u201cHoboken welcomes the Local Solutions to End Homelessness Act legislation, which will provide residents with better access to HUD Emergency Solutions Grant Program funding to help our most vulnerable,\" said Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla.\"This legislation addresses the existing challenges posed by the current HUD regulations, ensuring fair distribution of ESG funding crucial for life-saving services. I urge swift passage of this legislation to empower local efforts in Hoboken and across the country.\u201d\n\nHUD\u2019s ESG program is a formula grant program that distributes funds to states and local communities to assist those experiencing homelessness through street outreach, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing assistance, and Homeless Management Information Systems. The program assists grantees with:\n\nEngaging unhoused individuals and families living on the street;\n\nImproving the number and quality of emergency shelters for unhoused individuals and families;\n\nOperating shelters;\n\nProviding essential services to shelter residents;\n\nRapidly re-housing unhoused individuals and families; and\n\nPreventing families and individuals from becoming unhoused.\n\nCurrent law stipulates that any ESG award totaling less than 0.05 percent of the national allocation must be provided to the state rather than the individual recipient or entitlement area or county. As such, smaller entities, such as Hoboken, have difficulty accessing ESG funding intended to address their needs.\n\nThe Local Solutions to End Homelessness Act would allow cities such as Hoboken to more easily access this critical funding.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-introduces-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-to-commemorate-250-years-of-the-nations-independence", "Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Commemorate 250 Years of the Nation's Independence", "2023-11-14", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Bonnie Watson Coleman", "W000822", "watsoncoleman.house.gov", "watsoncoleman", "https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act. The bipartisan and bicameral bill, part of the nation\u2019s planned Semiquincentennial celebration, would authorize the Architect of the Capitol to create a time capsule and have it buried on the west lawn of the Capitol, to remain sealed until July 4, 2276, the nation\u2019s 500th Anniversary.\n\nThe contents of the time capsule will be determined by the offices of the Speaker of the House, the Office of the Minority Leader of the House, and the Offices of the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate. They will include items that represent important legislation or institutional milestones of Congress, a message from the Congress to the future Congress, and other items that reflect our history at the time of its burial in 2026.\n\n\u201cJuly 4, 1776, was an essential milestone in the history of the progress of humanity towards a fair, just, and democratic society; a journey towards a more perfect union that continues to this day,\u201d said Rep. Watson Coleman, \u201cAs we reflect upon the last 250 years of progress towards those ideals, it is also important to impart on future generations the lessons we\u2019ve learned and our dreams for the future. It is an honor to introduce this legislation as one small part of our nation\u2019s 250th Anniversary celebration.\n\n\u201cThe promise of America is timeless, so what better way to capture it than in a time capsule,\u201d said Rep. Mar\u00eda Elvira Salazar (FL-27). \u201cTwo hundred fifty years from now, we will showcase the American exceptionality that shows where we\u2019ve been so we can see where we\u2019re going.\u201d\n\n\"Since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, America\u2019s shining beacon of hope and democracy continues to guide our nation into a better future for all,\u201d said Rep. Dwight Evans (PA-03). \u201cThe commemoration of our nation\u2019s 250th year of existence reminds us of our collective responsibility to work towards a more perfect union. I am immensely proud to co-sponsor the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act not only as a Philadelphian but also as an American.\"\n\n\u201cI hope that this time capsule will tell a story to Americans in the 23rd century about our nation\u2019s strength, our accomplishments and our progress towards a more perfect union during our first 250 years,\u201d said Rep. Robert Aderholt (AL-04). \u201cAnd while I\u2019m sure the artifacts they will find will seem ancient to them, I hope the items will inspire them to continue that progress and for America to continue to be that \u2018shining city upon on a hill.\u2019\u201d\n\n\u201cAs we reflect on the democratic ideals our nation was built upon ahead of its 250th Anniversary celebration, it\u2019s important we consider the impact our present-day actions have on shaping our American democracy and society in the future,\u201d said Senator Jeanne Shaheen. \u201cI\u2019m honored to help introduce this legislation, which will preserve the rich culture and ideas of this historical moment in the United States for generations to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cHistory teaches us invaluable lessons. It\u2019s our responsibility to learn from the people and events that came before us, and to preserve those accounts for future generations,\u201d Senator Chuck Grassley said. \u201cBurying a time capsule on the anniversary of the day the Founding Fathers adopted the Declaration of Independence would honor their mark on our nation and serve as a way to document the milestones still to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am proud to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our country\u2019s founding by being a cosponsor of this resolution to establish a congressional time capsule to share with future generations,\u201d said Senator Thom Tillis. \u201cThis time capsule will be opened upon our nation\u2019s 500th Anniversary, and I look forward to ensuring we provide future Americans with key insights into our enduring principles and values as Americans.\u201d\n\nCosponsors in the House include Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Dwight Evans (PA-03), Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Brendan Boyle (PA-02), Don Davis (NC-01), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), Mike Lawler (NY-17), Lisa McClain (MI-09), Troy Nehls (TX-22), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Glenn \u201cGT\u201d Thompson (PA-15), Dina Titus (NV-01), Paul Tonko (NY-20), Lori Trahan (MA-03), and Robert Wittman (VA-01).\n\nA companion bill has been introduced in the Senate by Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire. It is cosponsored by Senators Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, and Mike Rounds of South Dakota.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-announces-legislation-ban-water-beads-are-dangerous-and-potentially", "Pallone Announces Legislation to Ban Water Beads that are Dangerous and Potentially Deadly for Children", "2023-11-13", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEPTUNE, NJ\u2014Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) held a press conference today at Jersey Shore University Medical Center to announce legislation he is introducing this week to ban water beads marketed for kids. Water beads are colorful, water-absorbing balls that are sold as children\u2019s toys and often look like candy. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), they are a danger to young children and can be deadly if swallowed.\n\n\u201cWater beads come in all sorts of bright rainbow colors, tend to look like candy, and are often labeled as non-toxic,\u201d Congressman Pallone said. \u201cThey look and sound fun, but the reality is these colorful products can become deadly or cause serious injuries when swallowed by children. That\u2019s why I\u2019m introducing legislation to ban water beads marketed for kids nationwide. I\u2019m grateful to everyone who joined me today to raise awareness about the danger these products pose\u2014especially as holiday shopping begins\u2014and I look forward to continuing to work together to advance this legislation to protect our nation\u2019s little ones.\u201d\n\nThe Ban Water Beads Act would direct the CPSC to enforce a ban on all water beads marketed for use by kids. The agency has received heartbreaking stories from parents whose children ingested water beads and suffered severe consequences, including grave internal injuries, lifelong health impacts, and tragic deaths. When swallowed by children, water beads can quickly absorb bodily fluids and swell to block intestines or cause other injuries. According to estimates, children ingesting water beads resulted in 7,800 emergency room visits between 2016 and 2022.\n\nThe Congressman was joined at the announcement by CPSC Chairman Alex Hoehn-Saric, Dr. Harpreet Pall who serves as Chair of Pediatrics at Hackensack Meridian Health K. Hovnanian Children\u2019s Hospital, Consumer Reports Associate Director for Safety Policy William Wallace, Ashley Haugen the President and Founder of That Water Bead Lady, Folichia Mitchell a parent who\u2019s toddler suffered intestinal blockage after ingesting one water bead, and Taylor Bethard a parent whose daughter tragically passed away after ingesting a water bead from a children\u2019s toy kit.\n\n\u201cI have heard heartbreaking stories from parents whose children ingested water beads and suffered horrendous consequences, including grave internal injuries, lifelong health impacts, and even death,\u201d said CPSC Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric. \u201cAll small children who have access to water beads are at risk. I thank Congressman Pallone for his leadership on this issue and look forward to working with him and with parent advocates to protect children.\u201d\n\n\u201cWater beads are a nightmare for parents: they look harmless and fun, but they can be deadly,\u201d said William Wallace, associate director of safety policy for Consumer Reports. \u201cA recent Consumer Reports investigation found that these small, super-absorbent gel balls can grow to dangerous sizes in the body if swallowed by a child. Yet companies are marketing them as safe, leading parents to unknowingly put their children at risk. Consumer Reports is proud to endorse Congressman Pallone\u2019s bill because parents already have enough on their plate to worry about, and they should be able to trust that toys they might buy for their children are actually safe.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs the largest healthcare provider in our state, dedicated to providing the best care and services for children and adults, we applaud Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.\u2019s call for a national ban on a product severely impacting the health and well-being of so many young children in New Jersey and across the nation,\u201d said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO.\n\n\u201cParents have so many concerns about their children\u2019s health that are completely out of our control,\u201d said Harpreet Pall, M.D., MBA, CPE, chair of Pediatrics, Hackensack Meridian Children\u2019s Health K. Hovnanian Children\u2019s Hospital and Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. \u201cThat\u2019s why Congressman Pallone\u2019s call for a ban on a product that has endangered our children is so welcome, and will safeguard them from one less hazard.\u201d\n\n\u201cA toy is meant to bring joy, not tragedy,\u201d said Ashley Haugen, Founder and President of That Water Bead Lady. \u201cYet, in 2017, my family\u2019s life was turned upside down when water beads, purchased for my oldest daughter, poisoned, and critically injured my youngest daughter, Kipley. The same water beads that devastated my family remain for sale, a silent threat in any home. Today, alongside Congressman Pallone, the CPSC, and Consumer Reports, we support the Ban Water Beads Act and urge retailers to proactively remove these beads from their online platforms and shelves.\u201d\n\n\u201cIn November 2022, water beads caused serious injury to my daughter, Kennedy Mitchell,\u201d said Folichia Mitchell. \u201cThese beads, sold in packs of thousands, bring a hidden risk into homes, leaving only luck to avert disaster. We must join forces to shield our children from such dangers, as they deserve more than just luck for protection. I stand in support of the Ban Water Beads Act, advocating for the right of every child to have safe toys in their home.\u201d\n\n\"Our sweet Esther Jo is gone all because of a toy; a toy she was never allowed to play with,\u201d said Taylor Bethard. \u201cWater beads are not worth the risk. If you are a parent, caregiver, teacher or therapist, I urge you to remove these from your spaces immediately. Our family is thankful that the Ban Water Beads Act will help ensure that no other family endures the same tragedy we have.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/el-congresista-rob-menendez-anuncia-mas-de-6-millones-en-fondos-federales-para", "El Congresista Rob Men\u00e9ndez anuncia M\u00e1s de $6 Millones en Fondos Federales para Iniciativas de Vigilancia Comunitaria en el Octavo Distrito del Congreso", "2023-11-10", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 El Congresista Rob Men\u00e9ndez anunci\u00f3 hoy la adjudicaci\u00f3n de $6.25 millones en fondos de Servicios Policiales Orientados a la Comunidad (COPS) del Departamento de Justicia de EE. UU. para el condado de Essex, North Bergen, Elizabeth y Newark. Los fondos asegurados por el congresista Men\u00e9ndez se utilizar\u00e1n para contratar agentes de la ley de carrera para facilitar la vigilancia comunitaria y los esfuerzos de prevenci\u00f3n del crimen.\n\n\u201cLos m\u00e1s de $6 millones en fondos federales que obtuvimos representan un paso crucial para mejorar la seguridad p\u00fablica y fortalecer las relaciones comunitarias para las ciudades y pueblos de nuestro distrito\u201d, dijo el Congresista Men\u00e9ndez. \u201cEstos d\u00f3lares federales no solo har\u00e1n que nuestras comunidades sean m\u00e1s seguras, sino que invertir\u00e1n en el importante trabajo de fortalecer las ya s\u00f3lidas relaciones entre la comunidad y la polic\u00eda en el condado de Essex, Elizabeth, North Bergen y Newark. Espero continuar trabajando con el Ejecutivo del Condado DiVincenzo, el Alcalde Sacco, el Alcalde Bollwage y el Alcalde Baraka en estos esfuerzos cr\u00edticos.\u201d\n\n\u201cFelicito al representante Rob Men\u00e9ndez por su arduo trabajo para lograr que se apruebe el Programa Federal de Contrataci\u00f3n de COPS y que se asignen casi $1.9 millones para el condado de Essex, as\u00ed como subvenciones adicionales para Newark y East Orange\u201d, dijo el Ejecutivo del Condado de Essex, Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. \u201cNo tendr\u00edamos \u00e9xito en la transformaci\u00f3n del Condado de Essex y en mantener seguros a nuestros residentes sin proporcionar una vigilancia policial y seguridad p\u00fablica adecuadas.\u201d\n\n\u201cEsta generosa subvenci\u00f3n es una xtremism xtremismee en la seguridad y el bienestar de North Bergen, y este apoyo nos permitir\u00e1 xtremis en gran medida nuestras capacidades de aplicaci\u00f3n de la ley al crear una presencia m\u00e1s fuerte en nuestras calles\u201d, dijo el Alcalde de North Bergen, Nicholas J. Sacco. \u201cQuiero agradecer al congresista Robert Men\u00e9ndez y al Departamento de Justicia por su firme xtremism con la prevenci\u00f3n del crimen y garantizar que los xtremism se sientan seguros en nuestra comunidad.\u201d\n\n\u201cEsta subvenci\u00f3n nos permitir\u00e1 mejorar la seguridad p\u00fablica, fortalecer nuestra comunidad y garantizar que nuestro departamento de polic\u00eda tenga los recursos que necesita para continuar sirviendo y protegiendo a nuestros ciudadanos\u201d, dijo el Alcalde de Elizabeth, Christian Bollwage. \u201cEstamos agradecidos por este apoyo y esperamos hacer que nuestros vecindarios sean m\u00e1s seguros para todos.\u201d\n\n\u201cLa calidad de nuestro personal policial es tan importante para Newark como la cantidad, y este premio nos permite a ambos,\u201d dijo el Alcalde de Newark, Ras J. Baraka. \u201cNuestra ciudad est\u00e1 creando una xtremis de polic\u00eda que sirve como un componente integral de un ecosistema comunitario de seguridad p\u00fablica y responde a las crisis con habilidad, inteligencia y xtremism. Agradezco al congresista Men\u00e9ndez, al Departamento de Justicia y al programa COPS por ayudarnos a contratar, capacitar y retener a oficiales que reforzar\u00e1n los logros de Newark en la prevenci\u00f3n de la violencia y la recuperaci\u00f3n del trauma.\u201d\n\nLos fondos se otorgan a trav\u00e9s del Programa de Contrataci\u00f3n de COPS (CHP). CHP es un programa de premios xtremisme destinado a xtremi el crimen y promover la seguridad p\u00fablica a trav\u00e9s de la vigilancia comunitaria. Los fondos pueden utilizarse para varios prop\u00f3sitos, como la creaci\u00f3n de legitimidad y confianza entre las fuerzas del orden y las comunidades, la reducci\u00f3n de la violencia con armas de fuego, la lucha contra el odio y el xtremism dom\u00e9stico, y el apoyo a las respuestas policiales a las personas en crisis.\n\nEn concreto, las asignaciones aseguradas son:\n\nEssex County \u2013 $1,875,000\n\nNewark \u2013 $1,875,000\n\nNorth Bergen - $1,250,000", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-rob-menendez-announces-over-6-million-federal-funding-community", "Congressman Rob Menendez Announces Over $6 Million in Federal Funding for Community Policing Initiatives in the Eighth Congressional District", "2023-11-09", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Rob Menendez today announced the award of $6.25 million in U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) funding for Essex County, North Bergen, Elizabeth, and Newark. The funding secured by Congressman Menendez will be utilized to hire career law enforcement officers to facilitate community policing and crime prevention efforts.\n\n\u201cThe over $6 million in federal funding we secured represents a crucial step in enhancing public safety and strengthening community relations for the cities and towns in our district,\u201d said Congressman Menendez. \u201cThese federal dollars will not only make our communities safer but will invest in the important work of strengthening the already robust community-police relationships in Essex County, Elizabeth, North Bergen, and Newark. I look forward to continuing to work with County Executive DiVincenzo, Mayor Sacco, Mayor Bollwage, and Mayor Baraka on these critical efforts.\u201d\n\n\u201cI commend Representative Rob Menendez for his hard work to get the Federal COPS Hiring Program approved and getting almost $1.9 million allocated for Essex County as well as additional grant money for Newark and East Orange,\u201d said Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. \u201cWe would not be successful in transforming Essex County and keeping our residents safe without providing proper policing and public safety.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis generous grant is a significant investment in the safety and well-being of North Bergen, and this support will allow us to greatly expand our law enforcement capabilities by creating a stronger presence on our streets,\u201d said North Bergen Mayor Nicholas J. Sacco.\u201cI want to thank Congressman Robert Menendez and the Department of Justice for their steadfast commitment to crime prevention and ensuring residents feel secure in our community.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis grant will empower us to enhance public safety, strengthen our community, and ensure that our police department has the resources they need to continue serving and protecting our citizens,\u201d said Elizabeth Mayor Christian Bollwage. \u201cWe are grateful for this support and look forward to making our neighborhoods safer for all.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe quality of our law enforcement personnel is just as important to Newark as the quantity \u2013 and this award affords us both,\u201d said Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka.\u201cOur city is creating a police division that serves as an integral component of a community public safety ecosystem and responds to crisis with skill, intelligence and compassion. I\u2019m grateful to Congressman Menendez, the Department of Justice, and the COPS program for helping us hire, train and retain officers who will reinforce Newark\u2019s achievements in violence prevention and trauma recovery.\u201d\n\nThe funds are being awarded through the COPS Hiring Program (CHP). CHP is a competitive award program intended to reduce crime and advance public safety through community policing. The funds may be utilized for several purposes including building legitimacy and trust between law enforcement and communities, reducing gun violence, combating hate and domestic extremism, and supporting police-based responses to persons in crisis.\n\nSpecifically, the allocations secured are:\n\nEssex County \u2013 $1,875,000\n\nNewark \u2013 $1,875,000\n\nNorth Bergen - $1,250,000", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/declaracion-del-congresista-rob-menendez-al-cumplirse-un-mes-del-ataque", "Declaraci\u00f3n del Congresista Rob Men\u00e9ndez al Cumplirse Un Mes del Ataque Terrorista del 7 de Octubre contra Israel   WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 El Congresista Rob Men\u00e9ndez emiti\u00f3 la siguiente declaraci\u00f3n al cumplirse un mes del ataque terrorista del 7 de Octubre c", "2023-11-09", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 El Congresista Rob Men\u00e9ndez emiti\u00f3 la siguiente declaraci\u00f3n al cumplirse un mes del ataque terrorista del 7 de Octubre contra Israel:\n\n\u201cHace un mes, en Israel, m\u00e1s de 1,400 hombres mujeres y ni\u00f1os fueron brutalmente asesinados por terroristas de Hamas. En un festival de m\u00fasica, en sus casas, en las calles, los Israel\u00edes fueron atacados indiscriminadamente en el peor ataque contra la contra la comunidad jud\u00eda desde el Holocausto. El Kibutz Kfar Aza, una de las comunidades atacadas el 7 de Octubre, es un lugar hermoso y unido que tuve el privilegio de visitar en Agosto. Es desgarrador saber que los residentes que conocimos all\u00ed pueden haber sido asesinados o secuestrados por Hamas.\n\nHoy en d\u00eda, cientos de rehenes, incluidos ciudadanos estadounidenses y ni\u00f1os peque\u00f1os, siguen retenidos en Gaza por Ham\u00e1s. Debemos apoyar a Israel en sus esfuerzos por defenderse de Ham\u00e1s y rescatar a estos rehenes. Al mismo tiempo tambi\u00e9n debemos proporcionar ayuda humanitaria a los civiles Israel\u00edes y Palestinos que son v\u00edctimas del brutal r\u00e9gimen de Ham\u00e1s.\n\n\"Afortunadamente, el Presidente Biden ha puesto todo el apoyo del gobierno de Estados Unidos detr\u00e1s de Israel, liderando con claridad moral y coraje al respaldar a uno de nuestros aliados m\u00e1s cercanos. Es fundamental que el Congreso se una al Presidente para proporcionar a Israel la asistencia que necesita, lo que podemos hacer aprobando un paquete de ayuda bipartidista sin demora.\n\n\u201cAdem\u00e1s, desde el ataque terrorista del 7 de Octubre, ha habido un aumento significativo de la ret\u00f3rica y los incidentes antisemitas a nivel mundial y en los Estados Unidos. Esta misma semana, un hombre jud\u00edo de 69 a\u00f1os fue asesinado en una protesta en California. Esto es completamente inaceptable. Todas las formas de odio, incluido el antisemitismo y la Islamofobia, son incompatibles con nuestros valeres estadounidenses y deben ser completamente erradicadas de todos los rincones del mundo. Todos debemos oponernos al odio en todas sus formas.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/el-congresista-rob-menendez-anuncia-el-primer-consejo-asesor-juvenil", "El Congresista Rob Men\u00e9ndez Anuncia el Primer Consejo Asesor Juvenil", "2023-11-09", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 El Congresista Rob Men\u00e9ndez anunci\u00f3 hoy su primer Consejo Asesor Juvenil para estudiantes de secundaria de todo el Octavo Distrito Congresional de Nueva Jersey.\n\n\"Estoy encantado de lanzar el Consejo Asesor Juvenil como parte de nuestros esfuerzos para apoyar a nuestra pr\u00f3xima generaci\u00f3n de l\u00edderes\", dijo el Congresista Men\u00e9ndez. \"Esta es una oportunidad \u00fanica para que los estudiantes de secundaria de todo nuestro distrito brinden su opini\u00f3n sobre los temas clave que afectan su futuro, al mismo tiempo que aprenden sobre el trabajo que hacemos en el Congreso. Esperamos con ansias seleccionar a nuestro primer Consejo y embarcarnos en esta nueva iniciativa\".\n\nLos estudiantes participantes del Consejo Asesor Juvenil deber\u00e1n:\n\nReunirse con el Congresista Men\u00e9ndez para conocer su trabajo en la C\u00e1mara de Representantes;\n\nProporcionar informaci\u00f3n sobre temas que los afectan, incluido el cambio clim\u00e1tico, la prevenci\u00f3n de la violencia con armas de fuego, inmigraci\u00f3n y asequibilidad en la educaci\u00f3n superior;\n\nSentarse con nuestro personal para aprender sobre los procesos y recursos del Congreso; y\n\nPresentar un proyecto final que abarque su visi\u00f3n sobre un tema en particular y lo que han aprendido durante su tiempo en el Consejo.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-rob-menendez-one-month-anniversary-october-7th-terrorist", "Statement by Congressman Rob Menendez on One-Month Anniversary of the October 7th\u00a0Terrorist Attack on Israel", "2023-11-09", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement on the one-month anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel:\n\n\u201cOne month ago in Israel, over 1,400 men, women, and children were brutally murdered by Hamas terrorists. At a music festival, in their homes, on the streets, Israelis were indiscriminately targeted in the worst attack on the Jewish community since the Holocaust. Kibbutz Kfar Aza \u2013 one of the communities attacked on October 7th \u2013 is a beautiful and close-knit place that I had the privilege of visiting in August. It is heartbreaking to know that many of the residents we met there may have been killed or kidnapped by Hamas.\n\n\u201cToday, hundreds of hostages, including American citizens and young children, are still being held in Gaza by Hamas. We must support Israel in its efforts to defend itself from Hamas and rescue these hostages. At the same time, we must also provide humanitarian aid to Israeli and Palestinian civilians who are victims of Hamas\u2019 brutal regime.\n\n\u201cThankfully, President Biden has put the full support of the United States government behind Israel, leading with moral clarity and courage in backing one of our closest allies. It is critical for Congress to join the President in providing Israel with the assistance that it needs, which we can do by passing a bipartisan aid package without delay.\n\n\u201cFurther, since the October 7th terrorist attack, there has been a significant rise in antisemitic rhetoric and incidents globally and in the United States. Just this week, a 69-year-old Jewish man was killed at a protest in California. This is completely unacceptable. All forms of hate including antisemitism and Islamophobia are incompatible with our American values and must be completely rooted out from every corner of the globe. We all must stand against hate in every form it takes.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-rob-menendez-announces-inaugural-youth-advisory-council", "Congressman Rob Menendez Announces Inaugural Youth Advisory Council", "2023-11-08", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Rob Menendez today announced his inaugural Youth Advisory Council for high school students from across New Jersey\u2019s Eighth Congressional District.\n\n\u201cI am thrilled to launch the Youth Advisory Council as part of our efforts to support our next generation of leaders,\u201dsaid Congressman Menendez. \u201cThis is a unique opportunity for high school students across our district to provide their input on the key issues impacting their future, while also learning about the work we do in Congress. We look forward to selecting our inaugural Council and to embark on this new initiative.\u201d\n\nYouth Advisory Council student participants will:\n\nMeet with Congressman Menendez to learn about his work in the House of Representatives;\n\nProvide input on issues that impact them, including climate change, gun violence prevention, immigration, and affordability in higher education;\n\nSit down with our staff to learn about Congressional processes and resources; and\n\nPresent a final project that encompasses their vision on a particular issue and what they have learned during their time on the Council.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-rob-menendez-hres-845-vote", "Statement by Congressman Rob Menendez on H.Res.\u00a0845 Vote", "2023-11-08", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Following his \u201cNo\u201d vote on H.Res. 845, Congressman Rob Menendez released the following statement:\n\n\u201cLet me be clear: I vehemently oppose Rep. Tlaib\u2019s defense of the \u2018From the River to the Sea\u2019 chant and her inflammatory comments including those about the President. I stand with Israel in its right to self-defense and its continuing efforts to return hostages being held in Gaza to their families. And we must ensure that the events that occurred on October 7th never happen again.\n\n\u201cBut despite my objection to Rep. Tlaib\u2019s offensive and divisive rhetoric, I believe it is inappropriate to take this action against a Member for exercising their right to free speech, even if we find their words to be objectionable. Additionally, we must be mindful of the precedent that we set for this institution in each vote that we take. In the history of the House of Representatives, only 25 members have faced censure, the majority of which occurred before 1900.\n\n\u201cAnd these votes only distract us from the work that remains. A month has now passed since the brutal terrorist assault against Israel resulting in the loss of 1,400 lives. Hundreds of innocent civilians including Americans are being held hostage by Hamas, and we are seeing immense human suffering both in Israel and in Gaza. This is completely unacceptable. And as the global stage looks to the United States for leadership and assistance for one of our closest allies, this chamber has yet to pass a bipartisan aid package.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-announces-new-federal-funding-hire-law-enforcement-officers-new", "Pallone Announces New Federal Funding to Hire Law Enforcement Officers in New Brunswick and Carteret", "2023-11-08", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced new federal funding to support public safety and strengthen law enforcement in Middlesex County. New Brunswick will receive $987,102 to hire 8 law enforcement officers, and Carteret will receive $625,000 to hire 5 law enforcement officers. The funding is provided through the Department of Justice\u2019s (DOJ) COPS Hiring Program that supports the hiring and retention of law enforcement.\n\nAdditionally, the New Jersey Department of Public Safety will receive $3,787,301 through the COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF) Program, which is a competitive award program designed to advance public safety by providing funds directly to state law enforcement agencies in states to locate or investigate illicit activities relating to the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, or carfentanil, or to the unlawful distribution of prescription opioids.\n\n\u201cEveryone deserves to be safe in their homes, workplaces, and schools, and this funding will go a long way to make our communities and schools safer. It gives our law enforcement officers the resources they need to prevent crime and combat the opioid epidemic in our state,\u201d Pallone said. \u201cI\u2019m grateful to our law enforcement officers who work to build trust with our communities and help make New Jersey a safe place to live. I\u2019ll continue to advocate for federal funding to ensure our cities and towns have the resources they need to promote public safety.\u201d\n\n\u201cWith the acceptance of $987,102 awarded through US Department of Justice\u2019s COPS Hiring Grant, we continue to bolster our law enforcement efforts by hiring new police officers. This funding is a testament to our commitment to safety and the well-being of our citizens,\u201d said New Brunswick Mayor James Cahill. \u201cWith these additional officers, we continue taking significant steps towards ensuring the security and peace of mind of our residents. Together, we will continue to build a safer and stronger future for our city.\"\n\n\u201cThe federal grant from the US Department of Justice, which provides funding for eight (8) dedicated police officers, reinforces our dedication to community safety,\u201d said Police Director Anthony A. Caputo. \u201cThe New Brunswick Police Department is committed to serving our residents and working together to build a safer and stronger future for our city.\u201d\n\n\"We appreciate the Department of Justice for funding the COPS Hiring Program for the Borough of Carteret. We want to express our deep gratitude to Congressman Pallone for his career long support for the USDOJ COPS initiatives and President Biden, for allocating funding to increase police hiring initiatives around the nation. This commitment to bolstering our law enforcement efforts is particularly significant for our community,\u201d said Carteret Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. \u201cIt has been quite some time since the Borough of Carteret last received funding under the COPS program, with President Clinton's administration being the last to provide support. This renewed support from the federal government couldn't have come at a more crucial time, as it will greatly aid in addressing several pressing issues within our community. The funding allocated through the COPS Hiring Program will serve as a lifeline for our police department, enabling us to increase our staffing levels and provide the much-needed resources to continue our fight against crime. With this support, we can further enhance our efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-and-bonamici-introduce-bipartisan-bill-expand-satellite-data-sharing", "Kean and Bonamici Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Satellite Data Sharing", "2023-11-07", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(November 6, 2023) WASHINGTON D.C. - Representatives Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) introduced H.R. 6219, the Accessing Satellite Capabilities to Enable New Discoveries Act, or the \u201cASCEND Act,\u201d a bill to permanently authorize the Commerical SmallSat Data Acquisition program within NASA.\n\nThere is an unprecedented growth of the commercial space industry, including a sharp increase in the number of privately owned and operated satellites and small satellites launched into orbit.\n\nIn 2017, NASA established a pilot program called Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition (CSDA) to identify and evaluate commercial capabilities, establish new processes to onboard and enable broad sharing and use of acquired data products. The CSDA pilot program proved to be a success, with participating scientists' evaluation commercial datasets as useful and reliable for a variety of research topics.\n\nThe ASCEND Act would permanently authorize CSDA within NASA to sustain and expand the program and continue to leverage the advancing capabilities in remote sensing offered by commercial vendors. These datasets have proven invaluable for scientists to study earth science research and applications, enabling in-depth analysis and fostering innovative solutions.\n\n\"The NASA Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition program is an investment in maintaining our nation\u2019s position as a global leader in space technology,\" said Congressman Kean. \"It harnesses the power of cost-effective small satellite technology, enabling seamless and swift data collection to enhance the capabilities of NASA and federal researchers. By sustaining this program, researchers gain access to timely, high-quality data crucial for advancing scientific understanding, strengthening disaster response capabilities, and driving innovation across the space commercial industry.\"\n\n\u201cNASA\u2019s Earth Science Division is critical to understanding our planet\u2019s changing and interconnected systems as more precise commercial satellites launch into orbit,\u201d said CongresswomanBonamici. \u201cI am happy to join my colleague Congressman Kean to co-lead the bipartisan ASCEND Act, which will make NASA\u2019s successful Commercial SmallSat Data Acquisition program permanent. Increasing access to high quality Earth observation data will improve research about our planet and empower the scientific community to make the next series of groundbreaking discoveries.\u201d\n\nThe ASCEND Act would:\n\nEstablish CSDA as a permanent program within NASA\u2019s Earth Science Division.\n\nDirect NASA to expand procurement licenses to provide federal agencies access to high quality Earth remote sensing datasets and imagery.\n\nPromote the acquisition of new datasets for scientific and non-scientific applications.\n\nRequire an annual report to Congress on the uses and impact of commercial data products and licensing agreements.\n\nCongressman Kean serves on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee.\n\nYou can read more about this bill here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-and-moskowitz-send-letter-uk-foreign-secretary-ban-flights-threaten", "Kean and Moskowitz Send Letter to U.K. Foreign Secretary to Ban Flights that Threaten Ukrainian Security", "2023-11-07", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(November 7, 2023) WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs, Europe Subcommittee Chairman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) sent a bipartisan letter to U.K. Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, urging that the United Kingdom ban flights from certain Iranian airlines to Heathrow Airport and other U.K. airports, due to reports that Iran is utilizing its commercial airlines to traffic munitions and other war materials to Russia.\n\nRussia has used Iranian-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to attack Ukrainian forces and destroy U.S.-supplied military equipment. The three Iranian airlines that flew those UAVs to Russia\u2014Mahan Air, Iran Air, and Qeshm Air\u2014also operate commercial flights to European airports.\n\nThis letter is supported by JINSA, the Jewish Institute for National Security of America.\n\n\"Our allies and partners need to step up our sanctions regime on Iran wherever possible, especially when this kind of sanctions evasion fuels the Russian war effort against Ukraine,\" said Chairman Kean. \"The United Kingdom has been one of our oldest and strongest partners throughout history, and we all need to be together in countering Iran as it supports terror across the globe.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhether it\u2019s backing Hamas\u2019s deadly attacks against Israel or delivering lethal weapons for Russia\u2019s unprovoked war in Ukraine, Iran seeks to cause chaos and undermine American interests wherever possible,\u201d said Congressman Moskowitz. \u201cIt\u2019s imperative that our allies like the United Kingdom recognize the importance Iran plays in enabling Vladimir Putin\u2019s crimes against humanity. By banning flights from Iran Air, the UK can make a significant impact in the regime\u2019s ability to support Russia\u2019s war machine.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe must bring a stop to the practice of European airports accepting the same planes the Iranian regime uses to illegally transport lethal weapons to Russia for their slaughter of Ukrainians,\u201d said Michael Makovsky, Ph.D., President & CEO, Jewish Institute for National Security of America. \u201cI applaud Reps. Tom Kean and Jared Moskowitz for their leadership on this important issue.\u201d\n\nCongressman Kean serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.\n\nYou can read the letter HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-pappas-and-letlow-introduce-legislation-provide-new-infrastructure-local", "Kean, Pappas and Letlow Introduce Legislation  to Provide New Infrastructure for Local Law Enforcement Agencies", "2023-11-07", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(November 7, 2023) WASHINGTON D.C. - Representatives Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Julia Letlow (LA-05) introduced H.R.6198, the Building Up Infrastructure for Local Departments Act of 2023, or the \u201cBUILD Act,\u201d a bill to support infrastructure investment in small law enforcement agencies and small fire departments.\n\nAccording to the International Association of Chiefs of Police, many local law enforcement agencies similarly operate in buildings that have become inadequate for actual departmental functions.\n\n\"Supporting funding for local law enforcement and firefighters is paramount to safeguarding the heart of our communities,\u201d said Congressman Kean. \u201cWe must invest in these courageous professionals who risk their lives to protect us daily, respond to emergencies, and keep our neighborhoods secure. I am proud to co-sponsor the BUILD Act. We owe it to our first responders to provide adequate funding so they can do their jobs effectively.\"\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s clear from the conversations I\u2019ve had with our law enforcement, fire fighters, and town representatives that this legislation would help our communities and departments fund much needed public infrastructure upgrades,\u201d said Congressman Pappas. \u201cOur public safety agencies must have access to the funds they need to upgrade their facilities to modern standards, supporting our officers as well as community safety. I will continue to work alongside our communities, and with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, to advocate for the resources they need to promote public safety and keep us safe.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur local law enforcement, first responders, and firefighters are the lifeline of the safety and well-being of our communities,\u201d said Congresswoman Letlow. \u201cIt is critical that the brave men and women who put themselves in harm\u2019s way in service to our communities have the proper resources they need to keep us safe. I\u2019m proud to join my colleagues in introducing the bipartisan BUILD Act, to ensure our rural public safety agencies have the adequate investments to continue their critical work for our communities.\u201d\n\nThe BUILD Act would:\n\n\u00b7 Authorize a new BUILD grant program at the Department of Justice to modify, upgrade, or construct facilities for small local law enforcement agencies.\n\n\u00b7 Authorize a new BUILD-FIRE grant program at FEMA to modify, upgrade, or construct facilities for small fire departments.\n\n\u00b7 Authorize up to $250m for the DOJ program and $250m for the FEMA program each year for FY24-26, subject to appropriations.\n\n\u00b7 Defines small police and fire departments as those serving jurisdictions of <150,000.\n\n\u00b7 Requires a GAO study of the sufficiency of the existing capital infrastructure of small public safety agencies over the near term and long term.\n\n\u00b7 Requires the Attorney General to conduct LEMAS supplemental studies of the met and unmet construction and renovation needs of a national sample of police departments.\n\n\u00b7 Required the Secretary of Homeland Security to study the met and unmet construction and renovation needs of a national sample of fire departments.\n\nCongressman Kean serves on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee.\n\nYou can read more about this bill HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-rob-menendez-joins-new-jersey-congressional-delegation-announce", "Congressman Rob Menendez Joins New Jersey Congressional Delegation to Announce Over $4 Billion for Northeast Corridor Infrastructure Projects", "2023-11-06", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEWARK, NJ \u2013 Congressmembers Rob Menendez (NJ-08), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09), Donald Payne, Jr. (NJ-10), and Senator Cory Booker today announced over $4 billion in Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grant awards for Northeast Corridor (NEC) Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program projects in New Jersey. The projects are funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and will modernize and revamp rail infrastructure along the NEC.\n\n\u201cToday, I am proud to announce over $4 billion in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding that will transform the passenger experience along the Northeast Corridor,\u201d said Congressman Menendez. \u201cThese funds will make the nation\u2019s busiest rail line more resilient and reliable for the millions of passengers that use it every year. Thanks to the partnership of the Biden Administration, Governor Murphy, and our Congressional Delegation, this is the start of a new era of infrastructure investment.\u201d\n\n\u201cUnder President Biden, we are finally delivering the generational investments in passenger rail that Americans have wanted for years, including modernizing the busiest rail corridor in the country,\u201d said United States Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. \u201cThese investments will make our busiest passenger railroad safer, faster, and more reliable, which means fewer delays and shorter commutes for the 800,000 passengers who rely on the Northeast Corridor every day.\u201d\n\n\u201cAfter helping craft and pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and working for years to stop endless bureaucratic delays, there\u2019s nothing better than seeing federal investments delivered to Jersey to improve bridges, tunnels, and public transportation infrastructure \u2014 all without raising taxes on our families,\u201d said Congressman Gottheimer. \u201cThese investments will help residents spend more time with their families by commuting on faster, more reliable infrastructure, create new jobs, and ensure Jersey\u2019s economy is stronger and safer.\u201d\n\n\u201cToday brings us a giant step closer to constructing the new trans-Hudson tunnel we have sought for so many years,\u201d said Congressman Pascrell. \u201cThe only thing New Jersey commuters hate more than traffic and rail suspensions are the political and bureaucratic delays that have plagued this desperately needed project for years. The future of our region and our country depends on expanding mass transit capacity, and I am glad the Biden administration agrees. Thanks to this sizable federal investment from the Biden administration, we are taking a big step towards a tristate for the 21st Century.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am extremely excited that the Biden Administration will award $4.48 billion in federal funding to improve New Jersey\u2019s infrastructure, including the $3.8 billion for the new Hudson River Tunnel,\u201d said Congressman Payne, Jr., Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials for the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. \u201cWhen I was Chairman of the Railroad Subcommittee for the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, I helped write the bill that became the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and fought to add $66 billion to it for critical transportation projects, such as the Gateway Program.\n\n\u201cAlso, I have worked diligently to secure $3 billion for the program in other appropriations bills and discuss the project with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg constantly,\u201d Payne, Jr. continued. \u201cThe Hudson River Tunnel is the most important infrastructure project in the country. The current tunnel is 113 years old and needs to be replaced because any service disruptions could disrupt travel for 200,000 daily passengers. This is a great day for New Jersey!\u201d\n\n\u201cThis large round of mass transit investments will pay dividends for generations to come, helping push Gateway toward completion and strengthening regional connectivity,\u201d said Senator Booker. \u201cThanks to this funding, we will upgrade decades-old infrastructure and help modernize our mass transit system, to the benefit of the lives of millions of commuters. These investments will also spur economic growth and create thousands of jobs for New Jerseyans. I will continue to work with the Biden Administration and congressional colleagues to deliver funding to rebuild New Jersey\u2019s and our region\u2019s transportation infrastructure.\u201d\n\nToday\u2019s announcement follows a recent award of $6.9 billion for the Hudson Tunnel Project, and awards for pre-construction work, including $292 million for right-of-way work, and $25 million for the Tonnelle Avenue Bridge and Utility Relocation Project.\n\nThis major funding announcement includes:\n\n$3,799,999,820 \u2013 Hudson Tunnel Project - Systems & Fit Out, Advancing the Final Design and Construction of the Project\n\nThese funds will enable final design and construction activities of the Hudson River Tunnel project and rehabilitation of the existing North River tunnels. Construction will include systems and fit out work in the tunnels, including installation of track, signals, traction power, ventilation, and fire and life safety systems. Design support, design management, and construction management will support the overall project, including tunneling and heavy civil engineering work, the New Jersey surface alignment, and rehabilitation of the existing North River Tunnel.\n\n$300,184,000 \u2013 Dock Bridge Rehabilitation\n\nThese funds will enable rehabilitation of the Dock Bridge, which crosses the Passaic River between Newark and Harrison, NJ. The 90-year-old, six-track, steel through-truss bridge will undergo repair of the structural steel, installation of straight steel rails to replace moveable miter rails, repair to concrete piers and fender replacement, and installation of a targeted anti-corrosion protection system to slow or stop future degradation to the bridge structure. The project will improve operations for Amtrak's intercity services, as well as NJ TRANSIT commuter services and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Port Authority Trans-Hudson transit service. Amtrak will provide $75,046,000 in matching funds.\n\n$133,327,610 \u2013 Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Enabling Components Project\n\nThese funds will enable construction of early-action, critical-path activities for the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement project in Kearny, NJ. The scope includes utility relocations, catenary and aerial signal relocations, removal and replacement of the current crossover between the New Jersey Transit Morris & Essex Line and Conrail Center Street Branch, site access improvements, and property acquisition from Conrail.\n\n$59,200,000 \u2013 NJ TRANSIT Newark Penn Station Vertical Circulation Improvements", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/el-congresista-rob-menendez-se-une-la-delegacion-del-congreso-de-nueva-jersey", "El Congresista Rob Men\u00e9ndez se une a la Delegaci\u00f3n del Congreso de Nueva Jersey para Anunciar m\u00e1s de $4 Mil Millones para Proyectos de Infraestructura en el Corredor Noreste", "2023-11-06", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEWARK, NJ\u2013 Los Congresistas Rob Men\u00e9ndez (NJ-08), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09), Donald Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) y el Senador Cory Booker anunciaron hoy m\u00e1s de $4 mil millones en subvenciones de la Administraci\u00f3n Federal de Ferrocarriles (FRA) para proyectos de la Asociaci\u00f3n Federal-Estatal del Corredor Noreste (NEC) para proyectos del Programa de Trenes Interurbanos de Pasajeros en Nueva Jersey. Los proyectos est\u00e1n financiados por la Ley de Inversi\u00f3n en Infraestructura y Empleos (IIJA) y modernizar\u00e1n y renovar\u00e1n la infraestructura ferroviaria a lo largo del NEC.\n\n\"Hoy, me enorgullece anunciar m\u00e1s de $4 mil millones en fondos de la Ley de Inversi\u00f3n en Infraestructura y Empleos que transformar\u00e1n la experiencia de los pasajeros a lo largo del Corredor Noreste\", dijo el Congresista Men\u00e9ndez. \"Estos fondos har\u00e1n que la l\u00ednea ferroviaria m\u00e1s transitada de la naci\u00f3n sea m\u00e1s resistente y confiable para los millones de pasajeros que la usan cada a\u00f1o. Gracias a la asociaci\u00f3n de la Administraci\u00f3n Biden, el gobernador Murphy y nuestra delegaci\u00f3n del Congreso, este es el comienzo de una nueva era de inversi\u00f3n en infraestructura\".\n\n\"Bajo la Presidencia de Biden, por fin estamos logrando las las inversiones generacionales en el ferrocarril de pasajeros que los estadounidenses han deseado durante a\u00f1os, incluida la modernizaci\u00f3n del corredor ferroviario m\u00e1s transitado del pa\u00eds\", dijo el Secretario del Departamento de Transporte de los Estados Unidos, Buttigieg. \"Estas inversiones har\u00e1n que nuestro ferrocarril de pasajeros m\u00e1s concurrido sea m\u00e1s seguro, m\u00e1s r\u00e1pido y m\u00e1s confiable, lo que significa menos retrasos y viajes m\u00e1s cortos para los 800,000 pasajeros que dependen del Corredor Noreste todos los d\u00edas\".\n\n\"Despu\u00e9s de ayudar a elaborar y aprobar el Proyecto de Ley de Infraestructura Bipartidista y trabajar durante a\u00f1os para detener los interminables retrasos burocr\u00e1ticos, no hay nada mejor que ver las inversiones federales entregadas a Jersey para mejorar puentes, t\u00faneles e infraestructura de transporte p\u00fablico, todo sin aumentar los impuestos a nuestras familias\", dijo el Congresista Gottheimer.\"Estas inversiones ayudar\u00e1n a los residentes a pasar m\u00e1s tiempo con sus familias al viajar a una infraestructura m\u00e1s r\u00e1pida y confiable, crear nuevos empleos y garantizar que la econom\u00eda de Jersey sea m\u00e1s fuerte y segura\".\n\n\"Hoy damos un paso gigante hacia la construcci\u00f3n del nuevo t\u00fanel trans-Hudson que hemos buscado durante tantos a\u00f1os\", dijo el Congresista Pascrell.\"Lo \u00fanico que los viajeros de Nueva Jersey odian m\u00e1s que las suspensiones de tr\u00e1fico y trenes son los retrasos pol\u00edticos y burocr\u00e1ticos que han plagado este proyecto desesperadamente necesario durante a\u00f1os. El futuro de nuestra regi\u00f3n y nuestro pa\u00eds depende de la expansi\u00f3n de la capacidad de transporte p\u00fablico, y me alegro de que la Administraci\u00f3n Biden est\u00e9 de acuerdo. Gracias a esta considerable inversi\u00f3n federal de la Administraci\u00f3n Biden, estamos dando un gran paso hacia un estado triestatal para el siglo XXI\".\n\n\"Estoy muy emocionado de que la Administraci\u00f3n Biden otorgue $4.48 mil millones en fondos federales para mejorar la infraestructura de Nueva Jersey, incluidos los $3.8 mil millones para el nuevo t\u00fanel del r\u00edo Hudson\", dijo el Congresista Payne, Jr., miembro de alto rango del Subcomit\u00e9 de Ferrocarriles, Oleoductos y Materiales Peligrosos del Comit\u00e9 de Transporte e Infraestructura de la C\u00e1mara de Representantes. \"Cuando era presidente del Subcomit\u00e9 de Ferrocarriles del Comit\u00e9 de Transporte e Infraestructura de la C\u00e1mara de Representantes, ayud\u00e9 a redactar el proyecto de ley que se convirti\u00f3 en la Ley de Infraestructura Bipartidista de $1.2 billones y luch\u00e9 para agregarle $66 mil millones para proyectos cr\u00edticos de transporte, como el Programa Gateway.\n\n\"Adem\u00e1s, he trabajado diligentemente para asegurar $3 mil millones para el programa en otros proyectos de ley de asignaciones y discutir el proyecto con el secretario de Transporte, Buttigieg, constantemente\", continu\u00f3 Payne, Jr. \"El t\u00fanel del r\u00edo Hudson es el proyecto de infraestructura m\u00e1s importante del pa\u00eds. El t\u00fanel actual tiene 113 a\u00f1os de antig\u00fcedad y necesita ser reemplazado porque cualquier interrupci\u00f3n del servicio podr\u00eda interrumpir el viaje de 200,000 pasajeros diarios. \u00a1Este es un gran d\u00eda para Nueva Jersey!\"\n\n\"Esta gran ronda de inversiones en transporte p\u00fablico pagar\u00e1 dividendos para las generaciones venideras, ayudando a impulsar a Gateway hacia su finalizaci\u00f3n y fortaleciendo la conectividad regional\", dijo el Senador Booker. \"Gracias a estos fondos, mejoraremos la infraestructura de d\u00e9cadas de antig\u00fcedad y ayudaremos a modernizar nuestro sistema de transporte p\u00fablico, en beneficio de las vidas de millones de viajeros. Estas inversiones tambi\u00e9n estimular\u00e1n el crecimiento econ\u00f3mico y crear\u00e1n miles de empleos para los residentes de Nueva Jersey. Continuar\u00e9 trabajando con la Administraci\u00f3n Biden y mis colegas del Congreso para entregar fondos para reconstruir la infraestructura de transporte de Nueva Jersey y nuestra regi\u00f3n\".\n\nEl anuncio de hoy sigue a una reciente adjudicaci\u00f3n de $6.9 mil millones para el Proyecto del T\u00fanel Hudson, y adjudicaciones para trabajos previos a la construcci\u00f3n, incluyendo $292 millones para trabajos de derecho de paso y $25 millones para el Proyecto de Reubicaci\u00f3n del Puente de la Avenida Tonnelle y Servicios P\u00fablicos.\n\nEste importante anuncio de financiaci\u00f3n incluye:\n\n$3,799,999,820 \u2013 Proyecto del T\u00fanel Hudson - Sistemas y Equipamiento, Avanzando en el Dise\u00f1o Final y Construcci\u00f3n del Proyecto\n\nEstos fondos permitir\u00e1n el dise\u00f1o final y las actividades de construcci\u00f3n del proyecto del T\u00fanel del R\u00edo Hudson y la rehabilitaci\u00f3n de los t\u00faneles existentes del R\u00edo Norte. La construcci\u00f3n incluir\u00e1 sistemas y trabajos de acondicionamiento en los t\u00faneles, incluida la instalaci\u00f3n de v\u00edas, se\u00f1ales, energ\u00eda de tracci\u00f3n, ventilaci\u00f3n y sistemas de seguridad contra incendios y de vida. El apoyo al dise\u00f1o, la gesti\u00f3n del dise\u00f1o y la gesti\u00f3n de la construcci\u00f3n respaldar\u00e1n el proyecto general, incluida la construcci\u00f3n de t\u00faneles y el trabajo pesado de ingenier\u00eda civil, la alineaci\u00f3n de la superficie de Nueva Jersey y la rehabilitaci\u00f3n del t\u00fanel existente del r\u00edo Norte.\n\n$300,184,000 \u2013 Rehabilitaci\u00f3n del Puente del Muelle\n\nEstos fondos permitir\u00e1n la rehabilitaci\u00f3n del Puente del Muelle, que cruza el r\u00edo Passaic entre Newark y Harrison, Nueva Jersey. El puente de acero de seis v\u00edas de 90 a\u00f1os de antig\u00fcedad se someter\u00e1 a la reparaci\u00f3n del acero estructural, la instalaci\u00f3n de rieles rectos de acero para reemplazar los rieles de inglete m\u00f3viles, la reparaci\u00f3n de pilares de concreto y el reemplazo de guardabarros, y la instalaci\u00f3n de un sistema de protecci\u00f3n anticorrosi\u00f3n espec\u00edfico para ralentizar o detener la degradaci\u00f3n futura de la estructura del puente. El proyecto mejorar\u00e1 las operaciones de los servicios interurbanos de Amtrak, as\u00ed como los servicios de cercan\u00edas de NJ TRANSIT y el servicio de tr\u00e1nsito Trans-Hudson de la Autoridad Portuaria de Nueva York y la Autoridad Portuaria de Nueva Jersey. Amtrak proporcionar\u00e1 $75,046,000 en fondos de contrapartida.\n\n$133,327,610 \u2013 Proyecto de Componentes de Habilitaci\u00f3n de Reemplazo de Puentes de Diente de Sierra\n\nEstos fondos permitir\u00e1n la construcci\u00f3n de actividades de acci\u00f3n temprana y de ruta cr\u00edtica para el proyecto de reemplazo Puentes de Diente de Sierra en Kearny, Nueva Jersey. El alcance incluye reubicaciones de servicios p\u00fablicos, reubicaciones de catenarias y se\u00f1ales a\u00e9reas, remoci\u00f3n y reemplazo del cruce actual entre la l\u00ednea Morris & Essex de New Jersey Tr\u00e1nsito y el ramal de Calle Conrail Center, mejoras en el acceso al sitio y adquisici\u00f3n de propiedades de Conrail.\n\n$59,200,000 \u2013 Mejoras en la Circulaci\u00f3n Vertical de NJ TRANSIT Estaci\u00f3n Penn de Newark", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-announces-new-jersey-towns-and-cities-will-join-federal-program", "Pallone Announces New Jersey Towns and Cities Will Join Federal Program to Accelerate Replacement of Lead Service Lines", "2023-11-06", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "New Brunswick, NJ \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) joined the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today to announce which New Jersey communities will participate in a major new initiative to accelerate progress toward the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s goal of 100 percent lead service line removal and replacement. The communities in the state selected for the program include Blackwood, Clementon, East Newark, Harrison, Keansburg, Keyport, New Brunswick, Ventnor, Camden, and Trenton.\n\nIn January, the EPA selected New Jersey as one of four test states for the agency\u2019s new \u201cLead Service Line Replacement Accelerators\u201d program, which will provide technical assistance to replace lead pipes in underserved areas. EPA will provide hands-on support to guide communities through the process of lead service line removals, from start to finish, including support in developing lead service line replacement plans, conducting inventories to identify lead pipes, increasing community outreach and education efforts, and supporting applications for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding. As a result, more communities will be able to access their fair share of federal funds to secure clean, safe drinking water free of lead contamination.\n\n\u201cEvery American has a fundamental right to safe, clean drinking water. That\u2019s why I fought for funding in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace lead service lines quickly and equitably. No community should be left to face the health risks stemming from lead pipes any longer,\u201d said Pallone. \u201cI\u2019m thrilled that EPA is providing much needed assistance to fast-track the removal and replacement of toxic lead pipes, and I commend Administrator Regan for working diligently to target those communities most impacted. This is another significant step toward ensuring that every family can trust the water coming out of the tap. I look forward to this resource expanding to help other communities in need.\u201d\n\n\u201cAddressing lead in drinking water is long overdue,\u201d said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox. \u201cEPA is committed to tackling the problem at the source \u2013 by removing lead service lines. Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we finally have the funds to do just that. New Jersey\u2019s role in lead service line replacement serves as a model for the rest of the nation. Together we can protect children and families where they live, work, and play.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Murphy Administration, in partnership with the Biden-Harris Administration, is proud to accelerate the protection of every resident and child in New Jersey from the risk of lead exposure by identifying lead pipes and assuring they will be replaced,\u201d said New Jersey Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette. \u201cThe Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is helping make it possible to empower our state with the tools, knowledge and resources to protect public health and ensure every community has clean and safe drinking water.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis collaborative effort marks a day of achievement, as we come together to take a significant step forward in ensuring the health and well-being of our community,\u201d said New Brunswick Mayor James Cahill. \u201cThe Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerator Program represents a crucial initiative that aligns with our commitment to providing clean and safe drinking water for our residents.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Borough of Keansburg is excited to be a part of the EPA\u2019s Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerator\u2019s program. This program is providing my Borough the assistance necessary to identify lead service lines, provide public outreach and education to our community and to prepare a fiscally responsible replacement strategy,\u201d said the Borough of Keansburg Mayor George Hoff. \u201cThe Accelerator Program will enable the Borough to accelerate the lead service replacement program and ultimately get the lead out!\u201d\n\n\u201cCollaboration across all sectors is essential to eradicate lead. Our leaders and officials must foster relationships with grassroots organizations and research institutions to get the lead out,\u201d said Shereyl Snider, Community Organizer with the East Trenton Collaborative. \u201cAs the Lead-Free New Jersey Hub, the East Trenton Collaborative is partnering with Rutgers (EOHSI), Ph.D. Student Sean Stratton and Dr. Brian Buckly to educate and advocate for lead remediation. Without these partnerships, our children continue to be exposed to lead.\u201d\n\n\u201cLead exposure endangers the health of our families and children, especially in older urban communities like New Brunswick,\u201d said President and CEO New Brunswick Tomorrow Jaymie Santiago. \u201cThe Lead Service Line Replacement Accelerators program is a tremendous opportunity to remove this public health scourge from our water infrastructure once and for all. We are grateful to the Biden Administration, Congressman Pallone, and the EPA for bringing these resources to New Brunswick, and we look forward to helping achieve a lead-free future for our city.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe know that accelerating the replacement of lead service lines is critical to taking back the tap for communities already overburdened by multiple pollution sources,\u201d stated Amy Goldsmith, NJ State Director, Clean Water Action. \u201cWith the help of the NJ Congressional delegation, USEPA and federal funding, more of NJ's BIPOC and low-income communities will be able to replicate what Newark did in just three years (i.e. replaced all residential lead service lines). This federal accelerator program brings us closer to achieving water justice by putting New Jersey in the fast lane when it comes to replacing more lead service lines faster where people are most vulnerable and in need.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-secures-180-million-new-brunswick-facility-improve-efficiency-and", "Pallone Secures $180 Million for New Brunswick Facility to Improve the Efficiency and Reliability of Passenger Train Service", "2023-11-06", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that New Jersey Transit (NJT) will receive $180 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the Delco Lead project in New Brunswick, which will improve efficiency and reliability of passenger train service throughout New Jersey.\n\nNJT\u2019s Delco Lead is an obsolete and undersized rail yard facility used to store trains and is strategically situated along the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The funding will be used to create a new service and inspection facility, crew quarters, equipment storage space, and the 3.5-mile Delco Lead track, which provides capacity to store approximately 300 rail cars. The project will create a robust, more centrally located storage and inspection facility, while significantly enhancing NJT\u2019s ability to provide timely and reliable service to its customers, especially following extreme weather events.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is once again delivering critical funding to New Jersey and my district to bolster our transit system and improve service for riders,\u201d Pallone said. \u201cConstruction of these new rail facilities will reduce congestion and delays and make vital improvements to help passengers safely travel across the state. New Jerseyans rely heavily on our transportation infrastructure, and this funding will go a long way to ensure our system is both efficient and resilient.\u201d\n\nIn March 2023, Pallone wrote to Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose to urge support of New Jersey Transit\u2019s application for the FSP-NEC grant program and to highlight the benefits of the Delco Lead project.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/declaracion-del-congresista-rob-menendez-sobre-los-principales-fondos-para-el", "Declaraci\u00f3n del Congresista Rob Men\u00e9ndez sobre Los Principales Fondos para El Programa Gateway", "2023-11-04", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Tras el anuncio de $3.8 mil millones en fondos para el Programa Gateway, el Congresista Rob Men\u00e9ndez emiti\u00f3 la siguiente declaraci\u00f3n:\n\n\u201c$3.8 mil millones en nuevos fondos federales para el Programa Gateway y el comienzo de la siguiente fase de su componente m\u00e1s grande es una gran noticia para el Octavo Distrito del Congreso.\n\n\u201cBajo el liderazgo del presidente Biden y la Delegaci\u00f3n del Congreso de Nueva Jersey, el progreso en el proyecto de infraestructura cr\u00edtica m\u00e1s grande de la naci\u00f3n contin\u00faa aceler\u00e1ndose r\u00e1pidamente.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-rob-menendez-major-funding-gateway-program", "Statement by Congressman Rob Menendez on Major Funding for Gateway Program", "2023-11-04", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Following the announcement of $3.8 billion in funding for the Gateway Program, Congressman Rob Menendez released the following statement:\n\n\u201c$3.8 billion in new federal funding for the Gateway Program and the start of the next phase of its largest component is great news for the Eighth Congressional District.\n\n\u201cUnder the leadership of President Biden and New Jersey\u2019s Congressional Delegation, progress on the nation\u2019s largest critical infrastructure project continues to quickly accelerate.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-rob-menendez-h-res-773-vote", "Statement by Congressman Rob Menendez on H. Res. 773 Vote", "2023-11-03", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Following his vote on H. Res. 773, Congressman Rob Menendez released the following statement:\n\n\u201cLast night, I joined over 30 of my House Democratic colleagues to prevent what we believe would be a bad precedent for this institution.\n\n\u201cIn the history of our country, only five Members of Congress have been expelled, three for joining the Confederacy, two after being convicted of serious crimes.\n\n\u201cA decision of this magnitude must not be based on our opinions about the suitability of a colleague or their politics. Instead, it must be based on facts and the final determinations of any ongoing legal proceedings or investigation by the House Ethics Committee. Without these critical steps completed, we must trust in the voters who elect Members of Congress to make their own decisions about who will represent them in Washington.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-rob-menendez-israel-aid", "Statement by Congressman Rob Menendez on Israel Aid", "2023-11-03", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Following his vote against the House GOP\u2019s attempt to politicize aid to Israel, Congressman Rob Menendez released the following statement:\n\n\u201cFor decades, support for our longstanding friendship with Israel and its people has been a bipartisan priority. Now, the House GOP is sending a message of disunity to the world while the lives of American and Israeli hostages hang in the balance.\n\n\u201cFurther, this legislation fails to live up to our historical support for Israel, while excluding critical humanitarian aid for Israelis and Palestinians. At the same time, it inflicts devastating cuts on Internal Revenue Service programs, which would both harm working families and increase our nation\u2019s deficit. For these reasons, I voted no.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-submits-testimony-house-committee-foreign-affairs", "Pallone Submits Testimony to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs", "2023-11-03", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) submitted the following testimony to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs during the annual Member Day Hearing:\n\n\u201cChairman McCaul and Ranking Member Meeks, thank you for this opportunity to share several of my priorities that are under the jurisdiction of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As Co-Chair of the Armenia Caucus, I would like to highlight the grave and urgent need for humanitarian assistance for more than 100,000 refugees who were forced to abandon their homeland in response to Azerbaijan\u2019s violent military aggression against the Armenian population of Nagorno Karabakh. I would also like to highlight the need to counter the destabilizing actions of autocrats and support our democratic allies and partners around the world.\n\nFirst, I would like to highlight legislation I introduced in September that is under your Committee\u2019s jurisdiction, the Supporting Armenians Against Azerbaijani Aggression Act of 2023 (H.R. 5683). Sadly, after I introduced this legislation, Azerbaijan launched a military offensive to ethnically cleanse the area of its native Armenian population that dates back thousands of years. There are aspects of this bill that I believe the Committee should take up. This includes sanctions against the autocratic Azeri regime that rules the country and those responsible for human rights abuses and war crimes. My legislation also includes $30 million in humanitarian aid, $10 million in assistance for Armenia through the foreign military financing program at the Department of State, $650 million in annual assistance to the Armenian energy sector for fiscal years 2024 through 2026, and $50 million for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to promote United States-Armenian cooperation on science and technology.\n\nHowever, given the situation on the ground after the most recent aggression by Azerbaijan, I would recommend the following:\n\nFirst, given the dire plights of the refugees from Nagorno Karabakh, Congress and the Biden Administration must provide as much humanitarian support as possible. The Armenian government has identified $1 billion in urgent housing needs for the over 100,000 refugees who were forced to abandon their homeland. These people have lost almost everything, from their basic possessions to their family homes.\n\nSecond, these refugees also require assistance with educational, medical, social protection, and other needs, which is estimated to cost $360 million annually for at least the next two years. Since the United States was unable to stop this humanitarian disaster from unfolding, we must and should do our part to help these refugees during this vulnerable time.\n\nFinally, Congress must repeal the waiver of Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act of 1992. This section of my legislation prohibits United States assistance to Azerbaijan until the President determines and notifies Congress that \u201cthe Government of Azerbaijan is taking demonstrable steps to cease all blockades and other offensive uses of force against Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.\u201d In the wake of the terrorist attacks on 9/11 and the invasion of Afghanistan, Congress gave the President the authority to waive Section 907 and issue annual extensions for the provision of assistance to the Government of Azerbaijan if the President determines and certifies that certain criteria are met. For years this extension has been granted and the Aliyev regime has become more emboldened and repressive. Given the continued military assaults on Armenia and the ethnic cleansing of Nagorno-Karabakh, we must take a stand.\n\nFurthermore, we must work to counter autocrats who have been destabilizing so much of the world. We have rightfully confronted Putin with sanctions and support for Ukraine. There are other autocrats, like Azerbaijan\u2019s Aliyev or Turkey\u2019s Erdogan, who have caused havoc in the lives of ordinary people around the world. These relationships should be examined, especially our relationship with the Republic of Turkey, whose President has declared Putin a friend, has said our SDF partners in the war against ISIS are terrorists, and most recently declared that Hamas, the organization responsible for the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, are not terrorists but in fact freedom fighters. I can find no reason why we should continue to enable and offer military equipment to an autocrat so opposed to our nation\u2019s values.\n\nAs a founding member and co-chair of the Armenia Caucus, as well as a committed supporter of democracies around the world, I believe we should send a clear message to our friends and adversaries by taking the measures outlined above. The United States must be a partner to all those who share common values, including upholding democracy, human rights, and the sovereignty of all nations. I look forward to working with the Committee and its members and staff on increasing and sustaining U.S. engagement with fledgling and established democracies.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-statement-on-house-resolution-798", "Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on House Resolution 798", "2023-11-03", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Bonnie Watson Coleman", "W000822", "watsoncoleman.house.gov", "watsoncoleman", "https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman released the following statement regarding her vote on House Resolution 798:\n\nI\u2019m deeply disturbed by the sharp rise in anti-semitism in recent years and particularly since the horrific attacks by Hamas on Israel on October 7th and the resulting hostilities. In recent weeks, I\u2019ve spoken to Jewish leaders in the 12th District and beyond about the fears of members of the Jewish Community. Our Jewish neighbors are scared. They are worried for the safety of their children and their relatives; here and abroad. Some have even resorted to hiding outward expressions of their faith.\n\nThe anti-semitic harassment of our Jewish neighbors is not acceptable. This extends to places of higher learning. New Jersey has a proud tradition of fostering college campuses that thrive on diverse student bodies and a diversity of opinion. It has created a richer, more vibrant democracy. We\u2019ve endeavored to create an environment in which free expression and robust debate are celebrated. That very ideal depends upon the creation of an environment where students feel free to express themselves without fear of harassment or attack.\n\nRising anti-semitism on college campuses is appalling. We must condemn it clearly and take a serious and measured approach to combating it. House Resolution 798 does not meet this standard.\n\nWhile H. Res. 798, which was passed on the House floor last night, contained important sentiments condemning anti-semitism, it also included detrimental factual errors and failed to meet the standard of fighting anti-semitism and misinformation. It falsely implied that instances of anti-semitism have gone unchallenged by university administrators, which is untrue for each specific incident listed. The incidents at Stanford, Cornell, and George Washington University were each reported and investigated, resulting in disciplinary action and denouncement from each institution. Perhaps most harmfully, the student senate at Brandeis, whose larger student union released a statement condemning Hamas, is listed in this resolution a perpetrator of anti-semitism.\n\nThe Republican-authored bill notably deviated from the bipartisan Rosen-Blackburn resolution condemning campus anti-semitism which passed the Senate unanimously last week.\n\nRepresentative Molinaro\u2019s bipartisan resolution, of which I am a cosponsor, better acknowledges the rise in anti-semitic incidents across the country. I am also supporting the bipartisan Kustoff-Wasserman Schultz resolution focusing on anti-semitism on campuses, which contains the exact same language as that which passed the Senate with unanimous support.\n\nAt a time of such heightened emotions and stress, Congress must hold itself to a standard of accuracy that does not contribute to increased division or continued trauma. Unsurprisingly the rise of hateful rhetoric, including the recent uptick in anti-semitic and Islamophobic language, can be attributed, in part, to the increased dissemination of misinformation across many modes of communication. It is unacceptable and unfair to the American people for legislation passed by the House of Representatives to be one of those vehicles of unfactual, biased, or misrepresented information.\n\nAnti-semitism has no place in America and I will continue to fight to ensure our country and our state is a place in which everyone can worship safely and peacefully.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-co-sponsored-hr-6126-israel-security-supplemental-appropriations-act", "Kean Co-sponsored H.R. 6126, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act Passes House", "2023-11-02", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(November 2, 2023) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, H.R. 6126, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act passed the House of Representative in a bipartisan vote. Representative Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), co-sponsored this bill that provides $14.3 billion in emergency supplemental appropriations to provide military assistance to Israel and to ensure the safe return of American citizens impacted by the attacks on Israel.\n\n\u201cThe United States must deliver support to Israel as they respond to the pure evil that Hamas has unleashed on their country. This funding is a crucial step,\u201d said Congressman Kean. \u201cToday the House sent a powerful message that we will stand strong with our ally Israel and its right to defend itself.\u201d\n\nOn October 7th, 2023, Hamas initiated a terrorist attack on the people of Israel. Since then, this conflict has resulted in thousands injured or killed, and over 200 people are still held hostage by Hamas.\n\nCongressman Kean is an original cosponsor for H.Res. 771, Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.\n\nCongressman Kean spoke on the House floor in support of this resolution that you can watch HERE.\n\nRead the full text of the bill HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-co-sponsored-resolution-condemning-antisemitism-college-campuses-passes", "Kean Co-sponsored Resolution Condemning Antisemitism on College Campuses Passes House", "2023-11-02", "2023", "2023-11", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(November 2, 2023) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, H.Res 798 passed the House of Representatives in a bipartisan vote. Representative Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), co-sponsored this resolution condemning the support for Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at American universities, which have created a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.\n\n\u201cI have received numerous calls from neighbors and constituents with fear in their voice, fearing for their child\u2019s safety amid rising antisemitic acts on college campuses across the country,\u201d said Congressman Kean. \u201cOur universities should be places of enlightenment, diversity, and respect, where all students can thrive without fear of discrimination. Antisemitism has no place on our campuses or anywhere in our country - we must, as Americans, be a united voice against it.\u201d\n\nAccording to ADL preliminary data, antisemitic incidents have spiked 388% across the U.S. since Hamas\u2019 October 7, 2023 terrorist attack on Israel.\n\nYou can read the full text of the resolution HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases?ID=82F34BE5-39B8-4D8F-84C1-C59A7CAAC75A", "Rep. Norcross Announces More Than $600,000 For School Safety in South Jersey", "2023-11-02", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Donald Norcross", "N000188", "norcross.house.gov", "norcross", "https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases", "page_html", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) announced a $602,148 Department of Justice (DOJ) award for the Collingswood Public School District to support evidence-based strategies that prevent student violence and keeps students safe.\n\n\u201cAs a father and a grandfather, I know that school safety is top of mind for South Jersey families, students, and teachers,\u201d said Rep. Norcross. \u201cNo child should go to school fearing for their safety and no parent should be worried about their child\u2019s safety while at school. School safety is a collaborative effort, and this federal funding will give Collingswood Public School District more tools to prevent violence, support teachers, and keep students safe. I will continue to fight to provide school officials and law enforcement officials with the tools and resources they need to keep our children safe.\u201d\n\nThe DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance seeks to help districts improve K-12 school security by providing students and teachers with the tools they need to recognize, respond quickly to, and prevent acts of violence and ensure a positive school climate.\n\n\u201cIn Collingswood Public School District, we are committed to equipping our schools with the resources and tools needed to positively impact school culture and student safety. We are thankful to Rep. Norcross and his office for the continued advocacy for South Jersey schools and to all of the Collingswood faculty and staff who helped secure these much-needed funds from the Department of Justice,\u201d said Collingswood Public School District superintendent Dr. Fredrick McDowell.\n\nThe STOP School Violence Program is administered by the DOJ\u2019s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) and provides grants to state, local, and tribal government to prevent student violence by training school personnel and educating students, developing technology solutions, coordinating with law enforcement agencies, establishing threat assessment and intervention teams, and expanding mental health crisis training.\n\nAward recipients must use evidence-based strategies such as those identified in the National Institute of Justice's Comprehensive School Safety Initiative.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-03-30T11:08:25Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-statement-republicans-partisan-israel-aid-bill", "Pallone Statement on Republicans\u2019 Partisan Israel Aid Bill", "2023-11-02", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement on Republicans' partisan Israel aid bill:\n\n\u201cThis bill sets a dangerous precedent by politicizing support for Israel and making our ally a pawn of partisan politics. House Republicans must abandon their political stunts and work with Democrats to pass a bipartisan package that provides Israel with the military assistance it needs to defend itself and eliminate Hamas.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases?ID=6A08EF9C-31E2-4F20-8939-19F4ED7E8D88", "Rep. Norcross Hosts Roundtable with Jewish Community and Faith Leaders and Law Enforcement Officials to Combat Rise of Antisemitism", "2023-11-01", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Donald Norcross", "N000188", "norcross.house.gov", "norcross", "https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases", "page_html", "CHERRY HILL, NJ \u2013 Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) hosted a roundtable discussion with Jewish community and faith leaders and local law enforcement officials focused on combatting the rise of antisemitism and violence against Jews in South Jersey and across the United States.\n\nAccording to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), reported incidents of antisemitic harassment, vandalism, and assault have increased by 388% following the October 7 attack on Israel compared to the same period last year. The ADL also found that out of 312 antisemitic incidents between October 7-23, 2023, 190 were directly linked to the war in Israel and Gaza.\n\n\u201cUnfortunately, some people have justified the horrific slaughter of more than 1,400 Israelis by Hamas to justify antisemitism and hatred against Jewish people in South Jersey and the United States. Since the October 7th attack, we have seen a significant rise in disturbing antisemitism incidents across the United States and around the world,\u201d Rep. Norcross said. \u201cEnough is enough. That\u2019s why I brought together faith leaders, community leaders, and law enforcement officials today to discuss ways we can combat hatred and better support people in South Jersey. Everyone, including our Jewish brothers and sisters, deserves to be safe and secure in our communities, and it begins with being forceful and unequivocal in calling out hatred and antisemitism. Our country and our community\u2019s strength are our diversity of people and ideas and now more than ever we have to work together as one to stand up and protect against antisemitism and bigotry in all shapes and forms. I will continue to work across all levels of government to ensure that South Jersey remains a safe and inclusive place for all.\u201d\n\nThe roundtable brought together local law enforcement, elected officials, and community leaders to share stories from the community about the rise in antisemitism and focus on strategies and solutions to combat hatred and bigotry throughout South Jersey.\n\n\u201cMy sincere thanks to Congressman Norcross for bringing this esteemed group together and for working alongside the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey and our family of agencies, our Jewish community\u2019s leaders and law enforcement to keep our community safe,\u201d said Jennifer Dubrow Weiss, CEO, Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey. \u201cWe are committed to continued collaboration and combatting antisemitism and hate in all forms.\u201d\n\nRep. Norcross was joined by Jennifer Dubrow Weiss, CEO Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, David Fleisher, Council President Cherry Hill Township, Susan Shinn-Angulo, Mayor, Cherry Hill Township, Robert Kempf, Cherry Hill Police Chief, Walt Miller, Evesham Police Chief, Camden County Commissioner Jeff Nash, Executive Director, JFed Security LLC Bud Monaghan, Rabbi Yisroel Tzvi Serebrowski, Torah Links Minyan, Rabbi Bryan Wexler, Temple Beth Sholom, Rabbi David Englander, Beth El, Tim Chatten, Camden County, First Assistant Prosecutor, David Deitz, Camden County, Section Chief of Major Crimes, Oded Kraus, Executive Director, JCC, and Raechel Hammer, Executive Director, Jewish family & Children\u2019s service of Southern New Jersey.\n\nFor pictures from the roundtable and press conference, click here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-03-30T11:08:25Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-transition-clean-energy-lowering-costs-families-and-creating-jobs", "Pallone: The Transition to Clean Energy is Lowering Costs for Families and Creating Jobs", "2023-11-01", "2023", "2023-11", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Avenel, NJ \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) joined a cord connection event with local elected officials and New Jersey-based renewable energy company Solar Landscape to launch a new solar energy project that will provide eligible households in New Jersey with affordable, clean energy. This community solar project will save households in the area an estimated $160 per year on their utility bills.\n\nToday\u2019s cord connection event officially makes New Jersey home to the largest number of community solar projects for low- and moderate-income families in the country. Solar Landscape will have 50 operational community solar projects, bringing affordable community solar to over 10,000 New Jersey households and saving them an estimated $2 million per year on their home energy bills.\n\nThe solar energy project was made possible by a solar investment tax credit from the Inflation Reduction Act. As Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee last Congress, Pallone included provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the transition to a low-carbon economy by investing in clean energy, distributed energy resources, energy storage systems, and microgrids \u2013 all of which are crucial to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.\n\nThe project will also create jobs in New Jersey thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. In June, Solar Landscape received an Advancing Equity Through Workforce Partnerships award from the Department of Energy from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The company will work with Edison Job Corps to expand its Solar Training and Education Partnership for Underserved Populations (STEP-UP) program that trains American workers to install community solar projects.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to join Solar Landscape and Edison Job Corps today to announce the launch of a new community solar project that will lower costs for families in New Jersey, continue our transition to a clean energy economy, and create new jobs right here at home. These investments help ensure our state is ready to tackle the challenges of the climate crisis head on,\u201d Pallone said. \u201cThis project is just more proof that we can empower our workers with new, good paying jobs as we work to lower costs for hardworking Americans. I'm proud that our state is leading the way on our path toward a clean, low-carbon future and showing that we don\u2019t have to choose between fighting climate change and economic growth. As the top Democrat on the Energy and Commerce Committee, I\u2019ll continue to advocate for investments in our transition to a clean economy.\u201d\n\n\u201cWoodbridge Township is excited to again welcome Congressman Pallone to Woodbridge as we announce our partnership with Solar Landscape to implement a brand new community solar project that will help our residents save money on their electric bills while reducing greenhouse gas emissions,\u201d said Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac. \u201cCommunity solar projects allow access to solar energy without installing panels or owning your own home. As a result, the program helps to widen the range of residents who can participate in the clean energy transition. I am proud of our local businesses, including RPM Warehousing & Transportation, for taking this important step toward realizing the many benefits of acting as a host site for these fantastic renewable energy endeavors. Expanding access to solar within our community helps ensure clean energy equity and reaffirms the Township\u2019s commitment to innovative clean energy initiatives that contribute to the health and sustainability of our community.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T01:01:09Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-introduces-bill-conduct-study-illicit-drugs", "Kean Introduces Bill to Conduct Study on Illicit Drugs", "2023-10-30", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact:Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(October30, 2023) WASHINGTON D.C. -Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) introduced the Curbing Illicit Drug Threats Act, to implement more surveillance programs related to illicit drug use.\n\nIn recent years, the U.S. drug overdose deaths have hit a record high, with nearly83,000fatalities in 2022.According to the CDC, the 82,998 predicted opioid-involved drug overdose deaths in the United States for the12-month period ending in December 2022 is an increase from 82,310 in the previous year.Previous studies released earlier this year have found that many illicit drugs have been circulating before they were widely reported in national data. This bill would conduct a study of the current US agencies handling overdose deaths and how they can improve so the government and agencies can work together to make better-informed decisions on how to improve or reduce overdoses.\n\n\"Drug overdose fatalities in the United States have surged to an unprecedented level,\"said Congressman Kean. \"It is crucial that we continue to study and research the impact of illicit drugs to ensure that government agencies are handling this issue effectively. I am proud to co-sponsor this bipartisan bill, and I am confident this legislation can create a safer, healthier future for all Americans.\"\n\n\u201cIllicit drugs are killing people every day in Colorado and dangerous new drugs are cropping up all the time. But lack of communication between federal drug surveillance programs means we only become aware of these substancesafter they\u2019ve started circulating in our community. I was alarmed to learn that deaths related to 'tranq,' the subject of my bipartisan TRANQ Research Act, began to surge in 2018 \u2013 years earlier than initially reported,\u201dsaid Congresswoman Caraveo. \u201cWith the health and safety of our families hanging in the balance, we can\u2019t afford to get caught flat footed. I\u2019m proud to work with Congressman Kean on my latest bipartisan bill, theCurbing Illicit Drug Threats Act, which will ensure authorities focus on early detection of emerging drug threats before they pose a danger to our communities.\u201d\n\nThe Curbing Illicit Drug Threads Act emphasizes the need for timely data on illicit drug use by requiring GAO to conduct a study on the efficacy of federal drug surveillance systems in providing updated information on illicit drug use nationwide, including any limitation affecting efficacy, and how these systems are being used to address illicit drug use in the U.S. In addition to a study, this bill would require GAO to release a report after conducting the study to provide information on the findings of the study, and any recommendations to strengthen interagency communication and data collection procedures.\n\nCongressman Kean serves on the House Science, Space and Technology committee.\n\nYou can find more information about this billhere.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/comunicado-de-prensa-la-oficina-del-congresista-rob-menendez-cierra-con-exito", "Comunicado De Prensa: La Oficina del Congresista Rob Men\u00e9ndez Cierra con \u00c9xito el Mil\u00e9simo Caso Constituyente", "2023-10-30", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC - Hoy, el Congresista Rob Men\u00e9ndez anunci\u00f3 el cierre de su mil\u00e9simo caso constituyente. Desde que asumi\u00f3 el cargo en enero, el Congresista Men\u00e9ndez y su equipo han trabajado para resolver casos de constituyentes que van desde casos complejos de inmigraci\u00f3n hasta la devoluci\u00f3n de fondos a los residentes y negocios del distrito.\n\n\"Me enorgullece anunciar que nuestro equipo ha resuelto mil casos de constituyentes para los residentes del Octavo Distrito Congresional,\" dijo el congresista Men\u00e9ndez. \"Cuando asumimos el cargo en enero, nos comprometimos a brindar el m\u00e1s alto nivel de servicio a todos los residentes de nuestro distrito. Es un privilegio haber podido ayudar a tantos de nuestros residentes y espero trabajar para resolver muchos m\u00e1s casos.\"\n\nEn los \u00faltimos 10 meses, el equipo del Congresista Men\u00e9ndez ha resuelto casos que incluyen:\n\nCoordinar la llegada segura de los refugiados afganos a Nueva Jersey trabajando con el Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos para asegurar entrevistas en la embajada y colocarlos en un puente a\u00e9reo fuera de Afganist\u00e1n;\n\nAcelerar los visados para un sobreviviente del Holocausto y su enfermera a domicilio para permitirles salir de Israel despu\u00e9s del ataque terrorista del 7 de octubre;\n\nFacilitar el pago de tres a\u00f1os de beneficios del Seguro Social y Seguro de Incapacidad (SSDI, por sus siglas en ingl\u00e9s) para la familia de un constituyente, incluida la devoluci\u00f3n inmediata de m\u00e1s de $40,000 en pagos atrasados faltantes; y\n\nPermitir que un constituyente no sea de los EE. UU. El esposo de una ciudadana puede viajar a los EE. UU. a tiempo para el nacimiento de su hijo a trav\u00e9s de una aprobaci\u00f3n de visa acelerada.\n\nNuestra oficina ofrece asistencia con una variedad de asuntos con el gobierno federal, incluidos asuntos relacionados con:\n\nInmigraci\u00f3n, visas de viaje y pasaportes;\n\nServicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS);\n\nServicios para personas mayores, incluidos el Seguro Social y Medicare;\n\nBeneficios y programas para veteranos;\n\nEstatus militar, beneficios y programas;\n\nProgramas federales de subsidios y ayuda para peque\u00f1as empresas;\n\nY m\u00e1s.\n\nPara obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre los servicios que ofrecemos, visite www.menendez.house.gov/services o contacte nuestra oficina.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/office-congressman-rob-menendez-successfully-closes-1000th-constituent-case", "Office of Congressman Rob Menendez Successfully Closes 1,000th Constituent Case", "2023-10-30", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013Today, Congressman Rob Menendez announced the closure of his 1,000th constituent case. Since taking office in January, Congressman Menendez and his team have worked to solve constituent cases ranging from complex immigration cases, to returning funds to residents and in-district businesses.\n\n\u201cI am proud to announce that our team has solved 1,000 constituent cases for the residents of the Eighth Congressional District,\u201d said Congressman Menendez. \u201cWhen we took office in January, we made a commitment to provide the highest level of service to every single resident of our district. It is a privilege to have been able to assist so many of our residents and I look forward to working to solve many more cases.\u201d\n\nIn the last 10 months, Congressman Menendez\u2019s team has solved cases that include:\n\nCoordinating the safe arrival of Afghan refugees to New Jersey by working with the United States Department of State to secure embassy interviews and to place them on an airlift out of Afghanistan;\n\nExpediting visas for a Holocaust survivor and their at-home nurse to allow them to leave Israel following the October 7th terrorist attack;\n\nFacilitating the payment of three years worth of Social Security and Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for the family of a constituent, including the immediate return of over $40,000 in missing backpay; and\n\nAllowing a constituent\u2019s non-U.S. citizen\u2019s husband to travel to the U.S. in time for the birth of their child through an expedited visa approval.\n\nOur office offers assistance with a variety of matters with the federal government including issues related to:\n\nImmigration, travel visas, and passports;\n\nInternal Revenue Service (IRS);\n\nSenior services including Social Security and Medicare;\n\nVeterans benefits and programs;\n\nMilitary status, benefits, and programs;\n\nFederal small business grant and aid programs;\n\nAnd more.\n\nFor more information on the services we offer, please visit www.menendez.house.gov/services or contact our office.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-joins-relaunch-brownfields-development-assistance-program-new-jersey", "Pallone Joins Relaunch of Brownfields Development Assistance Program for New Jersey Municipalities", "2023-10-30", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Sayreville, NJ \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) joined a press conference today to announce the relaunch of the Brownfields Development Assistance Program for New Jersey municipalities. Pallone authored the bipartisan bill that created the Brownfields program in 2002. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that Congress passed and President Biden signed into law injected $1.5 billion nationwide into the Environmental Protection Agency\u2019s (EPA) Brownfields program to help communities clean up contaminated industrial sites and turn the spaces into parks, housing developments, or new businesses.\n\nIn September, the Biden Administration announced $235 million in grants from the law to assess and clean up polluted Brownfield sites across the country. The new grants through EPA\u2019s Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) program will help transform what were once polluted, vacant, and abandoned properties into community assets while spurring economic revitalization in underserved communities.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s great to be in Sayreville today for the relaunch of the Brownfields Development Assistance Program. Together with this program and the funding I included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, communities across New Jersey will be able to repurpose the land and return it to good use. The relaunch of this program will help build on our progress across New Jersey to clean up and revitalize these contaminated sites so we can generate new jobs and economic opportunities,\u201d Pallone said. \u201cI\u2019m grateful to everyone who joined us today, including Commissioner LaTourette and Speaker Coughlin. I\u2019ll keep fighting to ensure every community \u2013 particularly those that have been historically overlooked and underserved \u2013 receives the resources they need.\u201d\n\nIn 2022, Pallone announced that New Jersey received $6.5 million to clean up Brownfield sites through the first round of funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including:\n\n$2 million for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) for Perth Amboy, Atlantic City, Bridgeton, Jersey City, Millville, Paterson, and Trenton\n\n$500,000 for Asbury Park\n\n$3.5 million for the Camden Redevelopment Agency\n\n$500,000 for Hamilton Township", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-joins-state-and-local-leaders-launch-south-amboy-ferry", "Pallone Joins State and Local Leaders for Launch of South Amboy Ferry", "2023-10-30", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "South Amboy, NJ \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today joined state and local leaders for the launch of the South Amboy ferry. The ferry will provide direct service from South Amboy to Lower and Midtown Manhattan.\n\nPallone advocated for the $5.3 million in federal funding that was awarded from the Federal Transit Administration in support of the city\u2019s Passenger Ferry Grant Program application. The project will help meet commuter demand between Central New Jersey and New York City and strengthen the area\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to join state and local leaders in South Amboy today to witness the launch of the ferry. This moment is the culmination of years of hard work from everyone joining us today. The South Amboy ferry will give residents a new way to commute between Central Jersey and New York City and reduce traffic congestion,\u201d Pallone said. \u201cThe ferry will also bolster economic opportunities in the city and surrounding area. I\u2019m glad to see the federal funding I helped secure for the project in action, and I want to thank everyone who joined us today for their dedication to this important project.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-co-sponsors-weather-act-reauthorization", "Kean Co-Sponsors the Weather Act Reauthorization", "2023-10-27", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(October 27, 2023) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) co-sponsored the Weather Reauthorization Act, a bill that will improve how to communicate and respond to severe weather.\n\nIncluded in the Weather Act Reauthorization package is Congressman Kean\u2019s bill H.R. 4069 \u2013 the Protecting Coasts and Cities from Severe Weather Act. This bill would increase the observations, understanding, and forecasting of coastal flooding and storm surge events, to address weather observation gaps in highly vulnerable areas.\n\nThe goal of the program is to reduce the development and extension of accurate, effective, and actionable forecasts and warnings for the loss of life and economic losses from coastal flooding and surge events.\n\n\u201cAdvancing research in weather predictions is not just a scientific endeavor; it is a commitment to safeguarding lives and homes from the unpredictable forces of nature,\u201d said Congressman Kean. \u201cAfter the devastating Warren County flooding, it is clear that we must focus on proactive legislation aimed at enhancing our ability to observe, understand, and predict natural disasters. This foresight will not only minimize the impact of such disasters but also ensure that our communities are well-prepared to face these challenges head-on.\u201d\n\nCongressman Kean serves on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee.\n\nYou can read more about this bill here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-joins-nurses-senate-field-hearing-rutgers-university", "Pallone Joins Nurses at Senate Field Hearing at Rutgers University", "2023-10-27", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "New Brunswick, NJ \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today joined nurses, who testified at a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee field hearing, at Rutgers University. In August, Pallone joined the nurses\u2019 picket line at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.\n\n\u201cI support legislation at the federal and state level that provides strong nurse-patient staffing ratios. Adequate nurse staffing is key to quality health care at hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care facilities. Nurses deserve pay and benefits that reflect their important role in keeping us healthy and safe,\u201d Pallone said. \u201cThe hospital will function best with the regular nursing staff and with nurse-patient ratios that reflect best practices for the patients.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/watson-coleman-leads-bipartisan-effort-to-defeat-effort-to-defund-delaware-river-cleanup", "Watson Coleman Leads Bipartisan Effort to Defeat Effort to Defund Delaware River Cleanup", "2023-10-26", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Bonnie Watson Coleman", "W000822", "watsoncoleman.house.gov", "watsoncoleman", "https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) led a bipartisan effort to defeat an amendment by Congressman Scott Perry to defund the Delaware River Basin Commission. The amendment would have defunded the DRBC in response to its work protecting the Delaware River basin from high volume hydraulic fracturing, also known as \u201cfracking.\u201d\n\nSince its creation by President Kennedy in 1961, the Delaware River Basin Commission has helped clean up what was once one of the most polluted rivers in the country.\n\n\u201cDue in large part to the passionate, dedicated work of the Delaware River Basin Commission, the Delaware River is an unmitigated success story. Migratory fish have returned, and people can now safely boat and wade and fish in the river and its tributaries. Even bald eagles have returned and winter along the river,\u201d said Rep. Watson Coleman. \u201cTo turn back and end the cleanup and stewardship managed by the DRBC would cause tremendous harm to the communities from New York to Delaware.\u201d\n\nRep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) said, \u201cThe Delaware River Basin Commission protects clean drinking water and improves climate resiliency, flood mitigation, and wildlife protection. I will never hesitate to vote against a measure that threatens these undertakings \u2013 and I proudly work across party lines to do so.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Delaware River is an important resource for recreation, tourism, industry and water supply. For more than 50 years, the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) has effectively managed these resources,\u201d said U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08), vice chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition. \u201cWe have a responsibility to ensure clean water for our Commonwealth and as a Member of the House Appropriations Committee, I will work with my colleagues across the aisle to defeat any efforts to defund the DRBC.\u201d\n\nThe Delaware River supports 600,000 jobs and $20 Billion in industrial activity. Over 14 million Americans rely on the Delaware for drinking, agriculture, and industrial usage including residents of New York City and Philadelphia.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/watson-coleman-statement-on-rising-hate-islamophobia-and-antisemitism", "Watson Coleman Statement on Rising Hate, Islamophobia, and Anti-Semitism", "2023-10-26", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Bonnie Watson Coleman", "W000822", "watsoncoleman.house.gov", "watsoncoleman", "https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "\"As I\u2019ve been working with my colleagues to call for an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Israel and Gaza, I have also made time to listen to the experiences and needs of many of our Muslim and Jewish community leaders during this devastating time.\n\n\"Two things have been made abundantly clear: the bloodshed of innocents caught in this war must stop so that we can focus on facilitating a lasting and peaceful solution; and we must secure the safety of our Muslim and Jewish neighbors right here at home.\n\n\"It is important for us to remember the toll that this conflict takes - not just on the lives of innocent civilians and children in Gaza and Israel, but on the Muslim and Jewish communities around the world. Communities across the country and right here in New Jersey are hurting. They rely on each other and their trusted friends and neighbors for support. Their communities are OUR communities and are a part of what makes NJ-12 so beautifully diverse. It is appalling that in this time of crisis when we should be rallying together, there has been a rising number of hate crimes against Muslims, Arabs and Jews. We have seen the incendiary Islamophobic and anti-Semitic rhetoric that continues to circulate, and we have unfortunately witnessed the violence that this type of language incites.\n\n\"Every American has the right to worship as they believe without fear of retaliation or discrimination. I am deeply disturbed by the hate that many Americans are facing, rooted in racist, extremist, and bigoted ideology. Hate has no place in America and I will continue to fight for a country in which everyone can worship safely and peacefully.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-statement-election-speaker-mike-johnson", "Kean Statement on the Election of Speaker Mike Johnson", "2023-10-25", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(October 25, 2023) Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. made the following statement regarding the election of Speaker Mike Johnson.\n\n\"From the very beginning of this debate, my priority has been electing a Speaker who will get Congress moving again and that will help me deliver for New Jersey families. I kept those principles front of mind and I have great faith that Speaker Johnson will help deliver for New Jersey and our country. I offered my congratulations on the floor to Speaker Johnson upon his election and I emphasized that I will work alongside him to swiftly address the serious issues we have before us. The People's House has returned to governing, and I will continue to be a leading voice for the New Jersey families I represent here.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-rob-menendez-highlights-over-48-million-federal-environmental", "Congressman Rob Menendez Highlights Over $4.8 Million in Federal Environmental Justice Funding", "2023-10-25", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Rob Menendez today highlighted over $4.8 million in United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) environmental justice grants for local non-profits and government entities in New Jersey\u2019s Eighth Congressional District.\n\n\u201cThis announcement of over $4.8 million in Environmental Justice grants is a significant commitment to the health and well-being of the residents of New Jersey\u2019s Eighth Congressional District,\u201d said Congressman Menendez. \u201cI am grateful to work with the Biden Administration to support our dedicated non-profits and government partners so communities that have for far too long been burdened with the effects of pollution and climate change receive the relief and assistance they deserve.\u201d\n\nTwo grantees are receiving funding through the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem Solving (EJCPS) Program, which provides financial assistance to eligible organizations working to address local environmental or public health issues in their communities. These grantees are:\n\nIronbound Community Corporation - $327,900\n\nNew Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance - $500,000\n\nFour grantees are receiving funding through the Environmental Justice Government-to-Government (EJG2G) Program, which provides funding at the state, local, territorial, and Tribal level to support government activities in partnership with community-based organizations that lead to measurable environmental or public health impacts in communities disproportionately burdened by environmental harms. These grantees are:\n\nHudson County - $1,000,000\n\nNewark - $1,000,000\n\nJersey City - $1,000,000", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-congressman-rob-menendez-election-speaker-johnson", "Statement by Congressman Rob Menendez on Election of Speaker Johnson", "2023-10-25", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Robert Menendez", "M001226", "menendez.house.gov", "menendez", "https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 After the election of Speaker Mike Johnson, Congressman Rob Menendez released the following statement:\n\n\u201cCongress has been completely dysfunctional as the House Republicans\u2019 infighting and chaos prevented action on the many issues facing our country and our world, especially during the past 21 days without a Speaker of the House.\n\n\u201cNow, House Republicans have selected a radical conservative Speaker with a disturbing record, including deep involvement in efforts to overturn President Biden\u2019s election, support for banning abortion nationwide, climate change denial, and opposition to LGBTQ+ equality.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-new-jersey-will-receive-over-121-million-help-families-afford-home", "Pallone: New Jersey Will Receive Over $121 Million To Help Families Afford Home Energy Bills", "2023-10-25", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today applauded an additional $121,712,800 in funding that New Jersey families will soon receive for home energy assistance. The new funds come as families across the state prepare for winter weather and the costs associated with heating their homes. Since 2020, the state has received a total of $631,552,465 for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps families struggling with the costs of home energy bills. As Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee last Congress, Pallone successfully fought for additional LIHEAP funding in the American Rescue Plan as well as a government spending bill and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.\n\n\u201cAs households prepare for the arrival of cold weather, this additional funding will help families across New Jersey keep up with their energy bills. I fought hard for this funding because I know working families need relief to make ends meet, and few things are as essential as being able to keep your home heated,\u201d Pallone said. \u201cI\u2019m glad to see the Biden Administration continue to deliver federal dollars to New Jersey as we work together to lower costs for families here and across the country.\u201d\n\nLIHEAP helps eligible households pay home heating and cooling bills, prevent energy shutoffs, restore service, make minor energy-related home repairs, and weatherize homes to make them more energy efficient.\n\nIn 2021, the Biden Administration and Congressional Democrats delivered a total of $8 billion in LIHEAP funding, including the $4.5 billion Pallone championed in the American Rescue Plan \u2013 more than doubling the typical annual appropriations. These resources are allowing states across the country to provide more home energy relief than ever before.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-statement-election-mike-johnson-speaker-house", "Pallone Statement on Election of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House", "2023-10-25", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement on the election of Congressman Mike Johnson as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives:\n\n\u201cMarjorie Taylor Greene and right-wing Republicans could not be happier with the election of the new Speaker. Congressman Mike Johnson is simply another extreme Republican, whose anti-democratic and anti-abortion record presents a clear and present danger to the American people. He was a leading architect of former President Trump\u2019s plot to overturn the 2020 election, supports criminalizing abortion nationwide and stripping rights from the LGBTQ+ community, and has worked to slash Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. His far-right extremism is toxic and could have severe consequences for Americans.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/kean-statement-3rd-ballot-speakers-vote", "Kean Statement on 3rd Ballot Speaker's Vote", "2023-10-20", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(October 20, 2023) Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. made the following statement regarding his 3rd ballot vote for Speaker of the House of Representatives:\n\n\"We as a nation are facing great threats at home and abroad. American soldiers are under attack. Our fellow countrymen are held hostage by terrorists. War rages in Europe and Israel. This is a time for wisdom and service. The People\u2019s House must govern.\n\nFor the past nearly three weeks, my number one priority has always been getting Congress moving again to do the work of the American people. With great respect, it has become evident that Chairman Jordan does not and will not have the votes to become Speaker.\n\nIt is clear we need a Conservative leader to helm the conference in this crucial time. Therefore, for the good of our country, my district, and this institution, I will cast my next vote for Kevin McCarthy.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-introduces-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-to-improve-youth-mental-health-outcomes", "Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bipartisan Bicameral Legislation to Improve Youth Mental Health Outcomes", "2023-10-19", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Bonnie Watson Coleman", "W000822", "watsoncoleman.house.gov", "watsoncoleman", "https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) announced the introduction of the bipartisan, bicameral Youth Mental Health Research Act. This legislation will create a national Youth Mental Health Research Initiative to guide long-term mental health recovery efforts, better target preventive interventions for those at risk of developing mental health challenges, and improve treatments for children.\n\n\"Mental healthcare is essential care. The crisis of youth mental health struggles existed well before the onset of the COVID-19 crisis but has intensified as so many of our young people have lost friends and family members,\u201d said Watson Coleman. \u201cWe have an obligation to ensure a generation of young people receive the help they need. The Youth Mental Health Research Act will help coordinate and encourage collaboration among national research institutes and others to support research in youth mental health that will also focus on social, behavioral, cognitive, and developmental research, while also improving the targeting and delivery of mental health intervention in clinical and community settings, getting care to children where they are. I'm grateful to Senator Klobuchar for her deep commitment to this cause.\"\n\n\u201cNearly 20 percent of our youth face a mental health disorder,\u201d said Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). \u201cI am grateful to work with my colleagues on this bipartisan, bicameral bill to boost research into youth mental health and ensure that resources are more readily available.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe have come a long way in making mental health a priority, but it remains underfunded, misunderstood, and still affects millions across the country,\u201d said Rep. Grace Napolitano (CA-31). \u201cThe Youth Mental Health Research Act will better inform professionals, our communities, and our fellow lawmakers so we can better address the critical needs of our nation\u2019s youth, regardless of zip code or socioeconomic status. I am proud to join Senator Klobuchar, Congresswoman Watson Coleman, and all of our colleagues in introducing this stigma-reducing legislation, as we continue to fight for increased access and availability of life-saving mental health services for our constituents.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe United States is experiencing an unprecedented youth mental health crisis,\u201d said Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (NJ-7). \u201cYouth mental health is the cornerstone of a brighter future. I am proud to cosponsor this bipartisan bill so we can invest the proper research into youth mental health, which will result in a better future for children of today and tomorrow.\u201d\n\nCompanion legislation is led in the Senate by Senators Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Katie Britt of Alabama.\n\n\u201cOver the past few years, a rising number of young people have experienced mental health challenges. To understand how we can best support them, we must assess the scope of this youth mental health crisis and take steps to promote recovery and healing,\u201d said Klobuchar. \u201cOur bipartisan legislation would create a national research initiative to develop evidence-based mental health resources and treatments to address this crisis and ensure young people have the support they need.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs the United States contends with a devastating, growing youth mental health crisis, it is more important now than ever that we take meaningful action to protect our nation\u2019s children. Last year, one in three high school girls said that they considered suicide, and almost one in 10 high school students reported actually attempting suicide in the previous 12 months. As a mom, I am proud to introduce this legislation that would support critical research and enable evidence-based solutions to this generational challenge. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to preserve the American Dream for generations to come,\u201d said Britt.\n\nSpecifically, the Youth Mental Health Research Act will:\n\nAllow the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) to partner on fundamental and applied research to improve youth mental health;\n\nSupport social, behavioral, cognitive, and developmental research to increase tools to identify, support, and best care for young people at-risk and those in crisis;\n\nHelp coordinate research to improve targeting and delivery of mental health interventions in clinical and community settings where young people live, play, work and learn.\n\nIn December 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an advisory on protecting youth mental health calling attention to the national crisis of youth mental health and well-being. Last year, over 2.5 million youth in the U.S. had severe major depression. In 2021, more than 1 in 5 students seriously considered attempting suicide.\n\nThe Youth Mental Health Research Act is endorsed by the American Psychological Association Services, Inc.; American Psychiatric Association; American Association for Community Psychiatry; American Anthropological Association; American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; Children\u2019s Hospital Association; Crisis Text Line; Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Sciences (FABBS); Mental Health America; Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide; Society of Research in Child Development; McSilver Institute; University of Rochester Medical Center; Boris L. Henson Foundation; The Steve Fund; Promly; Vibrant; and Wise Chipmunk.\n\n\u201cWe\u2019ve heard from congressional leaders, the Administration, the CDC, the Surgeon General and, APA hears from its members every day, about the serious crisis in youth mental health. Science will be critical for leading the way out. This bipartisan bill will tap the deep expertise in three NIH institutes to develop new knowledge and tools to better prevent and treat mental health disorders in youth, especially for the groups that are most at risk. We thank Senators Klobuchar and Britt, and Representatives Fitzpatrick, Watson Coleman, Kean and Napolitano, the leaders of this bill, for making this research a priority,\u201d said Arthur C. Evans, PhD, CEO, American Psychological Association Services Inc.\n\n\u201cYouth and young adults\u2019 mental health is in crisis. Suicide continues to be a leading cause of death for youth ages 10-24, and according to the CDC\u2019s 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, over 40 percent of high school students reported struggling with persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness,\u201d said Laurel Stine, J.D., M.A., Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. \u201cAFSP is proud to endorse the Youth Mental Health Research Act, which will make significant investments for the National Institute of Health to explore collaborative solutions to the youth mental health crisis, including research to improve the targeting and delivery of critical mental health interventions that help protect against suicide.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe share their commitment to doing the work to address the current mental health crisis facing the youth of our nation and encourage all advocates, behavioral health professionals and communities to join them in support of this effort,\u201d said American Association for Community Psychiatry President Dr. Altha Stewart.\n\n\u201cIt has been two years since we declared children\u2019s mental health a national emergency, and the challenges persist. Pediatric behavioral health professionals, schools, parents and communities need the best available tools to care for children \u2013 from prevention to therapies. This legislation would make urgently needed investments in children\u2019s mental health research at NIH, facilitating the development and evaluation of evidence-based prevention and treatment methods to improve mental health outcomes for children and teens,\u201d said Children\u2019s Hospital Association President Amy Wimpey Knight.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases?ID=231F4713-7D46-4FBF-9323-1F99E3E827C6", "Rep. Norcross\u2019 Statement on the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub Approval Announcement", "2023-10-17", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Donald Norcross", "N000188", "norcross.house.gov", "norcross", "https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases", "page_html", "WASHINGTON, D.C \u2013 Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) released the following statement after joining President Joe Biden in Philadelphia to announce the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub (MACH 2) approval by the U.S. Department of Energy:\n\n\u201cMACH 2 is an exciting opportunity for South Jersey and the entire Mid-Atlantic region that will transform our regional economy and create thousands of good-paying union jobs and careers throughout our region while also reducing pollution and building a more sustainable future. The construction and operation of MACH 2 will provide immense benefits and opportunities to our local communities and workforce who are well positioned to lead the clean energy future. Beyond the economic impacts, MACH 2 will also decrease pollutants in the air, enhance public health outcomes, and ensure a greener and more sustainable future for South Jersey and our entire region,\u201d Rep. Norcross said. \u201cMACH 2 is poised to revolutionize our region and presents an unparalleled opportunity to reduce pollution and ensure a clean and healthy environment while creating good family-sustaining union jobs that are at the forefront of the clean hydrogen economy. This type of investment would not be possible without the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act, which continues to deliver for working families across the country. There is no better place for a green hydrogen hub than right here in South Jersey and the Mid- Atlantic, and I look forward to working toward a prosperous green energy future that will serve generations to come.\u201d\n\nRep. Norcross joined Members of Congress in a letter of support of MACH 2 to Energy Secretary Granholm which can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-03-30T11:08:25Z"], ["https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-kean-accepting-applications-spring-internships", "Rep. Kean Accepting Applications for Spring Internships", "2023-10-16", "2023", "2023-10", "Republican", "House", "NJ", "Thomas H. Kean, Jr.", "K000398", "kean.house.gov", "kean", "https://kean.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Contact: Dan Scharfenberger\n\n(October 16, 2023) Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. is pleased to announce that his office is now accepting applications for the Spring 2024 Internship Program. This valuable opportunity provides students with a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of public service and legislative affairs.\n\nAs an integral part of the Congressional Office, interns will have the chance to work closely with dedicated staff members and contribute to the development and implementation of legislative initiatives. This immersive experience will provide valuable insights into the inner workings of the U.S. Congress and the day-to-day responsibilities of a congressional office.\n\n\"We are excited to offer this internship program to motivated individuals who are passionate about public service,\" said CongressmanKean. \"Our interns play a vital role in supporting our work on behalf of the constituents we serve, and I am proud to provide them with a valuable learning experience.\"\n\nTo apply for the Spring Internship Program, interested individuals should visit https://kean.house.gov/services/internships and complete the online application. The deadline for applications is Friday, November 17th, 2023.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"], ["https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-new-jersey-jewish-community-demand-social-media-platforms-take-action", "Pallone, New Jersey Jewish Community Demand Social Media Platforms Take Action Against Violent Content and Disinformation Following Hamas\u2019s Attack on Israel", "2023-10-16", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "House", "NJ", "Frank Pallone, Jr.", "P000034", "pallone.house.gov", "pallone", "https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Edison, NJ \u2013 Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today joined local elected officials and members of the Jewish community to demand social media platforms take immediate action to combat the graphic, violent content and disinformation spreading across social media in the wake of Hamas\u2019s terrorist attacks on Israel. Pallone announced that he plans to request more information from social media companies about what they are doing to ensure that content which violates their standards is immediately removed.\n\nThe call for action comes as deeply disturbing content and deliberate disinformation about the war and its victims are rapidly spreading across social media platforms. Pallone is the top Democrat on the Energy and Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over technology policy and social media companies.\n\n\u201cI am calling on all social media companies \u2013 including X, Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and Telegram \u2013 to vigorously enforce their terms of service, immediately remove content that violates those terms, and permanently ban any user that intentionally attempts to spread or broadcast acts of terror, violence, or extremism,\u201d Pallone said. \u201cSocial media companies must not allow their platforms to become agents of terrorist propaganda and violence and aren\u2019t used to spread, amplify, or broadcast graphic acts of violence and terrorism. This situation underscores the need for social media platforms to maintain a robust and fully supported content moderation staff as well as clear, enforceable policies that prohibit the use of their platforms to advance terrorism.\n\n\u201cThe abhorrent content we\u2019ve seen following Hamas\u2019s terrorist attacks on Israel is an affront to the victims and their families and serves only to further the terrorists\u2019 violent agenda. Reports that Hamas has hacked some of their victims\u2019 accounts and used them to spread terrorist content are particularly heinous, and platforms must act swiftly and decisively to stamp out these abuses. I stand here today with members of the Jewish community in New Jersey in solidarity with Israel as we grieve the loss of innocent lives and pledge our unwavering support for Israel\u2019s right to defend itself against these heinous attacks,\u201d Pallone concluded.\n\nSince Hamas\u2019s attacks on Israel, both fraudulent and genuine footage of violent attacks have been posted on social media platforms. Platforms have also become vehicles of hate speech, conspiracy theories, misinformation, and doctored content.\n\nViolent Content\n\nViolent content has circulated widely on social media platforms since Hamas attacked Israel. Hamas has vowed to broadcast their executions of Israeli hostages on the internet. A spokesperson for Hamas has said on the group\u2019s Telegram account that its fighters would \u201ckill hostages, one by one\u201d every time an Israeli strike hits a home in Gaza and that the executions would be broadcast online. Jewish and Israeli parents have been urged to delete their children\u2019s social media accounts ahead of possible hostage videos.\n\nCNN and other outlets have reported that an Israeli grandmother\u2019s murder by Hamas militants was photographed by her executioners and posted to her Facebook account. 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