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https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-calls-for-shutdown-of-delaney-hall-ice-facility-and-statement-on-death-of-detainee-at-delaney-hall Booker Calls for Shutdown of Delaney Hall ICE Facility and Statement on Death of Detainee at Delaney Hall 2025-12-19 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper NEWARK, NJ — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement: “I’m deeply concerned about the reported death of a 41-year-old man who was being detained at Delaney Hall yesterday. “For months, I have condemned the inhumane conditions at Delaney Hall and the mismanagement of this facility by its private operator, GEO Group - and now this tragic death has compounded the long and grotesque list of atrocities the GEO Group is committing. The Department of Homeland Security’s continued refusal to comply with appropriate oversight of this facility and the GEO Group’s abuses are totally unacceptable. “Because of the inhumane conditions for immigrants at facilities like Delaney Hall, I oppose private detention centers in any form, and have introduced legislation each Congress to end the use of these private prisons for the detention of immigrants and to ensure that our immigration system is aligned with our country’s legal rights and American values. There must be a clear accounting of what happened in this tragedy, and Delaney Hall must be closed so that this stain can be removed from our community of Newark.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-statement-on-trumps-cannabis-executive-order Booker Statement on Trump’s Cannabis Executive Order 2025-12-19 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s Executive Order on Cannabis rescheduling: “After decades of ignoring the evidence, the federal government has finally come to terms with what a majority of states have long acknowledged cannabis has medical uses and a lower potential for abuse than drugs like methamphetamine and heroin. For too long, federal law has lagged behind medical and scientific research. Based on this research, the FDA recommended last year that cannabis be rescheduled as a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act. I am pleased that President Trump has directed the DOJ to complete the rulemaking process and implement this change. “Rescheduling will provide tax relief for businesses operating legally in New Jersey. The change also opens the door for expanded scientific research, allowing medical professionals and institutions to study its potential benefits and risks with far fewer regulatory hurdles. “However, rescheduling cannabis alone will not eliminate the harms of federal prohibition. Millions of Americans, especially Black and Brown communities, will continue to face criminal penalties for recreational use or for using medical marijuana products that lack federal approval. Thousands will remain in prisons around the country for marijuana-related offenses. Nor will this change restore access to public housing or nutrition assistance for people who use marijuana recreationally. “While President Trump has moved to reclassify cannabis in accordance with scientific and medical evidence, his administration’s broader approach to marijuana stands in stark contrast. This administration continues to use marijuana offenses as pretext to detain and deport nonviolent immigrants. The Department of Justice rescinded enforcement guidance that had deprioritized charging low-level cannabis crimes, and President Trump just signed legislation that will recriminalize intoxicati… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/-booker-gallego-whitehouse-push-administration-to-ensure-tariff-exemptions-actually-result-in-lowering-grocery-costs Booker, Gallego, Whitehouse Push Administration to Ensure Tariff Exemptions Actually Result in Lowering Grocery Costs 2025-12-18 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) sent a letter to Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Andrew Ferguson questioning how the Commission is working to ensure grocery companies do not use this Administration’s reckless tariff policies as cover for price gouging and that the recently announced tariff exemptions on coffee, bananas, cocoa, and other tropical products actually result in lower grocery prices. “It was a necessary but late step to remove these tariffs. However, while eliminating these tariffs reduces costs for grocery importers, we are concerned that consumers may not see the full corresponding price decreases,” the Senators wrote. “We are concerned that the highly concentrated grocery industry – combined with the Trump Administration’s insufficient antitrust and consumer protection enforcement – creates a perfect storm that could enable giant grocery chains to engage in price gouging or other anti-competitive behavior.” To ensure President Trump’s reckless trade policies are not a “green light” for price gouging, the Senators push the FTC to: Require large grocery stores and food importers to report their costs and retail, and wholesale prices and the extent to which tariff reductions have decreased their costs. Investigate and prosecute companies engaging in “unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce.” Additionally, the Senators requested answers to the following questions: How will you ensure President Trump’s recent tariff removals do not result in sustained elevated prices? What steps will the FTC take to enforce competition and consumer protection laws against individuals and corporations in the grocery and food industry that attempt to price gouge consumers? If consumers have paid excessive prices for these goods since the tariff removals due to price gouging, what steps will the FTC take to ensure that consumers are made whole? 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-waters-introduce-fair-competition-act-to-safeguard-small-businesses-and-strengthen-antitrust-laws Booker, Waters Introduce Fair Competition Act to Safeguard Small Businesses and Strengthen Antitrust Laws 2025-12-18 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights Subcommittee and a member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, introduced the Fair Competition for Small Business Act of 2025, legislation to protect small businesses from anti-competitive pricing practices that favor large retailers. U.S. Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA-43), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, introduced companion legislation in the House. Independent grocers are the backbone of communities across the country, providing jobs, access to food, and stability in both rural and urban neighborhoods. According to the National Grocers Association, independent grocers support over 1.1 million jobs and generate over $41 billion in wages annually. Yet large retail chains use their market power to secure discounts and favorable payment terms from suppliers that smaller grocers lack the leverage to negotiate. As a result, independent grocers are often charged higher prices for the same products—costs that are passed on to consumers—making it nearly impossible for them to compete with large retailers and jeopardizing their ability to remain in business. Although the Robinson-Patman Act prohibits suppliers from charging competing buyers different prices, federal regulators have historically failed to enforce the law, leaving small businesses to fend for themselves against large retailers. The law currently allows state attorneys general to enforce it, but their authority is limited to seeking injunctive relief; they cannot obtain monetary damages on behalf of affected businesses. This flaw limits states’ ability to fully protect small businesses when the federal government fails to enforce the law and limits small businesses’ ability to recover losses from discriminatory pricing. The Fair Competition for Small Business Act protects small businesses and addresses this legal gap by explicitly authorizing state attorney generals to bring civi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/-booker-kim-reintroduce-the-federal-firearm-licensing-act Booker, Kim Reintroduce the Federal Firearm Licensing Act 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) introduced the Federal Firearm Licensing Act, legislation that would require individuals to obtain a federal firearm license before purchasing or receiving a firearm. Studies show that states that have enacted firearm licensing laws significantly reduced gun violence. The Giffords Law Center reported that Connecticut’s gun homicide and gun suicide rates decreased by 28 and 33 percent, respectively, after passing its firearm licensing law. In contrast, after repealing its firearm licensing law, Missouri experienced a 47 percent increase in gun homicides and a 24 percent increase in suicides. Licensing laws are a common-sense approach to public safety supported by 77 percent of Americans, according to a 2019 Quinnipiac University poll. “Every day, Americans face the relentless scourge of gun violence, most recently the shooting at Brown University, which claimed the lives of two students and left nine others critically wounded. With each new tragedy, we are painfully reminded of Congress’s continued failure to pass commonsense legislation that could end this nightmare and finally make our communities safe. The data is clear: firearm licensing laws drastically reduce gun-related deaths,” said Senator Booker. “If a license is required to drive a car, it should be required to own a gun. TheFederal Firearm Licensing Act brings this common-sense idea to every community in the nation, mandating background checks and proper training before a license is issued. With this legislation, we could save lives, prevent gun violence, and finally make our communities safer.” “Families are demanding Congress step up and deliver commonsense steps that prevent guns from getting into the wrong hands and protect innocent lives from the scourge of gun violence in our country. Too many families are heartbroken, and too many communities have been torn apart by senseless gun violence. Let’s step up with … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/12/18/2025/booker-norton-reintroduce-legislation-to-safeguard-marijuana-rights-in-federally-assisted-housing Booker, Norton Reintroduce Legislation to Safeguard Marijuana Rights in Federally Assisted Housing 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) reintroduced the Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act to permit the use of marijuana in federally assisted housing, including public housing and Section 8 housing, in compliance with the marijuana laws of the state where the property is located. Under current federal law, users of illegal substances, including marijuana, are prohibited from being admitted into federally assisted housing. Federal law also allows landlords to evict residents of federally assisted housing for illegal drug use. Adult-use marijuana, medical marijuana, or both are currently legal in New Jersey, D.C., and 39 other states, and over 90 percent of Americans support legalized medical marijuana. “Tenants should not be discriminated against, evicted, or denied federally assisted housing for legally using marijuana or treating a medical condition in states where it is permitted,” said Senator Booker. “The Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act would end these discriminatory practices and ensure tenants are not punished for personal choices made in accordance with state law.” “Individuals living in federally funded housing should not fear eviction simply for treating their medical conditions or for seeking a substance legal in their state,” Congresswoman Norton said. “Increasingly, Americans are changing their views on marijuana, and it is time that Congress caught up with its own constituents. With so many states improving their laws, this issue should have broad bipartisan appeal because it protects states’ rights.” For the last several years, Congress has prohibited the Department of Justice from using federal funds to prevent jurisdictions from implementing their medical marijuana laws. This bill would similarly allow individuals to use marijuana in federally assisted housing in compliance with the state’s marijuana laws and would require the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to develop regulations t… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-kim-introduce-bill-advancing-conservation-for-upper-raritan-river Booker, Kim Introduce Bill Advancing Conservation for Upper Raritan River 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) introduced the Upper Raritan River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act. This legislation would direct the National Park Service to conduct a feasibility study evaluating the Upper Raritan River and its key tributaries for potential inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. U.S. Representatives Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ-07) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12) introduced companion legislation in the House in October of this year. The study would examine the eligibility and suitability of the Upper Raritan River—including the North Branch, South Branch, and Lamington/Black River tributaries—for designation under the Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers Program, which safeguards free-flowing rivers with outstanding natural, cultural, and recreational values. Designation under this program would be a critical step toward empowering local communities to shape a long-term, cooperative plan for the Upper Raritan’s protection and sustainable use. “The Upper Raritan River is a vital resource for New Jersey that sustains our ecosystems and economy, supplies our communities with clean drinking water, supports local farms, and provides recreation for families,”said Senator Booker. “This critical step reflects our common commitment to collaborative, community-led stewardship that will preserve critical river systems for the long-term benefit of New Jerseyans now and in the future.” “When we look after a local natural resource like the Upper Raritan River, we are looking after the health and success of generations of New Jerseyans to come. From clean drinking water to a favorite place for families to visit, the impact of this watershed ripples across ecosystems and communities and I’m proud to be a part of this bipartisan effort to protect it and all it has to offer our state for years to come,” said Senator Kim. “The Upper Raritan River is part of the lifeblood of New Jersey, helping sustain our communities, ecosystems, and local ec… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-statement-on-passage-of-fy-2026-national-defense-authorization-act Booker Statement on Passage of FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act 2025-12-17 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “I’m pleased that the final version of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act includes some improvements I’ve been fighting for, such as an amendment I filed to protect the integrity of Picatinny Arsenal, funding for critical military construction projects in New Jersey, a pay increase for service members, and additional funds for educational resources for children with disabilities in military communities through Impact Aid, as well as my amendment to require the State Department to offer both men and women’s sizing options when issuing life-saving tactical gear to federal law enforcement officers and Diplomatic Security agents. “That said, authorizing funding increases without safeguards to hold Donald Trump and his administration accountable would amount to Congress surrendering its constitutional duty to provide a check on this rogue administration and the damage it is doing to our national security departments and agencies. “I will always stand up for New Jerseyans and to protect our national security, but I cannot give the Trump administration a blank check to continue terrorizing our communities and cutting essential funding for our state.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-lee-reintroduce-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-the-eqip-conservation-program Booker, Lee Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve the EQIP Conservation Program 2025-12-16 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Mike Lee (R-UT) reintroduced the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill that would reshape EQIP to be more equitable and effective. Established in 1998, EQIP is a voluntary conservation initiative that offers farmers and ranchers federal cost-share grants to adopt environmentally beneficial practices on their land. Unfortunately, the USDA currently turns away over half of the farmers seeking conservation assistance due to high demand; in 2023, over 75,000 farmers were turned away from EQIP. This legislation would strengthen EQIP by ensuring more farmers and ranchers can participate in the program, particularly small farmers; funding the most effective conservation practices; and giving states greater flexibility in implementing the program. “To make the EQIP Program more effective, this bill would re-focus support towards farmers that need it most by targeting funding to more producers and prioritizing conservation practices with significantly greater environmental benefits,” said Senator Booker. “With this bill, we will see more federal funding go toward providing vital financial support to our small family farmers and ranchers.” “Big Ag is hogging taxpayer dollars for their bloated, ineffective projects,” said Senator Mike Lee. “The EQIP program is meant to benefit small farmers too, but when bigger players monopolize grant pools, fewer farms get their fair share and taxpayers end up funding pointless projects. The EQIP Improvement Act will lower the payment cap for single projects to reduce runaway spending on money pits, give states flexibility to prioritize their critical farming initiatives, and slash spending on ineffective waste. Both farmers and taxpayers will be better off with these changes in place.” “I am hopeful that the EQIP Improvement Act of 2025 will level the playing field, allowing more smaller farms to access … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-slams-republicans-for-refusing-to-extend-aca-tax-credits-doubling-premiums-for-over-20-million-americans_im-going-to-tell-you-right-now-we-are-going-to-fight-for-you Booker Slams Republicans for Refusing to Extend ACA Tax Credits, Doubling Premiums for Over 20 Million Americans: “I’m going to tell you right now, we are going to fight for you” 2025-12-15 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper In case you missed it, after Senate Republicans failed to extend the ACA tax credits and voted to increase premiums for over 20 million Americans, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is continuing to stand up to President Trump and fight for an affordable health care system for American families. In national, local, and radio interviews, digital videos, and conversations with his constituents, Booker is making it clear that the fight for affordable health care is not over. Booker promised he would continue to work to lower costs and find solutions after Trump and Republicans gutted the country’s health care system, “Health care in America is already broken. We should be working to fix it, to expand coverage, to lower costs. But instead of doing something more to help, they’re about to pull the rug out for millions of Americans, kneecapping hospitals and clinics, making it harder for the average American to access the care that they need.” MS NOW: Ana Cabrera Reports December 11, 2025 Sen. Booker: “I’m really stunned that the Republican party has decided to declare war on Americans' health security and health care. Remember they are doing two things that will take effect next year. They are not renewing these subsidies which will cause tens of millions of people to see either their health care lost completely or massive premium increases. That’s at the beginning of the year. And remember, they took a trillion dollars out of Medicaid which will mean again, millions and millions of Americans losing health care.” Fox5 New York December 12, 2025 Sen. Booker: “It is going to cause mayhem in our hospital emergency rooms as people turn to them for their primary care. I've had hospital systems tell me, point blank, we are going to have to cut many of the services we provide to the community, so it has a cascading effect in our state. But a number of congressional republicans, House republicans, are openly breaking with the president and saying, we want to extend these cuts.” @SenBooker December 11, 2025 Sen Booker: “… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/12/11/2025/booker-paul-reintroduce-justice-for-breonna-taylor-act Booker, Paul Reintroduce Justice for Breonna Taylor Act 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY) reintroduced the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act. The legislation would prohibit no-knock warrants, which allow law enforcement officials to forcibly enter a home without announcing their authority or purpose. Congressman Morgan McGarvey (D-KY-03) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. “It’s been more than five years since Breonna Taylor’s horrific death, and Congress has still failed to pass a public safety bill prohibiting no-knock entries at the federal level,” said Senator Booker. “The Justice for Breonna Taylor Act is bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would ensure no one has to experience the terror of police barging into their home unannounced. Many cities and states, including Louisville, Kentucky, where Breonna was fatally shot, have already banned no-knock warrants. It’s past time we take federal action to ensure a tragedy like Breonna’s death never happens again.” “Kentucky recognized that no-knock warrants pose serious and unnecessary risks to both the public and law enforcement, and wisely restricted their use. The federal government should follow Kentucky’s lead and ensure this high-risk tactic is constrained,” said Senator Paul. The bill is named in memory and honor of Breonna Taylor, a Louisville resident and EMT who was killed during a police raid on her home in March 2020, which was conducted under the authority of a no-knock warrant. The Justice for Breonna Taylor Act would require federal law enforcement officers to provide notice of their authority and purpose before they could execute a warrant, and it would require the same of any state or local law enforcement agency that receives funds from the Department of Justice. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-brownley-pingree-reintroduce-legislation-to-tackle-food-waste-in-america Booker, Brownley, Pingree Reintroduce Legislation to Tackle Food Waste in America 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, reintroduced the Zero Food Waste Act, legislation that would reduce the amount of food wasted in the United States. U.S. Representatives Julia Brownley (D-CA-26) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01) reintroduced companion legislation in the House. In the United States, up to 40 percent of all food is wasted. Billions of dollars are spent growing, processing, transporting, storing, and disposing of food that is never consumed. Landfills are now the third-largest source of methane in the U.S., and food is the single largest input by weight in our landfills and incinerators. The Zero Food Waste Act would create a new Environmental Protection Agency-administered grant program for food waste reduction projects, including measuring food waste, identifying the most effective strategies to mitigate it, and implementing interventions that would prevent food from being wasted, such as repurposing inedible food into non-food products, or finding consumers for foods that would otherwise not be eaten. “On top of already strained grocery budgets, food waste costs each American consumer around $700 per year. Nearly 40 million tons of food go to waste each year, which is a costly misuse of the significant resources that go into growing, transporting, buying, and preparing food, said Senator Booker. “The Zero Food Waste Act will create grants to make sure foods that otherwise would’ve needlessly gone to the landfill get eaten, upcycled into other products, or composted instead. We can keep more money in Americans’ pockets, simply by making sure the food we grow gets eaten or put to good use.” “Families are stretching every dollar right now, yet enormous amounts of perfectly good food are still being thrown away instead of reaching people who need it. The Zero Food Waste Act aims to fix that disconnect. Our bill tackles hunger and rising food costs head-on by helping communities recover surplus food, expa… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-introduces-legislation-to-ensure-responsible-national-guard-deployments Booker Introduces Legislation to Ensure Responsible National Guard Deployments 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Notification of Troop Involvement and Congressional Engagement (NOTICE) Act, legislation that would require the President to notify Congress and provide a clear justification before deploying the National Guard for law enforcement purposes. Since January 2025, President Trump has deployed the National Guard to several American cities without clear justification, raising legal and constitutional concerns. Most of these deployments have been made under a section of federal law that allows the President to take operational control of the National Guard under limited and extraordinary circumstances to repel foreign invasion, suppress rebellion, or when regular forces are unable to enforce federal law. The current law does not require the President to notify Congress with a justification for using the National Guard for domestic law enforcement, leaving this authority vulnerable to abuse. The NOTICE Act would require the President to provide Congress a clear justification for deploying National Guard domestically, restoring balance to Congress’ constitutional oversight authority. “Over the last 10 months, Donald Trump has assumed control of the National Guard to send troops into American cities without a clear objective or purpose. Under the guise of crime control, he has weaponized the military against our own citizens as punishment directed at Democratic-led cities,” said Senator Booker. “These actions are a gross abuse of his limited authority to federalize the National Guard. This is happening in plain sight and must not be normalized. The NOTICE Act requires the President to notify Congress within 24 hours of any National Guard deployment so we can provide meaningful oversight, ensuring these decisions are within constitutional bounds and our communities and members of the military are kept safe.” “This legislation helps prevent the President from wielding unchecked power when deploying our National Guard—protecting Americans from executive over… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-kim-urge-collaboration-in-letter-to-white-house-as-administration-considers-next-us-attorney-for-new-jersey-nominee Booker, Kim Urge Collaboration In Letter to White House as Administration Considers Next U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Nominee 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) sent a letter to the White House urging the administration to work with them to identify a suitable candidate for the role of US Attorney for New Jersey following the resignation of Alina Habba. The legislators wrote: “We are now at an inflection point where we can ensure that the people of New Jersey have a chief federal prosecutor who has the requisite experience and integrity to faithfully execute the duties of that office. The time is now for us to work together to identify a candidate who can meet those requirements.” The legislators conclude: “Rather than prolong this issue at the expense of the people of New Jersey and the orderly functioning of the federal legal system, we urge you to work with us to select a U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey in the manner required by the Constitution and federal law. To do otherwise would be a disservice to the people we serve, whose interests must remain the shared focus of all our efforts. A full copy of the letter can be found here and below: Dear Mr. Warrington: We write today to renew discussions between our offices to find a suitable candidate for the vacant position of U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. After two federal courts ruled unequivocally that Alina Habba was unlawfully leading the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, Ms. Habba resigned from the role on December 8. We are now at an inflection point where we can ensure that the people of New Jersey have a chief federal prosecutor who has the requisite experience and integrity to faithfully execute the duties of that office. The time is now for us to work together to identify a candidate who can meet those requirements. At the beginning of this Administration, we engaged in good faith discussions with the White House Counsel’s Office to identify qualified candidates for the U.S. Attorney vacancy. While those conversations were ongoing, we learne… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-statement-on-congressional-republicans-refusal-to-extend-aca-subsidies Booker Statement on Congressional Republicans Refusal to Extend ACA Subsidies 2025-12-11 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement after Republicans blocked a bill that would lower health care costs for millions of Americans: “Since the beginning of this year, President Trump and Republicans have launched an all-out assault on Americans’ health care that has led to spiking prices and a health care affordability crisis. They slashed $900 billion from Medicaid, kicked 17 million people off their health insurance, and turned their backs on the science that saves lives. Today, my Republican colleagues had the chance to lower health care costs, and instead they voted to more than double premiums costs for over 20 million Americans. “These votes have also exposed how Republicans have no real plan to address Americans’ skyrocketing health care bills: their proposal fails to extend the ACA tax credits and would do nothing to help people afford the thousands of dollars in premium increases they will start seeing in January. On top of that, it would increase deductibles by thousands of dollars, leaving families across the country one medical emergency away from bankruptcy. “Republicans’ failure to extend the ACA tax credits will deliver a devastating blow to the millions of Americans who rely on them to afford their health care. I’ve heard stories from families across New Jersey who don’t know how they will choose between affording high-quality health care for their kids and making other ends meet in an economy that’s already squeezing them dry. “I will continue fighting to ensure that we have a health care system that people can afford. The American people deserve leaders who are working for their best interests, and not afraid to stand up to President Trump. It’s past time for my Republican colleagues to remember who they work for.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-cornyn-reintroduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-expand-access-to-tutoring-for-underserved-students Booker, Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Tutoring for Underserved Students 2025-12-09 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and John Cornyn (R-TX) reintroduced the bipartisan Partnering Aspiring Teachers with High-Need Schools (PATHS) to Tutor Act, legislation that would ensure that students in high-need communities receive targeted academic support through intensive, structured tutoring opportunities. It would also strengthen the pipeline of future teachers by placing teacher candidates in tutoring roles. U.S. Representatives Susie Lee (D-NV-03) and David Valadao (R-CA-22) introduced companion legislation in the House. “Across New Jersey and the nation, far too many students in underserved communities are falling behind academically because they lack access to meaningful support,” said Senator Booker. “The PATHS to Tutor Act expands access to high-quality one-on-one and small-group tutoring while strengthening the teacher preparation pipeline by engaging nearly 600,000 aspiring teachers nationwide. This bipartisan legislation narrows the educational opportunity gap and provides both students and future educators with the tools needed for success. “Sadly, far too many students in Texas do not receive the educational tools they need to succeed," said Senator Cornyn. "The PATHS to Tutor Act will expand access to small group tutoring in high-need areas while simultaneously reducing economic burdens on our teachers by allowing this tutoring to count toward national service and their TEACH grant service requirement. Texas students deserve every resource we can give them to achieve on a level playing field, and this legislation will give them just that.” “We need to make it easier, not harder, for qualified future teachers to start their professional careers and help more students get the targeted help they need,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “The PATHS to Tutor Act is a win-win for our education system — strengthening opportunities for future teachers and supporting all students, regardless of their needs or what zip code they live in.” “A good education is the key to future o… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/new-videos-senator-booker-highlights-toll-of-spiking-health-care-costs-on-nj-residents-in-new-videos-as-aca-fight-looms NEW VIDEOS: Senator Booker Highlights Toll of Spiking Health Care Costs on NJ Residents in New Videos as ACA Fight Looms 2025-12-09 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper NEWARK, N.J. – As Senator Booker (D-NJ) continues fighting to lower health care costs for New Jersey families, Senator Booker’s Office is releasing a set of new videos highlighting the voices and stories of New Jerseyans who will no longer be able to afford their health care if the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans continue stripping working families of their ACA subsidies, urging Senate Republicans to join with Democrats in voting to lower the cost of health care. WATCH HERE 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-kim-joint-statement-following-resignation-of-alina-habba Booker, Kim Joint Statement Following Resignation of Alina Habba 2025-12-08 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper NEWARK, NJ – Today, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) issued the following statement regarding Alina Habba’s resignation as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey: “Today’s resignation of Alina Habba from her role as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey brings to a close a troubling chapter and confirms what we have warned from the start. Habba’s installation through an irregular and unlawful process undermined the credibility of the office and eroded the public’s trust in the state’s chief federal prosecutor. The courts’ rulings only confirmed our longstanding concerns—that this appointment was driven by political loyalty, not qualifications or respect for the rule of law. “In light of this leadership vacuum, the administration must now act swiftly and responsibly. We hope that they will work with us to put forward a qualified nominee––one with deep prosecutorial experience, unquestioned integrity, and a genuine commitment to delivering impartial justice––and to give the Senate a full, fair opportunity to consider that nominee. New Jersey deserves no less, and we will not compromise on the safety of our communities.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-statement-on-white-house-farmer-aid-announcement Booker Statement on White House Farmer Aid Announcement 2025-12-08 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to the Trump administration’s announcement of emergency assistance to farmers, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “This financial assistance package is necessary to mitigate the harms of the Trump administration’s chaotic trade and tariff policies, but it fails to do enough for farmers growing fruits and vegetables. Specialty crop farmers are facing high input costs, labor shortages, mounting debt, and the reckless cancellation of USDA programs that funded food purchases from farmers for local schools and food banks. “While the emergency financial assistance announced today is needed, the farm crisis we are facing is rooted in a dysfunctional federal safety net for farmers. The United States lost over 140,000 farms between 2017 and 2022, despite recurring bailouts for commodity crop growers. As Congress works in the coming months to draft a new Farm Bill, we need to dramatically rethink our farm safety net and create a system that provides incentives to farmers to move to new profitable production practices and to grow healthy foods to feed their local communities.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/in-the-face-of-rising-antisemitism-and-mainstreaming-of-neo-nazi-white-supremacists-booker-joins-schumer-senate-democrats-to-condemn-neo-nazi-hate-urge-gop-senators-to-join-condemnation In the Face of Rising Antisemitism and Mainstreaming of Neo-Nazi White Supremacists, Booker Joins Schumer, Senate Democrats to Condemn Neo-Nazi Hate; Urge GOP Senators to Join Condemnation 2025-12-08 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON D.C. —Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and every Senate Democrat introduced a resolution that strongly rejects the views of and platforming of Nick Fuentes and condemns Tucker Carlson’s platforming of Fuentes. The resolution also condemns Nazism and white supremacy in all its forms and urges all elected officials to condemn them as well. “Hate speech and antisemitism have no place in our country, and it is critical that we call out this dangerous rhetoric and stand firmly with Jewish communities,” said Senator Booker. “Antisemitism is rising at levels we have not seen in generations — and instead of condemning it, too many Republican leaders are enabling it. When extremists like Nick Fuentes are praised, platformed, or excused, that hate doesn’t stay on the fringes. It spreads. It emboldens. It becomes dangerous,” said Leader Schumer. “Senate Democrats are united in saying: enough. Hate has no place in America. I urge every Republican to join us — not with silence, not with excuses, but with action — by condemning this poisonous neo-Nazi ideology.” “The normalization of this antisemitic, white supremacist extremism has fueled a cycle of violence from Charlottesville to Pittsburgh and Poway, to El Paso and Buffalo, and beyond. It threatens every single one of our communities and the core of our democracy – yet we’ve seen political leaders continue to embrace and platform this deadly hate and those who peddle it, like Nick Fuentes. We’re grateful to Senator Schumer for his leadership in calling out this dangerous extremism, and hope each and every one of his colleagues will do the same,” said Jewish Council for Public Affairs CEO Amy Spitalnick, who previously led the successful lawsuit against the neo-Nazis responsible for the Charlottesville violence. “The platforming of individuals who promote hateful, antisemitic, and white supremacist rhetoric is dangerous and entirely at odds with American values,” said Meredith Jacobs, CEO of Jewish Women Int… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-hosts-roundtable-with-new-jerseyans-to-discuss-republicans-refusal-to-address-spiking-health-care-costs-for-nj-families Booker Hosts Roundtable with New Jerseyans to Discuss Republicans’ Refusal To Address Spiking Health Care Costs for NJ Families 2025-12-05 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper NEWARK, N.J. – This morning, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) hosted a roundtable discussion with New Jersey residents who spoke about their concerns that their health care could become even more expensive if Senate Republicans do not work with Democrats to extend ACA subsidies. The roundtable comes as Democrats seek to address the crisis of spiking health care costs as the ACA subsidy fight looms in Congress later this month. “This morning, I heard from my neighbors in Newark about one of their deepest worries: the rising cost of their health care at a time when the price of everyday necessities continues to climb––from energy to groceries,” said Sen. Booker. “No family should have to choose between affording essential health care and making ends meet. Yet, this is exactly what Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans are forcing hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans to do with their refusal to bolster ACA subsidies. Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. It's time Republicans work with us to address the pain their policies have caused and lower costs for working families.” “We help thousands of state residents enroll in health insurance every year, people who can afford to see a doctor thanks to the Affordable Care Act,” said Maura Collinsgru, Director of Policy and Advocacy for New Jersey Citizen Action. “But with the GOP's 900 billion in cuts—to the ACA, Medicaid, and Medicare—more than 350,000 New Jerseyans are expected to lose coverage. We call on all Republicans, especially our Representatives Kean, Smith, and Van Drew, to work with Democrats to repair the damage they're responsible for. That starts with restoring the ACA premium tax credits they cut now so people renewing their ACA coverage during open enrollment will not be forced to choose between keeping a roof over their head or having access to health care for themselves and their families." BACKGROUND: TRUMP & GOP ARE RAISING THE COST OF NEW JERSEY FAMILIES’ HEALTH CARE 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-kelly-blumenthal-markey-introduce-legislation-to-protect-airline-passengers-from-flight-cancellations-and-delays Booker, Kelly, Blumenthal, Markey Introduce Legislation to Protect Airline Passengers from Flight Cancellations and Delays 2025-12-04 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined a group of Senate Democrats led by U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Ed Markey (D-MA) to introduce the Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation Act, legislation that will protect passengers by requiring airlines to provide cash compensation and free rebooking for passengers facing significant delays or cancellations caused by the airline. The bill would also direct the Department of Transportation (DOT) to mandate airlines reimburse passengers for hotels, meals, and transportation to lodging as a result of flight disruptions, regardless of the cause of the delay. The Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation Act comes in response to the Trump administration’s cancellation of a popular consumer protection rule in the making that would have required airlines to compensate passengers for preventable travel cancellations or delays. “When travelers spend their hard-earned money on flights, they deserve to reach their destinations without bearing the costs of an airline’s delays or cancellations,” said Senator Booker. “This bill puts passengers first by ensuring airlines pay them back, rebook them for free, and give them the help they need when their flights are cancelled or significantly delayed.” “Flying is already stressful and expensive. Airlines have to be accountable when they cost the American people money and travelers are left stranded,” said Senator Kelly. “We’re working to make sure that passengers are protected so that cancellations and delays don’t cost them money out of their own pockets.” “This commonsense legislation holds airlines accountable and properly compensates passengers when their flight is delayed or cancelled—protecting Americans from losing their hard-earned paychecks to flight disruptions beyond their control and alleviating the burden of chaotic travel days. The Trump Administration’s senseless backtracking on airline passenger protections only serves the airline industry, padding their poc… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-paul-dean-mace-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-promote-access-to-potential-life-saving-drugs Booker, Paul, Dean, Mace Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Access to Potential Life-Saving Drugs 2025-12-04 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rand Paul (R-KY) introduced the Freedom to Heal Act, legislation that would create a narrow, DEA regulated system for physicians to administer Schedule I substances to patients with life-threatening conditions in accordance with the federal Right to Try law. U.S. Representatives Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04) and Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) introduced companion legislation in the House. The federal Right to Try law permits patients who have been diagnosed with life-threatening diseases or conditions, and who have exhausted all approved treatment options, access to certain treatments that have not yet received final FDA approval. In general, a drug is eligible for Right to Try use after a Phase 1 clinical trial has been completed for that drug, but prior to the drug being approved or licensed by the FDA. Under the terms of the federal Right to Try law, states remain free to permit or prohibit Right to Try use under their own laws. In recent years, two substances currently classified as Schedule I drugs—MDMA and psilocybin—have shown exceptional promise in treating a variety of mental health conditions, including treatment resistant depression and PTSD. In Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials, these drugs have been shown to be safe and effective—so effective that FDA has designated them “breakthrough therapies,” meaning that they demonstrate substantial improvement over any currently available therapies. However, the DEA currently lacks a pathway under the Right to Try law to register and approve physicians to administer these potentially life-saving drugs. The Freedom to Heal Act would create a Schedule I Right to Try physician registration process that would give people with severe, life-threatening conditions, including Veterans, a legal, supervised path to access these safe and effective therapies that have shown exceptional promise, while ensuring DEA oversight to prevent drug misuse or diversion. “Patients facing life-threatening illnesses or severe mental health… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-young-introduce-bill-to-help-american-workers-families-build-emergency-savings Booker, Young Introduce Bill to Help American Workers, Families Build Emergency Savings 2025-12-03 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced the Emergency Savings Enhancement Act, legislation to help American workers and families save for unexpected expenses without having to tap into their retirement accounts. U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-VA-07) and Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA-15) are leading companion legislation in the House. “For millions of working families, an unexpected expense can quickly push them into financial turmoil—even more so as families face rising costs of rent, groceries, and other essentials,” said Senator Booker. “In 2022, Senator Young and I passed legislation to create emergency savings accounts to help families weather these storms while also saving for their retirement. Today, we are introducing a proposal building on that progress, enhancing emergency savings accounts to help strengthen workers’ financial stability and support their path to a secure retirement.” “As a father of four, I understand the impact that unexpected expenses can have on a family budget. Our bill will provide workers and families with additional options to build savings for unexpected expenses, without tapping into retirement savings. If passed, our bill will support Indiana families and build financial security for working Hoosiers,” said Senator Young. The Emergency Savings Enhancement Act would modify pension-linked emergency savings accounts (PLESAs) by: Increasing the maximum contribution limit from $2,500 to $5,000 to allow for greater emergency savings. Expanding eligibility to include all employees who otherwise meet a retirement plan’s general requirements, eliminating the administrative burden of continuously monitoring eligibility requirements. The Emergency Savings Enhancement Act is supported by the following organizations: BPC Action, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Taxpayers Union, Alight, Aspen Institute, Commonwealth, Financial Finesse, Progressive Policy Institute, Prosperity Now, SaverLife, Sunny Day Fund, Third Way, T. Rowe Pri… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-cruz-urge-fortune-1000-ceos-to-back-trump-accounts Booker, Cruz Urge Fortune 1000 CEOs to Back Trump Accounts 2025-12-02 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) sent a letter to the CEOs of Fortune 1000 companies urging them to support child investment accounts created by H.R. 1, theOne Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. The accounts, which build off Senator Booker’s proposed American Opportunity Accounts, or “Baby Bonds,” are private, tax-advantaged accounts for every American child at birth, seeded with a $1,000 investment from the federal government. Read the full letter hereor below: “Next year, millions of American children will open a “Trump Account,” a groundbreaking new investment vehicle enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act. These accounts will launch a once-in-a-generation expansion of economic opportunity and prosperity for every American child, helping millions of families realize the American dream through homeownership, education, or entrepreneurship. As champions of the policies that ground the Invest America Act, which created the $1,000 seeded account for every child born in the United States and allows for additional private investment to grow with our capital markets, we write to encourage you to join us in delivering on this promise for our country. “These tax-advantaged accounts ensure that every American child is an immediate shareholder in America’s largest companies and will experience the miracle of compound growth through their lifetime. We believe these accounts—much like 401(k)s—represent a transformative tool for building long-term financial security, expanding economic prosperity, and fundamentally restoring confidence in American capitalism. “This initiative was deliberately designed to allow contributions not only from family, friends, and philanthropists, but also from employers who wish to invest in the future of their employees’ children. This structure creates a unique opportunity for corporate America to lead with action. Many companies have already pledged support, and we encourage your company to explore how you might contribute at a level a… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-pocan-announce-reintroduction-of-world-aids-day-resolution Booker, Pocan Announce Reintroduction of World AIDS Day Resolution 2025-12-02 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced a bicameral resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day, including the goal of achieving zero new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths. The resolution also recognizes the impact of efforts by the United States and international organizations to combat HIV/AIDS, such as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), and encourages greater coordination among the global community to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI-02) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) introduced companion legislation in the House. “I’m proud to work alongside Representatives Pocan on this resolution, which recognizes the over 40 million people worldwide living with HIV/AIDS and the thousands of Americans who continue to lose their lives each year,” said Senator Booker. “As the Trump Administration focuses on dismantling foreign assistance and refuses to recognize the goals of World AIDS Day, it is more critical than ever that the United States recommit to eradicating HIV/AIDS globally and remain a leader in supporting those currently living with HIV/AIDS, preventing the spread of disease, and ultimately achieving zero new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths.” “I’m honored to be part of a bipartisan group in Congress to recognize this important day,”Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus said. “We’re closer than ever before to eradicating this disease; we cannot give up now. This is the time for the government to fulfill its commitment to ending the HIV epidemic and for leaders around the globe to reaffirm their commitment to ending AIDS once and for all.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-kim-joint-statement-after-third-circuit-affirms-that-habba-has-unlawfully-led-us-attorneys-office Booker, Kim Joint Statement After Third Circuit Affirms That Habba Has Unlawfully Led U.S. Attorney’s Office 2025-12-01 2025 2025-12 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper NEWARK, NJ – Today, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) issued the following statement after the Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s order ruling disqualifying Alina Habba from leading the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey. “Today’s unanimous ruling by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirms that Alina Habba has been unlawfully serving as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. This decision vindicates concerns we have long raised about the extraordinary and unlawful steps taken by the Trump Administration to keep Habba in office without Senate confirmation. “The Court’s ruling underscores a simple but fundamental principle: U.S. Attorneys must be independent and installed consistent with the rule of law, not because of their political loyalty or through political maneuvering. The Trump Administration’s attempt to bypass clear legal requirements to install a loyalist undermined the legitimacy of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey and cast a shadow over the cases she oversaw. To restore public trust in our state’s chief federal prosecutor, we urge the administration to follow the long-established process and work with us to identify a qualified U.S. Attorney for New Jersey — one who will enforce the law fairly, impartially, and with full respect for due process. They must understand that they are bound to the legal requirements for nominating U.S. Attorneys and we will not allow Donald Trump to jeopardize the safety of New Jerseyans.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-attends-nj-hall-of-fame-ceremony-honoring-trailblazing-new-jerseyans Booker Attends NJ Hall of Fame Ceremony Honoring Trailblazing New Jerseyans 2025-11-21 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – This evening, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) attended the New Jersey Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony to honor this year’s trailblazing inductees and present Dorothea Bongiovi with the 2025 Unsung Hero Award. “Whether you’re from Sussex County, Cape May County, or anywhere in between, whether you say Pork Roll or Taylor Ham, if you believe in Central Jersey or not––we can all agree that the Garden State is the best state in the Union. It’s not often that we’re all able to come together to celebrate our neighbors in this way, and this year’s New Jersey Hall of Fame inductees are all giants in what they do. They each demonstrate dedication to their craft and grace in their success. They’ve made all of us here in New Jersey proud. It was my honor to celebrate them at this year’s New Jersey Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-padilla-davids-87-lawmakers-call-for-the-protection-of-electric-vehicle-investments-in-bipartisan-surface-transportation-negotiations Booker, Padilla, Davids, 87 Lawmakers Call for the Protection of Electric Vehicle Investments in Bipartisan Surface Transportation Negotiations 2025-11-21 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) and U.S. Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), along with 87 other lawmakers, in pushing the Senate Environment and Public Works and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leadership to protect electric vehicle (EV) investments while reauthorizing bipartisan surface transportation legislation. The lawmakers reaffirmed their commitment to supporting a similar bipartisan surface transportation process to the historic passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, but they stressed that the reauthorization cannot truly be bipartisan if it furthers the Administration’s attacks on electric vehicles. Since taking office, the Trump Administration has sought to dismantle federal EV programs, including freezing the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program and rolling back other Congressionally authorized initiatives. The lawmakers emphasized that bipartisan programs like NEVI, the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) discretionary grant program, the Carbon Reduction Program, the Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities (RTEPF) program, and the Low or No Emission Grant Program (Low No) expand consumer choice, create American jobs, lower costs, and strengthen U.S. competitiveness. They warned that undermining EV programs puts significant economic and workforce gains at risk, while undermining long-term planning and ceding progress on EVs to China. “The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) represented a historic investment in strengthening and building out our national infrastructure. We have a unique opportunity to not only reauthorize this foundation but bolster many of the highly popular and effective transportation programs authorized by the IIJA,” wrote the lawmakers.“Attempts to eliminate investments in cleaner transportation run counter to the cooperative spirit this process depends on. While we understand that reforms may be necessary and that legislating inherently requires… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/-booker-introduces-legislation-to-support-unpaid-family-caregivers Booker Introduces Legislation to Support Unpaid Family Caregivers 2025-11-20 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the In-Home Caregiver Assessment Resources & Education (CARE) Act of 2025, legislation that would support caregivers who provide unpaid care to relatives, partners, and friends by establishing a 3-year grant program for local government agencies and community organizations to carry out family caregiver home visiting programs. “In New Jersey, nearly 2 million adults provide unpaid care to a family member with complex medical conditions or disabilities,” said Senator Booker. “Caregivers provide essential services and must be protected and supported. This legislation acknowledges the tremendous responsibility caregivers carry, and would ensure unpaid, informal caregivers have the tools and resources they need to take care of their loved ones and themselves.” In the past year, 63 million Americans, nearly one in four adults, provided ongoing care for an adult or child with a complex medical condition or disability. Almost one in four of these caregivers reported providing 40 hours or more of care per week and provide an estimated $1 trillion in care each year. Many caregivers also experience poor health, social isolation, and high stress because of their caregiving responsibilities, and nearly 50 percent experience major financial hardship such as increased debt, lost savings, and food insecurity. In New Jersey, one in six caregivers live in a household with an income under $50,000, and approximately 25 percent are caring for an adult while also caring for a child under 18. Providing resources, training, and support to caregivers not only benefits their mental, physical, and financial well-being, but also helps reduce costs to the health care system by expanding home-based care, reducing doctor’s visits, and lowering hospital admissions. The In Home CARE Act would help informal, unpaid family caregivers by: Establishing a 3-year competitive grant program for local government agencies and community organizations to carry out family caregiver hom… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-bell-johnson-introduce-bill-to-end-forced-arbitration-in-race-discrimination-cases Booker, Bell, Johnson Introduce Bill to End Forced Arbitration in Race Discrimination Cases 2025-11-20 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) along with U.S. Representatives Wesley Bell (D-MO-01) and Hank Johnson (D-GA-04) introduced the Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act, legislation that gives workers and consumers the ability to take race discrimination claims to court rather than being pushed into private arbitration proceedings. “This legislation will put an end to forced arbitration clauses and allow people who have been harassed or mistreated because of their race to have their day in court,” said Senator Booker. “No one who has faced discrimination because of their race should lose their right to seek justice simply because they were forced to sign an arbitration agreement. This is a long-overdue change in the law that will empower workers and others to fight back against mistreatment and achieve equality.” “People who face racial discrimination deserve their day in court. They shouldn’t be pushed into a private process that was designed to protect corporations, not workers,” said Congressman Bell. “In St. Louis, we’ve lived with the consequences of systems that keep people from speaking out and seeking fair treatment. This bill does something simple by restoring a basic right that should never have been taken away.” “Thanks to Congressional Democrats and President Biden, victims of sexual assault and harassment now have the right to sue their employer in a court of law, rather than being forced into the secretive and pro-employer arbitration process,” said Congressman Johnson. “It’s high time for Congress to give that same protection to those alleging racial discrimination. Since 2007, I have worked to eliminate the use of unfair pre-dispute arbitration clauses that force consumers, workers, and small businesses into the secretive, for-profit, and pro-corporate arbitration process where the deck is stacked against the little guy. Because everyone deserves the right to choose between court and arbitration, I am pleased to join Senator Booker and Congressman Bell on t… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-britt-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-fund-maternal-care-and-mortality-research Booker, Britt Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fund Maternal Care and Mortality Research 2025-11-20 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Katie Britt (R-AL) introduced the NIH IMPROVE Act, the Senate companion to U.S. Representatives Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) and Brian Fitzpatrick’s (R-PA01) House bill, which would ensure consistent funding for research on maternal care and mortality. In 2019, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) launched the Implementing a Maternal Health and Pregnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone (IMPROVE) Initiative. The IMPROVE Initiative supports research to reduce preventable causes of maternal deaths and improve health care for women before, during, and after pregnancy. However, this critical research program lacks a sustained funding source, threatening research outcomes and conclusions. The NIH IMPROVE Act would authorize consistent funding for this existing program for the next seven years, providing NIH the support and resources to pursue research into the root causes of America’s maternal mortality crisis. “Studies show that 80% of maternal deaths are preventable, and the NIH IMPROVE Act is a critical step forward in addressing our nation’s ongoing maternal health crisis,” said Senator Booker. “This bipartisan legislation expands research and strengthens data collection so we can better understand how to save lives and close long-standing disparities in care.” “I’m proud to fight for moms and women across Alabama and America. This bipartisan legislation will support targeted funding for critical research to improve health outcomes for women throughout their pregnancy journey,” said Senator Britt. “I’m committed to ensuring the NIH remains the gold-standard of research and provides solutions to improve health outcomes for women before, during, and after pregnancy.” “Six years ago, we worked with the National Institutes of Health to start the IMPROVE Initiative to make smart investments in comprehensive research and evidence-based solutions that save moms’ lives and advance birth equity,” said Representative Underwood.“Since 2019, IMPROVE has invested… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-kaine-lead-call-for-stronger-us-diplomacy-to-address-drc_-rwanda-crisis Booker, Kaine Lead Call for Stronger U.S. Diplomacy to Address DRC - Rwanda Crisis 2025-11-20 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the SFRC Subcommittee on Africa & Global Health Policy, and Tim Kaine (D-VA), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations (SFRC) Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, & Global Women’s Issues, led their colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling for stronger U.S. diplomacy to address the conflict between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. While President Donald Trump has touted the peace agreement between the DRC and Rwanda, which was signed on June 27, 2025 in the Oval Office, violence between the M23 rebel group and Congolese Army has continued, and humanitarian conditions have deteriorated. “On June 27, 2025, you participated in the signing of the ‘Washington Accord’ by senior officials from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda at the State Department, followed by a meeting with President Trump in which he called the moment ‘a glorious triumph for the cause of peace’ in the Oval Office,” wrote the Senators. “Although the Trump Administration deserves credit for attempting to engage constructively on this crisis, we are concerned by severe flaws in the structure of the peace process.” “Following the June ceremony at the White House, fighting in eastern DRC resumed almost immediately. Although the lines of the conflict have remained more stable since June, the M23 has continued to seize territory, displacing civilians and entrenching control over swathes of North and South Kivu, while the Congolese army has backed abusive ‘Wazalendo’ proxy militias. As of mid-2025, M23 has reportedly recruited over 7,000 fighters and claim to have recruited many more since,” the Senators continued. “These assessments highlight the continued challenge of implementing the Accord, the need for renewed and focused diplomatic attention, and the dissonance between the Administration’s declarations of triumph and the facts… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-padilla-call-on-dhs-ice-cbp-to-provide-information-on-hiring-standards-and-training-protocols-for-newly-hired-ice-agents Booker, Padilla Call on DHS, ICE, CBP to Provide Information on Hiring Standards and Training Protocols for Newly Hired ICE Agents 2025-11-20 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Alex Padilla (D-CA), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons, and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott requesting answers on the hiring standards and training protocols for newly hired ICE agents. By lowering hiring and training standards for new federal agents, the Administration has already compromised the integrity, professionalism, or operational readiness of the federal immigration law enforcement workforce. To rebuild the public’s trust and ensure integrity in law enforcement, it is critical that DHS provide answers to the American public about its changes to hiring and training policies. “For decades, federal law enforcement officers have been held to the highest eligibility standards, often exceeding those of state and local agencies, and have undergone a stringent vetting process. Once hired, they have received extensive training to ensure they meet baseline performance standards required for law enforcement,” the Senators wrote. “Since the beginning of this year, DHS, ICE, and CBP have dropped the eligibility criteria and training requirements to dangerously low levels, creating the potential for a poorly trained force consisting of thousands of new officers, deployed in communities across America, with the legal authority to use deadly force,” the Senators continued. “Last month, reports indicated that more than 200 newly hired recruits were dismissed after failing to meet ICE’s own hiring requirements. Many of the issues surfaced during training only after the recruits admitted during training that they had not been fingerprinted or drug tested, raising the alarming possibility that individuals who did not disclose such lapses may already be on the job. This amounts to government malpractice that endangers public safety,” the Senators continued. “In addition to lo… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-gillibrand-colleagues-demand-trump-administration-stop-stalling-toxic-chemical-cleanups-protect-military-families-and-nearby-communities Booker, Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Stop Stalling Toxic Chemical Cleanups, Protect Military Families and Nearby Communities 2025-11-19 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined a group of 27 Senate Democrats led by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) demanding that the Trump administration reverse its decision to delay the cleanup of toxic chemicals at military installations across the country and take action to protect military families and nearby communities by addressing contamination at the affected sites. In a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the Senators called on the Trump administration to immediately restore the previous timetable for remediating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination at U.S. military bases and to reverse plans that would further delay long-overdue cleanups. “For years, communities contaminated by PFAS from nearby DOD installations in our states have waited for the DOD to take action. We request that the Department reverse its decision, return to the previous timetable released in December 2024, and accelerate efforts to remediate confirmed PFAS contamination,” the Senators wrote. At least 700 military sites in the United States are known or suspected to have PFAS contamination from DOD activities. DOD’s delayed timetable would postpone cleanup efforts at approximately 150 of them, in some cases for nearly a decade, including Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey, which would experience a nearly 6-year delay. Specifically, DOD pushed back the time frame of the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) phase for these bases, which involves collecting detailed information on the nature and extent of the PFAS contamination and conducting a study to evaluate potential options for cleanup. PFAS chemicals are widespread contaminants found in many industrial applications and especially around U.S. military installations. PFAS exposure is linked to an array of health problems, including various cancers, reduced immune function, reproductive challenges, birth defects, thyroid issues, and more. The use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam at Department of Defe… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-goldman-urge-president-trump-to-take-action-against-escalating-west-bank-settler-violence Booker, Goldman Urge President Trump to Take Action Against Escalating West Bank Settler Violence 2025-11-19 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Congressman Dan Goldman (D-NY-10) sent a letter to President Trump expressing deep concern over escalating settler violence in the West Bank and urging the Trump Administration to pressure the Israeli government to protect civilians, ensure accountability, seek justice for the victims of violent crimes already committed, and uphold efforts toward a two-state solution. "We urge you to press the Israeli government to take significant action to prevent settler violence, hold perpetrators accountable, seek justice for the victims of violent crimes already committed, and ensure the safety and security of civilians in the West Bank,” the Members wrote. The lawmakers highlighted the near-daily reports of settler violence against civilians that occur throughout the West Bank, including killings, physical assaults, destruction of property, forced evictions, unlawful detentions, death threats, and large-scale intimidation. They point to the July 2025 murder of American citizen Sayfollah Musallet, who was killed after being beaten by extremist settlers, including an extremist settler who was previously sanctioned under the Biden Administration sanctions the Trump Administration has lifted. “Unchecked extremist settler violence and de facto or de jure settlement expansion threatens the very seeds of trust and cooperation needed to make progress toward a viable two-state solution, which is fundamental to enduring peace in the region,” the Members wrote. Booker and Goldman argue that strong U.S. leadership remains essential in preventing further bloodshed and in protecting both Israeli and Palestinian civilians at a time of growing instability. They call on President Trump to use the full weight of American diplomatic tools to press the Netanyahu government to stop the violence and to reinstate sanctions against perpetrators if necessary. If the Israeli government does not take such significant action, we urge you to reinstate sanctions against those determined… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-joins-democratic-colleagues-in-calling-on-leader-thune-to-quickly-bring-the-epstein-files-transparency-act-to-floor-for-vote Booker Joins Democratic Colleagues in Calling on Leader Thune to Quickly Bring the Epstein Files Transparency Act to Floor for Vote 2025-11-18 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker joined Senate Democrats led by Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) to call on Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to immediately bring the Epstein Files Transparency Act to the Senate floor for a vote, without delay or unnecessary process distractions. Their letter follows the U.S. House of Representatives’ overwhelming bipartisan approval of the measure by a vote of 427–1. For more than two decades, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have sought justice and accountability for his alleged sexual crimes involving underage girls. The bipartisan legislation would require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all documents and records related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, ensuring transparency and providing the American people with access to critical information. “The victims of Jeffrey Epstein – and the American people – deserve answers, accountability and the truth,” wrote the Senators. “So far, they have only seen empty promises from President Trump and his Administration. Now that a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives has acted to provide transparency on this matter – we call on you to quickly hold a vote in the U.S. Senate to help deliver the accountability that was promised and that so many Americans are demanding.” “Despite multiple Senate oversight requests and House subpoenas for release of the full and complete Epstein files, the DOJ and FBI have refused to produce any information to the Senate and have failed to provide the complete set of files to the House,” wrote the Senators. In a social media post over the weekend, President Donald J. Trump abruptly changed course and encouraged House Republicans to vote for the bill, despite having tried for months to prevent the complete release of the files. Given longstanding efforts by President Trump and his Administration to slow walk or discourage the release of these files, the Senate must take action to provide transparency and help r… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-congressional-democrats-file-bicameral-amicus-brief-to-supreme-court-fight-back-against-trumps-attacks-on-the-federal-trade-commission Booker, Congressional Democrats File Bicameral Amicus Brief to Supreme Court, Fight Back Against Trump’s Attacks on the Federal Trade Commission 2025-11-17 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate and House Democrats filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court opposing President Trump’s unlawful attempt to remove Rebecca Slaughter, a duly appointed member of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The brief was led in the Senate by Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee Ranking Member Cory Booker (NJ), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (NY), Judiciary Ranking Member Dick Durbin (IL), Commerce Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (WA), and Banking Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (MA). Co-Chairs of the House Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force, Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02) and Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), in conjunction with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), and Antitrust Subcommittee Ranking Member Jerry Nadler (NY-12) are leading the brief in the House of Representatives. 44 Senate Democrats and 163 House Democrats also signed the Amicus Brief. Filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in Trump v. Slaughter, the lawmakers stood up for Congress’s Article I legislative power and asserted the need for an independent Federal Trade Commission (FTC). While Commissioners are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate, the actions of the FTC are intended to be shielded from presidential interference. The agency’s mission is to protect the American public from unfair, deceptive, and anticompetitive business practices. In this brief, the amici curiae argued that President Trump’s unlawful attempt to remove Commissioner Slaughter without cause jeopardizes the integrity of independent federal agencies and undermines the FTC’s ability to enforce civil antitrust laws and protect the public from fraudsters and monopolists. The lawmakers began by asserting Congress’s interest in the matter, writing: “The aim of our Constitution, after all, is to facilitate a system of self-government. That begins with the people’s representatives deciding questions of governmental des… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-statement-on-passage-of-government-funding-bill-and-health-care-fight-ahead-the-democratic-party-needs-change Booker Statement on Passage of Government Funding Bill & Health Care Fight Ahead: “The Democratic Party Needs Change” 2025-11-12 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to final passage of the latest government funding bill, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “This deal to fund and open the government is a loss for New Jerseyans and for millions of Americans who will suffer devastating increases in their health care costs, on top of the skyrocketing expenses they’re already facing in an economy that’s unfair and unaffordable for so many. That is why I voted against this bill. “The Democratic party needs change. It is time for a new generation of leaders to stand up to Trump, and to all those complicit in sabotaging the American Dream. Our country needs a comeback. Americans deserve better, and if the Democratic Party is to deliver, new leaders must rise, stand, and fight. “Through his corruption, chaos, and cruelty, Donald Trump has shown us that he will do whatever it takes to punish those fighting for the American dream. “The fight for more affordable health care is not over, but success will require Democrats to recognize we must do much more on behalf of the American people, and for Republicans to start listening to the people they represent instead of their political boss, Donald Trump. Americans are counting on us to address the most urgent challenges they are facing in their lives. I will not let up in this fight.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/on-veterans-day-booker-releases-updated-2026-veterans-handbook On Veterans Day, Booker Releases Updated 2026 Veterans Handbook 2025-11-11 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper NEWARK, N.J. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) released his 2026 Veterans Handbook, an updated version of his comprehensive resource guide for New Jersey veterans and their families for the year ahead. The handbook is a collection of resources designed to help New Jersey veterans with the transition from military to civilian life and includes information on health benefits, workforce centers, employment opportunities, federal and state education programs, crisis support services, and more. “As we honor the brave American men and women who have answered the call to service in defense of our nation’s ideals at home and abroad, we recognize the immeasurable debt of gratitude we owe our veterans, service members, and their families,” said Sen. Cory Booker. “I have had the honor of meeting with and hearing from veterans across the state of New Jersey, and they exemplify the best of our country. As New Jersey’s Senator, I am committed to ensuring that America meets our obligations to our veteran and military families, providing them with the recognition, benefits and support they have earned and deserve." Click here to access the 2026 Veterans Handbook or find it online by visiting booker.senate.gov under Resource Guides. To request a printed copy of the handbook, please contact either of Senator Booker’s state offices. Newark: One Gateway Center 23rd Floor Newark, NJ 07102 Phone: (973) 639-8700 Camden: 401 Market Street Suite 240 Camden, NJ 08102 Phone: (856) 338-8922 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-boozman-release-bipartisan-market-structure-discussion-draft Booker, Boozman Release Bipartisan Market Structure Discussion Draft 2025-11-10 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and Trade, and John Boozman (R-AR), Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released a bipartisan discussion draft of legislation that would give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) new authority to regulate the digital commodity spot market. “More Americans are engaging with novel financial markets and payment systems than ever before, and Congress must take steps to strengthen and expand regulatory frameworks to protect consumers from predatory practices, keep our markets safe, and prevent bad actors from exploiting regulatory gaps,” said Senator Booker. “This bipartisan discussion draft would provide the CFTC with new authority to regulate the digital commodity spot market, create new protections for retail customers, and ensure the agency has the personnel and resources necessary to oversee this growing market.” “This discussion draft is a first step, and we still have significant work to do before advancing the legislation out of committee and eventually to the Senate floor. I’m specifically concerned about the lack of resources and the bipartisan commissioners at the CFTC, preventing regulatory arbitrage, as well as the ongoing corruption of public officials and whether Congress has created the correct guardrails to prevent those misdeeds. I urge my colleagues and external stakeholders to come together to address these issues,” continued Senator Booker. “I’m grateful to Senator Boozman for his partnership and look forward to continuing to work together, with the ultimate goal of passing bipartisan legislation that will protect consumers, ensure the stability of our financial markets, and allow American businesses to flourish.” “The CFTC is the right agency to regulate spot digital commodity trading, and it is essential to establish clear rules for the emerging crypto market while also protecting consumers. This disc… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-lee-file-bipartisan-amicus-brief-urging-supreme-court-to-end-baseballs-antitrust-exemption Booker, Lee File Bipartisan Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to End Baseball’s Antitrust Exemption 2025-11-07 2025 2025-11 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mike Lee (R-UT), Ranking Member and Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights filed a bipartisan amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to overturn a century-old precedent that has long exempted professional baseball from federal antitrust laws. “For over a century, professional baseball has enjoyed a free pass to break the rules of fair competition because of a flawed Supreme Court ruling—one that the Court itself has acknowledged was a mistake,” said Senator Booker. “The one-of-a-kind antitrust exemption gives leagues the power to artificially control salaries, ticket prices, team relocations, and more, harming players and baseball fans alike. It’s time the Court fix this error and ensure that baseball, like every other sport, plays by the same rules of fair competition.” “For too long, Major League Baseball has enjoyed an exemption from the competition laws that apply to every other professional sport and business in America,” said Senator Lee. “As I’ve said before, baseball understands best of all the benefits of competition. Sadly, our Supreme Court has historically balked at the opportunity to overturn a wrongly decided case, and subject professional baseball to the same competition laws as every other professional sport. It is time for America’s pastime to be revitalized by the laws governing all American businesses.” Background In 1922, the Supreme Court ruled that professional baseball was exempt from federal antitrust laws — a decision that has since been widely criticized as incorrectly decided. Although the Court has repeatedly acknowledged the ruling’s flaws over the years, it has declined to take responsibility for reversing it, leaving Congress or future Courts to act. This exemption has allowed Major League Baseball to suppress player wages, divide markets, and restrict competition in ways that other leagues such as the NFL and NBA are prohibited from doing. The persistence of this ou… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-nj-democrats-condemn-republican-assault-on-snap-benefits Booker, NJ Democrats Condemn Republican Assault on SNAP Benefits 2025-10-31 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Donald Trump’s USDA has refused to use existing contingency funding and legal authority to continue SNAP into November. As a result, SNAP beneficiaries in New Jersey will begin missing benefits tomorrow. SNAP is vital to more than 820,000 recipients in New Jersey, who rely on this funding to afford basic groceries. In response to this attack on New Jerseyans and SNAP beneficiaries nationwide, the Democratic members of New Jersey’s Congressional Delegation—U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Andy Kim (D-NJ), along with U.S. Representatives Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06), Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05), Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ-11), Rob Menendez (D-NJ-08), LaMonica McIver (D-NJ-10), Herb Conaway Jr. (D-NJ-03), and Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) released the following joint statement: “Families count on the few dollars a day SNAP provides to help put food on the table—starting tomorrow, that critical support will disappear. Trump is using the government shutdown he and congressional Republicans have inflicted as an excuse to do what he’s always wanted: slash benefits that people rely on. “This heartless decision to stop SNAP benefits just before Thanksgiving will put immense strain on families, food banks, and pantries during an already busy season. SNAP is vital to over 820,000 recipients in New Jersey, most of whom are children, seniors, or people with disabilities. “Despite misleading claims from Trump’s USDA, the agency has both the authority and obligation to fund November benefits—this is exactly why Congress created an emergency fund. “Democrats in Congress stand ready to fund the government, deliver for Americans, and protect vital programs like SNAP. We urge Republicans, including Kean, Smith, and Van Drew, to stop playing with their constituents’ lives and come to the negotiating table immediately.” BACKGROUND: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-padilla-huffman-pallone-demand-trump-reverse-plan-to-open-new-offshore-oil-and-gas-leases Booker, Padilla, Huffman, Pallone Demand Trump Reverse Plan to Open New Offshore Oil and Gas Leases 2025-10-30 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper Lead Senators of the Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism (COAST) Anti-Drilling Act andWest Coast Ocean Protection Act Condemn Efforts that would Devastate Coastal Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Alex Padilla (D-CA), along with House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-CA-02) and House Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-06), demanded that President Trump and Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum immediately cease any plans to open new offshore oil and gas leases in U.S. federal waters off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, in the Arctic Ocean and northern Bering Sea off of Alaska, and in the Eastern Gulf. The lawmakers warned that opening these untouched coastlines to new offshore drilling would devastate coastal economies, jeopardize our national security, ravage coastal ecosystems, and put the health and safety of millions of Americans at risk, affecting people across the political spectrum. By reversing long-standing legal protections for vulnerable coastal waters, new offshore leases would cause significant environmental damage to communities already reeling from natural disasters and recent oil spills. Oil spills not only cause irreparable environmental damage but also suppress the value of coastal homes, harm tourism economies, and weaken coastal infrastructure. Already, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forced to respond to over 150 oil and chemical spills each year. One disastrous spill can cost taxpayers billions in lost revenue, cleanup costs, and ecosystem restoration. These threats of expanded oil drilling come as the Administration has already dismantled NOAA’s oil spill prevention and response programs, as almost 30 percent of the team in charge of addressing oil spills has been laid off or has taken early retirement. The Emergency Response Division team and the oil spill program are slated tolose half their funding under the Administration’s proposed FY 2026 budget. “This is a matter of… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-risch-shaheen-coons-scott-young-statement-on-violence-in-sudan Booker, Risch, Shaheen, Coons, Scott, Young Statement on Violence in Sudan 2025-10-30 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health, along with Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch (R-ID), Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Todd Young (R-IN), released the following statement on the violence in Sudan: “We are horrified by the ongoing civil war in Sudan, and the genocide in Darfur perpetuated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias. The RSF’s long-predicted ethnically targeted assault on the civilian population of El-Fasher makes clear that the United States must consider the designation of the RSF as a potential Foreign Terrorist Organization or Specially Designated Global Terrorist organization, while establishing clear authorizations and mechanisms for the continued delivery of humanitarian aid,” said the Senators. “Now in its third year, Sudan’s civil war has devastated the country, shattered Sudanese society, and destabilized the region. Both the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have committed atrocities against civilians and pursued a zero-sum war at any cost. Foreign backers of the RSF and SAF–including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Russia, Iran, China and governments in the immediate region–have fueled and profited from the conflict and legitimized the monsters destroying Sudan,” the Senators continued. “This war poses grave risk to the United States. Sudan’s location on the Red Sea is vital for global trade and energy flows. The country’s history as a haven for terrorists like Osama Bin Laden, its facilitation of vast illicit flow of arms and gold, and the movement of fighters and civilians across its borders threaten U.S. national security and economic stability. Achieving a sustainable ceasefire, ensuring unhindered humanitarian access, and securing safe corridors for civilians across Sudan is paramount. The warring parties and their foreign backers must work with the United States and its partner… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-shaheen-democratic-colleagues-condemn-trump-administrations-historically-low-refugee-cap Booker, Shaheen, Democratic Colleagues Condemn Trump Administration’s Historically Low Refugee Cap 2025-10-30 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Chris Murphy (D-CT) in issuing the following statement condemning the Trump Administration's Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2026: "President Trump's decision to slash refugee admissions to a historic low of 7,500—with most slots reserved for Afrikaners—undermines the very purpose of a program built to save the lives of the most vulnerable refugees worldwide. From Afghan women fleeing the Taliban, Uyghurs escaping genocide in Communist China and Sudanese escaping a civil war, the U.S. has long provided refuge to those fleeing persecution. President Trump’s decision runs contrary to the long and bipartisan tradition of offering a safe haven for reasonable numbers of closely vetted refugee applicants. And the Trump Administration’s failure to consult with Congress, as required by law, demonstrates its tacit acknowledgement that this decision is indefensible. President Trump’s move undermines the role that America has long played in the world as a beacon of stability and a refuge for those fleeing genocide, political persecution and war crimes.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-joins-legislation-to-keep-snap-and-wic-funded-as-trump-administration-fails-to-act Booker Joins Legislation to Keep SNAP and WIC Funded as Trump Administration Fails to Act 2025-10-29 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) cosponsored the Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to ensure continued funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and the Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act, legislation to extend funding for SNAP and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This legislation is in response to the Trump administration’s refusal to use the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) contingency funds to pay for November SNAP benefits, a decision that contradicts the USDA’s own contingency plan in the event of a funding lapse. Senator Booker issued the following statement: “It is unconscionable and cruel that the Trump administration is refusing to use the funding at its disposal to continue SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans into November. I have repeatedly called on Trump to stop politicizing food assistance and release the contingency funds. “As the Republican shutdown continues, I am increasingly concerned that Trump and his administration will fail to do the right thing. While Republicans delay negotiations on lowering health care costs and reopening the government, I support an ‘all-of-the-above’ strategy for making sure Americans continue to get the food assistance they need. Though Trump’s release of the emergency funds remains the fastest way to get relief to American families, I support whichever method will get benefits flowing for families again, including taking Congressional action. I am cosponsoring Senator Hawley’s bill that would ensure SNAP benefits continue during this shutdown. I also cosponsored Senator Luján’s bill that includes funding for SNAP and WIC, a vital program that helps moms and babies afford nutritious food. “I urge Republican leadership to quickly allow Senators to vote on legislation to continue SNAP and WIC, to ensure 42 million Americans do not go without these necessary benefits. It is also long past time for Republicans to come to the table and work with my Democrat… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-klobuchar-condemn-trump-decision-to-withhold-snap-contingency-funds Booker, Klobuchar Condemn Trump Decision to Withhold SNAP Contingency Funds 2025-10-29 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins condemning the Department’s cruel decision not to use available contingency funds to extend SNAP benefits into November, despite having the legal authority to do so. This decision threatens access to critical food assistance benefits for 42 million Americans. The letter challenges a recent USDA memo stating that “contingency funds are not legally available to cover regular benefits,” noting that this directly conflicts with prior Department guidance. Last month, the USDA’s 2025 Lapse in Appropriations plan, which is now removed from the Department’s website, stated: “Congressional intent is evident that SNAP’s operations should continue since the program has been provided with multi-year contingency funds that can be used for State Administrative Expenses to ensure that the State can also continue operations during a Federal Government shutdown. These multi-year contingency funds are also available to fund participant benefits in the event that a lapse occurs in the middle of the fiscal year.” Historical guidance from President Trump’s 2018–19 government shutdown similarly allowed SNAP contingency funds to process applications accepted after the expiration of a continuing resolution. “The removal of this language from USDA’s website, and recent statements from your Administration raise serious concerns about whether the Department plans to unjustly terminate SNAP payments,” the Senators wrote. “Any politically motivated decisions to stop SNAP payments are unacceptable.” The Senators also demanded “the Department immediately provide a complete and detailed legal analysis of your decision to not release the contingency funding for SNAP, including who authorized the removal of past guidance from the USDA’s website.” “Given the USDA’s prior interpretations of the law relating to the use of contingency funding, the recent decision not to fund November benefits seems designed to manufacture … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-statement-on-trump-admin-refusing-to-use-contingency-funds-to-pay-for-november-snap-benefits Booker Statement on Trump Admin. Refusing to Use Contingency Funds to Pay for November SNAP Benefits 2025-10-26 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to news that the Trump administration is refusing to use USDA contingency funds to pay for November SNAP benefits -- a move that contradicts USDA’s own contingency plan in the event of a funding lapse – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), released the following statement: “Trump is needlessly and cruelly using his government shutdown to inflict maximum pain on the American people, by refusing to provide the assistance that millions of hardworking Americans rely on to buy food for themselves and their families. We know that Trump has the resources to continue SNAP and other programs like WIC. Weaponizing food assistance is, simply put, a new and disgusting low. Americans should be able to afford food and health care, but this administration seems to want them to have neither. It is past time for Trump and Republicans to come to the negotiating table and work with Democrats to pass a government funding bill that will lower the catastrophic spike in health care costs Americans are facing and end Republicans’ government shutdown.” See Also: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-continues-fight-to-lower-health-care-costs-for-new-jerseyans-during-trump-shutdown-this-is-not-about-politics-this-is-about-people Booker Continues Fight to Lower Health Care Costs for New Jerseyans During Trump Shutdown: “This is not about politics. This is about people” 2025-10-24 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper In case you missed it, as the Trump shutdown enters its fourth week, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is continuing to speak out and demand his Republican colleagues to come to the table and negotiate with Democrats to lower health care costs for the American people. Through national and local TV interviews, digital videos, and town halls, Booker is amplifying the message he’s hearing every day from New Jerseyans—that Congress must act to bring down health care costs and reopen the government. Booker will continue to uplift the stories of his constituents and fight for a path forward, stating: “I was elected by the people of New Jersey to keep healthcare costs down and I will not give away my vote unless Republicans commit to stopping the healthcare nightmare many Americans are about to face.” MSNBC: All in with Chris Hayes October 22, 2025 Sen. Booker: “I spent tonight calling New Jersey constituents — from a small business owner desperately trying to hold on to health insurance for their children and spouse, to a farmer employing 12 people who’s facing a $12,000 annual increase while raising two beautiful little girls. They all told me the same thing: please don’t stop fighting to keep this subsidy.” @SenBooker October 23, 2025 Sen. Booker: “In my state, over 850,000 people rely on SNAP payments. Donald Trump is withholding the money because he wants to inflict maximum pain on Americans to hope it helps him politically. This isn't about politics. This is about people. This is urgent. So, please stand with me to make sure that Donald Trump releases the money to pay for children, for vulnerable people, for our neighbors to eat. Stop spreading lies about what you can't do, and do what you must do. This is about who we are as a people and what we stand for.” Eyewitness News ABC7NY October 22, 2025 Sen. Booker: “I’m really not concerned about the politics right now. It's about the people. I was elected by the people of New Jersey to fight to bring costs down. So, I’m going to fight for Jersey. I’m going to … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/-booker-peters-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-pay-military-personnel-and-all-federal-employees-during-government-shutdown Booker, Peters, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Pay Military Personnel and All Federal Employees During Government Shutdown 2025-10-23 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined a group of Senate Democrats led by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), to introduce the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, which would provide a one-time appropriation to pay service members, federal employees, and contractors who have missed any compensation, as a result of the government shutdown. The bill would ensure that both furloughed employees, as well as employees who have continued to work, are guaranteed to receive their standard pay for work completed since October 1. The bill would also require that all employees receive their compensation within one week of enactment, to ensure they are paid in a timely fashion. The Military and Federal Employee Protection Act would also include restrictions that limit how the funding can be used and bars the Trump Administration from spending the funds for any purposes other than compensating service members, federal employees, and contractors. “Our service members and federal workers dedicate their lives and careers to serving our country, and it is unconscionable that they should go without pay because of Donald Trump’s promise to use the shutdown to ‘inflict maximum pain on Americans,’” said Senator Booker. “Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. Every day that they continue to negotiate with Democrats, more and more people across our country suffer. I remain committed to ensuring Americans can afford their health care and service members, federal employees, and contractors receive the pay they have earned without delay.” “I'm going to continue to work to end this government shutdown and address the health care crisis. But in the meantime, let’s protect our servicemembers and our federal employees, not put other stuff in the bill, just pay them so they can meet their bills as they arise,” Senator Peters said. “No federal worker or servicemember should be punished for this shutdown that was brought on through no fault of their own. Republicans ar… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-hosts-virtual-town-hall-with-nj-food-banks-amid-trumps-withholding-of-snap-funding Booker Hosts Virtual Town Hall with NJ Food Banks Amid Trump’s Withholding of SNAP Funding 2025-10-23 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper NEWARK, N.J. – This afternoon, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) hosted a virtual town hall with New Jersey’s five largest food banks to discuss the fallout for working families in New Jersey if President Trump chooses to stop SNAP payments and Republicans do not come to the table to end the government shutdown. The virtual meeting follows Senator Booker’s letter yesterday to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins demanding the agency release the billions of dollars at its disposal to ensure that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits continue through November. “Nearly one million New Jerseyans rely on SNAP and WIC benefits every single day,” said Senator Booker. “Across the country, 42 million Americans rely on these benefits, but President Trump and Congressional Republicans––including three in our own state––don’t care that their political stunts will leave people straining to afford food. I heard directly from New Jersey’s food bank leaders who are seeing a surge of people desperate for help getting food. These leaders made it clear to me that their food banks would be completely overwhelmed and unable to meet the need if SNAP is interrupted. Trump’s refusal to fund these essential benefits––despite having access to billions in funding he could use immediately––is a deliberate choice to harm our neighbors. I’m deeply appreciative to organizations like Community FoodBank of New Jersey, Food Bank of South Jersey, Fulfill, Norwescap, and Mercer Street Friends for joining me today and for their relentless work on behalf of all New Jerseyans. Trump must immediately commit to releasing the funds at his disposal to continue SNAP, and Republicans must negotiate with Democrats to reopen the government and lower health care costs.” “Thank you to Senator Booker and our fellow New Jersey food banks for convening this important discussion,” said Fred Wasiak, President & CEO of the Food Bank of South Jersey. "Right now, the Food Bank is serving more than 200,000 people each month – more than twice the pandemic –… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-klobuchar-lujan-43-colleagues-urge-trump-usda-to-immediately-release-november-snap-benefits Booker, Klobuchar, Luján, 43 Colleagues Urge Trump USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits 2025-10-23 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), along with 43 colleagues sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins calling on the USDA to release the billions of dollars at its disposal to ensure Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits continue in November. The Democrats raised the alarm about the USDA’s failure to use available funding to continue SNAP, writing: “We were deeply disturbed to hear that the USDA has instructed states to stop processing SNAP benefits for November and were surprised by your recent comments that the program will ‘run out of money in two weeks.’ In fact, the USDA has several tools available which would enable SNAP benefits to be paid through or close to the end of November.” “First, the USDA must, at a minimum under the law, use the contingency funding that is available for SNAP, as noted by USDA officials. Second, the USDA has interchange authority under 7 U.S.C. 2257 that permits the transfer of funds from other USDA nutrition programs. In fact, this authority was recently used by the USDA when it transferred money from child nutrition programs to the WIC account to maintain WIC benefits during the shutdown,”the Senators continued. The Senators concluded, “In the event that more resources are needed than what is available in contingency funding, the USDA should explore all legal means to augment funds to pay the full amount of SNAP benefits in November. Americans are already struggling with the rising cost of groceries, and they cannot afford a sudden lapse in grocery assistance. We urge you to immediately communicate to states and committees of jurisdiction the USDA’s plans to disburse the contingency funding to state agencies and utilize all available legal authorities so that American families can get benefits without interruption. Democrats remain at the table and ready to negotiate reopening the government.” In New Jersey alone, more than 800,000 people are at risk of losing their SNAP benefit… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/-booker-joins-blumenthal-reed-colleagues-in-calling-out-noems-blatantly-partisan-tsa-checkpoint-video Booker Joins Blumenthal, Reed, Colleagues in calling out Noem’s Blatantly Partisan TSA Checkpoint Video. 2025-10-15 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jack Reed (D-RI), along with several colleagues, in calling out Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem for violating federal law by directing airports to play blatantly partisan videos at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints regarding shutdown staffing and delays. In a letter to Noem, the senators demanded that DHS immediately remove the videos and provide information about the federal resources used to create and distribute them. “Federal law clearly prohibits using federal funding for partisan political activities as a violation of Section 715 of P.L. 118-47, and the requirement that airports play these videos is a violation of the Hatch Act and the Anti-Lobbying Act. At a time when federal employees, including TSA agents, are being asked to work without pay, this outwardly political act was not just a violation of law but an insult to the thousands of TSA employees serving in your department,”the Senators wrote. The Senators continued, “This video is just the latest in a series of violations of Sec. 715 by the Trump Administration. As we reminded OMB Director Russ Vought in an October 7, 2025, letter, ‘Spirited public debate has its place, but agency resources, including websites or emails, should not be used to send overtly political, and in this case, misleading messages, to the American people.’” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-kim-statement-following-trump-stating-the-gateway-project-is-terminated Booker, Kim Statement Following Trump Stating the Gateway Project is ‘Terminated’ 2025-10-15 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper Washington, D.C. – Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) issued the following joint statement in response to Trump saying the Gateway Project is “terminated” earlier this evening: “Threatening to cut funding for Gateway is a direct attack on New Jersey by the Trump Administration. It sends a clear signal that President Trump is more focused on punishing perceived enemies than serving the American people or delivering for New Jersey families. This isn’t a Democratic project. It’s a project that has had broad bipartisan support, including from his own Secretary of Transportation, who called it, ‘important’ just days ago. We will fight to keep this funding, we will fight to keep the thousands of union jobs it supports, and we will fight to ensure that the better future that Gateway promises for our entire region is fully realized.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-hosts-shutdown-town-hall-and-resource-fair-alongside-faith_community-leaders Booker Hosts Shutdown Town Hall & Resource Fair Alongside Faith & Community Leaders 2025-10-11 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper Lindenwold, N.J. – Following a virtual town hall with New Jerseyans from across the state to discuss Republicans' government shutdown and their refusal to work with Democrats on a funding bill to lower health costs, Senator Booker joined Bishop David G. Evans of Bethany Baptist Church in Camden County for a town hall and constituent service resource fair. Senator Booker spoke to congregants about Republicans’ government shutdown and answered their questions about Republicans’ refusal to work with Democrats on a government funding bill that will address the health care crisis Republicans have manufactured and re-open the government. From Senator Booker: “Just yesterday, I heard from folks across New Jersey during my virtual town hall. They expressed to me how worried they are of the impending health care cost crisis facing them and their families. And, today, I heard from New Jerseyans in Camden County, and their worries are the same. I’m grateful to Bishop Evans for hosting me here in the storied Bethany Baptist Church so that I could speak to congregants in person,” said Senator Booker. “It’s unconscionable Trump and Congressional Republicans refuse to sit down with Democrats to put an end to this shutdown by working together to stop health care costs from ballooning for millions of Americans and over 350,000 people here in New Jersey. This is a difficult moment for American families, and in New Jersey our message and my mandate is clear. Our communities know they deserve better than what Republicans are offering them today, and we won’t back down from this fight.” “We are incredibly grateful to have welcomed Senator Booker to Bethany Baptist Church this morning. The town hall was informative, instructional, preparative, and purposeful! Senator Booker made clear the stakes of this government shutdown, and, together, we reaffirmed our commitment to stand united as a community in the face of these challenging times,” said Bishop David G. Evans, Pastor, Bethan Baptist Church. BACKGROUND: TRUMP & GOP SEEK TO UNDE… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/as-trump-shutdown-drags-on-booker-demands-action-to-stop-looming-health-care-crisis-we-have-to-come-together-to-lower-health-care-costs-for-the-american-people As Trump Shutdown Drags On, Booker Demands Action to Stop Looming Health Care Crisis: “We have to come together to lower health care costs for the American people” 2025-10-10 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is continuing to hear from New Jerseyans, release new digital videos, and appear in digital and traditional media interviews to stand up against the Trump shutdown and share how Democrats are fighting to save Americans’ health care. While Republicans refuse to work across the aisle on a government funding bill to reopen the government and address the health care crisis they have manufactured, Booker is making his position clear: “I will continue to stand up for the people of our state and demand a resolution to the shutdown that addresses their spiking health care costs, no matter how long or how tough the fight” Booker Hosts Virtual Shutdown Town Hall With Hundreds of New Jerseyans October 10, 2025 Sen Booker: “I heard from New Jerseyans up and down our state who are worried about the looming tsunami of higher health care prices, at a time when their costs are going up on everything from groceries to energy. Americans want Republicans to drop the excuses, come to the negotiating table, and work with Democrats to pass a government funding bill that will address the looming tsunami of higher health care prices and get our government open. Working families in New Jersey should not be forced to choose between bankruptcy or their medicines, but that is the health care crisis Republicans have manufactured with their government shutdown. PIX11 October 9, 2025 Sen. Booker: “I’m proud to stand up for New Jerseyans facing rising costs in the Senate, but the Republicans in the House are refusing to even show up. We have to come together to lower healthcare costs for the American people.” Fox5 October 9, 2025 Sen. Booker “We are fighting really hard to deal with what Americans, and frankly, in my state, New Jerseyans are yelling about: their health care costs are going up and their premiums in general are about to double. We are seeing hundreds of thousands of people in my state face a health care nightmare, and we just want them to come to the table and do som… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-hosts-virtual-shutdown-town-hall-with-hundreds-of-new-jerseyans Booker Hosts Virtual Shutdown Town Hall With Hundreds of New Jerseyans 2025-10-10 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper NEWARK, N.J. – This afternoon, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) hosted a virtual town hall with Indivisible One New Jersey (IONJ) where he was joined by New Jerseyans throughout the state, speaking to them about Republicans’ government shutdown and answering their questions about Republicans’ refusal to work with Democrats on a government funding bill that will address the health care crisis Republicans have manufactured. From Senator Booker: “I heard from New Jerseyans up and down our state who are worried about the looming tsunami of higher health care prices, at a time when their costs are going up on everything from groceries to energy. Americans want Republicans to drop the excuses, come to the negotiating table, and work with Democrats to pass a government funding bill that will address the looming tsunami of higher health care prices and get our government open. Working families in New Jersey should not be forced to choose between bankruptcy or their medicines, but that is the health care crisis Republicans have manufactured with their government shutdown. I made clear to the New Jerseyans I spoke with that I will continue to stand up for the people of our state and demand a resolution to the shutdown that addresses their spiking health care costs, no matter how long or how tough the fight.” "Indivisible One New Jersey (IONJ), the statewide network of New Jersey’s Indivisible groups, appreciates Senator Cory Booker for sharing his time with us, and for his commitment to an open dialogue with the grassroots. As Indivisible Co-Executive Director Ezra Levin said, ‘Republicans are in charge. They have the trifecta. And they’re the ones refusing to govern. Democrats – keep holding the line. The GOP is trying to run out the clock, but patience and persistence are on your side.’ We commend Senator Booker’s steadfast opposition to this appalling overreach, and we strongly support his continued criticism and resolution," said IONJ Steering Committee. BACKGROUND: TRUMP & GOP SEEK TO UNDERMINE NEW JERSEY FAMILIES’ … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-statement-on-fy-2026-national-defense-authorization-act Booker Statement on FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act 2025-10-09 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “Once again, the Senate has advanced a National Defense Authorization Act that significantly increases the Pentagon’s spending without ensuring proper oversight, transparency, or accountability into how that money is spent, especially at a moment when the Department of Defense is being politicized under Pete Hegseth’s reign. This bill includes some improvements, such as authorizing funding for critical military construction projects in New Jersey, a pay increase for service members, and improved educational resources for children with disabilities in military communities, as well as my amendment requiring the State Department to offer both men and women’s sizing options when issuing life-saving tactical gear to federal law enforcement officers and Diplomatic Security agents. However, I remain seriously concerned about approving sweeping funding increases without proper safeguards in place. “Donald Trump is unlawfully deploying the U.S. military into cities he holds a grudge against, ordering masked federal agents to grab people—including U.S. citizens—off the streets, and unilaterally clawing back bipartisan-appropriated funding for states like New Jersey. He slashed vital support programs for New Jersey’s veterans, gutted Social Security services for our seniors, and sent us careening toward a health care cost crisis that will cause families in my state to face sky-rocketing premiums. Authorizing funding increases without safeguards to hold Donald Trump and his administration accountable would amount to Congress surrendering its constitutional duty to provide a check on this rogue administration. I will always stand up for New Jerseyans and to protect our national security, but I refuse to hand this administration a blank check to continue terrorizing our communities and punishing our state.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-statement-on-israel-hamas-peace-agreement Booker Statement on Israel-Hamas Peace Agreement 2025-10-09 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on the announced peace agreement between Israel and Hamas: “After over 730 days, this ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is a hopeful and fragile moment for Israelis and Palestinians, the Middle East, the international community, and for all Americans, including New Jerseyans, who have felt the immense pain of this conflict in our own communities. “This agreement is a critical step towards finally ending this war, releasing all remaining hostages, and surging humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza. But it is just the beginning - I urge all parties to fully implement the terms of this initial agreement without delay. All parties must also move swiftly to the next phase, which is critical to rebuilding Gaza, removing Hamas from power, ensuring Israel’s security, and ultimately ending the cycle of violence in the region through a two-state solution that guarantees Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish and democratic state alongside the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination. “Now, as the initial steps of this agreement are implemented, we must redouble our efforts to build a just and lasting peace.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-statement-on-trump-administrations-indictment-of-letitia-james Booker Statement on Trump Administration’s Indictment of Letitia James 2025-10-09 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement: “Letitia James defeated Donald Trump in court, and he has been bent on revenge ever since. Today’s indictment of a sitting state attorney general is not an act of law enforcement; it is an act of retaliation. It is further evidence that this president has transformed the Department of Justice into an instrument of personal vengeance. “When a respected, conservative career U.S. Attorney refused to participate in this abuse of power, the president dismissed him and installed a loyalist willing to weaponize the Justice Department against his perceived enemies. Lindsey Halligan has now crossed that line, delivering an indictment that is as lawless as it is political. This is a disgrace. “This is not a political dispute, it is a constitutional crisis in motion before our eyes. It is the collapse of prosecutorial independence and the corruption of the rule of law. Every American should see this for what it is: the deliberate use of federal power to intimidate, punish, and silence. “I urge my colleagues, especially Senate Republicans, to acknowledge this danger before it’s too late. It’s time for them to conduct genuine oversight, and to prove that their loyalty lies with the Constitution, not with the man dismantling it.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-van-hollen-alsobrooks-colleagues-take-action-to-protect-federal-workers-financial-health-as-shutdown-threatens-economic-hardship Booker, Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, Colleagues Take Action to Protect Federal Workers’ Financial Health as Shutdown Threatens Economic Hardship 2025-10-09 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-DE), along with several of their colleagues, to introduce the Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act.This legislation requires federal financial industry regulators to issue guidance encouraging financial institutions to work with federal employees and small businesses impacted by a government shutdown – including offering flexible financial arrangements to prevent them from facing additional financial hardship brought on by penalties for late payments, overdraft fees, and credit damage. The bill is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). “This shutdown is a tsunami of Donald Trump’s own making, and Congress must act to shield impacted federal workers, contractors, and small businesses from it,” said Senator Booker. “Hardworking Americans shouldn’t suffer or see their credit scores impacted because of a shutdown that leaves them without paychecks through no fault of their own. This legislation would ensure that financial regulators act quickly to provide basic guidance in the event of a shutdown and would help families and small businesses stay afloat.” “No federal workers or contractors deserve to face economic ruin because of a shameful Republican shutdown that they have nothing to do with. That’s why we’re pushing to ensure that they have ways to safeguard their financial futures while we work to reopen the government. And we will keep fighting for a responsible government funding agreement – one that holds this lawless president accountable and prevents a massive spike in health care costs for families across America,” said Senator Van Hollen. “While President Trump continues his callous witch hunt against federal workers, I am proud to partner with Senator Van Hollen to protect our civil servants, contractors, and small businesses here in Maryland. Federal financial industry regulators must immedi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-van-hollen-colleagues-urge-major-utility-companies-against-imposing-penalties-service-shutoffs-on-federal-workers-amid-shutdown Booker, Van Hollen, Colleagues Urge Major Utility Companies Against Imposing Penalties, Service Shutoffs on Federal Workers Amid Shutdown 2025-10-08 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and 7 Senate Democrats in sending letters to 22 major energy, water, and broadband utility companies urging them to avoid imposing service shutoffs and other penalties for late or missed payments on federal government employees who are not receiving pay during the government shutdown. While noting that many states have laws that protect residents facing economic challenges from utility disconnections, they called on the companies to extend these protections to federal employees nationwide – to prevent them from facing additional financial hardship or dangerous conditions in their homes amid a government shutdown caused through no fault of their own. They also point out that affected workers will receive back pay under the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act, legislation cosponsored by Senator Booker, and signed into law by President Trump in 2019 – thus allowing any suspended payments to ultimately be repaid. “We write to urge you to suspend all utility shutoffs imposed on federal workers who are involuntarily furloughed without pay due to the ongoing government shutdown. Without their paycheck, federal workers are at risk of having their electricity, water, and broadband services terminated due to temporary inability to pay. The families you serve must have uninterrupted access to these essential public utilities,” the Senators began. “A prolonged shutdown could make federal workers temporarily unable to pay their utility bills,” the Senators continued. “If a federal worker faces a utility shutoff, they are more likely to be exposed to dangerous conditions in their home due to a lack of safe temperature, drinking water, or broadband connectivity. “Suspending utility shutoffs for federal workers during a government shutdown is in line with statutory protections across the country,” the Senators wrote, going on to stress the importance of extending utility disconnection protections nationwide. Pursuant to Marylan… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-whitehouse-colleagues-file-amicus-brief-urging-supreme-court-to-reject-yet-another-gop-effort-to-flood-politics-with-corporate-and-mega-donor-cash Booker, Whitehouse, Colleagues File Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reject Yet Another GOP Effort to Flood Politics with Corporate and Mega-Donor Cash 2025-10-07 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) filed an amicus curiae — or “friend of the court” — brief in National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) v. Federal Election Commission (FEC), in which the National Republican Senatorial Committee is asking the Supreme Court to strike down federal limits on expenditures by political parties made in coordination with political candidates. Political parties can accept larger donations from donors than can political candidates, and striking down coordinated party expenditure limits would make it easier for political parties to pour unlimited money into elections across the country. “We have already seen how this Court’s holding in Citizens United opened the floodgates to billions in dark money, allowing novelties like super PACs to emerge. These consequences distorted our political process while exalting the wealthiest voices at the expense of ordinary voters. In the years since, rulings by this Court have continued to erode commonsense campaign finance laws meant to prevent corruption,” wrote the senators. “This Court should heed the lessons learned in the aftermath of Citizens United and decline the request to further distort our political process by undermining Congress’s ability to regulate campaign finance. Rather than considering the reversal ofColorado II, the Court should reconsider Citizens United at the first possible opportunity,” continued the senators. The Supreme Court’s landmark 2010 decision in Citizens United v. FEC struck down a key provision of the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act, which has enabled giant corporations and ultra-wealthy individuals to engage in unlimited political spending. 501(c)(4) organizations have become fountains of political dark money, and dark-money front groups were created or co-opted to obscure the political maneuverings of industry influence. In the years since Citizens United, the Sup… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-on-trump-shutdown-we-have-to-stand-up-and-fight-right-now Booker on Trump Shutdown: “We have to stand up and fight right now” 2025-10-06 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) spoke on ABC’s This Week about the Trump Shutdown and called on Republicans to come to the table and negotiate a bipartisan funding bill that addresses the looming health crisis their policies have created. Sen Booker: ”I can tell you right now, I represent New Jersey. Up and down my state, people are afraid. People are hurting. People who run hospitals, who run clinics are saying there is a tsunami coming to this state, this nation. “We have to stand up and fight right now. This is a time where we all should be coming together to do something to alleviate the rising costs, the loss of health care, and the pain that Americans are about to get hit with.” WATCH HERE See also: The Washington Post: Sen. Cory Booker on the Democrats’ risky shutdown bet MSNBC: Booker Joins Psaki: Fighting the Trump Shutdown & Military Politicization 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-responds-to-secretary-duffys-visit-to-ewr Booker Responds to Secretary Duffy’s Visit to EWR 2025-10-06 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the following statement in response to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s event at Newark Liberty International Airport: “The government is shut down because Trump and Republicans refuse to negotiate with Democrats on a funding bill that can pass the Senate and addresses the crisis of skyrocketing healthcare costs that they have single handedly manufactured. Until Republicans and Trump come to the negotiating table, they will own every damaging repercussion for their shutdown at our airports and across the country. “The Trump Administration has laid off hundreds and hundreds of FAA staff, failed to invest in our traffic controllers and aviation technology, and made the challenges facing FAA workers and airline passengers worse long before Republicans shut down the government. “Now, Trump’s shutdown raises further concerns about our aviation system at a time when our controllers are already understaffed and operating with aging and faulty equipment–this is a problem that the USDOT and the FAA have caused by firing FAA staff and not adequately investing in our air traffic controllers and a modern aviation system. The Trump Administration is ultimately responsible for ensuring safety including maintaining and supporting safety-critical positions–like the air traffic controllers in Newark and across the country.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-responds-to-secretary-duffys-visit-to-newark-airport Booker Responds to Secretary Duffy’s Visit to Newark Airport 2025-10-06 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), released the following statement in response to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s event at Newark Liberty International Airport: “The government is shut down because President Trump and Republicans refuse to negotiate with Democrats on a funding bill that can pass the Senate and addresses the crisis of skyrocketing health care costs that they have single handedly manufactured. Until Republicans and Trump come to the negotiating table, they will own every damaging repercussion for their shutdown at our airports and across the country. “The Trump Administration has laid off several hundred FAA staff and made the challenges facing FAA workers and airline passengers worse long before Republicans shut down the government. “Now, Trump’s shutdown raises further concerns about our aviation system at a time when our air traffic controllers are already severely understaffed and operating with aging and faulty equipment. This is a problem that the USDOT and the FAA have contributed to by firing FAA staff and not adequately investing in our air traffic controllers and a modern aviation system. The Trump Administration is responsible for ensuring safety including maintaining and supporting safety-critical positions–like the air traffic controllers in Newark and across the country. “The solution to these problems isn’t Republican press-conferences: it’s for the Trump administration and Senate Republicans to do their job and meet Democrats at the negotiating table to craft a funding bill that will lower health care costs for millions of Americans and re-open the government.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/10/01/2025/booker-statement-on-trump-shutdown Booker Statement on Trump Shutdown 2025-10-01 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement after Donald Trump and Republicans forced the government to shut down: “If Republicans were serious about keeping the government open, they would have come to the table to address the health care crisis they have singlehandedly manufactured. President Trump and Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. Together, they put forth a budget without any input from Democrats, and repeatedly refused to work across the aisle to negotiate a funding bill that could address the pain their policies have caused and actually earn Democratic support. “The American people should not have to pay the price of their inaction. While premiums continue to soar, hospitals are shutting down, and millions are at risk of losing their health insurance, my Republican colleagues have chosen partisanship over doing their jobs. “I made it clear from the beginning: I will not give away my vote so the Republican party can continue to raise our costs, jeopardize our health care, and hurt the people of New Jersey. I will continue to fight for a better path forward for the American people, and I urge my Republican colleagues in Congress to negotiate a bipartisan solution that works for this country.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-kim-lead-nj-delegation-members-in-demanding-release-of-federal-funds-for-critical-gateway-program Booker, Kim Lead NJ Delegation Members in Demanding Release of Federal Funds for Critical Gateway Program 2025-10-01 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON D.C. –– In response to President Trump directing the U.S. Department of Transportation to withhold billions in congressionally allocated federal funds for the Gateway Program, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) led members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation in condemning the politically motivated decision: “Today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Transportation to halt the Hudson Tunnel Project is a direct attack on every New Jerseyan who relies on public transportation to get to work, take their kids to school, or operate their business. “The progress we’ve made in securing funding for this project comes after years of listening to and working with New Jerseyans on both sides of the aisle and enacting policies that invigorate our state and regional economies and ensures New Jersey remains a place where families of all backgrounds can thrive. “At this moment, we need to find solutions to reopen the government and address the very real crisis New Jerseyans are facing when it comes to the rising cost of healthcare. We will not and cannot do that by holding New Jersey’s critical infrastructure projects hostage. “Congress approved this money; it’s being spent to strengthen our state; the Trump Administration should remove the hold on it immediately and let our neighbors get back to work building our future.” Senators Booker and Kim were joined by U.S. Representatives Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06), Robert Menendez, Jr. (D-NJ-08), Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ-11), Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), and Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01). Related: Booker Announces $444 Million in Federal Grants for Rail Projects Benefiting New Jersey Commuters Booker Applauds Full Funding for Hudson Tunnel Project Booker Calls for Swift Action to Address Delays on the Northeast Corridor Booker Statement on Hudson Tunnel Project New Jersey Groundbreaking 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-refuses-pay-during-president-trump-and-republicans-government-shutdown Booker Refuses Pay During President Trump and Republicans’ Government Shutdown 2025-10-01 2025 2025-10 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement after Republicans failed to fund the government: "For millions of Americans, government shutdowns mean the loss of vital resources they rely on to make ends meet, including a paycheck. While so many face this uncertainty, I will also forgo my salary. I remain a willing partner in the fight to reopen the government and address the health care crisis Trump and congressional Republicans have created for millions of Americans. It’s time for Republicans to come to the table and find a bipartisan path forward that addresses the pain so many Americans are feeling,” said Booker. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-cornyn-bill-to-help-law-enforcement-better-prosecute-child-abusers-passes-senate-unanimously Booker, Cornyn Bill to Help Law Enforcement Better Prosecute Child Abusers Passes Senate Unanimously 2025-09-30 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statements after their Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act, which would close loopholes in existing criminal child sexual abuse statues to help law enforcement better prosecute offenders and protect victims, passed the Senate unanimously: “Last Congress, Senator Cornyn and I introduced and passed this bipartisan legislation in the Senate to ensure that those who exploit and abuse children are held accountable,” said Senator Booker. “This bill would close loopholes in current law to better allow us to protect our nation’s most vulnerable from predators. I urge my colleagues in the House to pass this critical legislation so we can better protect children from exploitation and sexual abuse and provide justice for victims.” “Perpetrators who attack our children must face consequences for their heinous actions,” said Senator Cornyn. “By closing loopholes in current law, our legislation would ensure these dangerous offenders aren’t able to escape accountability on a technicality and are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” Background: In 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published the National Strategy for Child Exploitation Prevention and Interdiction, which made a series of recommendations for Congress to strengthen federal enforcement of child exploitation laws. The Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act aims to incorporate those recommendations and define the DOJ’s authority to prosecute perpetrators by: Closing the kidnapping loophole by clarifying that kidnapping of a child can occur by deceiving a third party and the circumstances where consent can be used as a defense; Closing the international travel loopholes by clarifying that traveling to sexually abuse a child includes crossing international lines and that committing a sexual abuse felony against a child while abroad is a crime; Closing the sexual contact loophole by clarifying that causing a child to commit a se… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-watson-coleman-fitzpatrick-carter-introduce-bipartisan-colorectal-cancer-payment-fairness-act Booker, Watson Coleman, Fitzpatrick, Carter Introduce Bipartisan Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act 2025-09-30 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) along with U.S. Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), and Troy Carter (D-LA-02) introduced the Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation that will hold Medicare to the same standard of coverage as private health insurance companies by eliminating the coinsurance payment for colorectal cancer screening tests. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined. It is estimated that over 154,270 cases of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2025, and 52,900 people will die. Colorectal cancer is one of the only preventable cancers and is highly treatable when caught early. Colorectal cancer does not affect all Americans equally. The rate of colorectal cancer is 24% higher among Black men and 19% higher among Black women when compared to white men and women. Unfortunately, those that are disproportionally affected are also less likely to be screened for colorectal cancer, and as a result, are more likely to present with late stage, incurable disease. The rate of colorectal cancer deaths is 31.5% higher among Black men and 24.4% higher among Black women. “Patients with colorectal cancer have the highest chances of survival if it is detected and treated early. Unfortunately, current Medicare rules may leave people with colorectal cancer with unexpected bills after receiving preventative screenings, discouraging life-saving care. Cost should never be a barrier to receiving health care. This bipartisan legislation will help close the gap in health outcomes and help encourage Medicare beneficiaries to get these vital screenings and ultimately save lives,” said Senator Booker. “Too many families know the heartbreak of losing a loved one to cancer that could have been caught earlier. Congressman Payne fought to make sure every community, regardless of income, had access to preventative care. We will carry that legacy on by eliminating a financ… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-crapo-lead-bipartisan-resolution-to-recognize-september-as-national-prostate-cancer-awareness-month Booker, Crapo Lead Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize September as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2025-09-29 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) led the introduction of a bipartisan resolution to recognize September as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The resolution, which passed the Senate unanimously, also encourages all Americans to take part in efforts to increase early detection, improve treatment and discover more breakthroughs for the disease, which has a 99 percent survival rate if caught in the earliest stage. “Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United States and devastates far too many families,” said Senator Booker. “The unanimous passage of this bipartisan resolution represents our shared commitment to investing in advances and raising awareness around prostate cancer, expanding access to treatment, and saving lives.” “Regular health screenings help detect prostate cancer early, when treatment is most effective,” said Senator Crapo. “I hope all men will discuss screening options with their health care provider and educate themselves further about early detection.” "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is a powerful reminder for men to understand their risk and take proactive steps toward lifesaving early detection and treatment options," said Courtney Bugler, President and CEO of ZERO Prostate Cancer. "We are deeply grateful to Senator Crapo and Senator Booker for their steadfast leadership. Their commitment has been instrumental in advancing awareness, research, and support for men and families impacted by this disease. We are proud to stand alongside them and other champions in Congress, not just during this month, but year-round, as we continue to work together toward a future where no man faces prostate cancer alone.” Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United States. One in eight men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimes, and one in 41 men in the United States will die from the disease. Prostate cancer does not impact … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-gillibrand-schumer-kim-tonko-malliotakis-velazquez-lead-ny-nj-delegates-in-reintroducing-bipartisan-bicameral-watershed-restoration-bill Booker, Gillibrand, Schumer, Kim, Tonko, Malliotakis, Velázquez Lead NY-NJ Delegates in Reintroducing Bipartisan, Bicameral Watershed Restoration Bill 2025-09-29 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — In recognition of World Rivers Day, celebrated September 28th, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ), reintroduced the New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act, legislation that would restore and protect the vital water resources of the Hudson, Mohawk, and Raritan Rivers and their tributaries. The legislation will also be introduced in the House by U.S. Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-NY), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), and Nydia Velázquez (D-NY). “The New York-New Jersey Watershed is an essential resource that supports our economy and millions of people across our region. This bill provides the necessary funding for coordinated restoration efforts and prioritizes frontline communities,” said Senator Booker. “I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing legislation that will protect fish and wildlife habitat, improve water quality, improve climate resilience and mitigate flood risk, and increase educational opportunities and public access to the watershed.” “Our waterways are critical to the health of our communities and the strength of our economy,” said Senator Gillibrand. “As the New York–New Jersey Watershed recovers from legacy pollution and faces increasing challenges — from harmful algal blooms to extreme rainfall — it is essential that we invest in restoration and fund effective watershed management and conservation strategies. I will keep fighting to get this critical legislation across the finish line so that our economy and communities across New York can continue to benefit from these vital waterways for generations to come.” “The New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act will help cleanup and restore our waterways from the Hudson River to Jamaica Bay to reduce pollution and ensure the longevity of these precious resources for generations to come,” said Democratic Leader Schumer. “New York’s beautiful rivers and waterways generate billions in economic activity, … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-leads-41-democratic-colleagues-in-urging-state-department-to-resume-medical-and-humanitarian-visas-for-civilians-in-gaza Booker Leads 41 Democratic Colleagues in Urging State Department to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza 2025-09-29 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) led 41 of his Democratic colleagues, including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concern and demanding an explanation over the State Department’s decision last month to suspend the issuance of temporary medical and humanitarian visas for civilians in Gaza in need of urgent medical care, including children with life-threatening injuries or conditions. The letter also requests information on the Department’s recent decision to restrict nonimmigrant visas for people who hold Palestinian passports. “We write with grave concern regarding the State Department’s recent suspension of all visitor visas for eligible, vetted individuals from Gaza, including those in need of urgent medical care. We are also concerned by the unprecedented decision to abruptly refuse nonimmigrant visas to people with Palestinian passports. It is critical that the Department immediately reinstate temporary medical and humanitarian visas for Palestinian civilians in Gaza in order to save lives, resume nonimmigrant visas for eligible Palestinian passport holders, and double down on the work needed to achieve a just and lasting peace in the region,” the Senators wrote. “During the Biden and current Trump administrations, individuals from Gaza who met specific criteria set by the State Department have been granted temporary medical and humanitarian visas, allowing them to access life-saving medical treatment in the United States. These civilians include severely wounded children who are especially vulnerable and, through no fault of their own, have been caught in the crossfire and forced to endure horrible impacts from the war in Gaza. These children and their accompanying caretakers leaving Gaza to receive medical treatment are subject to strong vetting processes, including by the Israeli government, which look specifically at any potential security threats and known associations,”the Senators continued. This blanket d… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/following-comey-indictment-booker-durbin-senate-judiciary-democrats-demand-answers-on-the-politicization-of-doj-as-president-trump-pursues-criminal-charges-against-his-political-enemies Following Comey Indictment, Booker, Durbin, Senate Judiciary Democrats Demand Answers on the Politicization of DOJ as President Trump Pursues Criminal Charges Against His Political Enemies 2025-09-26 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Senate Judiciary Democrats led by Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) in demanding answers from Attorney General (AG) Pam Bondi about the continued weaponization of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in light of the forced resignation of Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Erik Seibert and the indictment of former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey. In the letter, the lawmakers demand information on investigations against the President’s perceived enemies and press AG Bondi to make several U.S. Attorneys and DOJ officials available for interviews by the Senate Judiciary Committee to understand the full scope of the President’s campaign to weaponize DOJ. Mr. Seibert’s forced resignation, prompted by his refusal to pursue criminal charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James, and the indictment of Director Comey are just the latest examples of President Trump abusing the powers of DOJ to attack his political enemies. “We write to express our alarm at the recent resignation of Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Erik Siebert after he refused to bring criminal charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James and former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey. Mr. Siebert’s decision to resign after reportedly facing immense pressure from the White House and Department of Justice (DOJ) leadership—followed by the indictment of Director Comey by unqualified loyalist Acting U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan—are the latest steps in President Trump’s efforts to reshape the nation’s leading law enforcement agency into a weapon focused on punishing his enemies,” the Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats wrote. For months, President Trump and senior DOJ officials – including Ed Martin, head of the DOJ Weaponization Working Group – pressured Mr. Siebert to aggressively investigate and pursue criminal charges against … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-collins-urge-omb-state-department-to-reverse-funding-cuts-for-21-educational-and-cultural-exchange-programs Booker, Collins Urge OMB, State Department to Reverse Funding Cuts for 21 Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs 2025-09-25 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Susan Collins (R-ME) called on the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to restore congressionally approved fiscal year 2025 (FY25) funding for 21 Department of State educational and cultural exchange programs. These programs were fully funded in the final FY25 appropriations legislation, have an agreed upon FY25 spend plan with the Administration, and have longstanding bipartisan support in Congress. “The educational and cultural exchange programs funded through the Bureau of Education andCultural Affairs (ECA) advance U.S. national security, strengthen economic competitiveness, and reinforce democratic values—all of which are core pillars of U.S. foreign policy and essential to the Administration’s foreign policy agenda. These programs are proven and cost-effective ways to strengthen U.S. global leadership and credibility, promote American values worldwide, and contribute to the safety, security, and prosperity of our country and the American people,” the Senators wrote. “Quite simply, international exchanges are one of the best returns on investment spent across the entire federal budget: 90% of exchange funding is spent on Americans or inside the United States. Additionally, U.S.-funded exchanges leverage millions more in private and international government contributions,” the Senators continued. “Predictable and timely release of appropriated funding is essential to ensure these programsfunction as intended and maintain rigorous selection processes, adequate support infrastructure, and global reach. The cancelation of these programs undermines long-standing partnerships, harms U.S. credibility and leadership abroad, and wastes taxpayer dollars,” the Senators continued. Senators Booker and Collins request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the State Department take immediate action to release all FY25 Congressionally appropriated funds for these critical programs wit… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-statement-on-president-trump-directing-pam-bondi-to-prosecute-his-opponents Booker Statement on President Trump Directing Pam Bondi to Prosecute His Opponents 2025-09-22 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s Truth Social post ordering Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his political opponents: “President Trump said the quiet part out loud: he wants his political opponents prosecuted and imprisoned by any means necessary. It’s clear that Trump views the Department of Justice as his personal law firm and that the loyalists he installed at DOJ are there to serve the President in his personal pursuits, and not the American people. “Our constitutional system depends on the Department of Justice’s ability to pursue justice, without fear or favor. However, Trump’s demand that Bondi weaponize the Department to punish his enemies exposes just how subservient Bondi and the rest of his appointees are. Trump is commandeering the DOJ to instill fear to silence and intimidate those who oppose and disagree with them and to wield favor to reward those who fall in line. “This country cannot function with a system of justice for Trump, and one for the rest of us. My Republican colleagues can no longer bury their heads in the sand and ignore the truth. They must join us in condemning this Administration’s brazen assault on the rule of law.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-introduces-amendments-to-fy26-ndaa-to-advance-new-jersey-interests Booker Introduces Amendments to FY26 NDAA to Advance New Jersey Interests 2025-09-19 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker introduced a series of amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to ensure that the legislation better meets the needs of New Jersey communities. The amendments would secure critical funding for New Jersey law enforcement, expand support programs for our veterans, safeguard the rule of law, and ensure federal law enforcement operating in New Jersey act within the bounds of the Constitution and uphold the rights and freedoms of the people they serve. “We’ve seen Donald Trump and his administration repeatedly hurt New Jerseyans– they’ve attacked their healthcare, rolled back veterans services, undermined safety in our communities, and weaponized the justice system. I’ve introduced a series of amendments to this year’s NDAA to push back against Trump’s harmful policies to strengthen support for New Jersey veterans, bolster law enforcement, and ensure New Jersey families aren’t left behind.” Booker’s amendments include: PROVIDING FOR VETERANS An amendment that would direct the Toxic Exposure Research Working Group to study the diagnoses of health conditions among spouses and dependents of Vietnam-era veterans in New Jersey and across the country who were exposed to Agent Orange. Codifies Booker’s VET Extension Act, which would require the VA to provide up to 15 additional months of GI Bill benefits to veterans who must take remedial courses to improve their academic skills before obtaining higher education or vocational training. An amendment to tackle the mental health crisis among veterans by requiring the Department of Defense (DoD) to examine the correlation between suicidal behavior and command climate and provide a report to Congress so that lawmakers can pass robust legislation to ensure vulnerable Veterans receive the help they need. Codifies Booker’s Delivering Optimally Urgent Labor Access for Veterans Affairs Act (DOULA Act), which would establish a pilot program to provide doula services to support veterans experiencing… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-statement-on-vote-to-keep-government-open-protect-new-jerseyans-health-care Booker Statement on Vote to Keep Government Open, Protect New Jerseyans Health Care 2025-09-19 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement after voting to advance a short-term CR that would protect New Jerseyans health care: “Today, Democrats put forward a short-term government funding bill that would begin to address the damage Trump's failed policies have inflicted on hardworking Americans, who have become poorer and sicker under this administration's failed leadership. “I voted to preserve Americans’ access to high-quality, affordable health care, keep our government open, lower costs, and stand up for the people of New Jersey. “By voting against this bill, Senate Republicans have once again failed to address Americans’ most urgent concerns - from access to health care to higher prices on everything from groceries to back-to-school supplies. Americans are fed up with their tax dollars being used to give more handouts to the biggest corporations and the wealthiest few, but Republicans once again chose partisanship over American families and have driven us one step closer to a government shutdown in the process. “Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House. If they want to earn my vote, they cannot continue to put forward proposals that continue to raise our costs, jeopardize our health care, and hurt the people of my state.” See also: NBC Meet the Press: Cory Booker Will Stand for Americans in the Face of a Government Shutdown NJ Spotlight News: Rising cost of living worries residents — and Booker The Bergen Record: As cost of back-to-school items rises, NJ's Cory Booker vows tough stance on spending bill New Jersey Globe: With shutdown looming, Kim, Booker say they’re willing to block Republican funding bill. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-cassidy-smith-marshall-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-the-health-of-seniors Booker, Cassidy, Smith, Marshall Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve the Health of Seniors 2025-09-18 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) introduced a bipartisan bill to provide access to medically-tailored meals to treat acute diet-related illnesses in seniors. Medically-tailored meals are designed by dieticians to manage or reverse severe diet-related illnesses and have shown promising results with reducing patients’ hospitalizations and lowering healthcare spending. The Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act would pilot Medicare coverage of this treatment, to address the crisis of chronic disease in seniors. U.S. Representatives James McGovern (D-MA), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Dwight Evans (D-PA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced companion legislation in the House. “Over half of American adults have one or more diet-related chronic diseases, which is driving unprecedented sickness and healthcare spending. We know that food is medicine, and it’s time to make sure our healthcare systems are taking advantage of the power of nutritious food to treat illness,” said Senator Booker. “Medically tailored meals are an evidence-based, cost-effective treatment that should be scaled up. This pilot program will help us understand how integrating targeted nutrition treatment into Medicare can improve health outcomes for seniors and reduce taxpayer expense.” “America is facing a crisis of malnutrition, and too often our seniors bear the brunt of that,” said Senator Smith. “ For our seniors and our neighbors living with disabilities, getting to the grocery store or even just making dinner can be a real challenge. This bill improves access to individualized meals so that Medicare recipients have the food they need to stay healthy, avoid unnecessary hospital visits, and live with dignity and independence.” “As longtime advocates for policy initiatives that address the connection between nutrition and health, FIMC is deeply appreciative of Representatives McGovern, Malliotakis, Pingre… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-daines-merkley-wicker-reintroduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-reduce-us-stillbirth-rate Booker, Daines, Merkley, Wicker Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce U.S. Stillbirth Rate 2025-09-18 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Steve Daines (R-MT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Roger Wicker (R-MS) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act, legislation that would reduce the alarmingly high U.S. stillbirth rate. Named after Autumn Joy, a New Jersey baby who was stillborn in 2011, the bill provides critical resources to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and state health departments. It would improve data collection, research, education, and public awareness around stillbirth. U.S. Representatives Young Kim (R-CA-40), Kathy Castor (D-FL-14), Mike Kelly (R-PA-16), David Joyce (R-OH-14), and Zach Nunn (R-IA-03) introduced companion legislation in the House. According to the CDC, stillbirth affects 1 in 175 pregnancies, with over 20,000 babies born still each year. Studies indicate that at least 25 percent of U.S. stillbirths are preventable, which could save over 5,000 babies each year. “Nobody should have to experience the immense sorrow of stillbirth,” said Senator Booker. “We must address the maternal and infant health crisis that continues to result in thousands of families grappling with the unthinkable every year in the United States. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation is aimed at increasing data collection, research, education, and public awareness around stillbirths so we can save lives and put an end to this crisis.” “Stillbirth is a tragedy faced by thousands of moms and families every year, both in Montana and throughout the nation. I’m glad to join my colleagues on this bipartisan bill to help expand research, education, and data collection surrounding stillbirths, so we can save lives and provide hope for stillbirth families,” said Senator Daines. “One stillbirth in the United States is one too many,” said Senator Merkley. “The stillbirth crisis devastates families and disproportionately affects Black and Indigenous women. The passage of my Mate… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-statement-on-house-cr-i-will-not-support-a-budget-that-continues-to-hurt-americans Booker Statement on House CR: “I Will Not Support a Budget that Continues to Hurt Americans” 2025-09-16 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to House Republicans releasing a partisan continuing resolution that fails to address Americans' most urgent concerns, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “Trump and Republicans have taken another step to advance a short-term government funding bill without any input from Democrats that fails to address Americans’ most urgent concerns. I have heard from working families in New Jersey and across the country who are struggling with the fallout from President Trump and Republicans’ failed policies. Americans’ health care is in jeopardy, they’re facing higher prices on everything from groceries to back-to-school supplies, and they’re fed up with their tax dollars being used to give more handouts to the biggest corporations and the wealthiest few. “As I have said, I will not give away my vote to Trump to fund the government for nothing. Republicans control the White House and Congress—but if they want to pass a bill through the Senate, they need to put forward a proposal that can earn bipartisan support. A funding bill that continues to raise our costs, jeopardizes our health care, and hurts the people of my state does not have my support.” See also: NBC Meet the Press: Cory Booker Will Stand for Americans in the Face of a Government Shutdown NJ Spotlight News: Rising cost of living worries residents — and Booker The Bergen Record: As cost of back-to-school items rises, NJ's Cory Booker vows tough stance on spending bill 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/-as-the-trump-administration-slashes-law-enforcement-funding-and-fires-national-security-agents-booker-colleagues-write-patel-bondi-about-the-impact-on-public-safety As the Trump Administration Slashes Law Enforcement Funding & Fires National Security Agents, Booker, Colleagues Write Patel, Bondi About the Impact on Public Safety 2025-09-15 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the hearing in the Senate Judiciary Committee with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), and Chris Coons (D-DE) wrote Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi raising concerns about the risk to public safety as a result of “this Administration’s sweeping staff cuts, personnel reassignments, and supposed restructuring across federal law enforcement agencies.” In the letter, the senators cited recent reports of major personnel cuts and reassignments, including the transfer of agents away from counter-terrorism and cybersecurity units; dramatic budget cuts to law enforcement agencies overseeing drug and firearms trafficking; and efforts to test personnel on their personal political preferences. “It defies credulity to believe that, amidst these cuts, policy changes, and overall turmoil, our law enforcement agencies’ ability to protect our country has not been impacted,” the senators wrote. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-marshall-smith-cassidy-urge-cms-to-advance-access-to-medically-tailored-meals Booker, Marshall, Smith, Cassidy Urge CMS to Advance Access to Medically Tailored Meals 2025-09-12 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) wrote a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz, urging the agency to establish standardized billing codes for Medically Tailored Meals (MTMs) to help streamline reimbursements and support efforts to make our communities healthier. “Better integration of MTMs into health treatment would both improve health outcomes for those with diet-related diseases and generate cost savings. While Congress must pass legislation to authorize Medicaid and Medicare coverage of MTMs, we strongly urge CMS to create separate coding and payment for MTMs, which would help make reimbursement simple, efficient, and accurate once this coverage is in place,” the senators wrote. “Medically-tailored meals (MTMs) are nutritionally customized and generally home-delivered meals for individuals with diet-sensitive health conditions, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). These meals are designed by registered dietitian nutritionists to treat a patient’s specific illness. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than half of American adults have one or more diet-related chronic diseases, creating an urgent need for access to MTMs as an evidence-based, cost-effective public health intervention,”the senators continued. “We strongly encourage CMS to finalize and implement a policy that creates separate coding and payment for MTMs administered by the full range of providers, including practitioners and community-based organizations,” the senators concluded. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-joins-kaine-colleagues-in-demanding-answers-from-trump-administration-on-unauthorized-strike-in-caribbean Booker Joins Kaine, Colleagues In Demanding Answers from Trump Administration on Strike in Caribbean 2025-09-10 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined Tim Kaine (D-VA) and 24 of his Senate colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration for answers regarding the September 2 U.S. military strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea that reportedly killed all 11 passengers on board. The Trump Administration has yet to provide Congress or the American people with any legitimate legal justification for the strike, or any evidence to support its claims regarding the basis for this strike or the future strikes it has openly threatened to launch across the region. “On September 2, 2025, the U.S. military at your direction struck a vessel in the Caribbean Sea, hundreds of miles from the United States and reportedly killing all 11 individuals onboard. Your Administration has asserted, without evidence, that the individuals on the vessel and the vessel’s cargo posed a threat to the United States,” wrote the senators. The senators continued, “This strike followed press reports in early August that your Administration had secretly signed a directive for the use of U.S. military force across Latin America – despite the lack of any legal basis for such use of military force.” In the letter, the senators ask President Donald Trump for answers regarding the legality of the strike, the intelligence that led the Administration to strike the vessel, the rationale for striking the vessel rather than conducting a standard interdiction operation, and the Administration’s threats to launch additional illegal lethal military strikes in the Caribbean and across the Hemisphere. In addition to Booker and Kaine, the letter was signed by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Dick Durbin (D-IL), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Angus King (I-ME), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Patty Murray (D-WA), Jack Reed (D-RI), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Tina Smith (D-MN), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Je… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-cohen-reintroduce-reducing-obesity-in-youth-act Booker, Cohen Reintroduce Reducing Obesity in Youth Act 2025-09-09 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN-09) reintroduced the bicameral Reducing Obesity in Youth Act, legislation that would address the epidemic of childhood obesity in America. The bill would create incentives to improve the future health of American children and affect future national health care costs and national security. One in three American teens and children is overweight or obese, placing them at risk of a host of cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease, stroke and diabetes. September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. “The childhood obesity epidemic is a growing health crisis leading to higher risks of chronic diseases, stroke, and heart conditions. This bicameral bill will create a grant program and enable local and state entities to promote healthy habits for our nation’s children so we can start to build a healthier America,” said Senator Booker. “I have long been concerned that Tennessee has one of the highest childhood obesity rates in the nation. The national childhood obesity rate is dangerously high but, in recent years, Tennessee has trended even higher than the national average. The Reducing Obesity in Youth Act I am introducing with Senator Booker would help to reverse this trend and improve the health and well-being of America’s children. Research shows that early childhood is an important time for developing positive dietary and physical activity behaviors. The House and Senate bills being introduced would create a competitive grant program to incentivize the development of earlier health and nutrition education environments for our children. That kind of healthy start will lead to healthy lives,” said Congressman Cohen. The Reducing Obesity in Youth Act (ROYA) would: Create a five-year competitive grant program to local entities to improve healthy eating and physical activity among young children in early care and education environments. Integrate the promotion of healthy eating (including early feedin… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-kennedy-introduce-bipartisan-988-day-resolution Booker, Kennedy Introduce Bipartisan 988 Day Resolution 2025-09-09 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and John Kennedy (R-LA) introduced the bipartisan 988 Day Resolution to raise awareness of the lifesaving role of The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. A companion resolution has been introduced in the House by U.S. Representatives Wesley Bell (D-MO), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), and Mike Lawler (R-NY). The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline was launched nationwide in July 2022 to provide an easy-to-remember number for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, mental health challenges, or substance use crises. The hotline has serviced the most vulnerable communities including veterans, LGBTQI+ youth, and non english speaking individuals. By dialing 988, people are connected to trained crisis counselors who provide free and confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Since its launch, millions of calls, texts, and chats have been answered, making 988 a cornerstone of America’s mental health safety net. “Suicide is one of the leading causes of death for our nation’s children and young adults, yet the stigma surrounding mental health keeps too many people from getting the help they need,” said Senator Booker. “The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 free support across the United States for anyone struggling. I’m proud to stand alongside my colleagues to introduce this bipartisan resolution that recognizes suicide as a public health crisis, raises awareness about the 988 hotline, and recognizes our shared commitment to passing legislation to improve mental health and reduce suicide rates across America.” “In the middle of a historic mental health crisis, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has proven to be a lifesaver for Americans who need help. I’m proud to join Senator Booker in recognizing the seriousness of America’s suicide epidemic and the important work being done to prevent these tragedies.” said Senator Kennedy. “988 has already saved lives, but too many people still don’t know it’s there when they need it,” said Congressman Bell. “In Missour… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-says-i-am-not-going-to-support-a-budget-that-hurts-new-jerseyans Booker Says, “I Am Not Going to Support a Budget that Hurts New Jerseyans” 2025-09-09 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper In case you missed it, in interviews, videos, and conversation with New Jerseyans, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is speaking out about the upcoming budget fight and the rising costs Americans and his constituents are facing. As the budget fight gets underway, Booker is making his position clear: “I am not going to support a budget that hurts New Jerseyans, that hurts people more than they’re hurting already.” NBC Meet the Press September 7, 2025 Senator Booker: “This is a president that does not have the morals necessary to reach across the aisle and work within the bounds of our constitution. He is reckless, and he’s hurting Americans, and I’m not giving away my vote for a budget that’s going to hurt New Jerseyans or anybody in our nation.” Senator Booker: “I am not going to support a budget that hurts New Jerseyans, that hurts people more than they’re hurting already.” NJ Spotlight News Rising cost of living worries residents — and Booker September 8, 2025 "With prices on everyday goods still climbing, frustration among New Jersey residents is mounting. U.S. Senator Booker sat down with some in Newark today to hear it firsthand, hosting a roundtable to learn where they are feeling it the most and to talk about how he plans to tackle it in Washington, laying the blame on President Trump's recent policies involving tariffs and tax reforms that Booker argues favor the wealthy at the expense of the working poor.” Sen. Booker: “Now as we’re seeing a back to school moment for Americans all across the country, we’re seeing families facing increasing challenges to afford the basics.” “He did say he would withhold his vote if he doesn’t see some major changes that he believes are causing these families pain.” The Bergen Record: As cost of back-to-school items rises, NJ's Cory Booker vows tough stance on spending bill By Mary Ann Koruth September 9, 2025 Back-to-school shopping costs and the impact that tariffs will likely have on an already costly grocery list had Wilson — who is the mother of a 16-year… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-blackburn-introduce-legislation-to-strengthen-kidney-care-access Booker, Blackburn Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Kidney Care Access 2025-09-08 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the bipartisan Kidney Care Access Protection Act that would strengthen Medicare’s kidney care benefits by ensuring fair reimbursement for quality care and improving patient access to innovative treatments, devices, and technologies: “Over 50 years ago, Congress made a promise to Americans suffering from kidney failure that they would receive the care they need through the Medicare program,” said Senator Booker. “Unfortunately, too many individuals still struggle to access quality care or receive the treatment they need when faced with a kidney disease diagnosis. The Kidney Care Access Protection Act will ensure Medicare reimbursements for kidney care are accurate, and that following a kidney disease diagnosis, patients have access to comprehensive, high-quality care every step of the way.” “The millions of Americans living with kidney disease deserve access to the highest-quality care available,” said Senator Blackburn. “Our bipartisan Kidney Care Access Protection Act would ensure patients can access innovative treatments while modernizing Medicare’s payment system so that facilities can keep their doors open.” The Kidney Care Access Protection Act would: Establish a long-term, sustainable Medicare payment pathway for innovative drugs, devices, and technologies. Implement a forecast error adjustment policy that accurately accounts for inflationary costs to help keep healthcare facilities financially viable. Background: Since 1972, Medicare has provided coverage for individuals living with kidney failure, regardless of age. Outdated payment policies haven’t kept up with rising costs and have limited access to breakthrough technologies. Dialysis providers, particularly in rural areas, face financial strain as reimbursement levels have not kept pace with inflation. The Kidney Care Access Protection Act is endorsed by Kidney Care Partners, the American Kidney Fund, Dialysis Patient Citizens, and the Renal Supp… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-hosts-roundtable-with-nj-parents-educators-to-discuss-rising-costs-under-trump-this-back-to-school-season-ahead-of-budget-fight Booker Hosts Roundtable with NJ Parents, Educators to Discuss Rising Costs Under Trump This Back-to-School Season Ahead of Budget Fight 2025-09-08 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper NEWARK, N.J. – This morning, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) hosted a roundtable discussion with New Jersey parents and educators to discuss the rising cost of living under President Trump as back to school season begins, and as the Senate prepares to consider the Republicans’ budget proposal. The event follows Senator Booker’s recent discussion about the upcoming budget fight on NBC’s Meet The Press, where Senator Booker stated “I'm not giving away my vote for a budget that hurts New Jerseyans or anybody in our nation.” From Senator Booker: “As children go back to school, the teachers and parents I met with made clear how so many are facing higher costs and greater hardships on everything from their school supplies to the groceries they need to pack their kids’ lunch. The stories I heard today are an indictment of the Trump administration’s failure of leadership and misguided priorities. As Republicans prepare to put forward their budget in the Senate, the challenges I heard about from New Jerseyans only reinforced my belief that this is an urgent moment. My commitment to the people of New Jersey is that I will not give away my vote for a budget that continues hurting our state and fails to address the economic realities facing working families across the country. As we enter this tense negotiation period over the nation’s budget in Washington, I will be carrying the stories that I heard today and from so many others in recent months.” “I look forward to working with Sen. Booker and other leaders to build an economy that works for everyone, not just a fortunate few,” said NJEA President Steve Beatty. “The federal government’s priorities are not the priorities of New Jersey families. Instead of dismantling the Department of Education and cruelly cutting off funds for our schools and communities, we need a budget that makes sure New Jersey students and families have every resource they need and every opportunity they deserve.” “La Casa de Don Pedro would like to thank Senator Booker for returning to his old stompin… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T15:07:37Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-on-upcoming-budget-fight-im-not-giving-away-my-vote-for-a-budget-thats-going-to-hurt-new-jerseyans-or-anybody-in-our-nation Booker on Upcoming Budget Fight: “I’m Not Giving Away My Vote For a Budget That’s Going to Hurt New Jerseyans or Anybody in our Nation” 2025-09-07 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) spoke on NBC’s Meet the Press about the upcoming budget fight stating, “I am not giving away my vote for a budget that’s going to hurt New Jerseyans or anybody in our nation.” Senator Booker: “A budget is a moral document, it reflects your priorities. If there’s a government shutdown, the Republicans control the White House and they control Congress. It will be them that shuts things down. There’s one pathway to getting a budget done. The way it’s been done the entire time I’ve been a United States senator is in a bipartisan manner. But our president doesn’t care about bipartisanship. … Senator Booker: “This is a president that does not have the morals necessary to reach across the aisle and work within the bounds of our constitution. He is reckless, and he’s hurting Americans, and I’m not giving away my vote for a budget that’s going to hurt New Jerseyans or anybody in our nation.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T15:07:37Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-in-new-video-about-budget-fight-i-will-not-give-trump-and-senate-republicans-my-vote-for-free Booker in New Video about Budget Fight: I Will Not Give Trump and Senate Republicans My Vote for Free 2025-09-03 2025 2025-09 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) released a new video this morning highlighting his position on the upcoming budget fight: Senator Booker: “I am not going to support a budget that hurts New Jerseyans, that hurts people more than they’re hurting already.” “This is a time to draw lines and to stand and fight. So I’m telling folks, this is a crossroads. I’m standing and fighting against any kind of budget proposal that is going to hurt Americans or New Jerseyans.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T15:07:37Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-asks-new-jerseyans-for-input-on-bipartisan-bill-to-lower-flood-insurance-costs Booker Asks New Jerseyans For Input on Bipartisan Bill To Lower Flood Insurance Costs 2025-08-26 2025 2025-08 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper NEWARK, N.J. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is asking New Jerseyans for their input on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in advance of the U.S. Senate’s work on Sen. Booker’s bipartisan bill with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA). The bipartisan legislation will reauthorize and reform the NFIPin order to lower flood insurance costs, provide new affordability measures for low and middle income families, expand access to uninterrupted flood insurance coverage and make other improvements to the program such as encouraging investments in pre-disaster mitigation to make our communities more resilient in the face of flooding and extreme weather. From Senator Cory Booker: “By working to address rising flood insurance premiums and making critical reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), we will ensure more New Jersey families and businesses have better access to affordable and reliable insurance to protect themselves from the damaging and costly impacts of extreme weather and flooding. This is an urgent pocketbook issue for many in our state, and as Republicans and Democrats come together to work on this important legislation, I encourage New Jerseyans to provide us with their input. Guided by the experiences and priorities of New Jerseyans, I look forward to working in a bipartisan manner on commonsense improvements to the NFIP that will lower costs and better protect our communities.” Senators Booker and Cassidy have released this letter to interested parties which includes additional information about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), the type of input being solicited, and the proposed reforms to the NFIP. Through September 15th, individuals may use this web page to learn more about the NFIP and the type of input being solicited, and may use this web form to provide feedback. Submissions will be kept confidential and shared only with the Senate Banking Committee and the offices leading the request for information. As part of the reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-statement-opposing-israels-controversial-west-bank-settlement-expansion-project Booker Statement Opposing Israel’s Controversial West Bank Settlement Expansion Project 2025-08-25 2025 2025-08 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to news that the Israeli government has given final approval for a controversial settlement expansion project “that supporters and critics alike say will deal a major blow to the contiguity of territory that Palestinians hope will be part of a future independent state,” today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement: “Netanyahu's decision to move forward with these settlements is fundamentally wrong. His administration’s decision further inflames already high tensions in the West Bank and directly undermines prospects for a two-state solution - pushing the region further away from achieving a just and lasting peace that both guarantees Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish and democratic state and ensures the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination. Instead of risking further instability in the West Bank, the focus should be on ending the nightmare in Gaza by establishing a ceasefire, bringing all remaining hostages home, and surging humanitarian aid. “Donald Trump promised to secure a ceasefire in his first week in office, but the horrible suffering of innocent Palestinian civilians and the hostages in Gaza continues. It’s time for Trump to demonstrate the leadership he promised. Further, the Trump Administration should oppose settlement expansion absent final status negotiations, as past Republican and Democratic presidents have done, and facilitate an immediate end to the Gaza crisis as part of the strategy to create the conditions for a just and lasting peace to take root.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-kim-condemn-dhs-raid-at-warehouse-in-edison-nj Booker, Kim Condemn DHS Raid at Warehouse in Edison, NJ 2025-08-21 2025 2025-08 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) issued the following statement condemning the DHS raid in Edison, NJ: “The Trump administration’s reckless, militarized enforcement actions are performative theatrics that do little to enhance public safety or advance the pursuit of meaningful, effective immigration reform. Yesterday’s chaotic raid on a shipping warehouse in Edison, which resulted in multiple injuries, serves as yet another stark reminder that, despite Trump’s pledge to go after the so-called ‘worst of the worst,’ his administration is instead just terrorizing workers and immigrant communities. Raids like this don’t only devastate the families affected, they destabilize local businesses and disrupt our economy. This is another shameful attempt by the Trump administration to distract from its corruption, broken promises, and harmful policies that are hurting Americans. We condemn this raid as these actions run counter to New Jersey’s values of building safe and thriving communities. New Jerseyans deserve better than this fear and intimidation, and we will continue to stand firmly against this administration’s abuses.” BACKGROUND: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/sen-booker-calls-for-immediate-re-instatement-of-temporary-medical-humanitarian-visas-for-gazans Sen. Booker Calls for Immediate Re-Instatement of Temporary Medical-Humanitarian Visas For Gazans 2025-08-19 2025 2025-08 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper In response to news that the U.S. State Department is “suspending the issuance of all visitor visas for people from the war-torn Gaza Strip, including children in need of urgent medical care,” Today, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following statement: “Donald Trump promised to secure a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel in his first week in office, and now Secretary Rubio is compounding this administration’s failure of leadership with a policy that leaves Gazans who qualify for temporary medical and humanitarian visas— including seriously injured children and civilians who have been caught in the crossfire through no fault of their own— without this lifesaving recourse. Throughout this conflict, my office has relied on crucial humanitarian tools like this one to save innocent lives, and I have worked closely with the State Department under both the Trump and Biden Administrations to evacuate individuals in critical need of medical care and improve access to humanitarian aid and medical personnel and services in Gaza. Secretary Rubio must immediately reinstate the use of these temporary medical and humanitarian visas so we can save lives now and double down on the work needed to achieve a just and lasting peace in the region.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-kim-joint-statement-following-habba-hearing-in-federal-court Booker, Kim Joint Statement Following Habba Hearing in Federal Court 2025-08-15 2025 2025-08 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper NEWARK, NJ – Today, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) issued the following statement after U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann heard arguments challenging Alina Habba’s authority as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey: “New Jerseyans deserve a legal system that works to keep us safe, grounded in the core principles of checks and balances, separations of powers, and equal justice. But since her appointment, Alina Habba has shown that she cannot be trusted to uphold these principles and is undermining the safety of our communities. While the Administration continues to defend its abuse of legal authority to keep Habba in power, federal criminal cases are now piling up with prosecutors unable to move forward or have their cases heard, including a triple homicide and cases involving weapons and drugs, leaving our communities without justice and making New Jerseyans less safe. “Today’s hearing made clear that Trump is set on defying the lawful nomination process to reward his personal lawyer, Alina Habba, with the critical role of New Jersey U.S. Attorney. This thwarts our prosecutors’ ability to tackle crime in every federal case across the state, putting public safety at risk. We are hopeful that the court will reject the Administration’s attempt to undermine the lawful nomination process, and we urge the Administration to restore Desiree Grace as interim U.S. Attorney while it works to identify and nominate a permanent, qualified individual who will put the interests of the people of New Jersey above all else.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/new-video-on-social-securitys-90th-anniversary-senator-booker-highlights-voices-of-new-jerseyans-speaking-out-against-trumps-attacks-on-social-security NEW VIDEO: On Social Security’s 90th Anniversary, Senator Booker Highlights Voices of New Jerseyans Speaking out Against Trump’s attacks on Social Security 2025-08-14 2025 2025-08 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper NEWARK, N.J. – To mark today’s 90th Anniversary of Social Security, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is releasing a new video highlighting the voices and stories of some of the 1.7 million New Jerseyans who rely on the Social Security they earned and who are speaking out about the effects the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans’ cuts to the Social Security Administration will have on their lives and their earned benefits. WATCH HERE Background, SSA and NJ: In New Jersey, more than 1.7 million people rely on Social Security payments. Social Security payments account for more than 50% of half a million New Jersey families’ incomes. More than three-in-four Americans worry that Social Security will not support them through their retirement and old age. Background, SSA and Trump: In Trump’s seven months in office, New Jerseyans and Americans across the country who rely on Social Security have had to contend with: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z
https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-statement-condemning-trumps-decision-to-deploy-national-guard-and-federalize-dcs-metropolitan-police-department Booker Statement Condemning Trump’s Decision to Deploy National Guard and Federalize D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department 2025-08-11 2025 2025-08 Democrat Senate NJ Cory A. Booker B001288 www.booker.senate.gov booker https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump federalizing the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department and deploying the National Guard in the District of Columbia: “Federalizing the MPD and sending the National Guard into the streets of D.C. will not make the District’s 700,000 residents safer. The best way to improve public safety is to fund and support programs that build trust, accountability, and transparency between communities and law enforcement, not by taking inflammatory actions that erode the public’s trust and create fear and chaos. “If Donald Trump wanted to make D.C. safer, he wouldn’t have pardoned the Jan. 6 criminals who violently assaulted law enforcement officers who were defending our nation’s Capitol. He wouldn’t have siphoned $1 billion from the District’s budget, undercutting programs that support police and improve public safety. “This power grab by Trump isn’t about D.C. crime rates—which have been falling—or improving public safety. Using U.S. military forces to enforce a policy agenda on American soil is a gross abuse of power that reeks of authoritarianism. Donald Trump continues to trample on Americans’ rights, the separation of powers, and the rule of law. This is a moment where every American who cares about our country and its ideals cannot stand by–it is a moment where we all must stand up for our democracy.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-07T14:57:50Z

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