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| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-gottheimer-joins-north-jerseys-korean-american-community-at-the-25th-annual-korean-harvest-festival-of-new-jersey | PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Joins North Jersey’s Korean-American Community at the 25th Annual Korean Harvest Festival of New Jersey | 2026-09-30 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Below: Gottheimer at the 25th Annual Korean Harvest Festival of New Jersey to celebrate Chuseok. RIDGEFIELD, NJ — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) attended the 25th Annual Korean Harvest Festival of New Jersey. The festival brings together New Jersey’s diverse communities to enjoy and experience Korean culture. This year’s festival featured Korean dishes, music, art, games, and more to celebrate Chuseok, a South Korean holiday celebrating the full moon and harvest. “The Korean American community is a critical part of North Jersey — they work every day to make the Fifth District an even better place to live, raise our families, and do business. I’m proud to be able to help celebrate Chuseok and remember that our greatest strength is diversity in the United States,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). Gottheimer has worked with Korean American community and business leaders from North Jersey to support small businesses, lower taxes, keep communities safe, help make life more affordable, and combat hate against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Gottheimer was joined by Bergen County Executive James Tedesco, Bergen County Clerk John Hogan, Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton, Bergen County Commissioner Tracy Zur, Bergen County Commissioner Mary Amoroso, Bergen County Commissioner Rafael Marte, NJ Assemblywoman Ellen Park, NJ Assemblyman Robert Auth, Tenafly Mayor Mark Zinna, Englewood Cliffs Mayor Mark Park, Palisades Park Mayor Paul Kim, Palisades Park Councilman Christopher Kwak, Palisades Park Councilman Charlie Shin, Palisades Park Councilman Frank Donohue, the Korean American Association of NJ, The Ko-American Harvest Festival Committee, Korean Produce Association of NY, The Korean NY Daily. Below: Gottheimer at the 25th Annual Korean Harvest Festival of New Jersey celebrating Chuseok. ### | 1 | 2026-10-01T11:23:28Z | 2026-10-01T11:25:15Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-calls-on-the-u-s-doj-and-nj-attorney-general-to-investigate-lindens-targeting-of-jewish-community | RELEASE: Gottheimer Calls on the U.S. DOJ and NJ Attorney General to Investigate Linden’s Targeting of Jewish Community | 2026-09-30 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | LINDEN, NJ — Today, Wednesday, September 30, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced he is working with the U.S. Department of Justice and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport to address serious concerns about the seven-year pattern of discriminatory zoning changes and selective enforcement by the City of Linden against its Jewish community. Gottheimer has now sent a letter to both U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche and New Jersey Attorney General Davenport, asking them to work together on a review. “Religious freedom is one of the cornerstones of our democracy, and any attempt to exclude or harass a certain population based on prejudice, particularly by public officials, is deeply upsetting and disturbing,” wrote Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5).”For more than 35 years prior to the arrival of the Jewish community in Linden, there were no significant changes to the City’s zoning regulations. However, in the seven years since the Jewish community began to settle there, the City has enacted four major zoning changes. Each of these changes directly impacts the Jewish community’s religious life and unique family needs… I encourage the U.S. Department of Justice and New Jersey Office of the Attorney General to investigate these claims and, if necessary, take legal action to remediate these alarming actions by the City of Linden.” The full letter can be found here. Gottheimer’s September 2026 letter asks the U.S. Department of Justice and the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General to look into a seven-year pattern of zoning changes and selective enforcement by the City of Linden (Union County) aimed at its Jewish community. It builds on his May 2025 letter to the Department of Justice. The letter outlines: Houses of worship: Months after approving a synagogue in May 2017, the City raised the minimum lot size for houses of worship from 25,000 to 75,000 square feet. It then made combining lots effectively impossible. Residential zoning: Between 2023 and 2025, the City proposed counting basem… | 1 | 2026-10-01T11:23:28Z | 2026-10-01T11:25:15Z |
| https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-pou-secures-over-2-million-hire-more-clifton-firefighters | Congresswoman Pou Secures Over $2 Million to Hire More Clifton Firefighters | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Nellie Pou | P000621 | pou.house.gov | pou | https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PATERSON, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today announced that she helped secure a $2,139,724.80 federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant for the Clifton Fire Department. Awarded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the funding will allow the department to hire additional firefighters. “Clifton’s firefighters put themselves in harm’s way seven days a week. They deserve to have the people they need beside them when the alarm sounds,” said Congresswoman Pou. “I am proud to help bring more than $2.1 million home to Clifton to put additional firefighters on the job. More firefighters mean a stronger department and more support for the men and women already serving on the front lines. I will always fight to make sure our local fire departments have the federal money they need to protect our communities and bring their firefighters home safely.” “As a vibrant, growing community, Clifton’s fire heroes need every dollar of federal resources to do their jobs. Thanks to this federal funding secured by Congresswoman Pou, Clifton will be able to hire more firefighters and protect our residents when the worst strikes,” said Clifton Mayor Ray Grabowski. Congress created the SAFER program in 2003 to address staffing shortages at fire departments across America. While existing federal fire grants largely helped departments purchase equipment and improve training, SAFER was designed specifically to help communities put more firefighters on the job and ensure departments have adequate personnel to respond to emergencies. Earlier this year, Congresswoman Pou sent a letter to the leaders of the House Appropriations Committee requesting increased funding for the SAFER program. SAFER was created through the efforts of the late Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr., who was also the longtime head of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus. Administered by FEMA, SAFER supports two primary activities: hiring additional career firefighters and recruiting and retaining volunteer firefi… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases/pou-introduces-resolution-celebrating-bangladeshs-global-leadership | Pou Introduces Resolution Celebrating Bangladesh’s Global Leadership | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Nellie Pou | P000621 | pou.house.gov | pou | https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PATERSON, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), the co-chair of the Congressional Bangladesh Caucus, has introduced a bipartisan House resolution congratulating the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on assuming the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and reaffirming the importance of the longstanding partnership between Bangladesh and the United States. The Republican lead cosponsor is Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC-02). “Bangladesh’s leadership at the United Nations is a proud moment for Bangladeshis around the world, including the thousands of Bangladeshi Americans I am honored to represent in North Jersey,” said Congresswoman Pou. “Our two nations share deep economic, security, and personal ties that have grown stronger over more than half a century. As co-chair of the Bangladesh Caucus, I want Congress to recognize this historic achievement and continue building a relationship that benefits the people of both our nations.” “We are grateful for Congresswoman Nellie Pou’s leadership in introducing this important resolution and working hard to deepen the ties between the United States and Bangladesh,” said Paterson Second Ward Councilman Shahin Khalique. Pou represents one of the largest Bangladeshi-American communities in the United States. In Congress, she has worked to elevate the voices of Bangladeshi Americans in Washington and strengthen the relationship between the United States and Bangladesh. As her new resolution notes, an estimated 300,000 people of Bangladeshi heritage live in the United States. The United States and Bangladesh established diplomatic relations in 1972 and maintain important economic, military, security, and humanitarian ties. The Congresswoman’s resolution finds that bilateral trade in goods and services totaled an estimated $13.7 billion in 2025 and highlights Bangladesh’s major contributions to U.N. peacekeeping and its hosting of more than one million Rohingya refugees. Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected President of the … | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-gottheimer-hosts-hispanic-heritage-month-roundtable-with-north-jersey-community-leaders-and-advocates | PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Roundtable with North Jersey Community Leaders and Advocates | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer Hosts Roundtable for Hispanic American Heritage Month. BERGENFIELD, NJ — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month Roundtable in Bergenfield, bringing together community leaders, advocates, educators, local elected officials, county officials, faith leaders, veteran advocates, and workforce professionals from across North Jersey to celebrate the contributions of the Hispanic and Latino community and discuss the challenges families continue to face. “It’s this diversity of Hispanic and Latino cultures, honestly, that makes North Jersey strong and such a vibrant place to live, work, and raise a family,” Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “If we work together to lift one another up and highlight the diversity that gives us our strength, in the greatest country in the world, our best days will always be ahead of us.” In New Jersey’s Fifth District, more than 151,000 constituents are part of the Hispanic and Latino community, with towns like Hackensack, Englewood, and Bergenfield — where roughly a third of residents are Hispanic — among the fastest-growing ethnic groups in the state. This roundtable was hosted during National Hispanic American Heritage Month, which is celebrated every year from September 15th to October 15th to honor the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans. First, this observance originated as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson in 1968. Then, it was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover this 30-day period, from mid-September to mid-October. This event discussed a range of priorities, including access to affordable and culturally competent health care and mental health care, rising costs and housing affordability, community safety and immigration enforcement concerns, language barriers, and barriers to education. Gottheimer was joined by Camelia Valdes, Passaic County Prosecutor; Raúl Ruiz, President of the New Jersey Coalition of Latino Pastors and Ministers; John Lucas, President of the S… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-calls-nj-federal-officials-survey-damage-after-storm-anticipating | Pallone Calls for NJ, Federal Officials to Survey Damage After Storm, Anticipating Federal Disaster Declaration | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Frank Pallone, Jr. | P000034 | pallone.house.gov | pallone | https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | LONG BRANCH, NJ – Following heavy rain and coastal flooding caused by a powerful nor’easter that impacted areas across New Jersey, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today called on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM), as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to conduct a prompt survey to assess the damage to the state in anticipation of the necessity for a federal disaster declaration. “In some parts of my district 6 to 7 feet of tidal flooding inundated businesses and homes, municipal infrastructure such as piers and bulkheads are severely damaged, and cars on the street are submerged in flood water,” Pallone wrote. “While it appears that flood control projects, berms, and raised homes saved many areas from even worse damage, the destruction left behind from this storm is significant.” Pallone also thanked Governor Sherrill for her proactive state of emergency declaration, and reiterated his willingness to work with state officials to provide the necessary federal funds to help towns, businesses, and residents recover from the storm. Full text of the letter is available here and below: Dear Commissioner Potosnak and Acting State Director Hengemuhle: Over the weekend, my district and areas across New Jersey were hit by a powerful nor’easter storm that resulted in intense rainfall, tidal surges, and forceful winds. I appreciate your willingness to conduct a prompt survey to assess damage to our state. This is necessary in my effort to secure a federal disaster declaration, should the damage survey thresholds be met. From power outages to substantial coastal erosion, this nor’easter has brought dangerous conditions to our state. In its most recent forecast, the National Weather Service warned that the nor'easter would likely continue heavy rain and tidal surges on mid-Atlantic and northeastern states through Monday night. Coastal sections of New Jersey are seeing signific… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-urges-ferc-protect-pjm-customers-stronger-data-center-rules | Pallone Urges FERC to Protect PJM Customers with Stronger Data Center Rules | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Frank Pallone, Jr. | P000034 | pallone.house.gov | pallone | https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) wrote to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today urging the Commission to use its authority to approve and strengthen recent proposals put forth by PJM surrounding its handling of data centers. “Americans are deeply frustrated and concerned that the rapid and unceasing development of data centers is driving up their monthly energy bills. At the end of the day, protecting Americans’ power bills is FERC’s responsibility,” Pallone wrote in his letter to FERC Chairman Laura Swett. “While I support many of the provisions included in the proposals, I am concerned that they do not go far enough and believe [FERC] should use its authority to improve PJM’s proposals to protect families across the mid-Atlantic region.” Pallone explained that data centers are responsible for an increase in PJM capacity market costs of nearly $30 billion since the summer of 2024. Meanwhile, demand for electricity over the next decade is expected to explode, with PJM forecasting a roughly four percent increase in peak demand each year driven almost entirely by data centers. PJM is therefore suggesting it implement three reforms: requiring data centers to pay for new power plants to make PJM’s grid reliable, requiring data centers to bring their own new generation capacity online, and creating a registry of data centers within PJM’s boundaries. Pallone writes that while he supports these goals, FERC should impose the following improvements to strengthen them: Ensure that data centers are responsible for all the costs they cause, not just for new power plants designed to shore up reliability; Make the requirement for data centers to bring their own new generation capacity online permanent; and Make the proposed data center registry public so that every American has access to the information they need to protect and empower their communities. “Last year, my constituents saw an outrageous 20 percent increase in their power bills, fueled… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases/pou-introduces-safe-water-schools-act-protect-students-lead | Pou Introduces Safe Water for Schools Act to Protect Students from Lead | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Nellie Pou | P000621 | pou.house.gov | pou | https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PATERSON, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, last week introduced H.R. 10596, the Safe Water for Schools Act, legislation to help schools across the country replace aging drinking water fountains and monitor their water for dangerous lead contamination. “Every parent should be able to send their child to school knowing the water they drink is safe,” said Congresswoman Pou. “Last year, testing in Paterson in our district found lead in water fountains and faucets throughout our schools, including dangerous levels that forced some fixtures out of service. This is a problem we can fix. My new bill will help schools in New Jersey and across America replace old fountains, monitor water, and keep lead away from our children. Safe drinking water isn’t political and should be something every family can count on, no excuses.” The Safe Water for Schools Act would reauthorize a federal grant program under the Safe Drinking Water Act at $7 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2029. The program helps local school districts replace older drinking water fountains and cover the costs of monitoring lead levels in school drinking water. The legislation is endorsed by the New Jersey School Boards Association and the American Federation of Teachers. The need for this investment has hit close to home in the Garden State. Testing conducted in Paterson Public Schools last year found excessive lead levels in fountains and faucets at 10 schools. Fourteen fixtures registered above the federal action level (15 parts per billion, or ppb), while testing found some amount of lead in a whopping 29.5 percent of the district's fountains and faucets. Congresswoman Pou has made improving water infrastructure a major focus of her first term in Congress. Earlier this month, the House overwhelmingly passed the Water Resources Development Act, which includes more than a dozen priorities Pou championed to advance flood protection and water projects across North … | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/reps-watson-coleman-bynum-krishnamoorthi-calls-for-review-of-epas-microplastics-monitoring-and-research | Reps. Watson Coleman, Bynum, Krishnamoorthi Calls for Review of EPA’s Microplastics Monitoring and Research | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | W000822 | watsoncoleman.house.gov | watsoncoleman | https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (D-OR), Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) led 21 of their colleagues in a letter requesting Government Accountability Office Comptroller General Brown, to conduct a review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to monitor and evaluate the risks of human exposure to micro- and nanoplastics. The lawmakers argue that to continue protecting Americans’ health, they need to understand what the EPA has accomplished in its work on microplastics and what progress still needs to be made. They also emphasize the urgency of this review amid emerging research connecting microplastics to adverse health consequences and serious environmental risks. In the letter, the lawmakers write: “Even as the EPA's FY2023-FY2026 research plan approaches its conclusion, Congress lacks a clear assessment of what the EPA has accomplished in its work on microplastics and what work remains necessary to support reliable monitoring, risk assessment and potential regulatory action.” Later, they write: “Addressing microplastic pollution is critical for protecting the health of Americans and safeguarding our waterways and ecosystems. Our constituents deserve to know what microplastic exposure means for their families’ health, and the requested information above will be critical in informing Congress’s work in tackling this challenge." The letter was also signed by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Representatives Jesús G. "Chuy" García (IL-04), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C), Emanuel Cleaver II (MO-05), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Dave Min (CA-47), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Laura Friedman (CA-30), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Judy Chu (CA-28), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29), Adelita S. Grijalva (AZ-07), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Mike Levin (CA-49), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44), and Zoe Lofgren (CA-18). Researchers at the Environmental Protections Agency (EP… | 1 | 2026-10-01T11:23:28Z | 2026-10-01T11:25:15Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-gottheimer-celebrates-bergen-county-seniors-at-annual-senior-citizens-festival | PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Celebrates Bergen County Seniors at Annual Senior Citizens Festival | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer with Bergen County seniors. PARAMUS, NJ — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) attended Bergen County’s Annual Senior Citizens Festival. Gottheimer helped serve lunch, greeted and thanked local seniors and veterans for their contributions to the community, and enjoyed the festival’s games, music, and food at Van Saun County Park. He also spoke to seniors about his focus on helping them battle back senior scams and ensure their veterans benefits, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are protected. “Bergen County’s Annual Senior Citizens Festival is one of the great North Jersey traditions, and there’s nothing I enjoy more than spending the day with our Fifth District seniors,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “Bergen County seniors make invaluable contributions to our North Jersey community, and I’ll always work to make their lives more affordable by cutting taxes, lowering the cost of prescription drugs and healthcare, and helping them access the Social Security they’ve earned.” Gottheimer is fighting to support Jersey’s seniors by: Lowering the cost for prescription drugs and health care: Gottheimer helped pass legislation to lower prescription drug costs by capping the cost of insulin under Medicare at $35 per month for thousands of residents from the Fifth District and for more than 77,000 residents across New Jersey. The legislation also caps annual out-of-pocket prescription costs at $2,000 under Medicare. Gottheimer is also working to expand Medicare coverage for lung cancer and expand Alzheimer’s testing, helping seniors get timely answers about their health and the care they need. Making life more affordable for Jersey seniors by helping lower property taxes: Gottheimer announced that New Jersey’s Fifth District has now clawed 357% more federal tax dollars back from Washington and the Moocher States since he took office, helping to lower property taxes, make life more affordable and safer, and improve North Jersey communities amount to an average of more than $750 clawed ba… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-gottheimer-hosts-local-veterans-100th-birthday-celebrates-american-heros-achievements | PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts Local Veteran’s 100th Birthday, Celebrates American Hero’s Achievements | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer celebrates August “Augie” Caccavone’s 100th Birthday. FORT LEE, NJ — Today, Friday, September 25, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a 100th birthday celebration for local WWII veteran August “Augie” Caccavone, honoring his life and his service to his country. Watch Gottheimer’s remarks here. “Augie is a living symbol of perseverance, strength, and service. From fighting in the Battle of the Bulge to earning the Bronze Star for his heroism, he represents the very best of the Greatest Generation,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “It’s an honor to celebrate this incredible milestone with him. Augie and every veteran who wore the uniform had our backs when our country needed them most, and we will always have theirs — that’s a promise I’ll never stop working to keep.” Retired U.S. Army Sergeant August “Augie” Caccavone is a lifelong Bergen County resident and a proud World War II veteran. A veteran of the Battle of the Bulge, Augie served as a Sergeant in the 7th Army and was awarded the Bronze Star for destroying two German machine guns. He also served in the Philippines and with the 8th Army in Japan, exemplifying courage in defense of our nation. At 100 years old, Augie remains an active member of VFW Post 2342, where he continues to support fellow veterans with kindness and good humor. Gottheimer was joined by; Bergen County Clerk John Hogan; Deputy Commissioner of the NJ Dep. of Veterans Affairs Esther Chucaralao; 108th Mission Support Group Commander, Colonel Eric Balint; Bergen County Commissioner Dr. Joan Voss; Senator Gordon Johnson; Fort Lee Mayor Mark J. Sokolich; Fort Lee Councilman Harvey Sohmer; Fort Lee Council President Bryan Drumgoole; Fort Lee Councilman Paul Yoon; Upper Saddle River Mayor Arman Fardanesh; Vernon Township Mayor Anthony Rossi; Alpine Mayor Paul Tomasko; Leonia Mayor Bill Ziegler; Tenafly Mayor Mark Zinna; Palisades Park Mayor Paul Kim; Palisades Park Councilman Charlie Shin; Palisades Park Councilman Christopher Kwak; Tenafly Councilwoman… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases/mejia-secures-six-new-jersey-water-infrastructure-priorities-in-house-passed-bill | Mejia Secures Six New Jersey Water Infrastructure Priorities in House-Passed Bill | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Analilia Mejia | M001246 | mejia.house.gov | mejia | https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | For Immediate Release: September 21, 2026 Contact: Beth Wiesinger | NJ11AMPress@Mail.House.Gov The bipartisan water resources bill includes provisions to advance flood protection, protect wetlands, address harmful algal blooms, and improve access to U.S. Army Corps programs across NJ-11 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) announced that six priorities she championed to strengthen flood protection and protect waterways across New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District were included in the House-passed version of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week by a vote of 415-9. The bill now awaits consideration by the Senate. The legislation includes provisions directing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to advance flood mitigation efforts along the Whippany River, Rockaway River, and Den Brook, and throughout the Passaic River Basin. It also expands support for natural flood protection, calls for additional federal attention to harmful algal blooms affecting Lake Hopatcong, and makes it easier for communities to navigate USACE programs and access technical assistance. “Flooding is one of the greatest natural threats to families and businesses across New Jersey—it is something our communities have experienced again and again. I fought to make sure that the voices of our communities were heard and that these initiatives moved forward,” said Congresswoman Mejia. “These projects will help us better prepare for flooding, protect our waterways, and give local communities more tools to build the resilient infrastructure they need, before disaster strikes. I will continue working to make sure New Jersey gets its fair share of federal support as we confront the growing impacts of climate change.” The House-passed WRDA includes six priorities championed by Congresswoman Mejia: Whippany River Flooding: The bill directs USACE to expedite its ongoing study of flooding along the Whippany River, helping move the project closer to poten… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mejia-supports-victims-calls-for-immediate-resignation-of-lt-governor-caldwell | Rep. Mejia Supports Victims, Calls for Immediate Resignation of Lt. Governor Caldwell | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Analilia Mejia | M001246 | mejia.house.gov | mejia | https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | For Immediate Release: 9/25/2026 Contact: Beth Wiesinger | NJ11AMPress@Mail.House.Gov Glen Ridge, NJ — Congresswoman Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) released the following statement on the independent investigation into Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell: "Lieutenant Governor Caldwell’s conduct is deeply disappointing and falls far short of the standard we should expect from anyone entrusted with public office. I stand with the victims who had the courage to come forward, and they deserve to be heard, supported, and protected. I have spent my life fighting for accountability and justice for workers facing harassment, which is why I support the actions taken by Governor Sherrill and her call for the Lieutenant Governor’s resignation," said Congresswoman Mejia. "When harassment and ethical violations go unchecked, it sends a message to the public and to state employees that this kind of conduct is tolerated. That is simply unacceptable. Government officials have a responsibility to protect workers, stand up for our values, and fight every day to make life better for everyday New Jerseyans." ### | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-gottheimer-joins-bergen-community-college-hispanic-heritage-month-celebration | PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Joins Bergen Community College Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer joins students, faculty, families, and community members for a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Bergen Community College. PARAMUS, NJ — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined students, faculty, families, and community leaders at Bergen Community College to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. “New Jersey’s Hispanic and Latino community is central to who we are — our small businesses, our schools, our hospitals, and our neighborhoods are all stronger because of it,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “During Hispanic Heritage Month, I’m here to do what I always try to do: listen and keep fighting for the families of the Fifth District every single day.” Gottheimer was joined by County Executive Jim Tedesco, Bergen County Commissioner Germaine Ortiz, Bergen County Commissioner Tracy Zur, Bergen County Commissioner Rafael Marte, Bergen County Commissioner Mary Amoroso, Bergen County Commissioner Dr. Joan M. Voss, President of Bergen County Community College Dr. Eric M. Friedman, President & CEO of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Deborah Visconi, Consulate General of Ecuador in New Jersey & Pennsylvania – Acting Consul General Dr. Ramiro Hidalgo Tandazo, Consulate General of Peru in New Jersey & Pennsylvania – Consul General Dr. Ramiro Hidalgo Tandazo. Below: Gottheimer joins students, faculty, and community members for a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Bergen Community College. ### | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-during-childhood-cancer-awareness-month-gottheimer-announces-new-bipartisan-legislation-to-fight-pediatric-cancer | RELEASE: During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Gottheimer Announces New Bipartisan Legislation To Fight Pediatric Cancer | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer announces “Kylie’s Law” at Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen. MONTVALE, NJ — Today, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen in Montvale, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced the introduction of the bipartisan Kylie’s Voices for Childhood Cancer Act, or “Kylie’s Law,” with his colleague Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17). Named in honor of a close family friend of Gottheimer, Kylie Kupperman, the bill would require states to include at least two pediatric cancer experts on the coalitions that write state cancer control plans, ensuring children’s needs aren’t overlooked in blueprints built largely around adult cancer. Kylie was born in Englewood, New Jersey, and grew up in Chappaqua, New York. Just weeks before her fourth birthday, she was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a rare and fast-growing pediatric brain tumor. After undergoing months of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, she was declared cancer-free. Just as she was starting her freshman year at the University of Delaware, her cancer returned. She tragically passed away on September 10, 2025, at age 19. Every state has a Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition that shapes its long-term cancer plan, but only about a third of states build specific childhood cancer goals into those plans. New Jersey ranks third in the nation for pediatric cancer incidence, with roughly 440 children and teens diagnosed every year and nearly 1,900 cases across Bergen, Passaic, and Sussex Counties over one recent 25-year stretch. Watch Gottheimer’s remarks here. “Kylie should be starting her junior year of college right now — and wow, you should have heard how her friends gushed about her — and how her brother and sister who played games and music for her — and carried her up the stairs when she was too weak.” said Congressman Gottheimer (NJ-5). “But, instead of being at the University of Delaware, her parents are here today, along with friends from Jersey, Chappaqua, and beyond, to honor… | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-lawler-push-bipartisan-plan-on-ai-safety | RELEASE: Gottheimer, Lawler Push Bipartisan Plan on AI Safety | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer and Lawler discuss their bipartisan AI legislation. WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) held a press conference to amplify the importance of their bipartisan Stop Rogue AI Act, legislation that would establish clear, practical guardrails for the powerful new AI “agents” now operating inside America’s networks. This commonsense legislation ensures that businesses and agencies have the ability to see and stop rogue agents before they cause real damage. The Representatives also highlighted several other bipartisan actions they’ve led this Congress on AI — including legislation to protect consumers, develop America’s workforce, and boost innovation. Watch Gottheimer and Lawler’s remarks here. “You can’t drive a car in this country without a license plate, without insurance, without some way for a cop — or the person you just rear-ended — to know who’s behind the wheel and who’s responsible,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House Commission on Artificial Intelligence and the Innovation Economy. “AI agents right now don’t have any of that. Our bill puts a driver’s license on every AI agent operating in this country — so organizations can find every agent on their network, verify who built it, watch it in real time, and cut off its access the second something looks wrong. That means putting humans back in the driver’s seat. It’s time for Congress to get back to work and get this done.” “This isn’t about stopping AI or stifling innovation. It is about making sure we can safely deploy AI. A pause is not a safeguard. Some states have put a moratorium on the infrastructure that powers this technology. That does not invent a kill switch. It does not inventory the agents already on a hospital network or a utility system,” said Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17.) “If the United States taps the brakes while others floor it, we do not get safer AI. We get someone else’s AI. We are not going to regulate ourselves into second place.” Ri… | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/menendez-bills-to-combat-ai-driven-cyberattacks-and-protect-americans-from-scams-pass-out-of-committee | Menendez Bills to Combat AI-Driven Cyberattacks and Protect Americans from Scams Pass Out of Committee | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Robert Menendez | M001226 | menendez.house.gov | menendez | https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) announced that two of his bipartisan bills with Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The bills are as follows: H.R. 7294, AI for Secure Networks Act (Menendez and Pfluger) The AI For Secure Networks Act strengthens the cybersecurity of America’s communications networks by promoting the responsible use of artificial intelligence while addressing the risks posed by its misuse. “As our communications networks face growing threats, we must advance forward thinking solutions to protect the communications, emergency services, critical infrastructure, and financial systems Americans depend on,” said Congressman Menendez. “Our legislation promotes the responsible use of AI while confronting the growing risks posed by its exploitation, including the potential for more sophisticated cyberattacks on the communications systems Americans rely on every day. I look forward to working to pass this legislation and strengthen protections for our networks and the people who depend on them.” Click here to view Congressman Menendez’s remarks. H.R. 5967, Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act (Menendez and Houchin) The Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act establishes a federal task force to develop a national scam prevention strategy that strengthens support for victims, provides local law enforcement stronger tools to stop scams, and lowers the risk of financial losses from fraudulent activity. “As scams become increasingly more sophisticated, we need a national strategy to protect American families and consumers,” said Congressman Menendez. “The Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act brings together the federal government, law enforcement, and corporations to protect our families and seniors from being targeted by bad actors online and over the phone. I am proud that our legislation has passed the full Committee and is one step closer to becoming law and look forward to… | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-condemns-trump-administration-attempts-to-hijack-nih-research-grants | Rep. Watson Coleman Condemns Trump Administration Attempts to Hijack N.I.H. Research Grants | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | W000822 | watsoncoleman.house.gov | watsoncoleman | https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Yesterday, theNew York Times reported that White House officials were attempting to make massive cuts to research grants at the National Institutes of Health, conflicting with months of denials from NIH officials. Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), who sits on theLabor, Health and Human Services and Education subcommittee, released the following statement: Today, we learned that the White House is trying to cancel funding that "does not conform to Trump's political agenda." Over the last year and a half, the NIH director and his sub-directorshave assured my colleagues and me that politics would bekept out of decisions for health research that saves millions of lives in the United States. Last June, I introducedlegislation to insulate vital NIH research grants from Trump's political attacks. As recently as this past Tuesday, NIH Institute directors told members of the Appropriations Committee that grant funding was still on track. Yet today, we get the news that President Trump and OMB Director Vought are moving to cut funding that doesn’t align with their extreme ideology. Funding decisions are supposed to be made by experts based on scientific merit and the likelihood of outcomes that could save lives and reduce suffering. The Trump Administration's public health record has been an abysmal failure. Instead of correcting course, they're doubling down and playing political games with the lives of the American people. Congress MUST reassert its authority over the budget and ensure the government works for the American people regardless of partisan politics. | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T10:42:50Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-gottheimer-honors-local-veterans-at-the-bergen-county-sheriffs-annual-veterans-appreciation-bbq | PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Honors Local Veterans at the Bergen County Sheriff’s Annual Veterans Appreciation BBQ | 2026-09-20 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer at Bergen County Sheriff’s Annual Veterans Appreciation BBQ. PARAMUS, NJ — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, local veterans, and their families for their Annual Veterans Appreciation BBQ, honoring the brave men and women who have served our nation in uniform. “Our veterans answered the call to serve and protect our great country, and we owe them a debt we can never fully repay,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “It was an honor to spend the day with the brave men and women who wore the uniform, and their families who have stood beside them. I want to thank the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office for putting on this event and for standing with our veterans year after year. In Congress, I’ll always keep fighting to make sure our veterans get the care, recognition, and respect they’ve rightfully earned.” The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Annual Veterans Appreciation BBQ brings together local veterans, their families, and community members each year to recognize and thank those who have served in our nation’s Armed Forces. Below: Gottheimer at Bergen County Sheriff’s 3rd Annual Veterans Appreciation BBQ. ### | 1 | 2026-09-21T10:25:24Z | 2026-09-21T10:26:54Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-announces-new-bipartisan-legislation-on-ai-safety-to-protect-jersey-families-national-security | RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces New Bipartisan Legislation on AI Safety to Protect Jersey Families, National Security | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer announces new AI safety legislation at FDU. TEANECK, NJ — Today, Friday, September 18, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House AI Commission and a senior member of the House Intelligence Committee, announced a new bipartisan agenda to put real guardrails on AI development to ensure the U.S. can win the global AI race in the right way. Watch Gottheimer’s remarks here. “Right now, there are no mandatory requirements for pre-deployment testing of frontier AI models,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “That doesn’t work in banking, it doesn’t work in food safety, it doesn’t work in medicine, and it sure as hell shouldn’t work with the technology that experts say could help build a bioweapon or take down our power grid. This isn’t about stopping AI or stifling innovation, it is about making sure — with warning signs flashing red — that we can safely deploy AI, and win the race the right way. “Artificial intelligence is one of the most consequential technologies of our time, and we have a responsibility to make sure it strengthens our national security rather than becoming a tool for those who seek to harm Americans. The American AI Security Act takes a commonsense approach: before the most powerful AI models are deployed, we should know whether they could be used to launch devastating cyberattacks or facilitate the development of chemical, biological, or radiological weapons,” said Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17). Gottheimer’s AI safety agenda includes two new bipartisan pieces of federal legislation and an inquiry into the Administration’s new cybersecurity plan, including: The American AI Security Act, co-led by Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), establishes a mandatory, pre-deployment national security review for the most powerful AI models. Before releasing a covered model, developers would be required to give the National Security Agency full access to evaluate whether it could be used to launch a serious cyberattack or help build a chemical, biological, o… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-sends-follow-up-letter-to-dhs-secretary-demanding-information-on-the-status-of-sick-constituent-at-delaney-hall | Rep. Watson Coleman Sends Follow-up Letter to DHS Secretary Demanding Information on the Status of Sick Constituent at Delaney Hall | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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) released a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting ICE Director David Venturella demanding answers on the investigation into the death of Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo and the status of detainee Amro Sehaim. The letter comes after the Department failed to respond to an inquiry sent by the Congresswoman and several members of the New Jersey Delegation on August 7th calling for answers surrounding the death of Lopez Cornejo and demanding the immediate humanitarian release of Amro Sehaim, an Egyptian national and small business owner in the 12th District who, before his detention, was undergoing treatment for cancer. The letter reads in part: Individuals in your custody are your responsibility. The shocking number of deaths within ICE custody, including Mr. Lopez Cornejo’s, is appalling and unforgivable. The conditions in ICE detention facilities across the country are atrocious and bring shame to your Department, this Administration, and our nation. The September 17th letter demands detailed explanations as to the conditions that led to the death of Mr. Lopez Cornejo and of the actions being taken to provide Mr. Sehaim with adequate, independent medical care. Related Files | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-house-passes-bill-first-championed-by-gottheimer-am-radio-for-every-vehicle-act | RELEASE: House Passes Bill First Championed by Gottheimer, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, September 15, 2026, the House of Representatives passed the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act,” supported by Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), delivering a major win for public safety and moving the country one step closer to guaranteeing that every new car and truck sold in America comes equipped with AM broadcast radio. Gottheimer, who first announced and introduced the legislation in the 118th Congress to protect public safety and encourage electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers to include AM radio in their cars and trucks, applauded the bill’s passage. “AM radio is a lifeline. When the power goes out, when the cell towers go down, and when the Internet cuts off during a storm or an emergency, AM radio is often the only way families can get the life-saving information they need,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “It’s outrageous that some automakers want to rip out a basic, free feature — one that helps keep people safe — just to pad their own bottom line. I’m proud to have helped lead this bipartisan bill from day one, and today the House stood up for every driver, every first responder, and every family who counts on AM radio when it matters most.” “For more than 100 years, AM radio stations have provided music, sports, news, and entertainment to listeners across the Garden State and the country. More importantly over the last century, radio has provided a critical lifeline in times of emergency. Ensuring that this free service utilizing the public’s airwaves is readily available in every vehicle sold in the United States by passing the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act is the right decision for public safety,” said New Jersey Broadcasters Association (NJBA) Executive Director Jordan Walton. “It’s hard to imagine that what started as a conversation over a cup of coffee has evolved into this legislation being passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. New Jersey’s broadcasters thank Rep. Gottheimer, leaders in the House, and all who advanced AM4EVA today.” More than 50 millio… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-house-passes-bipartisan-gottheimer-led-guard-act-to-protect-seniors-from-financial-fraud-and-scammers | RELEASE: House Passes Bipartisan, Gottheimer-Led GUARD Act to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraud and Scammers | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan GUARD Act (Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception Act, H.R. 2978) legislation that U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) co-led to protect seniors and their families from the financial fraud and scams costing Americans billions every year. The GUARD Act was introduced alongside Representatives Zachary Nunn (IA-3) and Scott Fitzgerald (WI-5), and now heads to the Senate. “Every day, scammers are targeting our seniors — draining the hard-earned savings they spent a lifetime building, often with a single phone call or a fake investment scheme,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Law Enforcement Caucus and member of the House Financial Services Committee. “These criminals don’t play it straight, and too often they hide behind overseas networks that make them nearly impossible to track. The GUARD Act gives our cops and investigators the tools and the resources to hunt these fraudsters down, claw back stolen money, and protect the people who built this country. Protecting our parents and grandparents is just common sense, and I’m proud this bipartisan bill is one step closer to becoming law.” The GUARD Act empowers state, local, and Tribal law enforcement to fight back against the fraud epidemic targeting older Americans. Specifically, the legislation: Allows law enforcement to use existing federal grant funds to investigate elder financial fraud, “pig butchering” cryptocurrency investment scams, and general financial fraud — including by hiring analysts and experts and providing specialized training on complex, often transnational financial crimes; Clarifies that federal law enforcement agencies may assist state, local, and Tribal partners and fusion centers in using blockchain-tracing tools and related technology to follow the money and identify the criminals behind these scams; Instructs the Treasury Department, FinCEN, and federal partners to report to C… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-small-business-committee-advances-mejia-bill-to-ensure-accurate-disaster-assistance-information | House Small Business Committee Advances Mejia Bill to Ensure Accurate Disaster Assistance Information | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Analilia Mejia | M001246 | mejia.house.gov | mejia | https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | For Immediate Release: September 16, 2026 Contact: Beth Wiesinger | NJ11AMPress@Mail.House.Gov Disaster Loan Outreach Consistency Act would require SBA to provide consistent, current disaster loan information to small business owners WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Committee on Small Business today advanced legislation introduced by Representative Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) to strengthen federal disaster assistance for small businesses and ensure owners have accurate, up-to-date information when recovering from natural disasters. The legislation will advance to the House floor when scheduled for a vote. Small businesses are increasingly on the front lines of natural disasters, facing flooding, severe storms, blizzards, and other events that can threaten their ability to stay open. The Disaster Loan Outreach Consistency Act would require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish standardized procedures to ensure disaster outreach materials are consistent, current, and accurate across its field operations centers—equipping businesses with the information to seek and receive aid in a timely manner. “With nearly 99 percent of all businesses in my home state of New Jersey are small businesses and each one facing the threat of coastal storms and severe floods, these are over 1 million owners and potential borrowers who need all the relevant information. This is why my bill, the Disaster Loan Outreach Consistency Act, offers a simple solution and basic oversight to this issue,” said Congresswoman Mejia. “I urge my colleagues and members of this committee to support this legislation. In a period of time where misinformation is rampant, we must work to ensure small business owners have all the possible information they can have to make the best decision for themselves. We cannot let our federal agencies misguide, misdirect, and withhold vital information, especially when they make regulatory changes that affect Americans. The disaster loan program is one crucial step in recovery after a natural disaster.” Small … | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/menendez-legislation-to-strengthen-electric-grid-planning-amid-rapidly-growing-energy-demand-passes-the-house | Menendez Legislation to Strengthen Electric Grid Planning Amid Rapidly Growing Energy Demand Passes the House | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Robert Menendez | M001226 | menendez.house.gov | menendez | https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) announced that his bipartisan legislation, the Load Forecasting Enhancement Act, passed the House of Representatives. The legislation, introduced in June with Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12), would help protect families and strengthen grid planning amid rapidly growing energy demand due to AI data centers. “Families across America are facing rapidly rising utility bills as a result of unprecedented strain on our power grids, including increased demand from AI data centers,” said Congressman Menendez. “I am pleased that our legislation has passed the House of Representatives and is one step closer to becoming law. We will continue working to lower energy costs for families, protect ratepayers, and ensure our electrical grid can meet growing needs.” “To protect Americans from higher electric bills and make sure our grid can keep up with rising demand, we need to plan ahead,” said Congressman Balderson. “The bipartisan Load Forecasting Enhancement Act gives states and utilities the tools they need to better understand future electricity demand and prepare for it. I applaud my House colleagues for supporting this practical legislation and helping make electricity reliable and more affordable for American families.” The bill directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) to convene regional joint boards with state public utility commissions to identify best practices for electric load forecasting. The legislation also requires FERC to report its findings and recommendations to Congress and encourages states to consider adopting improved forecasting procedures to support reliable, affordable electric service. The United States is experiencing unprecedented growth in electricity usage and demand. At the same time, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s 2025 Long-Term Reliability Assessment warns that much of North America faces a growing risk of energy shortfalls over the next five years, with PJM—the regional transmission org… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallones-bipartisan-am-radio-every-vehicle-act-passes-house | Pallone’s Bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Passes House | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Frank Pallone, Jr. | P000034 | pallone.house.gov | pallone | https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today applauded House passage of his bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, a bill to ensure AM radio remains available in new vehicles sold in the United States. Pallone introduced the legislation with Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) in response to automakers removing AM radio from some new vehicles, threatening access to an important source of emergency information when other communications systems fail. Their bill directs the U.S. Department of Transportation to issue a rule to require automakers to include AM radio as standard equipment in new passenger vehicles. “Today, the House acted to protect a service that millions of Americans rely on every day and that can become a lifeline when disaster strikes,” Pallone said. “During Superstorm Sandy – when power, cell service, cable, and internet went down across New Jersey – radio listenership in my district surged 247 percent as people tuned in for critical information on AM radio stations. I’m proud we passed this bipartisan bill today, and I’ll keep working to get it across the finish line.” AM radio remains an important part of the nation’s Emergency Alert System. A network of AM broadcast stations serves as Primary Entry Points for emergency alerts, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) invests in maintaining their ability to continue broadcasting during major disasters. Pallone’s AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would: Require automakers to maintain free AM radio in new passenger vehicles sold in the United States. Require clear disclosure to consumers if a vehicle lacks AM radio access before the new requirement takes effect. The legislation previously advanced through the House Energy and Commerce Committee with bipartisan support in September 2025. Today’s House passage sends the legislation to the Senate for further consideration. | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-pou-blasts-pairing-unchecked-trump-tariffs-russia-sanctions | Congresswoman Pou Blasts Pairing of Unchecked Trump Tariffs with Russia Sanctions | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Nellie Pou | P000621 | pou.house.gov | pou | https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) tonight blasted sabotage of Ukrainian support by authorizing broad new tariff authorities to President Trump. “For nearly five years, Ukrainians have fought bravely for their survival, and against all odds, Ukraine is now winning the war. America should be giving Ukraine the necessary support it needs to expel Russia from its borders and end this war of aggression,” said Congresswoman Pou. “I support providing broad aid to Ukraine, strong sanctions against Russia, and the message that Congress stands with Ukraine. Tragically, the substance of this bill does not match the message and this bill wrongly pairs Russian sanctions with giving Donald Trump destructive tariff powers that would go beyond this conflict. “And for nearly two years, the President has imposed widespread tariffs on allies, yet has waived Russian sanctions and has refused to apply similar tariffs on Russia, despite Russia’s repeated attacks on Ukrainian civilians and its refusal to engage in good-faith peace negotiations. “Nothing is preventing the President from imposing sanctions on the Russian war machine and he could have imposed harsh sanctions on day one of his administration nearly two years. I call upon him to do that today. To my Ukrainian friends: Americans are with you, and I am with you. Slava Ukraini!” concluded Pou. Congresswoman Pou’s support for Ukraine Pou was a cosponsor of a discharge petition that, in June, forced Speaker Johnson to bring H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act, to a vote on the House floor. The legislation – which Pou voted in favor of – would provide fresh funding to Ukraine in its fight for survival and help impose long-sought sanctions on Russia for its cruel and illegal war. Pou has advocated for the U.S. Department of State to increase funding to assist Ukraine with tracking and returning children abducted by Russia and has repeatedly called on the Department of Homeland Security to uphold legal protections for Ukrainian refugees in the United States. … | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases/pou-backed-flood-protections-pass-house | Pou-Backed Flood Protections Pass House | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Nellie Pou | P000621 | pou.house.gov | pou | https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House’s Water Resources Subcommittee, spoke on the floor of the House in favor of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The legislation includes over a dozen priorities Pou championed to help protect North Jersey from flooding and advance critical local water infrastructure projects. The legislation passed the House overwhelmingly, 415-to-9. The passed legislation includes provisions that will help move long-delayed flood mitigation projects forward, launch new studies, and strengthen protections for communities across North Jersey that have endured repeated flooding. The bill also incorporates Congresswoman Pou’s bipartisan CLEAN-UP Act, legislation she introduced earlier this year to remove barriers that have stalled environmental remediation projects. “In our North Jersey communities, flooding is not some distant threat. In just the last few weeks, our communities have seen terrible flash floods turn streets into rivers, destroying homes, cars, and small businesses, and upending lives,” said Congresswoman Pou. “This bill takes action by moving long-delayed flood protection projects forward across Bergen and Passaic Counties. I am especially proud this package includes my bipartisan CLEAN-UP Act. We cannot keep waiting until after disaster strikes to act. We must be proactive and give our communities the tools to protect themselves before the next storm comes.” Since taking office, Congresswoman Pou has made flood mitigation one of her key priorities in Congress. Earlier this year, she introduced the CLEAN-UP Act to remove barriers delaying Army Corps projects and authored the Water Crisis Prevention Act to improve the federal response to infrastructure failures. During the Surface Transportation Reauthorization mark-up, Pou also secured an amendment into the bill that would direct the Government Accountability Office to review Department of Transportation PROTECT grants and produce a report identifying best practices and… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/reps-thanedar-watson-coleman-introduce-legislation-to-strengthen-ice-reporting-standards | Reps. Thanedar, Watson Coleman Introduce Legislation to Strengthen ICE Reporting Standards | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | W000822 | watsoncoleman.house.gov | watsoncoleman | https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Yesterday, Representative Shri Thanedar (MI-13) and Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the No ICE Deaths in the Dark Act, comprehensive legislation that will ensure that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reports quickly and transparently on any deaths that occur in ICE custody. In a reversal from previous policy, ICE is no longer required to report certain deaths that occur within 30 days after release from custody, even when ICE detention or release conditions may have contributed to the death. This legislation would codify Biden-era reporting rules that required full reporting on these and all other deaths in ICE custody. “Since President Trump took office, ICE has gotten out of control, detaining a record number of Americans in horrific conditions,” said Thanedar. “It is beyond unacceptable that detainees are dying in custody and ICE is refusing to report their deaths. I’m proud to introduce this necessary legislation with Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman to ensure ICE finally acts with the transparency the American people deserve and to protect the lives of those in detention centers.” “ICE has had free reign to attack people in front of cameras, so it’s imperative we demand to see what is going on behind closed doors,” said Watson Coleman. “Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, one of my constituents, was denied medical care and died in ICE custody. How many other detainees have suffered from medical neglect while in custody, only to die once released? These people deserve justice too.” This legislation is co-sponsored by Representatives Steve Cohen (TN-09), Herb Conaway (NJ-03), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Jesus G. “Chuy” Garcia (IL-04), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Al Green (TX-09), Hank Johnson (GA-04), Betty McCollum (MN-04), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), Seth Moulton (MA-06), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-At Large), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Mike Quigl… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/statement-gottheimer-says-third-party-audits-alone-dont-meet-the-moment | STATEMENT: Gottheimer Says Third-Party Audits Alone Don’t Meet the Moment | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, September 15, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement: “Handing independent auditors the job of protecting America’s national security just won’t cut it and certainly doesn’t meet the moment. With our cybersecurity, biosecurity, critical infrastructure, and national security on the line, every AI developer should have to submit their frontier models to the U.S. government for a shot-clocked review before they release them to the public. It can’t only be voluntary, and we can’t rely on third-party organizations that don’t have the compute power, expertise, or security clearances to actually test and assess these models effectively. When AI developers cheer on the framework meant to hold these companies accountable, it should raise red flags, not confidence.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases/co-chairs-of-defend-the-14th-amendment-task-force-introduce-resolution-to-protect-voting-rights-and-defend-free-and-fair-elections | Co-Chairs of Defend the 14th Amendment Task Force Introduce Resolution to Protect Voting Rights and Defend Free and Fair Elections | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Analilia Mejia | M001246 | mejia.house.gov | mejia | https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Co-Chairs of the Defend the 14th Amendment Task Force, Representatives Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), Emily Randall (WA-06), and Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), today introduced a resolution reaffirming the House of Representatives’ commitment to enforcing the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments and protecting every eligible American’s right to vote. The resolution comes as fundamental voting-rights protections face growing threats, including efforts to deploy armed federal or immigration enforcement personnel at or near polling places, impose documentary proof-of-citizenship requirements for voter registration, compile sensitive voter registration information into a national database, and use executive authority to interfere with election administration. In response, the resolution condemns voter intimidation and suppression, opposes efforts to restrict access to the ballot, and calls for protecting every eligible voter’s ability to cast their ballot free from fear. The resolution also calls for restoring federal voting rights protections weakened by recent Supreme Court decisions, including the preclearance protections struck down in Shelby County v. Holder and protections under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act weakened by Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee and Louisiana v. Callais. It supports legislation including the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Protect Our Polls Act, and the Protecting Our Democracy Act. “The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy, and that foundation is under attack. We are witnessing a coordinated assault on the people’s power to choose their leaders: voter intimidation, barriers to the ballot, the weaponization of voter data, and threats of federal interference at the polls,” said the Defend the 14th Amendment Task Force members. “The Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments were born out of a struggle to make our democracy more inclusive and more representative. Generations of Americans fought, marched, organized, … | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/menendez-applauds-major-passaic-river-cleanup-milestone-following-pressure-on-epa-and-doj | Menendez Applauds Major Passaic River Cleanup Milestone Following Pressure on EPA and DOJ | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Robert Menendez | M001226 | menendez.house.gov | menendez | https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Rob Menendez released the following statement after a proposed $125,000,000 settlement agreement was reached by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) in the long-overdue cleanup of the Passaic River. “The Passaic River cleanup agreement is a necessary step forward for families in Newark and our neighboring communities who have borne the brunt of toxic pollution for far too long,” said Congressman Menendez. “We demanded action from the EPA and DOJ to protect our residents, and we fought alongside dedicated community advocates to get our residents long overdue progress. I will not stop fighting until the Passaic River is fully cleaned up, our families’ health is protected, and environmental justice is served.” The proposed consent decree comes after Congressman Menendez led an effort with Congresswomen LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) and Nellie Pou (NJ-09) urging EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and former Attorney General Pam Bondi to hold polluters accountable, accelerate the cleanup of the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site, and protect the health and well-being of New Jerseyans. The Diamond Alkali Superfund Site was added to the National Priorities List in 1984, but the complex cleanup remains incomplete. The Passaic River continues to suffer from the impact of industrial waste, including dioxins discharged during the Vietnam War-era production of Agent Orange. This new proposed agreement will support the next phase of the cleanup and ensure that liable polluters pay for the restoration, not taxpayers. Congressman Rob Menendez has represented New Jersey’s Eighth Congressional District since 2023. He serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, including the Subcommittees on Environment, Energy, and Communications and Technology. | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://mciver.house.gov/media/press-releases/mciver-introduces-bill-to-support-veteran-owned-small-businesses-mciver-introduces-bill-to-support-veteran-owned-small-businesses | McIver Introduces Bill To Support Veteran-Owned Small Businesses | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | LaMonica McIver | M001229 | mciver.house.gov | mciver | https://mciver.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) introduced the Ensuring SBA Implementation of GAO Recommendations Act of 2026. This bill would require the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Veteran Business Development (OVBD) to establish procedures to comply with existing reporting requirements on veteran-owned small businesses. The bill would strengthen SBA support for veteran entrepreneurs by requiring the SBA to report on ways to improve veteran-owned small businesses' access in areas such as federal contracting and programing. “This bill does the important work of supporting veteran entrepreneurs in creating, maintaining, and growing their businesses,” said McIver. “Veterans are essential members of our communities and their work deserves to be lifted. Making sure the proper procedures are in place to support them allows for our small businesses and communities to thrive.” Currently, the SBA provides entrepreneurial training and education through Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs). However, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the SBA lacked procedures for submitting the required annual report on veteran-owned small businesses and had not complied in recent years. By developing procedures to ensure compliance with reporting requirements, the SBA and Congress will have better information to serve America’s hardworking veteran-owned businesses. The full text of the Ensuring SBA Implementation of GAO Recommendations Act of 2026 can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/icymi-as-ai-advances-gottheimer-leads-bipartisan-charge-to-put-up-immediate-guardrails | ICYMI: As AI Advances, Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan Charge to Put Up Immediate Guardrails | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Led an Extensive Series of AI Bipartisan Bills Calls on Republican Leadership to Stop Delaying & Take Real Action WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House AI Commission, has led an extensive series of bipartisan bills this Congress to put up immediate guardrails to keep pace with the rapid rise of AI. Teaming up with Republican and Democratic colleagues alike, Gottheimer’s bills tackle current issues from rogue AI agents and cybersecurity to commonsense consumer and child protections to AI digital literacy. Unfortunately, Republican leadership has refused to directly bring any of these critical pieces of legislation to the floor for a vote. “AI is moving lightning fast, and Washington needs to keep up. This isn’t about losing this race to our adversaries. It’s about winning the right way, in a way that protects our children, families, and country. We need mandatory, commonsense guardrails and clear rules of the road, so that we innovate safely,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “Over the last year, we have introduced a series of bipartisan bills that will both protect our families and national security, and ensure we can seize upon the opportunities ahead of us. I’m calling on Republican leadership to immediately bring these critical, bipartisan bills to the floor. We should not go home until we take action.” Gottheimer’s Bipartisan AI Bills | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-following-labor-day-gottheimer-hosts-roundtable-with-local-labor-leaders | PHOTO RELEASE: Following Labor Day, Gottheimer Hosts Roundtable with Local Labor Leaders | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer meeting with North Jersey labor leaders. PARAMUS, NJ — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a roundtable with North Jersey labor leaders to discuss his ongoing work to help create jobs, lower costs, and support the hard-working men and women of labor. The roundtable was held at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 164. Gottheimer and North Jersey labor leaders discussed affordability, future of AI, next generation of workers, health care costs, rising taxes, and Gottheimer’s continued work in Washington to support Jersey families. Watch video from his event here. “I’m proud to stand with North Jersey and our hardworking families,” said Congressman Gottheimer (NJ-5). “Labor unions helped build this state, this country, and create the most competitive workforce in the world. I’ll keep fighting in Washington for better wages, safer working conditions, more job opportunities, and the dignity and respect every worker has earned.” Gottheimer fighting to support Jersey’s workforce: Gottheimer helped write, negotiate, and pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, delivering more than $10 billion to fix Jersey’s crumbling roads and bridges and creating hundreds of thousands of construction and manufacturing jobs — all without increasing the tax burden on our families. Gottheimer also fought hard for strong Davis-Bacon protections in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, ensuring that unions can compete for infrastructure contracts and that workers are well-paid. Gottheimer voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill to protect tens of thousands of good-paying union jobs. As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Law Enforcement Caucus, Gottheimer introduced and is fighting to pass the Invest to Protect Act, which makes critical, targeted investments in our local police departments. Gottheimer has announced the Fight Fires and Fight Cancer Act to stop extremists from recklessly slashing programs that support firefighters’ safety, training, and health care. Gottheimer introduc… | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-pou-calls-united-save-nonstop-newark-lima-flights | Congresswoman Pou Calls on United to Save Nonstop Newark→Lima Flights | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Nellie Pou | P000621 | pou.house.gov | pou | https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PATERSON, NJ – Congressmember Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), the Vice Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Aviation, today called on United Airlines to reconsider its plan to eliminate a popular direct route between Newark Liberty International Airport and Lima, Peru, long relied on by New Jersey’s large Peruvian-American community. “I write to express my concern about United Airlines’ recent decision to eliminate nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru. Ending this longstanding route would have a serious impact on New Jersey communities that rely on direct service to Peru, while potentially leaving travelers with fewer choices and higher costs,” Congresswoman Pou writes United CEO Scott Kirby. United announced earlier this month that it will end nonstop service between Newark and Lima on March 27, 2027, ending a route that has operated since 1996, first under Continental Airlines and later United following its merger. United plans to double its Houston-Lima service to two daily flights when the Newark route ends. “Given the impact this decision would have for New Jersey’s Peruvian community and for travelers across the Tristate area, I am asking United Airlines to pause its plan to eliminate the Newark–Lima route and consider alternatives that could preserve direct service, including operating the route on a reduced schedule,” Pou concludes in her call to United’s CEO. According to Census data, New Jersey has roughly 95,000 people of Peruvian origin living in the state. New Jersey’s Ninth District is home to one of the largest Peruvian communities in the United States. At the heart of this community is Paterson’s “Little Lima,” which is full of Peruvian bakeries, salons, restaurants, and other small businesses. Congresswoman Pou is the lead sponsor of the PERU Act (H.R. 5335) which seeks to strengthen ties between the U.S. and Peru by adding Peru to the list of countries eligible to obtain E1 and E2 visas, so long as the Per… | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-on-25th-anniversary-of-9-11-attacks-gottheimer-honors-the-fallen-of-north-jersey | RELEASE: On 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks, Gottheimer Honors the Fallen of North Jersey | 2026-09-11 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer commemorates the 25th anniversary of the horrific September 11th attacks. NEW JERSEY — Today, Friday, September 11, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) took part in the 25th anniversary of 9/11 remembrance ceremonies in Mahwah and Hackensack to honor North Jersey community members and first responders who lost their lives in the horrific attacks, commemorating those lost since, and recommitting to protecting America from extremism and terror. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks, including more than 400 firefighters, police, and other first responders. New Jersey lost nearly 750 residents, and Bergen County alone lost 147 residents. Since then, more than 9,000 first responders and others who were in and around the World Trade Center have died as a result of toxic exposure. See Gottheimer’s full remarks here. “Out of the worst morning in this country’s history, we decided to be loud, united, and unafraid. That’s the Jersey I know, and the America I strive for,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “A place where our memory and our pride outlast our fear. A place where every one of the neighbors we lost that day will never, ever be forgotten. We will never forget.” Gottheimer was joined by Mayor Caseen Gaines, Deputy Mayor Agatha Toomey, Councilman Roberto Diaz, Councilwoman Sonya Clark-Collins, Councilman Philip Carroll, City Manager Thomas Freeman, Fire Chief Keith Rosazza, Police Chief Michael Antist. Over the past year, Gottheimer served as co-chair of the bipartisan House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence review of the 9/11 Commission Report. Last week, the committee released its bipartisan 9/11 Review Task Force Report, that lays out twenty bipartisan recommendations for the Intelligence Community to protect against the new and emerging threats — including faster information sharing between agencies, adopting AI to stay ahead of our enemies, and deeper partnerships with our state, local, and private-sector partners to fight terror. Gottheimer also… | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-claws-back-more-than-1-7-million-in-federal-security-funding-for-nj-houses-of-worship | RELEASE: Gottheimer Claws Back More than $1.7 Million in Federal Security Funding for NJ Houses of Worship | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer visits Bris Avrohom of Fair Lawn ahead of the High Holidays. NORTH JERSEY — Today, September 10, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced $1.7 million clawed-back for eight nonprofit organizations across North Jersey for Fiscal Year 2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funding, delivering critical resources to help churches, synagogues, temples, and faith-based schools in the Fifth District protect their communities from the growing threat of hate and violence. Gottheimer also announced the funding at Bris Avrohom of Fair Lawn and visited Rabbi Mendel Zaltzman and Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky ahead of the High Holidays. See video of Gottheimer’s visit here. Gottheimer also hosted a briefing with the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) and Jewish faith leaders from across North Jersey to address the security threats facing the Jewish community as they prepare for the High Holidays. The meeting brought together NJOHSP Director Hauck, state leadership, and Jewish faith leaders to discuss the current threat landscape, coordination between law enforcement and religious institutions, and the urgent need to deliver federal security resources to houses of worship — the very resources this NSGP funding provides. Gottheimer has been pushing for the long-delayed resources, passed in 2024, to be distributed after clawing it back for the district. The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), administered by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), provides funding to nonprofits at high risk of terrorist attacks or hate-related incidents, with a particular focus on houses of worship and other faith-based institutions like schools and community centers. The funding allows organizations to invest in physical security upgrades like cameras, gates, bollards, and blast-resistant film, and to provide training that helps staff and congregants recognize and respond to threats. Anti-Jewish hate crimes account for nearly two-thirds of all religion-based hate c… | 1 | 2026-09-11T09:25:29Z | 2026-09-11T09:27:08Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-celebrates-grand-opening-of-revitalized-reading-center-for-trenton-community | Rep. Watson Coleman Celebrates Grand Opening of Revitalized Reading Center for Trenton Community | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | W000822 | watsoncoleman.house.gov | watsoncoleman | https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) attended a ribbon cutting celebrating the grand reopening of the renovated Reading Senior Center in Trenton, New Jersey and gave the following remarks: When the senior center closed years ago, it was a tremendous loss to the Trenton senior community. The road to bring it back was a long one – and not without bumps along the way. But Mayor Reed, the City Council, and Mercer County were committed to serving the community and to getting this center back up and running… and better than it was before. The city secured $600,000 in federal American Rescue Plan money, which I was proud to vote for, and it was signed by President Biden. In addition, the county secured matching Community Development Block Grants that I fought to protect from cuts in the Appropriations Committee. The Reading Senior Center is a shining example of what can be accomplished when city, county, and federal officials work together, with one vision, to deliver for the seniors who have given so much to our city. People have asked me, “What has been the most rewarding part of your time in Congress?” It’s days like this, when we can deliver results and give back to people who have put their hearts and souls into their communities. The 11,000 square-foot facility will open its doors for the first time in over eight years, with its new operations and programs beginning Tuesday, September 15th. The Reading Senior Center will also become the new home of the City of Trenton Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Community Relations and Social Services, beginning Wednesday, September 16, providing seniors with convenient access to City programs and assistance. | 1 | 2026-09-11T09:25:29Z | 2026-09-11T09:27:08Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-statement-on-lt-gov-investigation | Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Lt. Gov. Investigation | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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) made the following statement regarding the reported investigation into Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell: For more than three decades, I have known Lt. Gov. Caldwell to be a good and decent man. I also take any allegation of improper actions very seriously. I have full confidence in the investigatory process the Governor has established. | 1 | 2026-09-11T09:25:29Z | 2026-09-11T09:27:08Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-addresses-housing-affordability-and-equity-at-panel-event-in-trenton | Rep. Watson Coleman Addresses Housing Affordability and Equity at Panel Event in Trenton | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | W000822 | watsoncoleman.house.gov | watsoncoleman | https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) spoke to the Capital Region Minority Chamber of Commerce (CRMCC) about housing affordability. Joined by CRMCC President Herb Ames and industry experts, the Congresswoman highlighted the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a comprehensive bipartisan package passed earlier this year that addresses many dimensions of housing policy. Over the past few years, Americans have dealt with rising housing costs, putting a strain on millions of families looking to pay their bills and in 2023, the Brookings Institute estimated that there is a shortage of about 4.9 million housing units. This highlights the importance of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which is the largest bipartisan housing law in a generation. President Trump did not sign it into law, however, calling it “a big yawn.” Per the United States Constitution, the bill eventually became law on July 11th, 2026 after the President failed to sign it or veto it within the 10 days following its delivery by Congress. Based on track-record, there is reason to be concerned that the Trump Administration may ignore the law. The Congresswoman gave the following remarks: It's been over 50 years since the New Jersey Supreme Court handed down the Mount Laurel Doctrine that said exclusionary zoning practices that prevent low- and moderate-income families from living in a town are unconstitutional. Yet today, safe, affordable housing remains out of reach for so many. Fewer than four in ten non-homeowning families can afford a typical starter home. It is not enough to remove legal barriers to the middle class while leaving socioeconomic barriers in place. Economic predators have filled the vacuum left behind by the law. Money is like water; it'll find the cracks. The result is that young people and Black people suffer. The homeownership rate for Black households is barely half that of white households, at about 41%. Meanwhile, over 4.2 million young people experience homelessness each year. This astonishing number consist… | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases?ID=49B0E3DF-BC2D-415A-8D9C-FDAB739A37D8 | Norcross, Pallone, Camden leaders meet to discuss nationwide lithium battery fires | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Donald Norcross | N000188 | norcross.house.gov | norcross | https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases | page_html | September 10, 2026: EMR USA CEO Joe Balzano (second from left) gives tour of Camden recycling plant to Rep. Norcross, Rep. Pallone, and Mayor Carstarphen (left to right) CAMDEN — Congressmen Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today met with representatives from EMR’s Camden recycling plant and local elected officials to discuss the nationwide issue of lithium battery fires. Lithium batteries contain more power and charge faster than other batteries, but those efficiencies can also create a fire hazard if exposed to physical damage or excess heat. While these risks require special disposal processes, many consumers are unaware when they are disposing lithium batteries and recycling facilities are often underequipped to identify them in the waste stream. As such, there are an estimated 5,000 fires at recycling plants in the United States each year, with most being ignited by improperly disposed lithium batteries. Without action the problem will only continue to grow: Lithium batteries are used in a large amount of modern products such as handheld electronics, e-cigarettes, medical devices, and the total amount of lithium consumption nearly quadrupled between just 2010 and 2021. Municipalities from coast to coast, including Camden, are increasingly being forced to respond to large battery fires. “Lithium batteries aren’t going away, and communities are struggling to safely recycle them across the world. Reducing these fires will take a team effort, and the producers of these batteries need to play a more active role – especially since they know what happens to these batteries at the end of their lifecycle,” Norcross said. “There’s no one silver bullet solution, but my visit with Congressman Pallone and folks on the frontlines here in Camden certainly helps me feel that more people are taking this issue seriously.” “Lithium-ion batteries shouldn’t be turning recycling facilities into fire hazards. When these batteries end up where they don’t belong, they can put entire communities at risk. I … | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-stefanik-discuss-combating-antisemitism-on-college-campuses-at-vanderbilt-university-launch-new-bipartisan-caucus-on-campus-antisemitism | RELEASE: Gottheimer, Stefanik Discuss Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses at Vanderbilt University, Launch New Bipartisan Caucus on Campus Antisemitism | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer announces Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses Caucus at Vanderbilt University. NASHVILLE, TN — Today, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) announced the launch of the new bipartisan Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses Caucus while visiting Vanderbilt University. The caucus aims to hold colleges and universities accountable for protecting Jewish students, faculty, and staff. The Representatives announced the formation of the caucus during a conversation at Vanderbilt University featuring Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and five visiting university leaders from across the country, including leaders from The University of Kentucky, The University of Texas at Austin, Dartmouth College, The University of Alabama, and Washington University in St. Louis. The panel discussed how their campuses are working to combat antisemitism while protecting free expression. “Since October 7th, Jewish students on too many campuses have been harassed, intimidated, and made to feel like strangers in their own school,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “That’s why Elise and I are teaming up to launch this caucus to hold universities accountable, back up the schools getting it right, like Vanderbilt, and make sure every Jewish kid can have a college experience without fear of discrimination or violence.” “From asking questions at the most watched hearing in Congressional history with university presidents that led to an earthquake in higher education to passing key legislation, I have been proud to be the leader in Congress on combatting antisemitism and anti-Americanism at our colleges and universities,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY- 21). “I am proud to launch this bipartisan Congressional Caucus with my friend and colleague Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) who has been a leading partner and legislator with whom I have worked on this critical issue. We are committed to saving American higher education for the… | 1 | 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z | 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-ahead-of-the-25th-anniversary-of-9-11-gottheimer-announces-more-than-5-million-in-federal-funds-to-combat-terrorism | RELEASE: Ahead of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Gottheimer Announces More Than $5 Million in Federal Funds to Combat Terrorism | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer unveils 9/11 legislation package. NEW MILFORD, NJ — Today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced several concrete actions including more than $5 million clawed back from Washington to Jersey for local law enforcement in North Jersey to combat terrorism. Watch Gottheimer’s remarks here. The new funding will go toward expanding and modernizing intelligence and coordination, officer training, and additional resources to protect Jersey families. The resources include: More than $5 million in counterterrorism funding clawed back for local law enforcement across Bergen, Sussex, and Passaic Counties. Every single town — all 65 in the Fifth Congressional District — in Bergen, Passaic, and Sussex Counties — will receive $50,000 to be utilized for counter-terrorism training. $1.5 million dollars for Bergen County to expand and modernize the Bergen County Real-Time Intelligence Center. Newton in Sussex County will receive $200,000 in funding to be able to purchase a real-time intelligence platform to enhance its capabilities. Bloomingdale will receive $100,000 to purchase a response drone and active-threat gear — ballistic shields, armor, breaching kits. Vernon will receive $30,000 in funding for a thermal search-and-overwatch drone for fast response at any time of day or conditions. Highlighted the bipartisan 9/11 Review Task Force Report that lays out twenty bipartisan recommendations for the Intelligence Community to protect against the new and emerging threats — including faster information sharing between agencies, adopting AI to stay ahead of our enemies, and deeper partnerships with our state, local, and private-sector partners to fight terror. Sent a letter pressing the FAA and Secretary Duffy to fully implement secondary flight deck barriers on all commercial aircraft — the only 9/11 Commission recommendation still not fully implemented 25 years later — to require the barriers on ever… | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-stop-rogue-ai-agents-and-keep-people-in-control | RELEASE: Gottheimer Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Stop Rogue AI Agents and Keep People in Control | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the bipartisan Stop Rogue AI Act to ensure businesses and federal agencies have the ability to see rogue and dangerous AI agents operating inside their own networks, and stop them before they cause real damage. Right now, most organizations have no reliable way to know how many unauthorized AI agents are running in their systems, who built them, or what they have access to. AI agents can be activated by employees, embedded in third-party software, or deployed by vendors — often with little to no visibility for the organization whose networks they’re operating on to know that they are there. That blind spot is becoming more dangerous by the day. The recent Hugging Face incident and other autonomous cyberattacks have shown AI systems are being used to hack organizations at scale, without a person ever watching or stepping in. “Right now, AI agents are running loose in our networks, and nobody can see them or verify who built them — making it increasingly hard to stop them,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “That’s a five-alarm security risk. We’ve already seen AI systems hack organizations on autopilot, with no person at the wheel. My bipartisan bill with Congressman Lawler puts humans back in the driver’s seat so we can find agents and know exactly who’s behind them so that organizations can effectively protect their systems.” “AI agents are becoming more capable and more deeply integrated into our government and economy. We need to make sure we know what these systems are, what they can access, and who is responsible for them. We can harness the benefits of AI while making sure these systems don’t operate in the shadows of the networks they have access to,” said Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17). The Stop Rogue AI Act would direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to develop national standards, guidelines, and best practices for discoveri… | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mejia-menendez-and-espaillat-conduct-oversight-visit-at-delaney-hall-following-reports-of-negligent-conditions | Reps. Mejia, Menendez, and Espaillat Conduct Oversight Visit at Delaney Hall Following Reports of Negligent Conditions | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Analilia Mejia | M001246 | mejia.house.gov | mejia | https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | For Immediate Release: September 9, 2026 Contact: Beth Wiesinger | Beth.Wiesinger@mail.house.gov NEWARK, NJ — U.S. Representatives Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), Rob Menendez (NJ-08), and Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) today conducted an oversight visit at Delaney Hall, operated by GEO Group, following repeated complaints regarding conditions inside the detention facility, including reports of spoiled food, inadequate or non-functioning air conditioning, and grave concerns about access to timely and appropriate medical care. Following the visit, the members issued the following joint statement: "ICE and GEO Group have a responsibility to the people they are holding in federal custody. What we heard and observed today makes clear that those held in Delaney Hall are dangerously neglected. We met with individuals who detailed medical care being delayed or denied when people are sick or in pain, spoiled and unsafe food being served, and inadequate air conditioning leaving people to endure dangerous conditions. This is a federally funded failure of care and oversight. We will continue to demand clear answers about what is happening inside this facility, including the deaths of individuals held at Delaney, what DHS is doing to address these conditions, and why people in federal custody have been forced to endure them in the first place." The members will continue to review information gathered during today's visit and pursue additional oversight as warranted, including seeking answers from federal officials and facility operators regarding the conditions reported at Delaney Hall. CLICK HERE TO WATCH remarks from the Representatives. ### | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/los-reps-menendez-espaillat-y-mejia-realizan-visita-de-supervision-en-delaney-hall-tras-reportes-de-condiciones-negligentes | Los Reps. Menendez, Espaillat y Mejia realizan visita de supervisión en Delaney Hall tras reportes de condiciones negligentes | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Robert Menendez | M001226 | menendez.house.gov | menendez | https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | JERSEY CITY, NJ – El miércoles, los Representantes Rob Menendez (NJ-08), el Presidente del Caucus Hispano del Congreso, Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) y Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) realizaron una visita de supervisión en Delaney Hall, operado por GEO Group, tras las repetidas denuncias sobre las condiciones dentro del centro de detención, incluyendo reportes de comida en mal estado, aire acondicionado inadecuado o no funcional y graves preocupaciones sobre el acceso a atención médica oportuna y adecuada. Tras la visita, los miembros emitieron la siguiente declaración conjunta: "El ICE y GEO Group tienen una responsabilidad con las personas que mantienen bajo custodia federal. Lo que escuchamos y observamos hoy deja en claro que quienes se encuentran en Delaney Hall continúan siendo peligrosamente desatendidos. Nos reunimos con personas que detallaron la demora o negación de atención médica cuando las personas están enfermas o con dolor, la entrega de alimentos en mal estado e inseguros, y un aire acondicionado inadecuado que obliga a las personas a soportar condiciones peligrosas. Esto es un fracaso de atención y supervisión financiado con fondos federales. Seguiremos exigiendo respuestas claras sobre lo que está ocurriendo dentro de esta instalación, incluyendo las muertes de personas detenidas en Delaney, qué está haciendo el DHS para abordar estas condiciones y por qué las personas bajo custodia federal se han visto obligadas a soportarlas en primer lugar." Los miembros continuarán revisando la información recopilada durante la visita de hoy y llevarán a cabo una supervisión adicional según sea necesario, incluyendo la búsqueda de respuestas de los funcionarios federales y los operadores de la instalación con respecto a las condiciones reportadas en Delaney Hall. | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/menendez-espaillat-and-mejia-conduct-oversight-visit-at-delaney-hall-following-reports-of-negligent-conditions | Menendez, Espaillat, and Mejia Conduct Oversight Visit at Delaney Hall Following Reports of Negligent Conditions | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Robert Menendez | M001226 | menendez.house.gov | menendez | https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | JERSEY CITY, NJ – Congressional Hispanic Caucus ("CHC") Vice Chair of Policy Rob Menendez (NJ-08), CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and U.S. Representative Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) today conducted an oversight visit at Delaney Hall, operated by GEO Group, following repeated complaints regarding conditions inside the detention facility, including reports of spoiled food, inadequate or non-functioning air conditioning, and grave concerns about access to timely and appropriate medical care. Following the visit, the members issued the following joint statement: “ICE and GEO Group have a responsibility to the people they are holding in federal custody. What we heard and observed today makes clear that those held in Delaney Hall continue to be dangerously neglected. We met with individuals who detailed medical care being delayed or denied when people are sick or in pain, spoiled and unsafe food being served, and inadequate air conditioning leaving people to endure dangerous conditions. This is a federally funded failure of care and oversight. We will continue to demand clear answers about what is happening inside this facility, including the deaths of individuals held at Delaney, what DHS is doing to address these conditions, and why people in federal custody have been forced to endure them in the first place.” The members will continue to review information gathered during today’s visit and pursue additional oversight as warranted, including seeking answers from federal officials and facility operators regarding the conditions reported at Delaney Hall. | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-gottheimer-attends-unveiling-of-joans-joy-legacy-lane-in-honor-of-joan-dalessandro | PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Attends Unveiling of “Joan’s Joy Legacy Lane” in Honor of Joan D’Alessandro | 2026-09-08 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer Helps Unveil “Joan’s Joy Legacy Lane” HILLSDALE, NJ — Yesterday, Monday, September 7, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Mayor Michael Sheinfield, the Hillsdale community, Rosemarie D’Alessandro, and the D’Alessandro family to unveil “Joan’s Joy Legacy Lane,” a new street sign honoring the memory of Joan D’Alessandro and her mother’s decades-long fight for stronger child protection laws. “Joan’s joy is still here. It’s on this street sign. It’s in the law that bears her name. And it’s in every child who is a little safer because you refused to let her story end in silence,” said Congressman Gottheimer (NJ-5). Joan D’Alessandro was a seven-year-old Girl Scout who was murdered on April 19, 1973, while delivering cookies to a neighbor’s house in Hillsdale. Her mother, Rosemarie D’Alessandro, turned her grief into advocacy, championing the passage of “Joan’s Law” in New Jersey in 1997 under Governor Christie Whitman, and its federal counterpart, signed by President Bill Clinton in 1998, ensuring that anyone who murders and sexually assaults a child under fourteen is never eligible for parole. The legislation has been updated in New Jersey to apply to any child under eighteen. Gottheimer is a cosponsor of the Paula Bohovesky and Joan D’Alessandro Act, to raise the age for prohibition on parole to cover all minors eighteen and under who were murdered and sexually assaulted. Below: Gottheimer Helps Unveil “Joan’s Joy Legacy Lane” ### | 1 | 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z | 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-unveils-bipartisan-back-to-school-agenda-for-ai-in-k-12-education | RELEASE: Gottheimer Unveils Bipartisan Back-to-School Agenda for AI in K-12 Education | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | AI is a Tool, Not a Replacement for Critical Thinking New Bipartisan Legislation will Help K-12 Schools Build AI Labs, Train Teachers, Keep Jersey Students Ahead of Curve Emphasizes Importance of Screen Time Limits In School Above: Gottheimer announces Bipartisan Back-to-School Agenda on AI and Screen Time in K-12 Education. RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Today, September 4, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House Commission on Artificial Intelligence and the Innovation Economy, unveiled a comprehensive, bipartisan back-to-school agenda to make sure students in the Fifth District and across the country are prepared for a world increasingly shaped by AI. Speaking at George Washington Middle School, Gottheimer announced his new bipartisan AI LABS Act, co-led by Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23), to help K-12 schools build dedicated AI labs and train teachers — and paired it with a broader push to keep phones out of the classroom, protect New Jersey’s phone-free schools resources, boost AI literacy in the classroom, and close the digital divide so no community gets left offline. Watch full remarks here. “We’re not going to pretend AI doesn’t exist, and we’re not going to ban it and hope it goes away. So, here in Jersey, we need to do this differently,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “AI can be a powerful tool, but it can never replace the fundamentals. Give our schools the tools. Give our teachers the training. And give our children a real head start, instead of a false choice between banning technology outright and drowning in it.” AI is already reshaping how students study, how teachers plan, and how employers hire, but K-12 schools have unequal access to the tools and curricula students need to learn how to use it responsibly. The bipartisan AI LABS Act tackles that gap head-on. This legislation directs the Department of Education to create a new federal grant program or make resources from existing grant programs available to help K-12 schools establish dedicated AI labs, much l… | 1 | 2026-09-05T08:49:07Z | 2026-09-05T08:50:44Z |
| https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases/pou-bresnahan-scholten-unveil-aviation-safety-legislation | Pou, Bresnahan, Scholten Unveil Aviation Safety Legislation | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Nellie Pou | P000621 | pou.house.gov | pou | https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressmembers Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), Rob Bresnahan (R-PA-08), and Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), all members of the House Subcommittee on Aviation, today introduced the bipartisan Flight Logistics Initiative to Gain Heightened Travel Data and Enhance Communication Knowledge, or FLIGHT DECK Act. The legislation would establish a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) training program that allows air traffic controllers to observe pilots during actual flights, giving controllers better firsthand experience with the demands pilots face in the air as they interact and coordinate with air traffic controllers on the ground. Air traffic controllers and pilots work together every day to keep the American aviation system running safely, but controllers rarely have the chance to experience operations from the other side of the radio. The FLIGHT DECK Act would give controllers the opportunity to observe pilots and better understand the conditions and requirements pilots work under during a flight. “Air traffic controllers and pilots depend on each other every minute of every flight. Giving controllers firsthand flight deck experience can help both sides better understand the challenges the other faces and so ultimately make our skies safer,” said Congresswoman Pou, the Vice Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee. “We ask an enormous amount of our air traffic controllers while our aviation system faces serious staffing and broader infrastructure challenges. Our bipartisan FLIGHT DECK bill will give controllers another tool to do their jobs and represents a practical way to strengthen communication between the people most responsible for keeping American skies the safest on earth.” “Pilots and air traffic controllers work together every day to keep our skies safe, but very few see their partner’s side of the job,” said Rep. Bresnahan. “As a pilot, I’ve spent hundreds of hours talking to controllers over the radio, but touring a control tower gave me a whole new perspective on the work they do. The FLIGH… | 1 | 2026-09-05T08:49:07Z | 2026-09-05T08:50:44Z |
| https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-pou-visits-northern-border | Congresswoman Pou Visits Northern Border | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Nellie Pou | P000621 | pou.house.gov | pou | https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | BUFFALO, NY – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, joined Democratic colleagues in upstate New York to meet with law enforcement leaders and assess security along the United States border with Canada. Pou was joined by Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Bennie Thompson (D-MS-02) and fellow committee members Tim Kennedy (D-NY-26) and Lou Correa (D-CA-46). “While it is sometimes overlooked, our nation’s northern border is a critical nexus for commerce and immigration. It was essential for me to see it for myself to get a full picture of how the administration’s enforcement policies are being carried out on the ground,” said Congresswoman Pou. “I thank our hardworking law enforcement officers at the border for managing a challenging job. Having now visited both borders, I feel as strongly as ever that America’s immigration challenges can only be addressed by finding bipartisan solutions and with enforcement grounded in fairness and humanity. That is not happening now and it must change.” While on the trip, Pou and her colleagues also held a press conference to demand greater cooperation from DHS with the homicide probe of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a New York man who was found dead earlier this year shortly after being released from DHS custody. Up to now, DHS has been blocking meaningful oversight of the tragic case. Commenting on this case, Pou said: “Nurul Amin Shah Alam’s death was a tragic injustice that the Department of Homeland Security wants to sweep under the rug. We will never forget what happened to Mr. Shah Alam and we will never stop fighting for justice for his family and this community." Soon after her swearing-in, Congresswoman Pou visited the southern border, where she toured homeland security facilities and a detention center, spoke directly with officials with Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations, and met with groups that aid arriving migrants. ### | 1 | 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z | 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-hosts-telephone-town-hall-to-discuss-affordability | RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts Telephone Town Hall to Discuss Affordability | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer conducts a Telephone Town Hall with North Jersey families. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last night, Wednesday, September 2, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a Telephone Town Hall with thousands of North Jersey constituents to discuss his efforts to lower the cost of childcare and learning centers, support our first responders, lower health care costs and utility bills, assist veterans in our community, and make life more affordable for Jersey families. “This Telephone Town Hall was a great opportunity to hear directly from the people that I represent about what’s on their minds,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “In Washington, I’m fighting to cut taxes, lower the cost of childcare, health care, and utility bills, back our cops, EMTs, and firefighters, and make everyday life more affordable for North Jersey families.” Gottheimer took questions directly from constituents and outlined his work to help lower costs for Jersey families, from cutting taxes and reducing the cost of childcare to lowering utility and health care bills. He also highlighted the federal dollars he has clawed back to North Jersey to support our veterans and first responders and to rebuild the community’s roads, bridges, and infrastructure. Gottheimer was joined by Bloomingdale Mayor John D’Amato, Fair Lawn Mayor Cutrone, Bloomingdale Mayor John D’Amato, Sussex County Commissioner Chris Carney, Newton Police Chief Dan Finkle, and Valley Bible Chapel Pastor Bob Hayes. ### | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-house-passes-gottheimer-foxx-bipartisan-bill-to-hold-higher-education-accountable-for-hate-driven-bds-activity-that-targets-jewish-students-and-professors | RELEASE: House Passes Gottheimer, Foxx Bipartisan Bill to Hold Higher Education Accountable for Hate-Driven BDS Activity that Targets Jewish Students and Professors | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer speaks on the House floor in favor of the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, September 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act, authored by U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Virginia Foxx (NC-5), by a vote of 237-169. The legislation prohibits colleges and universities from receiving federal student aid if they engage in commercial and academic boycotts promoted by the antisemitic and hate-fueled boycott-divest-sanction (BDS) movement. The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate. See full bill text here. See Gottheimer’s remarks on the house floor here. “No student, no professor should be shut out of research, study abroad opportunities, or academic partnerships, or feel unwelcome in the classroom because of where they’re from or what religion they practice. Yet that’s exactly what the boycott-divest-sanction movement seeks to do — targeting one country and one religion: Israel and Judaism,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “My bipartisan bill with Congresswoman Foxx is narrow and targeted — it doesn’t touch anyone’s speech, protest, or academic debate. It simply says that if your university takes federal taxpayer dollars, it can’t discriminate against academic partnerships or investments with one country. That’s it. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this bipartisan bill.” “The antisemitic rot that has corroded college campuses must be eradicated – enough is enough. The safety and security of Jewish students, faculty, and staff should never be threatened under any circumstances. Today, the House sent a clear message: if an institution of higher education chooses to capitulate to the caustic BDS movement, there will be consequences – starting with this bipartisan legislation,” said Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-5). The Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act will: Require colleges and universities to certify that the institution is not engaging in a non… | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-statement-on-recent-violence-in-trenton | Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Recent Violence in Trenton | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | W000822 | watsoncoleman.house.gov | watsoncoleman | https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released the following statement in response to recent violence in Trenton, NJ including Sunday’s shooting at a block party on Locust Street: The tragedy of Sunday's shooting highlights the need to do better by the people of Trenton. The city’s unique role as our state capital means responsibility falls not just on the city, but on all levels of government and community members. This block party, while unsanctioned, was not unknown to Trenton Police. A visible police presence could very well have prevented tragedy, and the lack of communication between city departments created the conditions that allowed Sunday’s events. While we pray for the victims and their loved ones, we have a duty to them and others to make Trenton the great city we know it can be. The people of Trenton deserve to feel safe in their communities. This will require collaborative intelligence gathering and sharing, improved community/police relationships, and visible police presence to deter those who would subject our neighbors to terrible violence. This is not out of reach; city-wide, violent crime is down over the last decade. However, the feeling of safety is not shared equally. Too many neighborhoods still suffer from deep poverty and its impact on community safety. The burden for this change cannot be laid squarely at the feet of the city of Trenton. An enormous amount of local property tax revenue is lost to land occupied by the State and County buildings and parks, starving the city government of financial resources. That is not unique to Trenton, but the investments required to make the Capital City the jewel I know it can be will require a change in how we view our responsibility to it. There was a time when the city, county, and state closely collaborated to ensure Trenton's safety - and not just the blocks surrounding State Street. We recognized that the Capital City was more than merely a place where the Assembly and Senate gathered to pass laws and budgets. It represented the State of Ne… | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-gottheimer-attends-wreath-laying-ceremony-at-the-pentagon-9-11-memorial-ahead-of-25th-anniversary-of-september-11th | PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Attends Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial Ahead of 25th Anniversary of September 11th | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Pentagon Memorial with other House Intelligence members. ARLINGTON, VA — Yesterday, Tuesday, September 1, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the Pentagon Memorial to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, in advance of the 25th anniversary. The Congressman joined fellow Members of Congress to pay tribute to the 184 lives lost at the Pentagon and the nearly 3,000 Americans killed on 9/11. “Twenty-five years later, we still carry the memory of the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost on September 11th, 750 of which were from New Jersey. We will never forget,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “We honor those we lost, the families who carry that grief every day, and the first responders and service members who ran toward danger. As we mark this solemn anniversary, we recommit ourselves to their memory and to keeping our nation safe.” Gottheimer serves as the Co-Chair of the bipartisan House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence review of the 9/11 Commission Report. The review evaluates the progress made on the intelligence-related recommendations produced by the 9/11 Commission Report, released in July 2004, and identifies areas of improvement to protect against the next generation of threats. Gottheimer has helped lead and pass legislation like the bipartisan Never Forget the Heroes Act, to fully fund the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund to provide long-overdue support to cover 9/11 survivors, first responders, and their families for injuries, medical expenses, and other benefits. Gottheimer is continuing to fight to pass the bipartisan FIRE Cancer Act to provide federal investments so that all firefighters can get access to preventative tests, including multi-cancer early detection tests. Below: Gottheimer attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Pentagon Memorial with other House Intelligence members. ### | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-trump-stiffs-new-jersey-again-disaster-aid | Pallone: Trump Stiffs New Jersey Again on Disaster Aid | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Frank Pallone, Jr. | P000034 | pallone.house.gov | pallone | https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today blasted President Trump for denying New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill’s appeal for $84.4 million in federal disaster aid following February’s deadly blizzard. “Donald Trump is stiffing New Jersey taxpayers out of $84 million in disaster aid that his own government determined we qualified for. Twelve people died. New Jersey communities were buried under record snowfall. But apparently if you live in a state Trump doesn’t like, you’re on your own,” said Pallone. “And where are the Republicans in Congress? I asked the committee chairs responsible for overseeing FEMA to investigate this weeks ago. Not one of them even bothered to respond. Trump is treating federal disaster aid like his personal political slush fund, and Republicans in Congress are too afraid to lift a finger to stop him,” Pallone continued. In August, Pallone called on the Republican chairs of the congressional committees with jurisdiction over FEMA to investigate Trump’s initial denial of New Jersey’s disaster declaration after reports that regional FEMA and NOAA officials determined New Jersey and other affected states met federal thresholds for assistance. The Republican chairs have not responded. Governor Sherrill appealed the denial on July 20, seeking Public Assistance, including snow assistance for 19 counties, and statewide Hazard Mitigation assistance. Today the Trump Administration denied that appeal. ### | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/congressman-al-green-congresswoman-lateefah-simon-and-congresswoman-bonnie-watson-coleman-lead-effort-demanding-hud-protect-fair-housing-program | Congressman Al Green, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon, and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Lead Effort Demanding HUD Protect Fair Housing Program | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | W000822 | watsoncoleman.house.gov | watsoncoleman | https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Congressman Al Green, along with Congresswoman Lateefah Simon and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner, raising serious concerns about recent actions that threaten the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) and the local fair housing organizations that serve communities across the nation. A copy of the letter can be accessed by clicking here. The lawmakers expressed concern that HUD’s proposed funding changes threaten local fair housing organizations, which handle more than 74 percent of housing discrimination complaints nationwide. Following a federal district court order blocking the changes, the lawmakers are calling on Secretary Turner to comply with the court’s order, rescind HUD’s FY 2025 and FY 2026 FHIP funding notices, and ensure nonprofit fair housing organizations remain eligible for funding. "The Fair Housing Initiatives Program was created by Congress to protect Americans from housing discrimination and ensure that vulnerable communities have access to safe, stable, and equitable housing. The Administration’s repeated attempts to circumvent Congress and dismantle basic civil rights protections are unacceptable," said Congresswoman Lateefah Simon. "I am proud to help lead this effort alongside Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman to hold this administration accountable for its unlawful implementation of this program and to stand firmly with the organizations and nonprofits doing the essential, on-the-ground work to combat housing discrimination in communities across the country." “From day one, the Trump administration has tried to reshape HUD from an agency that makes housing fairer and more accessible into one that benefits wealthy developers and landlords,” said Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman. “Housing costs are skyrocketing, yet HUD is being weaponized to go after municipalities, siphon funding from non-profit organizations seeking to give p… | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-analilia-mejia-the-first-afro-latina-to-serve-in-congress-sworn-in-to-congressional-black-caucus | Congresswoman Analilia Mejia, the first Afro-Latina to Serve in Congress, Sworn In to Congressional Black Caucus | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Analilia Mejia | M001246 | mejia.house.gov | mejia | https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | For Immediate Release: September 1, 2026 Contact: Beth Wiesinger | Beth.Wiesinger@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, in a ceremony conducted before the exalted statue of civil rights leader Rosa Parks, Congresswoman Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) was sworn in as a new member of the Congressional Black Caucus by Chairwoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09). Newly elected Congressman Everton Blair Jr. (GA-13) was sworn in alongside her. After the ceremony, Congresswoman Mejia released the following statement: “It is an honor and a privilege to join the ranks of the Congressional Black Caucus. The CBC has stood as the moral conscience of Congress for over fifty years, uplifting the voices of Black communities across the country in the halls of our nation’s Capitol. As the first Afro-Latina to serve in Congress, the daughter of a Dominican machinist and a Colombian seamstress, I am grateful for the recognition and the testament of belonging. As a member of both the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, I understand that our futures; Black, Latino, immigrant, working-class, and more — are inextricably connected. We share more in common than divides us and our ability to come together is what truly makes America great. This insight, alongside my commitment to the people of New Jersey’s 11th congressional district, will continue to fuel me in every action I take.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-statement-on-passage-of-continuing-resolution | Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | W000822 | watsoncoleman.house.gov | watsoncoleman | https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), a member of the Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after her vote to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government through December 11, 2026. “Today’s passage of this continuing resolution pushes the government funding deadline to December 11th. While keeping the government open and functioning is important, I’m disappointed in the Republicans in the House who have thus far failed to seek bipartisan agreements with Democrats on eleven of the twelve appropriations bills. “Continuing resolutions are not a long-term solution and deny the people their due representation. I hope that we can return to the negotiating table and produce real funding bills that meet the needs of the American people and rein in the abuses of the Trump Administration.” | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-co-chair-of-the-bipartisan-intelligence-committee-9-11-review-task-force-releases-report-marking-25th-anniversary-of-september-11th-attacks | RELEASE: Gottheimer, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Intelligence Committee 9/11 Review Task Force, Releases Report Marking 25th Anniversary of September 11th Attacks | 2026-08-31 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | ABOVE: Gottheimer Visits Shanksville to Announce Report Marking 25th Anniversary of September 11th Attacks. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence’s (HPSCI) bipartisan 9/11 Review Task Force, joined Committee Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-1), Ranking Member Jim Himes (CT-4), and Task Force Co-Chair Elise Stefanik (NY-21) to release the Committee’s report reviewing the federal government’s implementation of the 9/11 Commission’s recommendations, 25 years after the September 11th terrorist attacks. Watch Gottheimer’s remarks here. Over the past year, the bipartisan Review Task Force held hearings and briefings examining how the Intelligence Community carried out the reforms recommended in the original 2004 9/11 Commission Report — including the creation of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), which coordinates the nation’s intelligence agencies. The Task Force found that while many of the Commission’s reforms have made the country safer, dangerous gaps remain, and the threats facing the United States have grown far more complex, from great power competition with China and Russia to cyberattacks, foreign influence campaigns on social media, and the rise of artificial intelligence. Based on its findings, the Task Force’s report offers 20 new bipartisan recommendations to close those gaps and prepare the intelligence community for the threats of the next 25 years — while continuing to protect Americans’ privacy and civil liberties. “This morning, we had the heart-wrenching experience of visiting the Flight 93 Memorial and hearing from the first responders and family members of the heroes of Flight 93 – the brave forty men and women who put the lives of other Americans, and of our country, ahead of their own on the morning of September 11th,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House Intelligence Committee’s 9/11 Review Task Force. “Th… | 1 | 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z | 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z |
| https://mciver.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-sophia-bush-interviews-mciver-on-oversight-newark-and-being-a-pregnant-mother-in-congress | ICYMI: Sophia Bush interviews McIver on Oversight, Newark, and Being A Pregnant Mother In Congress | 2026-08-31 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | LaMonica McIver | M001229 | mciver.house.gov | mciver | https://mciver.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | “My 10-year-old self seeing me now as a congresswoman would be like, ‘what in the heck? This girl is a cCongresswoman?’ I would have never put my finest dollar on that. So it's just a shocker, and it's something that I definitely didn't dream of wanting to do. “When I learned about community and being civically engaged, that became my everything… I started passing out flyers and telling people ‘get out and vote’ on election day. Something about that made me feel really good about myself, and it made me want to be a better young person.” “Just the stress of knowing that these people, a Stephen Miller, a Donald Trump, a Todd Blanche, would want nothing more but to see me in handcuffs, serving time. That would delight them… It saddens me to know that I'm someone who has done nothing wrong, right? I showed up to do my job and these people want to put me behind bars.” “I'm a Black woman who came to [Delaney Hall] to express the power– not the power that I gave myself, but the power that the people of the 10th congressional district of New Jersey gave me– and do oversight. [...] “Black women have always stood in the gaps. I'm standing on the shoulders of many who stood in the gaps for many different issues… I had to stand in the gap on behalf of my constituents and immigrants who are being detained … My duty is to stand up for people and to protect them, and I would do it on any issue, on all issues, because that is what I am here for.” “The people I represent– they have been so strong. Everywhere I go, they have lifted me up, given me a hug. People don’t understand how lifting that is, to say ‘we’ve got your back. You call us, you rally the call, and we’re there.’” “I think about my journey all together… what I want to leave behind. What is my legacy of all of this? I want to be known as someone who fought for things that were right for people on all fronts… I want [my children] to know that their mom was a fighter for good. [...] “I knew when I was [growing] up I wanted the best for people, no matter where t… | 1 | 2026-09-28T11:29:07Z | 2026-09-28T11:30:58Z |
| https://mciver.house.gov/media/press-releases/what-theyre-saying-responses-to-the-third-circuits-refusal-to-dismiss-us-v-mciver | What They’re Saying: Responses to the Third Circuit’s Refusal to Dismiss U.S. v. McIver | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | LaMonica McIver | M001229 | mciver.house.gov | mciver | https://mciver.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | “A brazen and unlawful abuse of power, and a direct attack on congressional oversight” WASHINGTON, DC — On Wednesday, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals threw out Congresswoman LaMonica McIver’s (NJ-10) motion to dismiss her case, U.S. v. McIver. Since the news broke, McIver has received a groundswell of support for the case which she said in a Wednesday statement is “not over.” One thing is clear: The case against McIver is not only baseless, but it poses a threat to democracy. The people are talking and they’re not happy about this outcome. Here’s what they’re saying. What lawmakers are saying: “Donald Trump wants Congressmembers to fall in line & not conduct oversight of detention centers. And he wants to make an example out of @RepLaMonica. But we’re not letting up.” (Rep. Ayanna Pressley) “Criminalizing oversight deters lawmakers from holding Trump accountable—even if Democrats take back Congress. LaMonica is strong and won’t be intimidated, but the continued attacks on her for doing her job is dangerous to our democracy.” (Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman) “Trump weaponizing the Department of Justice to target members of Congress simply for doing their jobs is straight out of his corruption playbook. It’s a brazen and unlawful abuse of power, and a direct attack on congressional oversight.” (Gov. Mikie Sherrill) What the press is saying: “Between going to doctor’s appointments, attending congressional hearings, serving her constituents, meeting with her lawyers, raising money for her defense and continuing to keep a spotlight on the treatment of immigrants in detention, McIver isn’t just fighting for her seat — she’s fighting for her freedom.” (Errin Haines, The 19th) “McIver faces up to 17 years in prison if convicted in the case. She argued that the charges brought against her were for political reasons, citing numerous statements by the Trump Administration, President Trump himself and former prosecutor Alina Habba, who initially brought federal charges against McIver before leaving her position and be… | 1 | 2026-08-29T11:31:28Z | 2026-08-29T11:32:37Z |
| https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-celebrates-next-steps-beach-replenishment-projects-monmouth-county | Pallone Celebrates Next Steps on Beach Replenishment Projects in Monmouth County | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | 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 announced that the US Army Corps of Engineers is awarding a $38.3 million contract to Weeks Marine to begin a targeted sand replenishment project in Monmouth County, including sections of the towns of Monmouth Beach, Sea Bright, and Long Branch. With this funding, the Army Corps of Engineers will be able to complete the sections of the project covered by both the base contract and its options. “Beach replenishment is about keeping people safe,” said Pallone. “With strong coastlines, our residents, businesses, and communities are better equipped to face extreme weather events. I’m glad I was able to secure the federal funding necessary to support this project, which will make these Jersey Shore communities more resilient in the years to come.” Congressman Pallone secured $37 million in federal funding for the project, which will be matched with a combination of state and local funds. The contract includes a section of Monmouth Beach starting at the Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion and going north to the Monmouth Beach Bath and Tennis Club. Sea Bright will see most of their ocean beach front replenished and the area in Long Branch north of Pier Village to Seven President’s Park will also receive sand. The US Army Corps of Engineers will place 1.3 million cubic yards of sand across these three towns. The project is expected to begin in late fall, finishing by March 2027. | 1 | 2026-08-29T11:31:28Z | 2026-08-29T11:32:37Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-josh-on-the-job-gottheimer-visits-dumbo-ice-cream-shop-in-dumont | PHOTO RELEASE: “Josh on the Job” — Gottheimer Visits Dumbo Ice Cream Shop in Dumont | 2026-08-27 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer with staff at Dumbo Ice Cream. DUMONT, NJ — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited Dumbo Ice Cream in Dumont to meet with local owners and employees, working alongside their team and hearing first-hand from Jersey customers as part of his “Josh on the Job” series highlighting small, locally owned businesses across northern New Jersey. During his visit, Gottheimer joined staff behind the counter, speaking with employees and customers from across the community about the challenges and opportunities facing small businesses today. “Small businesses like Dumbo Ice Cream are what give our towns their character, and it’s the hard-working crew behind the counter every day who make that happen,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “Working with them for a day gives me a first-hand look at what our small business owners and their employees are really up against. I’ll keep fighting to lower costs, cut through the red tape, and make sure our workers and local businesses have what they need to thrive.” Gottheimer regularly visits small businesses across New Jersey’s Fifth District as part of his Josh on the Job series to hear directly from workers, owners, and customers about the issues impacting their jobs and their communities. Below: Gottheimer at Dumbo Ice Cream in Dumont. ### | 1 | 2026-08-27T16:10:01Z | 2026-08-27T16:10:50Z |
| https://mciver.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-mciver-and-counsel-paul-fishman-press-call-debriefing-courts-refusal-to-dismiss-us-v-mciver-case | ICYMI: McIver and Counsel Paul Fishman Press Call Debriefing Court’s Refusal To Dismiss U.S. v. McIver Case | 2026-08-27 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | LaMonica McIver | M001229 | mciver.house.gov | mciver | https://mciver.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | NEWARK, NJ – Today, on a briefing call, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) and her counsel, Paul Fishman, broke down Wednesday's Third Circuit decision to not dismiss U.S. v. McIver. The decision carries troubling legal and political implications that threaten separation of powers. McIver and Fishman discussed the complex ruling— the Court ruled to not dismiss the case on two counts and ruled to vacate and remand the third count— the next steps from the court and the legal team, and the broader implications and consequences of the case for democracy. The case, if not dismissed, would set a precedent for extreme ICE impunity, executive branch overreach, and weaponization of the DOJ. Below are excerpts from the briefing. Fishman on the stakes of the case “Let me make something clear. We are not afraid to try this case, and if we try this case…we will win that trial. [...] “This is a fight for Congresswoman McIver and every other member of the House of Representatives and the United States Senate who could be targeted by this administration for speaking out, for conducting oversight of the executive branch… [The case is] designed both to chill her and to chill the other members who want to engage in…the same kind of conduct and hold the executive branch responsible for what they're doing.” McIver on defending and serving her district “Making sure that my duties as a member representing the 10th district doesn't fall short at all is something that I was very adamant about when [the Trump administration] charged me. I think that's what they hoped for, that it would cripple me in doing my job… But we’ve delivered thousands of dollars in casework and continue to show up on so many different fronts. “I'm super just grateful for the support I have in my district… That was the reason that took me to Delaney in the first place. The response that I was getting from my community about the things that they heard and saw happening… So I'm going to continue to… show up for them, and protect them, and fight for them b… | 1 | 2026-08-29T11:31:28Z | 2026-08-29T11:32:37Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-gottheimer-presents-service-medal-to-57-brave-north-jersey-veterans | PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Presents Service Medal to 57 Brave North Jersey Veterans | 2026-08-26 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer speaks at the New Jersey State Service Medal to honor local veterans. PARAMUS, NJ — Today, Wednesday, August 26, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) presented the New Jersey State Service Medal to 57 North Jersey veterans at a ceremony honoring their courage and sacrifice in defense of our country. Watch the full remarks here. “These are fifty-seven stories of courage, fifty-seven stories of sacrifice, and fifty-seven reasons we have the honor of living in the greatest country the world has ever known,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “There is no higher calling than raising your hand and volunteering to serve to protect our flag.” Gottheimer continued, “None of these veterans served for the glory or the paycheck — they served because they love our country and were willing to put everything on the line to protect their fellow Americans. I’ll keep fighting in Washington to make sure they get the resources, care, and recognition they deserve.” Among today’s honorees was Paramus resident Librado Lombana, who joined the Army at seventeen and served with the 82nd Brigade Engineers from 1962 to 1966, building bridges and infrastructure across the Philippines, Guam, Vietnam, and Korea. Gottheimer has long been a champion for veterans and their families throughout his time in Congress, fighting to expand access to benefits, mental health care, and resources for service members and their loved ones. Gottheimer was joined by Senator Cory Booker, Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell, and Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Vincent Solomeno. He was also joined by Bergen County Executive James Tedesco, NJ State Senator Joe Lagana, NJ State Assemblywoman Lisa Swain, NJ State Assemblyman Chris Tully, Bergen County Clerk John Hogan, Bergen County Commissioner Mary Amoroso, Bergen County Commissioner Rafael Marte, Bergen County Commissioner Tom Sullivan, Paramus Mayor Chris DiPiazza, Paramus Councilman Alfredo Nadera, and Paramus Councilman Robert Kaiser. Below: Gottheimer presents New Jersey State … | 1 | 2026-08-27T16:10:01Z | 2026-08-27T16:10:50Z |
| https://mciver.house.gov/media/press-releases/ruling-third-circuit-declines-to-dismiss-us-v-mciver-mciver-remains-steadfast | RULING: Third Circuit Declines to Dismiss U.S. v. McIver, McIver Remains Steadfast | 2026-08-26 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | LaMonica McIver | M001229 | mciver.house.gov | mciver | https://mciver.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | NEWARK, NJ – Today, a divided panel of judges for the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit largely sided with a New Jersey district court and refused to dismiss the Trump administration’s case against Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10). McIver and her counsel have argued that the Constitution prohibits her prosecution because she is immune for acts related to her duties as a member of Congress and because the Department of Justice’s decision to charge her was selective and vindictive. McIver is the only member of Congress under indictment by the Trump Department of Justice (DOJ). If convicted, she faces up to 17 years in prison. “I fundamentally believe that the court got it wrong here. To protect the people, their elected representatives must be authorized to conduct oversight of the executive branch without fear of retaliation,” said McIver. “Today’s decision chills that authority and emboldens the Trump administration to continue persecuting our most vulnerable communities, those who try to defend them, and anyone who dares hold the president or his lackeys accountable. I will not fold to this administration. We are exploring every possible option. The administration will not stop me from doing my job or standing for what is right. This is not over.” In a dissenting opinion to the Third Circuit’s decision, Judge Thomas L. Ambro wrote: “The Constitution does not permit the Executive to wield its considerable discretion over criminal prosecutions in retaliation against disfavored legislators...the majority’s comparison misses a step. When an Executive Branch official prevents a Member from entering a DHS facility, she is denied effective access to an oversight inspection.” Paul J. Fishman, McIver’s attorney, issued the following statement: “While the court clearly gave our arguments thoughtful consideration, we are disappointed by and disagree with the decision. As we argued before the court, it is too dangerous if the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security are able to thwart members of Con… | 1 | 2026-08-27T16:10:01Z | 2026-08-27T16:10:50Z |
| https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-pou-and-senator-kim-deliver-12-million-fight-flooding-passaic | Congresswoman Pou and Senator Kim Deliver $1.2 Million to Fight Flooding in Passaic County | 2026-08-26 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Nellie Pou | P000621 | pou.house.gov | pou | https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PATERSON, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today joined Passaic County officials at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park to celebrate $1.2 million in federal money she secured with U.S. Senator Andy Kim to improve stormwater management along River Street in Paterson. Passaic County Commissioners Orlando Cruz and Nick Veliky attended the event, along with Leonardo Fuentes, North Jersey Regional Director for Senator Kim. The funding stems from requests from Passaic County to Pou and Kim’s offices. The requests were combined during the competitive FY2026 congressional appropriations process into a single $1.2 million award for the county. “There could hardly be a more fitting place to celebrate this funding than at the Great Falls. Water helped build Paterson and our nation more than two centuries ago, but today we also know the damage it can cause when heavy rain overwhelms our streets and drainage systems,” said Congresswoman Pou. “Instead of waiting for the next storm, we are preparing for it. I am proud Senator Kim and I worked together to bring this federal money home. New Jersey gets the best results when our delegation works together as a team.” "As North Jersey continues to be hit with life-threatening storms and increasingly dangerous floods, this $1.2 million investment will help the Paterson community make needed repairs to River Street to fortify their resilience efforts," said Senator Andy Kim. "It takes partnership at all levels to deliver for our constituents, and I'm grateful that Rep. Pou and I were able to secure this funding to help Paterson stay safe." Flooding is a familiar threat across North Jersey, and especially in the Passaic River Basin. Heavy rainfall can quickly overwhelm older drainage systems, sending water into streets and threatening homes. For residents who live in flood-prone areas, these are constant concerns. A single severe storm can cause enormous damage and leave families dealing with the effects long after the water recedes. Stormwater systems like the on… | 1 | 2026-09-05T08:49:07Z | 2026-09-05T08:50:44Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-josh-on-the-job-gottheimer-visits-ihop-in-fair-lawn-to-meet-with-jersey-families-workers-business-owners | PHOTO RELEASE: “Josh on the Job” — Gottheimer Visits IHOP in Fair Lawn to Meet with Jersey Families, Workers, Business Owners | 2026-08-25 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer with staff at IHOP in Fair Lawn. FAIR LAWN, NJ — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited IHOP in Fair Lawn to meet with the Jersey families, workers, and small business owners. It’s all part of his “Josh on the Job” series highlighting small, locally owned businesses across Northern Jersey. During his visit, Gottheimer joined staff behind the counter, speaking with employees and customers from across the community about the challenges and opportunities facing businesses today. “There’s nothing more American than a business like IHOP, and it’s the hard-working folks who show up before sunrise every day that make it all possible. I loved flipping pancakes!” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “Rolling up my sleeves and working a shift gives me a first-hand look at the real challenges our workers and small business owners face. I’ll never stop fighting to lower costs, cut through the red tape, and give our workers and local businesses the support they need to thrive right here in North Jersey.” Gottheimer regularly visits businesses across New Jersey’s Fifth District as part of his “Josh on the Job” series to hear directly from workers, owners, and customers about the issues impacting their jobs and their communities. Below: Gottheimer at IHOP in Fair Lawn. | 1 | 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z | 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-calls-on-republican-leadership-to-bring-bipartisan-resolution-to-floor-next-week-condemning-bigot-streamers-hasan-piker-candace-owens | RELEASE: Gottheimer Calls on Republican Leadership to Bring Bipartisan Resolution to Floor Next Week Condemning Bigot Streamers Hasan Piker & Candace Owens | 2026-08-25 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, August 25, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) is calling on Republican leadership to immediately bring his bipartisan resolution with Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) condemning hate-filled, anti-American, antisemitic rhetoric from online personalities, including Hasan Piker and Candace Owens, to the House floor for a vote next week. See Gottheimer’s comments on Fox and CNN today. This follows recent comments from Twitch streamer Hasan Piker suggesting that American Jews who support Israel are “making antisemitism worse” and warning that “eventually someone will come around and take action” against them. “Hatred is hatred, period. I said it months ago with Rep. Lawler, and Piker has proved it again,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “Telling millions of followers that Jewish Americans are bringing violence on themselves is blatantly antisemitic and one of the oldest tropes in the book. This is exactly why we introduced this resolution, and there’s no excuse left for Republican leadership to keep sitting on it. Anyone still supporting or campaigning with these personalities is complicit. Let’s bring the vote to the floor.” Gottheimer and Lawler introduced the resolution in April after Hasan Piker and commentator Candace Owens spread antisemitic conspiracy theories and hate-filled rhetoric to millions of followers. Piker’s latest comments — targeting Michigan State Senator Jeremy Moss by name while suggesting Jewish Americans invite violence against themselves by supporting Israel — have drawn bipartisan condemnation. The resolution reaffirms the United States’ commitment to combating antisemitism and ensuring the safety and dignity of Jewish individuals and communities both online and offline. The resolution can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z | 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z |
| https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/menendez-returns-over-61-million-to-constituents-through-casework-efforts | Menendez Returns Over $6.1 Million to Constituents Through Casework Efforts | 2026-08-25 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Robert Menendez | M001226 | menendez.house.gov | menendez | https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | JERSEY CITY, NJ – Congressman Rob Menendez announced today that his team has successfully returned more than $6.1 million to New Jersey’s Eighth Congressional District residents through federal casework assistance. Since taking office, Menendez’s casework team has assisted constituents in recovering federal benefits from the IRS, Social Security Administration, Medicare, Veterans Affairs, and other federal programs. “Making sure government works for everyone who calls our communities home is at the core of our mission,” said Congressman Menendez. “Our team is committed to delivering government as a service. Reaching this milestone reflects our team’s hard work, and we will keep fighting every day for the people we serve.” One such case involved a constituent from Hoboken who had severe difficulties obtaining public service loan forgiveness that they were eligible for. Menendez’s casework team was able to work to resolve this situation and secure over $370,000 in loan forgiveness for their constituent. “I am writing to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your invaluable assistance and support in resolving my student loan issues, resulting in the discharge of these loans. Your office listened and acted with compassion and efficiency. This debt forgiveness is life-changing for me and my family. Thank you!” - Constituent from Hoboken. Another constituent from Jersey City faced an unresolved IRS issue for years. With the assistance from Menendez’s casework team, the matter was resolved in a few weeks and over $88,000 was returned. “I had a wonderful experience with the Office of Congressman Rob Menendez. The whole team quickly responded to my request for help, and everyone was very helpful. I had been trying to solve my problem with the IRS for years, and they solved it in a few weeks. They did an amazing job! I really appreciate the support from the team. Thank you!” - Constituent from Jersey City. | 1 | 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z | 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z |
| https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-leads-87-house-democrats-demanding-answers-50-deaths-ice-custody | Pallone Leads 87 House Democrats Demanding Answers on 50+ Deaths in ICE Custody, Medical Care at Private Detention Centers | 2026-08-25 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Frank Pallone, Jr. | P000034 | pallone.house.gov | pallone | https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today led 87 House Democrats in demanding that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) account for deaths and medical-care failures across the nation’s immigration detention system following the latest death connected to GEO Group-operated Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey. In a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and ICE Acting Director David J. Venturella, the lawmakers cite more than 50 deaths in ICE custody since January 20, 2025, additional deaths shortly after individuals were released from custody, and more than 300 allegations of medical neglect across at least 33 states. The lawmakers point to reported failures at facilities operated by major private ICE contractors including GEO Group and CoreCivic and warn that “the federal government cannot outsource its responsibility to provide adequate medical care” while continuing to pay contractors when deficiencies in care put lives at risk. “The federal government cannot outsource its responsibility to provide adequate medical care, nor can ICE continue paying private companies to detain people without holding those companies accountable when serious deficiencies in care put lives at risk,” the members wrote. “If they cannot be operated in compliance with federal law and the Constitution, GEO Group, CoreCivic, and any other private contractors should not continue to profit from taxpayer dollars, and the detention centers must be closed.” Pallone and his colleagues are demanding a facility-by-facility accounting of deaths, serious medical emergencies, delays in medical treatment, interruptions in prescription medications, access to specialists and diagnostic testing, and medical and mental-health staffing since January 20, 2025. They are also asking ICE to identify individuals who were released or transferred after a serious medical emergency or while hospitalized and whether they subse… | 1 | 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z | 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z |
| https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-announces-96-million-carteret-ferry-service-expansion | Pallone Announces $9.6 Million for Carteret Ferry Service Expansion | 2026-08-21 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Frank Pallone, Jr. | P000034 | pallone.house.gov | pallone | https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | CARTERET, NJ — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is officially awarding $9.6 million to NJ TRANSIT for the Carteret Ferry Service Expansion Project to purchase a new ferry vessel, the latest federal investment Pallone has helped deliver to establish passenger ferry service between Central New Jersey and New York City. “People in Central Jersey should not have to spend hours of their lives sitting in traffic just to get to and from work. We need to give commuters more reliable ways to get where they need to go, and that means actually investing in public transportation,” said Pallone. “For years, I’ve fought for federal funding to make the Carteret ferry a reality because projects like this make a real difference in people’s lives. This $9.6 million investment helps to put another vessel on the water and takes cars off our overcrowded roads. That is exactly what federal infrastructure dollars should be doing.” The funding builds on years of federal investment Pallone has helped secure for the project, including $6 million in Fiscal Year 2023 federal funding for the Carteret Ferry Terminal, a $5.6 million RAISE grant for construction of the multimodal terminal, and a previous $6 million FTA Passenger Ferry Grant to purchase a ferry vessel. “Grant funding of this magnitude would not be possible without strong congressional support for public transportation. We gratefully acknowledge New Jersey’s congressional delegation, led by New Jersey’s senior U.S. Senator, Cory Booker, and U.S. Senator Andy Kim, as well as Congressman Frank Pallone, one of the delegation’s most senior members. Senator Booker has been a leading voice in advocating for public transportation, renewable energy and the revitalization of urban communities throughout New Jersey. This award will help us establish a modern, reliable and environmentally responsible ferry service that expands access to employment opportunities, reduces roadway congestion and strengthens connections betw… | 1 | 2026-08-22T05:24:59Z | 2026-08-22T05:26:16Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-josh-on-the-job-gottheimer-visits-white-manna-to-meet-with-jersey-families | PHOTO RELEASE: “Josh on the Job” — Gottheimer Visits White Manna to Meet with Jersey Families | 2026-08-20 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer with staff at White Manna. HACKENSACK, NJ — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) visited White Manna Hamburgers in Hackensack to meet with local owners and employees, working with their team and hearing first-hand from Jersey customers as part of his “Josh on the Job” series highlighting small, locally owned businesses across Northern Jersey. Owned by Ronny Cohen and his brother, Ofer, since 1986, White Manna has been serving its famous sliders, crinkle-cut fries, and shakes in North Jersey for 80 years, making it a local institution and a popular destination for those passing through! During his visit, Gottheimer joined staff behind the counter, swapping stories with employees and customers from across the community over burgers and shakes. “Places like White Manna are what put Jersey on the map. Food is incredible! Special thanks to the hard-working folks who show up day-in and day-out to keep this small business running,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “Getting out into the community and onto the job is one of my favorite parts of this job — there’s nothing like sitting down with neighbors over a good meal. White Manna has been bringing folks together for 80 years, and I’m grateful to Ronny, Ofer, and their whole team for keeping this North Jersey institution cooking.” Gottheimer regularly visits small businesses across New Jersey’s Fifth District as part of his “Josh on the Job” series to hear directly from workers, owners, and customers about the issues impacting their jobs and their communities. Below: Gottheimer at White Manna in Hackensack. ### | 1 | 2026-08-21T05:30:57Z | 2026-08-21T05:32:22Z |
| https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-congressional-republicans-must-probe-trumps-denial-nj-disaster-aid | Pallone: Congressional Republicans Must Probe Trump’s Denial of NJ Disaster Aid | 2026-08-13 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Frank Pallone, Jr. | P000034 | pallone.house.gov | pallone | https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) is demanding a congressional investigation into President Trump’s denial of $84.4 million in disaster aid to New Jersey after federal officials reportedly determined the state met the government’s threshold for assistance. In a letter to the Republican chairs overseeing FEMA, Pallone called on Congress to investigate whether politics played a role in Trump’s decision to deny aid to New Jersey and three other states led by Democratic governors. “As the top Congressional leaders with oversight of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), itis within your jurisdiction to ensure our nation’s disaster relief efforts are “fast, fair, and free from political bias,” wrote Pallone. New Jersey sought federal assistance after February’s devastating blizzard brought record snowfall, hurricane-force wind gusts and statewide travel bans. At least 12 people died across nine New Jersey counties. Despite FEMA and NOAA regional officials reportedly finding that the states met federal thresholds for aid, the White House rejected New Jersey’s request on July 2. “Not only is the denial in and of itself concerning, in response to this denial a FEMA spokesperson stated the following: “If the federal government is paying for regular operations like snow removal, what next? Garbage removal? The federal government’s role is not to fund routine functions.” This winter storm was anything but routine. The blizzard that hit New Jersey during this period brought record-breaking snowfall, statewide travel bans, and hurricane force wind gusts. This storm resulted in at least 12 confirmed weather-related fatalities across nine New Jersey counties, the most out of any impacted state.[i] It is an egregious misstatement to attempt to qualify this event as routine,” Pallone continued. Pallone is supporting Governor Mikie Sherrill’s appeal of the denial and is calling on Republican committee leaders to investigate why the Trump Administration rejected the aid despite the findings of f… | 1 | 2026-08-14T06:13:05Z | 2026-08-14T06:14:08Z |
| https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases?ID=E4B6DD53-7B47-4924-956C-ED9BF0BFB0BA | Norcross, Sen. Warren press Secretary Hegseth on cuts to Pentagon weapons safety office | 2026-08-13 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Donald Norcross | N000188 | norcross.house.gov | norcross | https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases | page_html | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, and Representative Donald Norcross (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, pressed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on his decision to cut the Pentagon’s independent weapons testing office budget by nearly 80% and staff by 74%, and urged him to reverse the cuts to ensure the military’s weapons systems are effective for combat use and safe for troops. The new letter follows a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report finding that Secretary Hegseth’s cuts to DOT&E have increased the risk of weapons being delivered to troops with “undocumented shortfalls related to effectiveness, suitability, survivability, or lethality.” “The decision to purge the office of DOT&E has created significant and unnecessary risk that jeopardizes readiness, service member safety, acquisition reform, and taxpayer dollars,” wrote the lawmakers. “We urge you to reverse the cuts made to this office to restore trust that DoD weapon systems are effective for combat use and safe for our warfighters at a justifiable cost to the American taxpayer.” The Department of Defense’s (DOD) Office of Director, Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) was created in response to concerns that the military services were failing to adequately test weapons, and that Congress was not receiving the information necessary to conduct oversight over weapons programs. In May 2025, Secretary Hegseth eliminated any “non-statutory” functions of the office, reducing the office’s staff by 74 percent and slashing its budget by almost 80 percent. Hegseth also restricted DOT&E staff’s access to classified areas and reduced the amount of programs the office was able to conduct oversight on. The GAO’s investigation found that these staffing changes “reduced DOT&E’s ability to oversee operational and live fire testing and evaluation” and that DoD’s remaining test and … | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-after-attacks-in-jersey-gottheimer-announces-bipartisan-federal-actions-to-protect-water-electric-systems-and-families-from-cyber-attacks | RELEASE: After Attacks in Jersey, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Federal Actions to Protect Water, Electric Systems, and Families from Cyber Attacks | 2026-08-12 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer announces federal action to defend critical infrastructure. PARK RIDGE, NJ — Today, Wednesday, August 12, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced his bipartisan Critical Infrastructure Security Plan, a package of federal actions to bolster American critical infrastructure following a wave of attacks that targeted New Jersey municipal water systems and others in at least a dozen states across the country. Watch Gottheimer’s full remarks here. “Every morning, folks in this town wake up, turn on the faucet, and clean water comes out. You flip a switch and your lights come on. Nobody thinks twice about it. Nobody should have to,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “I’m standing here because in towns just like this one, all over the country, that deal we have with our utility companies has been put in real jeopardy, and if we don’t get out ahead of it, it could mean a disaster.” Over the past two weeks, hackers have targeted water systems in New Jersey and at least a dozen other states. In Cape May County, two municipal systems were hit, forcing operators to manually turn valves and run pumps after the digital controls they rely on every day were wrenched away from them. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating incidents in at least seven states, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the FBI issued a joint advisory urging the entire water sector to immediately lock down its systems. Investigators have pointed to Iranian-affiliated actors, while examining whether other adversaries are copying the same playbook. There are roughly 150,000 public water systems in the country, and 97 percent of them serve small communities such as Park Ridge, often with just a handful of employees and no full-time cybersecurity team. Many were built decades ago for reliability, not for cybersecurity, leaving older controllers and outdated software exposed to anyone who knows where to look. Gottheimer ann… | 1 | 2026-08-13T06:17:16Z | 2026-08-13T06:18:13Z |
| https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-pou-announces-125000-federal-award-kearny-drug-prevention | Congresswoman Pou Announces $125,000 Federal Award for Kearny Drug Prevention | 2026-08-12 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Nellie Pou | P000621 | pou.house.gov | pou | https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PATERSON, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today announced that the Town of Kearny has been awarded $125,000 to support the Kearny Prevention Coalition and its work to prevent substance use. The federal award comes through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Drug-Free Communities Support Program. The funding will support the Kearny Prevention Coalition Drug-Free Communities Support Project over the coming year. The grant is a continuation of federal support for the program, whose current project period runs through September 2027. “Preventing substance use starts with strong communities and making sure our young people have the support they need,” said Congresswoman Pou. “This $125,000 federal award will help the Kearny Prevention Coalition continue its vital work with young people and families. I am proud to have helped secure this funding and will keep fighting to bring federal dollars home to Kearny and communities across our district.” “Fighting drug dependence and abuse is one of the most important responsibilities of government and a team effort. Federal support like this is critical. I thank Congresswoman Pou for helping secure this money for Kearny,” said Kearny Mayor Carol Jean Doyle. The Drug-Free Communities Support Program provides federal funding to community coalitions working to prevent and reduce substance use among young Americans. This award is administered by the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Since taking office, Congresswoman Pou has worked to bring federal resources back to the 35 cities and towns within New Jersey’s Ninth District. Her office collaborates directly with mayors, municipalities, local agencies and community organizations to identify federal funding opportunities and aggressively support grant applications. Pou has secured over $24 million in federal Community Project Funding for infrastructure, public safety, flood mitigation and other local priorities across Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties. ### | 1 | 2026-08-13T06:17:16Z | 2026-08-13T06:18:13Z |
| https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-presses-us-airlines-answers-surveillance-pricing | Pallone Presses U.S. Airlines for Answers on Surveillance Pricing | 2026-08-12 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Frank Pallone, Jr. | P000034 | pallone.house.gov | pallone | https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) requested details from the eight major U.S. airline companies as part of the Committee’s ongoing inquiry into corporate surveillance pricing practices. “I am very concerned about companies potentially using Americans’ personal data to determine what prices they see and pay, and I am continuing an inquiry into just how widespread this practice is,” Pallone wrote. “Consumers deserve to know if businesses are using their personal information to manipulate the prices they pay or experiment with algorithms to set the prices they see.” In May, Pallone launched a Committee inquiry into surveillance pricing with an initial round of letters to 25 major corporations, including information on whether they’re using surveillance pricing based on consumers’ personal data to charge customers different prices for the same goods, particularly for online shopping. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) defines surveillance pricing as a form of personalized dynamic pricing where companies use a consumer’s online data—location, demographics, browsing history, shopping habits, or device type—to set individualized prices, often charging higher amounts based on an inferred willingness to pay. “The airline industry specifically has faced several public allegations of surveillance pricing,” Pallone continued. “One study found that an airline boosted its own revenue by as much as six percent by leveraging AI pricing based on consumer information, an increase that comes at the expense of consumers. Lawsuits have been filed against airlines alleging the use of consumers’ information to set prices and in 2025, an airline came under scrutiny after appearing to announce that they were implementing artificial intelligence to assist with pricing.” Ranking Member Pallone wrote to the following companies and requested answers by August 25, 2026: Alaska Airlines American Airlines Delta Air Lines Frontier Airlines Hawaiian Airlines JetBlue Airways South… | 1 | 2026-08-14T06:13:05Z | 2026-08-14T06:14:08Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-hosts-alzheimers-disease-roundtable-with-patients-advocates-and-medical-professionals | RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts Alzheimer’s Disease Roundtable with Patients, Advocates, and Medical Professionals | 2026-08-11 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer hosts Alzheimer’s roundtable. WALDWICK, NJ — Today, Tuesday, August 11, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a roundtable on Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia at the Waldwick Public Library, bringing together medical experts, patients, caregivers, advocates, and local leaders to discuss the ongoing challenges facing New Jersey families affected by Alzheimer’s, the latest research and treatments, and the fight in Washington to combat the disease. The roundtable discussion focused on the everyday realities facing Jersey families affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia and is a progressive disease of the brain. Today, an estimated 7.4 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, or about one in nine seniors, and nearly two-thirds of them are women. “This isn’t an abstract issue for me. Like so many of you, I’ve had close friends and family members who’ve struggled with this disease, and once you’ve watched it up close, it changes something in you,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “For decades, an Alzheimer’s diagnosis felt like a hopeless one. That is finally starting to change, but only if we keep the research funded, keep training our doctors, and keep fighting to make sure new breakthroughs actually reach the people who need them. I want to thank our medical experts, advocates, patients, caregivers, and local leaders who joined me this morning.” “Alzheimer’s touches every part of a family’s life, and no one should have to navigate its challenges alone. I thank Congressman Gottheimer for bringing people together for this important conversation and for his continued leadership on issues affecting family caregivers. These conversations give us an opportunity to listen to families, learn from their experiences, and work together on solutions that make a real difference. At New Jersey Human Services, we are committed to helping those living with Alzheimer’s and related dementia… | 1 | 2026-08-12T06:18:38Z | 2026-08-12T06:20:33Z |
| https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mejia-leader-jeffries-hold-roundtable-on-inhumane-ice-detention-at-delaney-hall | Congresswoman Mejia, Leader Jeffries Hold Roundtable on Inhumane ICE Detention at Delaney Hall | 2026-08-11 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Analilia Mejia | M001246 | mejia.house.gov | mejia | https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | For Immediate Release: August 11, 2026 Contact: Beth Wiesinger | NJ11AMPress@Mail.House.Gov MORRISTOWN, NJ – Today, Congresswoman Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) was joined by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) and Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) at Calvary Baptist Church in Morristown for a private roundtable with families affected by the Trump administration's immigration detention policies. Participants included former detainees and family members of current detainees at Delaney Hall and Elizabeth Detention Center; the families of Jean Wilson Brutus and Edwin Jovanny López Cornejo, both of whom died in ICE custody; Reverend Samaria Tillman and Reverend Jerry Carter Jr. of Calvary Baptist Church; Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty; and Morris Township Mayor Donna Guariglia. Families described conditions inside Delaney Hall and the Elizabeth Detention Center, focusing on the treatment of medically vulnerable people in ICE custody. Participants described facility staff withholding medication or administering it at incorrect doses, ignoring requests for medical attention, and inflicting a toll on their households and families that has lasted long after detention ended. Several described ICE agents taking them into custody without warning during routine activities, ignoring their legal status, and holding them for weeks before release. Leader Jeffries, Congresswoman Mejia, and Congressman Menendez discussed congressional efforts to strengthen oversight of ICE detention facilities and hold the agency accountable for conditions inside them. "Today, I sat with families who have lived through something no family should ever have to endure. Their grief is real, and so is their bravery in choosing to share it with us today," said Congresswoman Analilia Mejia (NJ-11). "It matters when our government treats people with this kind of callousness, strips them of due process, and hands them a death sentence through its refusal to provide basic dignity and care. If it can do this to any person in this country, it can do it… | 1 | 2026-08-12T06:18:38Z | 2026-08-12T06:20:33Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-hosts-roundtable-claws-back-more-than-1-million-in-federal-resources-to-help-stop-domestic-community-violence-in-north-jersey | RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts Roundtable, Claws Back More Than $1 Million in Federal Resources to Help Stop Domestic & Community Violence in North Jersey | 2026-08-10 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer announces funding to help stop violence in North Jersey. HACKENSACK, NJ — Today, August 10, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a roundtable at Bergen’s Promise in Hackensack with leaders from Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH), law enforcement, local elected officials, and community stakeholders to discuss domestic violence, shootings, stabbings, and other forms of community violence, and the expansion of hospital-based violence intervention services in Bergen County. Gottheimer clawed back more than $1 million in federal resources to expand HUMC’s Community Health Worker Violence Intervention Program (HVIP). The roundtable discussion focused on the expansion of the program, how the federal funding will expand services for victims and their families, and how it will help reduce community violence in North Jersey. Watch Gottheimer’s announcement here. “Keeping Jersey families safe is about as common sense and bipartisan as it gets — and it starts with making sure our hospitals and communities have the tools they need to break the cycle of violence,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “This is exactly the kind of partnership between the federal government, our hospitals, and our community organizations that actually gets things done for people. I’m proud to have fought for this funding. I’m proud it’s coming back to Bergen County where it belongs, and I’m ready to work with all of you to make sure this program succeeds.” “Community violence isn’t just a public safety issue – it is a public health crisis. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we see the real-world impact of this every day, which is why we are building out our community health worker violence intervention program. By reaching people where they are and providing trauma-informed support, our goal is to break the cycle of violence before it repeats. I want to thank Congressman Gottheimer for pulling this group together. Real, lasting safety happens when healthcare systems, law enforcement, and local advocates sit at … | 1 | 2026-08-11T05:54:29Z | 2026-08-11T05:56:25Z |
| https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-nj-delegation-urge-approval-new-jerseys-appeal-federal-disaster | Pallone, NJ Delegation Urge Approval of New Jersey’s Appeal for Federal Disaster Assistance After Initial Request Was Denied | 2026-08-10 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Frank Pallone, Jr. | P000034 | pallone.house.gov | pallone | https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) joined members of the New Jersey congressional delegation in urging President Donald J. Trump to approve Governor Mikie Sherrill’s appeal of FEMA’s denial of the State’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration following the devastating February 22–23, 2026, winter storm. New Jersey submitted its original request for federal disaster assistance on April 7, 2026, and FEMA denied that request on July 2, 2026. “According to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, approximately 24 inches of snow fell in less than 24 hours across eastern and central New Jersey, and eight of the State’s 21 counties recorded record or near-record snowfall totals and qualify as ‘core counties’ as laid out by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG). Another four counties met the ‘contiguous county’ requirements for snow assistance outlined in the PAPPG,” wrote the lawmakers. The lawmakers’ latest appeal follows a bipartisan April 21 letter from the delegation pressing the Administration to approve the State’s initial request, citing the storm’s deadly impacts, widespread outages affecting more than 127,000 customers, hundreds of accidents, and nearly $100 million in statewide damages. The February storm claimed 12 lives across nine counties, caused extensive power outages, and inflicted significant damage to homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure—costs that New Jerseyans should not be forced to shoulder alone. Preliminary damage assessments for Public Assistance teams documented significant emergency work and damage to public facilities and infrastructure across 19 counties. The storm further strained New Jersey’s emergency response capacity, which was already stretched after the State responded to a major snow and ice storm just weeks earlier and managed six active federal disaster declarations. “A careful review of the State of New Jersey’s appeal demonstrates that this request far… | 1 | 2026-08-11T05:54:29Z | 2026-08-11T05:56:25Z |
| https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-calls-epa-conduct-additional-testing-keyport-residential-areas | Pallone Calls on EPA to Conduct Additional Testing in Keyport Residential Areas As Concerns Mount | 2026-08-07 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Frank Pallone, Jr. | P000034 | pallone.house.gov | pallone | https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | LONG BRANCH, N.J. — As residents raise renewed concern about external reports documenting local toxin and heavy metal pollution around the site of the former Aeromarine landfill in Keyport, New Jersey, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today called on Lee Zeldin, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as well as the EPA Region 2 Administrator Mike Martucci, to perform additional community-based environmental testing in Keyport’s residential areas outside of the landfill. “The reports coming from Keyport continue to be concerning enough for my constituents to repeatedly and urgently share their concerns with me. We need more data to provide the Keyport residents I represent the peace of mind they deserve, and that is why the Environmental Protection Agency must conduct additional testing in the residential areas,” said Pallone. Earlier this year, Pallone called for an urgent state-federal probe from state and federal agencies into the site of the Aeromarine landfill after more than 40 cancer cases, including 28 clustered on one street, were identified in its vicinity. Since those initial reports, outside reporting of cancer in the area has grown exponentially. Pallone has continued to monitor developments in Keyport closely, most recently attending a community meeting on July 30. Testing of groundwater and soil at the Aeromarine site in the Borough of Keyport is ongoing. Pallone also pressed Administrator Zeldin for assistance in April as concerns from the Keyport community grew. His full letter to the EPA can be found here and below: Dear Administrators Zeldin and Martucci: For several months, the State of New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has performed testing at the Keyport Sanitary Landfill at the Aeromarine Industrial Park in Keyport, New Jersey to identify toxins and heavy metals present, as well as potential pathways to exposure for the surrounding residents. I am calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to perform additional communi… | 1 | 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z | 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-demands-immediate-action-following-death-and-medical-neglect-at-delaney-hall-detention-center | Rep. Watson Coleman Demands Immediate Action Following Death and Medical Neglect at Delaney Hall Detention Center | 2026-08-07 | 2026 | 2026-08 | 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), along with four of her Democratic colleagues from New Jersey, sent a letter to the Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin and ICE Acting Director David Venturella demanding answers regarding the death of Edwin Lopez Cornejo and the severe medical neglect of Amro Sehaim, both of whom were held in ICE custody at Delany Hall Detention Center in Newark, New Jersey. Mr. Lopez Cornejo passed away on August 1st after repeatedly raising concerns about his health. He collapsed while attempting to seek medical treatment, and EMS transported him to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His family reports they learned of his death from the hospital and have yet to be contacted by ICE. Mr. Lopez Cornejo was 39 years old and leaves behind a young daughter. The letter also raises serious concerns about the treatment of Mr. Amro Sehaim, who has been detained at Delaney Hall since December 2025. Mr. Sehaim is a cancer patient whose diagnosis and pre-existing conditions are known to ICE, yet he has been denied consistent medical treatment, medication, and access to necessary appointments. He reports being coerced by staff into signing documents stating he refused care, and his condition continues to worsen while vital treatment is withheld. The Congresswoman supplemented her letter with over 300 pages of medical documentation detailing the seriousness of Mr. Sehaim’s condition and the severe decline of his health, underscoring the depth of neglect at this facility and the need for immediate federal intervention. | 1 | 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z | 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z |
| https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases/new-jersey-congressional-democrats-lead-letter-to-dhs-demanding-accountability-for-medical-neglect-deaths-connected-to-delaney-hall | New Jersey Congressional Democrats Lead Letter to DHS Demanding Accountability for Medical Neglect, Deaths Connected to Delaney Hall | 2026-08-06 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Analilia Mejia | M001246 | mejia.house.gov | mejia | https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | For Immediate Release: August 6, 2026 Contact: Beth Wiesinger | NJ11AMPress@Mail.House.Gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — All nine Democratic members of the New Jersey House delegation — Reps. Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Robert Menendez (NJ-08), Frank Pallone (NJ-06), Nellie Pou (NJ-09), Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Herb Conaway (NJ-03), and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) — today sent a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting ICE Director David J. Venturella demanding immediate answers and accountability following the third death connected to Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Facility in less than a year. For months, Members of Congress, New Jersey officials, medical advocates, attorneys, and former detainees have documented disturbing allegations of abuse and neglect inside Delaney Hall: delayed emergency care, denied prescription medications, untreated chronic illness, infectious disease outbreaks, and inadequate care for medically vulnerable detainees. The delegation's June oversight visit was meant to determine whether these were isolated incidents or signs of a deeper, systemic failure. Instead of reform, the facility has now seen a third death in less than a year. “Three deaths, repeated allegations of medical neglect, restricted oversight, and less public transparency are a terrible track record of care for individuals in your custody,” wrote the lawmakers. “At this point, the question is no longer whether ICE knows what is happening inside Delaney Hall. It is, ‘why does ICE continue to allow the GEO Group to put lives at risk?’” The letter states ICE quietly rescinded a longstanding policy requiring public reporting and congressional notification when a person dies within 30 days of being released from ICE custody – a change the delegation says was a deliberate rollback of transparency that makes it easier to obscure the government's responsibility for deaths connected to time spent in federal custody. The letter also highlights that the State of New Jersey w… | 1 | 2026-08-07T06:11:19Z | 2026-08-07T06:12:42Z |
| https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/new-jersey-congressional-democrats-lead-letter-dhs-demanding-accountability | New Jersey Congressional Democrats Lead Letter to DHS Demanding Accountability for Medical Neglect, Deaths Connected to Delaney Hall | 2026-08-06 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Frank Pallone, Jr. | P000034 | pallone.house.gov | pallone | https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — All nine Democratic members of the New Jersey House delegation — Reps. Frank Pallone (NJ-06), Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Robert Menendez (NJ-08), Nellie Pou (NJ-09), Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Herb Conaway (NJ-03), and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) — today sent a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting ICE Director David J. Venturella demanding immediate answers and accountability following the third death connected to Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Facility in less than a year. For months, Members of Congress, New Jersey officials, medical advocates, attorneys, and former detainees have documented disturbing allegations of abuse and neglect inside Delaney Hall: delayed emergency care, denied prescription medications, untreated chronic illness, infectious disease outbreaks, and inadequate care for medically vulnerable detainees. The delegation's June oversight visit was meant to determine whether these were isolated incidents or signs of a deeper, systemic failure. Instead of reform, the facility has now seen a third death in less than a year. “Three deaths, repeated allegations of medical neglect, restricted oversight, and less public transparency are a terrible track record of care for individuals in your custody,” wrote the lawmakers. “At this point, the question is no longer whether ICE knows what is happening inside Delaney Hall. It is, ‘why does ICE continue to allow the GEO Group to put lives at risk?’” The letter states ICE quietly rescinded a longstanding policy requiring public reporting and congressional notification when a person dies within 30 days of being released from ICE custody – a change the delegation says was a deliberate rollback of transparency that makes it easier to obscure the government's responsibility for deaths connected to time spent in federal custody. The letter also highlights that the State of New Jersey was forced to sue after its own health inspectors were repeatedly denied full access to Delane… | 1 | 2026-08-07T06:11:19Z | 2026-08-07T06:12:42Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/new-jersey-congressional-democrats-lead-letter-to-dhs-demanding-accountability-for-medical-neglect-deaths-connected-to-delaney-hall | New Jersey Congressional Democrats Lead Letter to DHS Demanding Accountability for Medical Neglect, Deaths Connected to Delaney Hall | 2026-08-06 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | W000822 | watsoncoleman.house.gov | watsoncoleman | https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | All nine Democratic members of the New Jersey House delegation — Reps. Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Robert Menendez (NJ-08), Frank Pallone (NJ-06), Nellie Pou (NJ-09), Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Herb Conaway (NJ-03), and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) — today sent a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting ICE Director David J. Venturella demanding immediate answers and accountability following the third death connected to Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Facility in less than a year. For months, Members of Congress, New Jersey officials, medical advocates, attorneys, and former detainees have documented disturbing allegations of abuse and neglect inside Delaney Hall: delayed emergency care, denied prescription medications, untreated chronic illness, infectious disease outbreaks, and inadequate care for medically vulnerable detainees. The delegation's June oversight visit was meant to determine whether these were isolated incidents or signs of a deeper, systemic failure. Instead of reform, the facility has now seen a third death in less than a year. “Three deaths, repeated allegations of medical neglect, restricted oversight, and less public transparency are a terrible track record of care for individuals in your custody,” wrote the lawmakers. “At this point, the question is no longer whether ICE knows what is happening inside Delaney Hall. It is, ‘why does ICE continue to allow the GEO Group to put lives at risk?’” The letter states ICE quietly rescinded a longstanding policy requiring public reporting and congressional notification when a person dies within 30 days of being released from ICE custody – a change the delegation says was a deliberate rollback of transparency that makes it easier to obscure the government's responsibility for deaths connected to time spent in federal custody. The letter also highlights that the State of New Jersey was forced to sue after its own health inspectors were repeatedly denied full access to Delaney Hall, even as ICE… | 1 | 2026-08-07T06:11:19Z | 2026-08-07T06:12:42Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/congresswoman-watson-coleman-ag-davenport-superintendent-hengemuhle-announce-record-federal-funding-for-state-polices-internet-crimes-against-children-task-force | Congresswoman Watson Coleman, AG Davenport, Superintendent Hengemuhle, announce record Federal funding for State Police’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force | 2026-08-05 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | W000822 | watsoncoleman.house.gov | watsoncoleman | https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | The $675,000 earmarked by Watson Coleman will fund the purchase of new hardware and digital forensic licensing software to combat trafficking and exploitation. Ewing, NJ (August 3, 2026) - Today, at the Regional Operations Intelligence Center, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) announced the awarding of $675,000 in federal funding for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC), a division of the New Jersey State Police. Congresswoman Watson Coleman sits on the Appropriations Committee and secured the funding through the Community Project Funding program. She was joined by New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, Acting Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police Jeanne Hengemuhle, and Lieutenant Paul Sciortino, New Jersey ICAC Task Force Commander. Through undercover operations across the internet, including the dark web and social media platforms, ICAC aggressively investigates, tracks, and prosecutes offenders involved in producing or distributing child sexual abuse materials. “Keeping our children safe is one of the most important responsibilities we have in Federal, State, and Local Government,” said Watson Coleman. “When the State Police approached me seeking help to better protect our kids, I made this funding a top priority. I’m grateful to have allies like AG Davenport and Superintendent Hengemuhle as we work to make New Jersey the best place in the country to raise a family.” “The skilled investigators, prosecutors, and staff assigned to the New Jersey Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force work tirelessly in the shadows of the internet's darkest corners to expose and prosecute criminals who use the anonymity of the internet and its seemingly limitless platforms and apps to prey upon the innocent and vulnerable,” said Attorney General Jennifer Davenport. “It is absolutely critical that law enforcement not merely keep pace, but get ahead of those intent on harming our children. The much needed grant funding obtained by Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman will support… | 1 | 2026-08-06T07:37:31Z | 2026-08-06T07:38:34Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-lawler-urge-ftc-to-protect-anti-discrimination-safeguards-in-ai-as-proposed-rule-threatens-civil-rights-protections | RELEASE: Gottheimer, Lawler Urge FTC to Protect Anti-Discrimination Safeguards in AI as Proposed Rule Threatens Civil-Rights Protections | 2026-08-04 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a bipartisan letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson and submitted it as a formal public comment, urging the agency to revise its proposed policy statement so that it does not deter AI developers from preventing discrimination. Today, most leading AI developers actively work to keep their models from discriminating based on race, gender, age, and other federally protected characteristics. Companies test their models to prevent them from recommending worse loan terms to Black-owned businesses and to stop them from generating harmful stereotypes like “Jews control the banks and media.” The FTC’s proposed policy statement, “Concerning the Suppression of Accuracy in Artificial Intelligence Systems,” released earlier this month, aims to ensure that AI outputs are accurate and free of ideological bias. In their letter, Congressmen Gottheimer and Lawler wrote: “While ensuring the accuracy of AI-generated information is critical, it should not come at the cost of preventing discrimination.” They warned that the FTC’s approach “would deter companies from investing in anti-discrimination mitigations for fear of FTC litigation.” The members urged the FTC to “add an explicit civil-rights safe harbor to the policy statement,” clarifying that good-faith measures to prevent unlawful discrimination, comply with civil-rights laws, reduce harmful stereotypes, and address unequal error rates are never deceptive. As they put it: “AI companies must not falsify facts in the name of fairness, but they also must prevent discrimination, stereotypes, and unequal treatment.” Read the full letter here. ### | 1 | 2026-08-05T07:37:37Z | 2026-08-05T07:38:44Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/statement-gottheimer-supports-pacing-the-frontier-petition-future-of-responsible-ai-innovation | STATEMENT: Gottheimer Supports “Pacing the Frontier” Petition, Future of Responsible AI Innovation | 2026-08-04 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, August 4, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement: “The rapid advancement of AI tools is deeply concerning, and so are the serious warnings from the people building them. Just recently, OpenAI and Anthropic models escaped their secure training environments and indiscriminately hacked real-world organizations on their own. These incidents make it clear we need clear, mandatory rules of the road for AI, especially when it comes to national security, critical infrastructure, and biosecurity. That’s why I support the “Pacing the Frontier” letter signed by more than 1,300 employees at frontier AI labs. It calls for the government to support an international effort to develop technical and governance tools to manage the rate of automated AI development. America must lead the way in AI innovation, but we have to do it responsibly. We can’t let the AI industry run wild.” | 1 | 2026-08-05T07:37:37Z | 2026-08-05T07:38:44Z |
| https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mejia-and-rep-dingell-sound-alarm-on-gop-medicaid-cuts-threatening-healthcare-access-for-millions | Rep. Mejia and Rep. Dingell Sound Alarm on GOP Medicaid Cuts Threatening Healthcare Access For Millions | 2026-08-04 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Analilia Mejia | M001246 | mejia.house.gov | mejia | https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | For Immediate Release: August 4, 2026 Contact: Beth Wiesinger | NJ11AMPress@Mail.House.Gov ANN ARBOR, MI — Congresswoman Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) joined Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Chair of the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, yesterday for a visit to Packard Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The lawmakers toured the facility and discussed with providers, staff, and patients the impact of Republicans’ H.R. 1, the Big Ugly Bill, on Medicaid, the 340B drug discount program, and community health centers nationwide. H.R. 1 makes the largest Medicaid cuts in the program's history, and independent analyses estimate that as many as 300 hospitals, roughly 12% of all providers currently enrolled in the 340B program, could lose their eligibility as a result. The 340B program requires drug manufacturers to sell outpatient medications at a discount to safety-net providers like Packard Health, helping stretch limited resources to serve low-income and uninsured patients. “Health care is a human right, not a privilege reserved for those who can afford it," said Congresswoman Mejia. "What I heard today at Packard Health mirrors what families in New Jersey's 11th District are living through. Cutting Medicaid and threatening 340B isn't just cutting a budget line, it's taking away a mother's insulin, a hospital's maternity ward, a family's last place to turn. Republicans chose to gut Medicaid to fund tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations. I thank Congresswoman Dingell for welcoming me today, and together we will keep fighting to protect the health care our communities depend on." | 1 | 2026-08-05T07:37:37Z | 2026-08-05T07:38:44Z |
| https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-from-rep-mejia-on-the-death-of-edwin-jeovanny-lopez-cornejo-at-delaney-hall | Statement From Rep. Mejia on the Death of Edwin Jeovanny López Cornejo at Delaney Hall | 2026-08-04 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Analilia Mejia | M001246 | mejia.house.gov | mejia | https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) released the following statement after confirmation that Edwin Jovanny López Cornejo, a 39-year-old father detained at Delaney Hall, died in ICE custody this past weekend: “Edwin Jovanny López Cornejo, a father who made a life here for 20 years, is dead, and my gravest concerns about conditions for medically vulnerable people at Delaney Hall are now confirmed. Edwin’s family has serious concerns about the medical treatment he received in detention, and I share those concerns,” said Congresswoman Analilia Mejia. “This is not the first life we’ve lost inside that facility. New Jersey’s own health inspectors have been denied full access, including the medical unit, again and again. If there’s nothing to hide, there’s no reason to keep them out. DHS must carry out a full, independent investigation. This family, and New Jersey, deserve real answers, justice, and accountability. Under these conditions, medically vulnerable people are being given death sentences due to the lack of care. Delaney Hall must be shut down. Abolishing and replacing ICE is the only way to correct this—a system that lets this happen again and again cannot be reformed. It must be rebuilt around human dignity.” ### | 1 | 2026-08-05T07:37:37Z | 2026-08-05T07:38:44Z |
| https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/after-second-detainee-death-delaney-hall-pallone-holds-trump-administration | After Second Detainee Death at Delaney Hall, Pallone Holds Trump Administration Responsible for Lethal Medical Neglect and Demands Immediate Investigation | 2026-08-04 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Frank Pallone, Jr. | P000034 | pallone.house.gov | pallone | https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Amid reports that the latest detainee death at the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark, NJ may have been brought on by pervasive medical neglect at the facility, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today blasted the Trump Administration for the deplorable conditions at Delaney Hall, holding the Department of Homeland Security and the company managing the Delaney Hall facility, GEO Group, directly responsible. “When I demanded Trump’s DHS immediately improve conditions at Delaney Hall, I received radio silence. Now, another one of our neighbors has died at Delaney Hall because of President Trump and Secretary Mullin’s negligence and disregard for human suffering,” said Pallone. “This tragedy was entirely preventable, but this Administration’s cruelty ensures it will be repeated if immediate steps aren’t taken to strip GEO Group of its billion-dollar contract and shutter Delaney Hall.” After a New York Timesinvestigation documented even more troubling conditions inside the facility, Pallone on July 10 demanded immediate action from DHS to improve conditions and end GEO Group’s government-funded contract to operate the facility. Pallone did not receive a response to his letter. Pallone has long been concerned about the condition of detainees at Delaney Hall after conducting multipleoversightvisits of the facility. At these visits, he heard stories of detainees who were subjected to systemic medical neglect through a combination of poor staffing, lack of equipment, and inadequate access to basic medications such as insulin. According to reporting by the New Jersey Globe, the detainee who died in DHS custody on the weekend of August 1 had diabetes and high blood pressure, and was unable to obtain the medication he was prescribed to treat these conditions. This medical neglect matches the eyewitness accounts described by Pallone and other members of the New Jersey delegation after repeated oversight visits. “My colleagues and I warned Trump and DHS this would happen, and now a 39-y… | 1 | 2026-08-05T07:37:37Z | 2026-08-05T07:38:44Z |
| https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-announces-beach-replenishment-projects-monmouth-county | Pallone Announces Beach Replenishment Projects in Monmouth County | 2026-08-04 | 2026 | 2026-08 | 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 announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin a targeted sand replenishment project in Monmouth County, that may include sections of the towns of Monmouth Beach, Sea Bright, and Long Branch this winter. | 1 | 2026-08-05T07:37:37Z | 2026-08-05T07:38:44Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-gottheimer-celebrates-new-jersey-state-fair-in-sussex-county | PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Celebrates New Jersey State Fair in Sussex County | 2026-08-03 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer attends New Jersey State Fair in Sussex County. AUGUSTA, NJ — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined Jersey families, farmers, and exhibitors at the 2026 New Jersey State Fair, including the Sussex County Farm and Horse Show, running July 31 through August 8, 10 am – 10 pm on weekends and 12 pm – 10 pm on weekdays, at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, New Jersey. Across the fairgrounds, Gottheimer greeted families, thanked veterans and active-duty service members, toured the 4-H livestock exhibits, met with youth leaders, visited local veteran organizations, and stopped by the locally operated food concessions. “The New Jersey State Fair is a Sussex County tradition and one of the best weeks of the summer in North Jersey,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “It’s a celebration of our farmers, our 4-H families, our small businesses, and the hardworking folks who make our community such a special place to live. I’m proud to be here supporting the agricultural heritage that’s at the heart of our District, and to see so many families out having a great time together.” This annual event celebrates North Jersey’s rich farming heritage with livestock and 4-H competitions, the Sussex County Horse Show, live entertainment, rides, and family activities drawing tens of thousands of visitors each year. Below: Gottheimer attends New Jersey State Fair in Sussex County. ### | 1 | 2026-08-04T07:35:49Z | 2026-08-04T07:37:27Z |
| https://mciver.house.gov/media/press-releases/mciver-statement-on-report-of-latest-death-at-delaney-hall | McIver Statement on Report of Latest Death at Delaney Hall | 2026-08-03 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | LaMonica McIver | M001229 | mciver.house.gov | mciver | https://mciver.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | NEWARK, N.J. – Amid reports that another detainee has died in ICE custody at Delaney Hall, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) released the following statement: “Reports that another person has died in ICE custody at Delaney Hall are heartbreaking and deeply disturbing—but tragically, they’re not unexpected. This is a pattern of abuse and neglect. “I know about Delaney Hall and I know that cruelty is at its core. Even after the deaths, violence, abuse, and mistreatment of those inside, Republican leaders, even in our own state, deny the truth and refuse to act. Anyone who doesn’t see these heinous acts for what they are is choosing to do so. “I am praying for the deceased and his family, and I will keep working to shut down Delaney Hall and abolish ICE before more innocent lives are lost.” In December 2025, another detainee died in ICE custody at Delaney Hall. The facility sits within McIver’s district, and is at the center of the Trump administration’s case against her. McIver faces 17 years in prison after ICE escalated a routine oversight visit in May, 2025, leading to baseless federal charges from the Trump DOJ. The case is ongoing. ### | 1 | 2026-08-05T07:37:37Z | 2026-08-05T07:38:44Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/watson-coleman-statement-on-death-of-detainee-at-delaney-hall | Watson Coleman Statement on Death of Detainee at Delaney Hall | 2026-08-03 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | W000822 | watsoncoleman.house.gov | watsoncoleman | https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released a statement following news of the passing of Edwin Lopez Cornejo at Delaney Hall on Saturday. Cornejo, 39, a resident of Plainfield, had been in ICE detention at Delaney Hall for about six weeks and, according to family members, was not given his medication for his diabetes and high blood pressure. “Edwin had lived in the United States since he was a child. By all accounts, he was an upstanding member of his community. His detention alone was an act of cruelty, and if he indeed was denied his medication as his family reports, the operators at Delaney Hall should be charged with homicide. For over a year, community leaders, family members, Mayor Baraka, Senators Kim and Booker, Members of Congress, and the Governor have warned about the conditions at Delaney Hall. Now a second person has died at the for-profit prison. Delaney Hall is a stain on our country. Its continued use is a daily reminder of the cruelty of our immigration and criminal justice systems. It should be shut down at once, and those responsible for its inhumane conditions should be investigated and tried.” Congresswoman Watson Coleman has requested from ICE: the timeline of events leading to the medical emergency, including when Mr. Cornejo became ill, when medical assistance was requested, and when he was transported; records regarding his medical care while detained, including access to prescribed medications and treatment for known medical conditions; whether required family notification procedures were followed; and any incident reports, medical records, or oversight reviews related to this matter. | 1 | 2026-08-06T07:37:31Z | 2026-08-06T07:38:34Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-hosts-fifth-district-hometown-heroes-awards-9 | RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts Fifth District “Hometown Heroes” Awards | 2026-07-31 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | “Hometown Heroes” Honors Local Veterans, Life-saving First Responders, Community Leaders Above: Gottheimer honoring Fifth District residents as “Hometown Heroes.” HACKENSACK, NJ — Today, July 31, 2026, U.S. Congressman Gottheimer (NJ-5) honored local life-saving first responders, veterans, volunteers, community leaders, and residents during his Fifth District Hometown Heroes Ceremony at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center. Watch Gottheimer’s July, 2026 Hometown Heroes Ceremony here. Gottheimer honored North Jersey residents as Fifth District Hometown Heroes to acknowledge their dedication to improving the lives of their neighbors, families, and communities. “Today, we are here to focus on our neighbors, who, even in all the noise, look for ways to put others above themselves,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “Each day, our friends, family, and neighbors quietly go out and change lives through their service to others. They do it all without expecting any special recognition. They do it simply because it’s the right thing to do. They all come from different walks of life, but they all embody our Jersey Values and make our community such a special place to live, work, and raise a family. They help us build that more perfect union of our dreams. We all should work to live up to their example.” Read about this year’s Hometown Heroes below: Samuel Kim, Englewood Cliffs — At just seventeen, Samuel has already founded two nonprofits serving local seniors: Aim for Unity, which offers free archery workshops for brain health and has served more than six hundred seniors, and the Senior Shield Project, a fraud-prevention and digital literacy program that has reached more than 150 people. A DECA regional champion and Regeneron science fair winner, he lives with his grandparents, whose care drives his work. Tom Colwell, Closter — Since 2023, Tom has served as Co-Chair of the Closter Food Pantry, turning a small effort into one of the most efficient operations around. He personally orders, picks up, and delive… | 1 | 2026-08-01T07:27:26Z | 2026-08-01T07:28:22Z |
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