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| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-gottheimer-joins-north-jerseys-korean-american-community-at-the-25th-annual-korean-harvest-festival-of-new-jersey | PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Joins North Jersey’s Korean-American Community at the 25th Annual Korean Harvest Festival of New Jersey | 2026-09-30 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Below: Gottheimer at the 25th Annual Korean Harvest Festival of New Jersey to celebrate Chuseok. RIDGEFIELD, NJ — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) attended the 25th Annual Korean Harvest Festival of New Jersey. The festival brings together New Jersey’s diverse communities to enjoy and experience Korean culture. This year’s festival featured Korean dishes, music, art, games, and more to celebrate Chuseok, a South Korean holiday celebrating the full moon and harvest. “The Korean American community is a critical part of North Jersey — they work every day to make the Fifth District an even better place to live, raise our families, and do business. I’m proud to be able to help celebrate Chuseok and remember that our greatest strength is diversity in the United States,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). Gottheimer has worked with Korean American community and business leaders from North Jersey to support small businesses, lower taxes, keep communities safe, help make life more affordable, and combat hate against the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Gottheimer was joined by Bergen County Executive James Tedesco, Bergen County Clerk John Hogan, Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton, Bergen County Commissioner Tracy Zur, Bergen County Commissioner Mary Amoroso, Bergen County Commissioner Rafael Marte, NJ Assemblywoman Ellen Park, NJ Assemblyman Robert Auth, Tenafly Mayor Mark Zinna, Englewood Cliffs Mayor Mark Park, Palisades Park Mayor Paul Kim, Palisades Park Councilman Christopher Kwak, Palisades Park Councilman Charlie Shin, Palisades Park Councilman Frank Donohue, the Korean American Association of NJ, The Ko-American Harvest Festival Committee, Korean Produce Association of NY, The Korean NY Daily. Below: Gottheimer at the 25th Annual Korean Harvest Festival of New Jersey celebrating Chuseok. ### | 1 | 2026-10-01T11:23:28Z | 2026-10-01T11:25:15Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-calls-on-the-u-s-doj-and-nj-attorney-general-to-investigate-lindens-targeting-of-jewish-community | RELEASE: Gottheimer Calls on the U.S. DOJ and NJ Attorney General to Investigate Linden’s Targeting of Jewish Community | 2026-09-30 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | LINDEN, NJ — Today, Wednesday, September 30, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced he is working with the U.S. Department of Justice and New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport to address serious concerns about the seven-year pattern of discriminatory zoning changes and selective enforcement by the City of Linden against its Jewish community. Gottheimer has now sent a letter to both U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche and New Jersey Attorney General Davenport, asking them to work together on a review. “Religious freedom is one of the cornerstones of our democracy, and any attempt to exclude or harass a certain population based on prejudice, particularly by public officials, is deeply upsetting and disturbing,” wrote Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5).”For more than 35 years prior to the arrival of the Jewish community in Linden, there were no significant changes to the City’s zoning regulations. However, in the seven years since the Jewish community began to settle there, the City has enacted four major zoning changes. Each of these changes directly impacts the Jewish community’s religious life and unique family needs… I encourage the U.S. Department of Justice and New Jersey Office of the Attorney General to investigate these claims and, if necessary, take legal action to remediate these alarming actions by the City of Linden.” The full letter can be found here. Gottheimer’s September 2026 letter asks the U.S. Department of Justice and the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General to look into a seven-year pattern of zoning changes and selective enforcement by the City of Linden (Union County) aimed at its Jewish community. It builds on his May 2025 letter to the Department of Justice. The letter outlines: Houses of worship: Months after approving a synagogue in May 2017, the City raised the minimum lot size for houses of worship from 25,000 to 75,000 square feet. It then made combining lots effectively impossible. Residential zoning: Between 2023 and 2025, the City proposed counting basem… | 1 | 2026-10-01T11:23:28Z | 2026-10-01T11:25:15Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-statement-on-court-approval-of-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger-settlement | Booker Statement on Court-Approval of Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Settlement | 2026-09-30 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NJ | Cory A. Booker | B001288 | www.booker.senate.gov | booker | https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the following statement after a federal judge approved the settlement between Paramount Skydance and the states that sued to block its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery: “The Trump administration picked a winner from the outset and cleared its path. The states stepped in because this merger combines two of the largest film studios and drives concentration to levels the law presumes unlawful. They warned of higher prices, fewer films, and less choice. The settlement does not resolve those concerns. “Americans deserve an economy where companies compete for their business, reward talent, and serve the public, not markets controlled by those with the deepest pockets. “Above all, I worry about the workers, artists, and moviegoers who always pay the price when studios consolidate, and about the creative expression that disappears when fewer companies decide what gets made. Past entertainment mergers brought layoffs, shelved projects, and higher prices. “Our country’s origin story begins with a revolt against monopoly: colonists dumped the East India Company’s tea into the Boston Harbor rather than accept a Crown-granted monopoly. Two hundred and fifty years later, that fight continues. I have called, and will continue to call, for the vigorous and fair application of our antitrust laws. I will watch this merger, and others, closely to make sure it does not threaten competition, raise prices, or invite corruption.” | 1 | 2026-10-01T11:23:28Z | 2026-10-01T11:25:15Z |
| https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-pou-secures-over-2-million-hire-more-clifton-firefighters | Congresswoman Pou Secures Over $2 Million to Hire More Clifton Firefighters | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Nellie Pou | P000621 | pou.house.gov | pou | https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PATERSON, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today announced that she helped secure a $2,139,724.80 federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant for the Clifton Fire Department. Awarded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the funding will allow the department to hire additional firefighters. “Clifton’s firefighters put themselves in harm’s way seven days a week. They deserve to have the people they need beside them when the alarm sounds,” said Congresswoman Pou. “I am proud to help bring more than $2.1 million home to Clifton to put additional firefighters on the job. More firefighters mean a stronger department and more support for the men and women already serving on the front lines. I will always fight to make sure our local fire departments have the federal money they need to protect our communities and bring their firefighters home safely.” “As a vibrant, growing community, Clifton’s fire heroes need every dollar of federal resources to do their jobs. Thanks to this federal funding secured by Congresswoman Pou, Clifton will be able to hire more firefighters and protect our residents when the worst strikes,” said Clifton Mayor Ray Grabowski. Congress created the SAFER program in 2003 to address staffing shortages at fire departments across America. While existing federal fire grants largely helped departments purchase equipment and improve training, SAFER was designed specifically to help communities put more firefighters on the job and ensure departments have adequate personnel to respond to emergencies. Earlier this year, Congresswoman Pou sent a letter to the leaders of the House Appropriations Committee requesting increased funding for the SAFER program. SAFER was created through the efforts of the late Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr., who was also the longtime head of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus. Administered by FEMA, SAFER supports two primary activities: hiring additional career firefighters and recruiting and retaining volunteer firefi… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases/pou-introduces-resolution-celebrating-bangladeshs-global-leadership | Pou Introduces Resolution Celebrating Bangladesh’s Global Leadership | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Nellie Pou | P000621 | pou.house.gov | pou | https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PATERSON, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), the co-chair of the Congressional Bangladesh Caucus, has introduced a bipartisan House resolution congratulating the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on assuming the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and reaffirming the importance of the longstanding partnership between Bangladesh and the United States. The Republican lead cosponsor is Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC-02). “Bangladesh’s leadership at the United Nations is a proud moment for Bangladeshis around the world, including the thousands of Bangladeshi Americans I am honored to represent in North Jersey,” said Congresswoman Pou. “Our two nations share deep economic, security, and personal ties that have grown stronger over more than half a century. As co-chair of the Bangladesh Caucus, I want Congress to recognize this historic achievement and continue building a relationship that benefits the people of both our nations.” “We are grateful for Congresswoman Nellie Pou’s leadership in introducing this important resolution and working hard to deepen the ties between the United States and Bangladesh,” said Paterson Second Ward Councilman Shahin Khalique. Pou represents one of the largest Bangladeshi-American communities in the United States. In Congress, she has worked to elevate the voices of Bangladeshi Americans in Washington and strengthen the relationship between the United States and Bangladesh. As her new resolution notes, an estimated 300,000 people of Bangladeshi heritage live in the United States. The United States and Bangladesh established diplomatic relations in 1972 and maintain important economic, military, security, and humanitarian ties. The Congresswoman’s resolution finds that bilateral trade in goods and services totaled an estimated $13.7 billion in 2025 and highlights Bangladesh’s major contributions to U.N. peacekeeping and its hosting of more than one million Rohingya refugees. Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected President of the … | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.kim.senate.gov/press_release/senators-kim-and-murkowski-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-deliver-essential-maternal-supply-kits-to-new-parents/ | Senators Kim and Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Deliver Essential Maternal Supply Kits to New Parents | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NJ | Andy Kim | K000394 | www.kim.senate.gov | kim | https://www.kim.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced the Newborn Essentials Support Toolkit (NEST) Act to deliver starter maternity kits to new moms in communities with high rates of infant or maternal mortality. The kits include supplies for both mother and baby such as diapers, wipes, educational materials, and more. “Those first couple days of my sons’ lives were filled with immense joy but also the very real anxiety and uncertainty every parent faces. The NEST program has been a helping hand to new moms in the precious and daunting first chapter of their kids’ lives. I’m proud to work with Senator Murkowski to codify and continue its success,” said Senator Kim. “The time immediately after childbirth is an especially vulnerable time for mothers and their newborns. Evidence supports providing critical supplies during the postpartum period can improve families’ experiences, including reduced anxiety and financial stress,” said Senator Murkowski. “I am pleased to join Senator Kim in introducing legislation to codify this successful program and offer this support to growing families across the country.” The United States has consistently ranked highest for maternal mortality when compared to peer nations; while the infant and maternal mortality rates started leveling off, since 2020 rates have been on the rise again. Mental health conditions and substance use disorder are the leading cause of death among women during the postpartum period, and postpartum deaths account for 63% of maternal deaths in the perinatal period. The bipartisan NEST Act addresses maternal and infant health disparities by codifying a pilot program at the Department of Health and Human Services that partners with local community organizations and federally qualified health centers to distribute toolkits to expectant mothers in areas of highest need. Every expectant mother in the program will receive a Newborn Essentials Support Toolkit that includes: diapers, wipes, hygiene items, blankets, and thermo… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-gottheimer-hosts-hispanic-heritage-month-roundtable-with-north-jersey-community-leaders-and-advocates | PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts Hispanic Heritage Month Roundtable with North Jersey Community Leaders and Advocates | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer Hosts Roundtable for Hispanic American Heritage Month. BERGENFIELD, NJ — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month Roundtable in Bergenfield, bringing together community leaders, advocates, educators, local elected officials, county officials, faith leaders, veteran advocates, and workforce professionals from across North Jersey to celebrate the contributions of the Hispanic and Latino community and discuss the challenges families continue to face. “It’s this diversity of Hispanic and Latino cultures, honestly, that makes North Jersey strong and such a vibrant place to live, work, and raise a family,” Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “If we work together to lift one another up and highlight the diversity that gives us our strength, in the greatest country in the world, our best days will always be ahead of us.” In New Jersey’s Fifth District, more than 151,000 constituents are part of the Hispanic and Latino community, with towns like Hackensack, Englewood, and Bergenfield — where roughly a third of residents are Hispanic — among the fastest-growing ethnic groups in the state. This roundtable was hosted during National Hispanic American Heritage Month, which is celebrated every year from September 15th to October 15th to honor the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans. First, this observance originated as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson in 1968. Then, it was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover this 30-day period, from mid-September to mid-October. This event discussed a range of priorities, including access to affordable and culturally competent health care and mental health care, rising costs and housing affordability, community safety and immigration enforcement concerns, language barriers, and barriers to education. Gottheimer was joined by Camelia Valdes, Passaic County Prosecutor; Raúl Ruiz, President of the New Jersey Coalition of Latino Pastors and Ministers; John Lucas, President of the S… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-calls-nj-federal-officials-survey-damage-after-storm-anticipating | Pallone Calls for NJ, Federal Officials to Survey Damage After Storm, Anticipating Federal Disaster Declaration | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Frank Pallone, Jr. | P000034 | pallone.house.gov | pallone | https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | LONG BRANCH, NJ – Following heavy rain and coastal flooding caused by a powerful nor’easter that impacted areas across New Jersey, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today called on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJOEM), as well as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to conduct a prompt survey to assess the damage to the state in anticipation of the necessity for a federal disaster declaration. “In some parts of my district 6 to 7 feet of tidal flooding inundated businesses and homes, municipal infrastructure such as piers and bulkheads are severely damaged, and cars on the street are submerged in flood water,” Pallone wrote. “While it appears that flood control projects, berms, and raised homes saved many areas from even worse damage, the destruction left behind from this storm is significant.” Pallone also thanked Governor Sherrill for her proactive state of emergency declaration, and reiterated his willingness to work with state officials to provide the necessary federal funds to help towns, businesses, and residents recover from the storm. Full text of the letter is available here and below: Dear Commissioner Potosnak and Acting State Director Hengemuhle: Over the weekend, my district and areas across New Jersey were hit by a powerful nor’easter storm that resulted in intense rainfall, tidal surges, and forceful winds. I appreciate your willingness to conduct a prompt survey to assess damage to our state. This is necessary in my effort to secure a federal disaster declaration, should the damage survey thresholds be met. From power outages to substantial coastal erosion, this nor’easter has brought dangerous conditions to our state. In its most recent forecast, the National Weather Service warned that the nor'easter would likely continue heavy rain and tidal surges on mid-Atlantic and northeastern states through Monday night. Coastal sections of New Jersey are seeing signific… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-urges-ferc-protect-pjm-customers-stronger-data-center-rules | Pallone Urges FERC to Protect PJM Customers with Stronger Data Center Rules | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Frank Pallone, Jr. | P000034 | pallone.house.gov | pallone | https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) wrote to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today urging the Commission to use its authority to approve and strengthen recent proposals put forth by PJM surrounding its handling of data centers. “Americans are deeply frustrated and concerned that the rapid and unceasing development of data centers is driving up their monthly energy bills. At the end of the day, protecting Americans’ power bills is FERC’s responsibility,” Pallone wrote in his letter to FERC Chairman Laura Swett. “While I support many of the provisions included in the proposals, I am concerned that they do not go far enough and believe [FERC] should use its authority to improve PJM’s proposals to protect families across the mid-Atlantic region.” Pallone explained that data centers are responsible for an increase in PJM capacity market costs of nearly $30 billion since the summer of 2024. Meanwhile, demand for electricity over the next decade is expected to explode, with PJM forecasting a roughly four percent increase in peak demand each year driven almost entirely by data centers. PJM is therefore suggesting it implement three reforms: requiring data centers to pay for new power plants to make PJM’s grid reliable, requiring data centers to bring their own new generation capacity online, and creating a registry of data centers within PJM’s boundaries. Pallone writes that while he supports these goals, FERC should impose the following improvements to strengthen them: Ensure that data centers are responsible for all the costs they cause, not just for new power plants designed to shore up reliability; Make the requirement for data centers to bring their own new generation capacity online permanent; and Make the proposed data center registry public so that every American has access to the information they need to protect and empower their communities. “Last year, my constituents saw an outrageous 20 percent increase in their power bills, fueled… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases/pou-introduces-safe-water-schools-act-protect-students-lead | Pou Introduces Safe Water for Schools Act to Protect Students from Lead | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Nellie Pou | P000621 | pou.house.gov | pou | https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PATERSON, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, last week introduced H.R. 10596, the Safe Water for Schools Act, legislation to help schools across the country replace aging drinking water fountains and monitor their water for dangerous lead contamination. “Every parent should be able to send their child to school knowing the water they drink is safe,” said Congresswoman Pou. “Last year, testing in Paterson in our district found lead in water fountains and faucets throughout our schools, including dangerous levels that forced some fixtures out of service. This is a problem we can fix. My new bill will help schools in New Jersey and across America replace old fountains, monitor water, and keep lead away from our children. Safe drinking water isn’t political and should be something every family can count on, no excuses.” The Safe Water for Schools Act would reauthorize a federal grant program under the Safe Drinking Water Act at $7 million annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2029. The program helps local school districts replace older drinking water fountains and cover the costs of monitoring lead levels in school drinking water. The legislation is endorsed by the New Jersey School Boards Association and the American Federation of Teachers. The need for this investment has hit close to home in the Garden State. Testing conducted in Paterson Public Schools last year found excessive lead levels in fountains and faucets at 10 schools. Fourteen fixtures registered above the federal action level (15 parts per billion, or ppb), while testing found some amount of lead in a whopping 29.5 percent of the district's fountains and faucets. Congresswoman Pou has made improving water infrastructure a major focus of her first term in Congress. Earlier this month, the House overwhelmingly passed the Water Resources Development Act, which includes more than a dozen priorities Pou championed to advance flood protection and water projects across North … | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-coons-merkley-van-hollen-kaine-call-for-secretary-rubio-to-act-to-de-escalate-tension-in-ethiopias-tigray-region | Booker, Coons, Merkley, Van Hollen, Kaine Call for Secretary Rubio to Act to De-escalate Tension in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee (SFRC) on Africa and Global Health Policy issued the following statement after reports of renewed violent conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray, Afar, and Amhara regions. In the statement, Booker was joined by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chris Coons (D-DE), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) in condemning the Trump Administration for allowing sanctions to expire on those who facilitated human rights violations in Tigray and urged for mediation to continue: “We are alarmed by the deteriorating security situation in Ethiopia. As conflict in the Tigray, Oromia and Afar regions escalate, we are seeing the unraveling of the agreement that ended the 2020–2022 Tigray war, which the African Union brokered and the United States strongly supported. The international community must push signatories to the agreement to de-escalate tensions and return to mediation or risk seeing another conflict in the Horn of Africa. “Unfortunately, this resumption of hostilities comes less than a week after the Trump Administration let sanctions expire on individuals and entities that facilitated gross human rights abuses in Tigray. Allowing these sanctions to expire emboldens belligerents that see no checks against their horrific actions and leaves victims without much needed justice. Last week, a truck transporting U.S.-funded food assistance for internally displaced people in Northwestern Tigray was hit in a drone strike by the Ethiopian military. A significant portion of the food assistance was damaged or destroyed, and critical assistance was disrupted for people already facing significant humanitarian needs after the 2020-2022 conflict. The Ethiopian military’s expansive use of drones in Amhara and Oromia is extremely concerning, will only worsen the humanitarian situation and risks widening the conflict. The Tigray People’s Lib… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-duckworth-hirono-smith-blumenthal-introduce-legislation-to-allow-use-of-us-foreign-assistance-for-abortion-care-overseas | Booker, Duckworth, Hirono, Smith, Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Allow Use of U.S. Foreign Assistance for Abortion Care Overseas | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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 International Safe Abortion Day, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reintroduced the Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act, which would repeal the 1973 Helms Amendment to the Foreign Assistance Act and ensure that U.S. foreign assistance may be used to provide the full scope of comprehensive health care, including safe, and legal access to abortion services. U.S. Representatives Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-7), Diana DeGette (D-CO-1), Norma Torres (D-CA-35), and Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Helms Amendment has prohibited any U.S. foreign assistance funds from being used for “the performance of abortion as a method of family planning” and has acted as a total ban on U.S. foreign aid being used for any abortion services. Due to the Helms Amendment, women are being denied abortion care, and even basic information and counseling. The Helms Amendment also forces providers to distinguish between abortion and all other health services and puts an essential health care service out of reach for too many. The bill also includes language clarifying that under U.S. government policy, safe abortion care is a critical component of comprehensive maternal and reproductive care. “For more than 50 years, the Helms Amendment has restricted the use of U.S. foreign assistance for abortion care, with real consequences for women around the world,” said Senator Booker. “Women are turned away from safe care and denied information and counseling about their options. Providers are forced to treat abortion differently from other essential health services. That is not a policy grounded in science, compassion, or dignity. The Abortion Is Health Care Everywhere Act would end these restrictions and make clear that U.S. global health assistance can support comprehensive reproductive health care, including safe abortion care.” “Reproductive health … | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-takes-to-senate-floor-to-oppose-the-protect-college-sports-act | Booker Takes to Senate Floor to Oppose the Protect College Sports Act | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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 former Division I college football player, took to the Senate floor to oppose the Protect College Sports Act, standing with college athletes and organizations including the NAACP, Congressional Black Caucus, and AFL-CIO who have raised serious concerns about a bill that was written without athlete input, shields the NCAA from accountability, and puts the burden of enforcement on athletes themselves. “At its core, it's a bill that undermines the rights of young people who pour their blood, sweat, tears, countless hours of work, and more into their craft, ” said Senator Booker. From his earliest days in the Senate, Senator Booker has been a leading voice on college athletes’ rights, standing with athletes against efforts to roll back the hard-fought protections they have earned. “Listen to the athletes. Listen to those who represent them. This so-called “Protect College Sports Act” isn’t about protecting college athletes—it’s about protecting wealthy coaches, powerful institutions, and an NCAA that’s held unbridled power for decades while athletes faced discrimination and injustice, ” continued Senator Booker. College sports is now a roughly $20 billion industry, with more than 40 football coaches earning over $5 million a year. Just 15 fired coaches collected nearly $250 million in contract buyouts in 2025 alone. “College athletes put their bodies on the line, and generate billions, they deserve a real voice and real rights. This bill pulls the rug out from under them. Athletes deserve leaders who stand with them and I’ll keep fighting alongside them,” said Senator Booker. | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/reps-watson-coleman-bynum-krishnamoorthi-calls-for-review-of-epas-microplastics-monitoring-and-research | Reps. Watson Coleman, Bynum, Krishnamoorthi Calls for Review of EPA’s Microplastics Monitoring and Research | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | W000822 | watsoncoleman.house.gov | watsoncoleman | https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (D-OR), Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) led 21 of their colleagues in a letter requesting Government Accountability Office Comptroller General Brown, to conduct a review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s efforts to monitor and evaluate the risks of human exposure to micro- and nanoplastics. The lawmakers argue that to continue protecting Americans’ health, they need to understand what the EPA has accomplished in its work on microplastics and what progress still needs to be made. They also emphasize the urgency of this review amid emerging research connecting microplastics to adverse health consequences and serious environmental risks. In the letter, the lawmakers write: “Even as the EPA's FY2023-FY2026 research plan approaches its conclusion, Congress lacks a clear assessment of what the EPA has accomplished in its work on microplastics and what work remains necessary to support reliable monitoring, risk assessment and potential regulatory action.” Later, they write: “Addressing microplastic pollution is critical for protecting the health of Americans and safeguarding our waterways and ecosystems. Our constituents deserve to know what microplastic exposure means for their families’ health, and the requested information above will be critical in informing Congress’s work in tackling this challenge." The letter was also signed by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Representatives Jesús G. "Chuy" García (IL-04), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C), Emanuel Cleaver II (MO-05), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), Dave Min (CA-47), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Laura Friedman (CA-30), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Judy Chu (CA-28), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29), Adelita S. Grijalva (AZ-07), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Mike Levin (CA-49), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44), and Zoe Lofgren (CA-18). Researchers at the Environmental Protections Agency (EP… | 1 | 2026-10-01T11:23:28Z | 2026-10-01T11:25:15Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-gottheimer-celebrates-bergen-county-seniors-at-annual-senior-citizens-festival | PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Celebrates Bergen County Seniors at Annual Senior Citizens Festival | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer with Bergen County seniors. PARAMUS, NJ — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) attended Bergen County’s Annual Senior Citizens Festival. Gottheimer helped serve lunch, greeted and thanked local seniors and veterans for their contributions to the community, and enjoyed the festival’s games, music, and food at Van Saun County Park. He also spoke to seniors about his focus on helping them battle back senior scams and ensure their veterans benefits, Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are protected. “Bergen County’s Annual Senior Citizens Festival is one of the great North Jersey traditions, and there’s nothing I enjoy more than spending the day with our Fifth District seniors,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “Bergen County seniors make invaluable contributions to our North Jersey community, and I’ll always work to make their lives more affordable by cutting taxes, lowering the cost of prescription drugs and healthcare, and helping them access the Social Security they’ve earned.” Gottheimer is fighting to support Jersey’s seniors by: Lowering the cost for prescription drugs and health care: Gottheimer helped pass legislation to lower prescription drug costs by capping the cost of insulin under Medicare at $35 per month for thousands of residents from the Fifth District and for more than 77,000 residents across New Jersey. The legislation also caps annual out-of-pocket prescription costs at $2,000 under Medicare. Gottheimer is also working to expand Medicare coverage for lung cancer and expand Alzheimer’s testing, helping seniors get timely answers about their health and the care they need. Making life more affordable for Jersey seniors by helping lower property taxes: Gottheimer announced that New Jersey’s Fifth District has now clawed 357% more federal tax dollars back from Washington and the Moocher States since he took office, helping to lower property taxes, make life more affordable and safer, and improve North Jersey communities amount to an average of more than $750 clawed ba… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-gottheimer-hosts-local-veterans-100th-birthday-celebrates-american-heros-achievements | PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts Local Veteran’s 100th Birthday, Celebrates American Hero’s Achievements | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer celebrates August “Augie” Caccavone’s 100th Birthday. FORT LEE, NJ — Today, Friday, September 25, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a 100th birthday celebration for local WWII veteran August “Augie” Caccavone, honoring his life and his service to his country. Watch Gottheimer’s remarks here. “Augie is a living symbol of perseverance, strength, and service. From fighting in the Battle of the Bulge to earning the Bronze Star for his heroism, he represents the very best of the Greatest Generation,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “It’s an honor to celebrate this incredible milestone with him. Augie and every veteran who wore the uniform had our backs when our country needed them most, and we will always have theirs — that’s a promise I’ll never stop working to keep.” Retired U.S. Army Sergeant August “Augie” Caccavone is a lifelong Bergen County resident and a proud World War II veteran. A veteran of the Battle of the Bulge, Augie served as a Sergeant in the 7th Army and was awarded the Bronze Star for destroying two German machine guns. He also served in the Philippines and with the 8th Army in Japan, exemplifying courage in defense of our nation. At 100 years old, Augie remains an active member of VFW Post 2342, where he continues to support fellow veterans with kindness and good humor. Gottheimer was joined by; Bergen County Clerk John Hogan; Deputy Commissioner of the NJ Dep. of Veterans Affairs Esther Chucaralao; 108th Mission Support Group Commander, Colonel Eric Balint; Bergen County Commissioner Dr. Joan Voss; Senator Gordon Johnson; Fort Lee Mayor Mark J. Sokolich; Fort Lee Councilman Harvey Sohmer; Fort Lee Council President Bryan Drumgoole; Fort Lee Councilman Paul Yoon; Upper Saddle River Mayor Arman Fardanesh; Vernon Township Mayor Anthony Rossi; Alpine Mayor Paul Tomasko; Leonia Mayor Bill Ziegler; Tenafly Mayor Mark Zinna; Palisades Park Mayor Paul Kim; Palisades Park Councilman Charlie Shin; Palisades Park Councilman Christopher Kwak; Tenafly Councilwoman… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases/mejia-secures-six-new-jersey-water-infrastructure-priorities-in-house-passed-bill | Mejia Secures Six New Jersey Water Infrastructure Priorities in House-Passed Bill | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Analilia Mejia | M001246 | mejia.house.gov | mejia | https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | For Immediate Release: September 21, 2026 Contact: Beth Wiesinger | NJ11AMPress@Mail.House.Gov The bipartisan water resources bill includes provisions to advance flood protection, protect wetlands, address harmful algal blooms, and improve access to U.S. Army Corps programs across NJ-11 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) announced that six priorities she championed to strengthen flood protection and protect waterways across New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District were included in the House-passed version of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week by a vote of 415-9. The bill now awaits consideration by the Senate. The legislation includes provisions directing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to advance flood mitigation efforts along the Whippany River, Rockaway River, and Den Brook, and throughout the Passaic River Basin. It also expands support for natural flood protection, calls for additional federal attention to harmful algal blooms affecting Lake Hopatcong, and makes it easier for communities to navigate USACE programs and access technical assistance. “Flooding is one of the greatest natural threats to families and businesses across New Jersey—it is something our communities have experienced again and again. I fought to make sure that the voices of our communities were heard and that these initiatives moved forward,” said Congresswoman Mejia. “These projects will help us better prepare for flooding, protect our waterways, and give local communities more tools to build the resilient infrastructure they need, before disaster strikes. I will continue working to make sure New Jersey gets its fair share of federal support as we confront the growing impacts of climate change.” The House-passed WRDA includes six priorities championed by Congresswoman Mejia: Whippany River Flooding: The bill directs USACE to expedite its ongoing study of flooding along the Whippany River, helping move the project closer to poten… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mejia-supports-victims-calls-for-immediate-resignation-of-lt-governor-caldwell | Rep. Mejia Supports Victims, Calls for Immediate Resignation of Lt. Governor Caldwell | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Analilia Mejia | M001246 | mejia.house.gov | mejia | https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | For Immediate Release: 9/25/2026 Contact: Beth Wiesinger | NJ11AMPress@Mail.House.Gov Glen Ridge, NJ — Congresswoman Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) released the following statement on the independent investigation into Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell: "Lieutenant Governor Caldwell’s conduct is deeply disappointing and falls far short of the standard we should expect from anyone entrusted with public office. I stand with the victims who had the courage to come forward, and they deserve to be heard, supported, and protected. I have spent my life fighting for accountability and justice for workers facing harassment, which is why I support the actions taken by Governor Sherrill and her call for the Lieutenant Governor’s resignation," said Congresswoman Mejia. "When harassment and ethical violations go unchecked, it sends a message to the public and to state employees that this kind of conduct is tolerated. That is simply unacceptable. Government officials have a responsibility to protect workers, stand up for our values, and fight every day to make life better for everyday New Jerseyans." ### | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/-icymi-judge-directs-paramount-state-ags-to-respond-to-booker-letter-challenging-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger-settlement | ICYMI: Judge Directs Paramount, State AGs to Respond to Booker Letter Challenging Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger Settlement | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NJ | Cory A. Booker | B001288 | www.booker.senate.gov | booker | https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | Judge assigns “homework:” Respond to Booker’s concerns about proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger settlement by Monday WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, is drawing attention following Thursday’s hearing on the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger for sending a letter to District Judge Araceli Martinez- Olguin urging an independent public-interest review of the settlement, resulting in her specifically “questioning attorneys Thursday about concerns raised by Sen. Booker.” In his letter, Booker urged the court to conduct an independent public-interest review of the agreement. “The proposed settlement has reached the Court without a competitive impact statement, without a public comment period, and without any formal opportunity for theaters, distributors, workers, or consumers to be heard,” Booker wrote in his letter. “The Court should not approve this agreement without first ensuring that the public interest has been adequately considered.” SEE FOR YOURSELF: Variety Judge Questions Legal Points of Paramount’s Settlement With States at Hearing, Says a Ruling Will Come in ‘Due Course’ — Judge Martínez-Olguín requests parties submit replies to Sen. Booker's request for an independent public-interest review By Todd Spangler September 24, 2026 Booker sent a letter Thursday urging the court to subject the settlement to an independent public-interest review before approving it, noting it reached the court without a competitive impact statement, public comment period, or chance for theaters, distributors, workers, or consumers to weigh in. Paramount Skydance filed a brief opposing what it called Booker's improper "pseudo-amicus submission." Judge Martínez-Olguín opened by saying the court "isn't a rubber stamp" of the agreement and that she wanted to confirm the deal resulted from an arm's-length process rather than collusion. California senior assi… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/09/25/2026/booker-introduces-transit-oriented-housing-development-act | Booker Introduces Transit-Oriented Housing Development Act | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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) introduced the Transit-Oriented Housing Development Act, legislation to expand affordable and workforce housing near major transit hubs across the nation. If enacted, the legislation is projected to create more than two million new housing units across the country and increase access to affordable homes for low-income families. The bill also invests $300 billion over ten years into the national Housing Trust Fund to support the construction of affordable housing. “Our nation faces a housing crisis that threatens the very bedrock of the American dream. For millions of families around the nation and in New Jersey, affordable housing is simply out of reach,” said Senator Booker. “When I was Mayor of Newark, I doubled the production of affordable housing across the city, even when the housing market faced severe turbulence. I am proud to build upon that success at the federal level because it will help address one of New Jerseyans’ most urgent challenges; ensuring our families have access to more affordable housing, high-quality schools and opportunities to thrive.” “Housing affordability is an escalating crisis in New Jersey and communities across the country," said Arnold Cohen, senior policy advisor for the Housing and Community Development Network of NJ. "The need for more homes people can afford is undeniable, and this bill would make a significant investment in building those homes where people can connect to jobs, transit, and opportunity. By expanding access to housing near transit, it would also help communities attract and retain workers, support local businesses, and strengthen our economy." "We appreciate Senator Booker introducing the Transit-Oriented Housing Development Act to address our state and national housing affordability challenges in a way that supports transit-oriented development, smart growth, and the creation of more walkable places and connected communities. By expanding funding for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and the Natio… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-judge-directs-paramount-state-ags-to-respond-to-booker-letter-urging-court-to-scrutinize_paramount-warner-bros-discovery-merger-settlement | ICYMI: Judge Directs Paramount, State AGs to Respond to Booker Letter Urging Court to Scrutinize Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger Settlement | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NJ | Cory A. Booker | B001288 | www.booker.senate.gov | booker | https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | Judge assigns “homework:” Respond to Booker’s concerns about proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger settlement by Monday WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, is drawing attention following Thursday’s hearing on the proposed $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger for sending a letter to the Court oversee the transaction urging an independent public-interest review of the settlement. District Judge Araceli Martinez- Olguin questioned attorneys representing the studios and states “about concerns raised by Sen. Booker.” In his letter, Booker urged the court to conduct an independent public-interest review of the agreement. SEE FOR YOURSELF: Variety Judge Questions Legal Points of Paramount’s Settlement With States at Hearing, Says a Ruling Will Come in ‘Due Course’ — Judge Martínez-Olguín requests parties submit replies to Sen. Booker's request for an independent public-interest review By Todd Spangler September 24, 2026 Booker sent a letter Thursday urging the court to subject the settlement to an independent public-interest review before approving it, noting it reached the court without a competitive impact statement, public comment period, or chance for theaters, distributors, workers, or consumers to weigh in. Paramount Skydance filed a brief opposing what it called Booker's improper "pseudo-amicus submission." Judge Martínez-Olguín opened by saying the court "isn't a rubber stamp" of the agreement and that she wanted to confirm the deal resulted from an arm's-length process rather than collusion. California senior assistant AG Paula Blizzard and a Paramount attorney both affirmed it was an arm's-length process. Asked how the deal addresses competition concerns, Blizzard said the states worried that blocking the merger outright would just send Warner Bros. Discovery looking for another buyer. Forbes Paramount Merger Settlement Won’t Be Resol… | 1 | 2026-09-27T10:23:37Z | 2026-09-27T10:25:08Z |
| https://www.kim.senate.gov/press_release/senators-kim-heinrich-introduce-legislation-to-give-hungry-military-children-access-to-school-meal-assistance-programs/ | Senators Kim, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Give Hungry Military Children Access to School Meal Assistance Programs | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NJ | Andy Kim | K000394 | www.kim.senate.gov | kim | https://www.kim.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recognition of September being Hunger Action Month, Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced the Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act to combat hunger among military families and ensure military children are no longer excluded from school meal assistance programs. “No child in our country should go hungry, but right now, red tape is preventing many military children from getting nutritious breakfast and lunch at school. While they’d otherwise be eligible for school meal programs, these kids are unfairly being penalized because their parent serves in uniform. This is a simple but critically important fix, and just one of many actions we need to take to fully tackle hunger amongst servicemembers and their loved ones,” said Senator Kim. “Military families sacrifice enough for our country — they should not have to worry about their children accessing school meals.”said Senator Heinrich. “Our Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act will cut through that red tape and make sure military kids in New Mexico and across the country can get healthy meals at school, so they can focus on learning, growing, and being kids.” The legislation was previously introduced in the House by Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA-49) and Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA-7). “The men and women who risk their lives for our country should never struggle to feed their children,” said Rep. Levin. “Though there is much more we must do to improve the financial well-being of service members, this is an important step towards ensuring military families based at Camp Pendleton in my district and across the country can focus on executing their mission rather than on where their families will find the next meal. I’m grateful to Senator Kim and Senator Heinrich for introducing this legislation in the Senate and partnering with us to help more military families access the school meals their children need.” Congressman Mackenzie’s quote: “No children of servicemembers should lose access to school meals b… | 1 | 2026-10-01T11:23:28Z | 2026-10-01T11:25:15Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-figures-hayes-ezell-introduce-bill-to-cover-college-costs-for-children-of-longtime-educators-first-responders-and-social-workers | Booker, Figures, Hayes, Ezell Introduce Bill to Cover College Costs for Children of Longtime Educators, First Responders, and Social Workers | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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. Representatives Shomari Figures (D-AL-02), Jahana Hayes (D-CT-05), and Mike Ezell (R-MS-04) introduced the Public Service Educational Assistance Act, legislation that would cover the cost of college or job training for the children of educators, first responders, and social workers who have dedicated at least 20 years to public service. "Educators, first responders, and social workers show up for us in our classrooms, our emergencies, and our hardest moments, year after year," said Senator Booker. "Their families carry that sacrifice too, often quietly, through long hours and stretched budgets. After 20 years of service, the least we can do is make sure their kids can go to college without drowning in debt. I'm proud to work with Representative Figures to get this done." “These public service employees perform among the most challenging and important functions in our communities, so that is why I am proud to introduce this bill that relieves the financial burden of them sending their children to college or job training programs,” said Representative Figures. “I’m committed to making sure that we recognize the sacrifices made by people who are the backbone of communities in Alabama and across America, and that we invest in real opportunities for their families." “Teachers, social workers, and first responders dedicate their lives in service to our communities, oftentimes unable to provide opportunities they fight so hard for others to enjoy, to their own children,” said Representative Hayes. “I am pleased to introduce the Public Service Educational Assistance Act alongside Congressman Figures to honor the work of public servants and make it easier for their own families to pursue higher education." “As someone who spent more than four decades in law enforcement, I know the sacrifices that come with a career dedicated to serving your community—not just for the individual wearing the badge, but for their entire family,” said Representative Ezell.… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://www.kim.senate.gov/press_release/kim-warner-schatz-take-to-senate-floor-to-demand-passage-of-new-ai-security-legislation/ | Kim, Warner, Schatz Take to Senate Floor to Demand Passage of New AI Security Legislation | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NJ | Andy Kim | K000394 | www.kim.senate.gov | kim | https://www.kim.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee’s National Security and International Trade and Finance Subcommittee, Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced sweeping legislation to establish enforceable safety and security standards for the most advanced artificial intelligence systems. Later in the day, Kim, Warner and Schatz spoke about the legislation on the Senate floor. Watch Senator Kim’s Full Remarks “Innovation without control just leads to chaos, and this is our moment to make sure that the American people have control over the incredible strides we’re seeing on AI,” said Senator Kim. “Control means making sure that the technology does not outpace safety and common sense. It means making sure it can be used to advance quality of life instead of hurdling us towards the doomsday scenarios we’ve been warned about. The actions we are proposing are in pursuit of meeting the moment that the American people are demanding; to work with urgency to keep our families safe.” “The companies building the most powerful AI systems in the world are sounding the alarm: the step-change increase in AI models’ capacity for cyber-offense, combined with clear failures to securely host and deploy these capabilities, could pose serious risks to our national security, our critical infrastructure, and the systems Americans rely on every day,” said Senator Warner. “I remain enormously optimistic about the potential of AI, but optimism cannot be an excuse for inaction, nor can we normalize these kinds of concerning incidents. If a model is capable of finding and exploiting vulnerabilities in a bank, a water system, or our electric grid, we ought to know that before it is released to the public – not after something goes catastrophically wrong. This legislation establishes basic, enforceable rules of the road to make sure the most powerful models are tested, secured, and responsibly deployed.” … | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://www.kim.senate.gov/press_release/senator-kim-and-colleagues-urge-trump-to-raise-chinas-island-building-campaign-in-south-china-sea-during-summit-with-xi/ | Senator Kim and Colleagues Urge Trump to Raise China’s Island Building Campaign in South China Sea During Summit with Xi | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NJ | Andy Kim | K000394 | www.kim.senate.gov | kim | https://www.kim.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Trump begins a summit today with China’s President Xi Jinping, Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and a group of Democratic Senate colleagues are urging Trump to address China’s posturing in the South China Sea and the strategic consequences of its renewed island building campaign for the United States, our partners, and allies in the region. Senator Kim sent a letter to President Trump yesterday alongside Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR). The Senators write: “We are concerned that your administration appears to be ignoring this renewed island building campaign while pursuing diplomacy with China. The fact that China has chosen this moment to resume artificial island-building on your watch, after a decade of dormancy, indicates that your administration’s efforts to bolster frontline states and deter Chinese maritime coercion in the South China Sea have, to date, proven insufficient.” Read the full letter In the letter, the Senators point to how China has previously claimed 90 percent of the South China Sea as its own territory, despite there being no legal basis in international law for China’s claims and strong condemnation by the international community. By building artificial islands in the South China Sea, China has been able to house surveillance technology, long runways for military aircraft, military bases, and other capabilities, threatening regional actors like Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Most recently, China has started to undertake large-scale dredging and land reclamation activities to convert the maritime feature named “Antelope Reef.” The Senators warn: “A Chinese presence on Antelope Island could further reinforce its broad, sweeping territorial claims over the South China Sea in violation of international law and opposition to longstanding U.S. policy, reinforcing Beijing’s vision of a “might makes right” world. Potential air and naval facilities on the island will provide th… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://www.kim.senate.gov/press_release/senator-kim-introduces-series-of-legislation-to-root-out-corruption-in-government/ | Senator Kim Introduces Series of Legislation to Root Out Corruption in Government | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NJ | Andy Kim | K000394 | www.kim.senate.gov | kim | https://www.kim.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | The three bills build on Senator Kim’s anti-corruption agenda to restore trust and integrity in government and fix America’s broken politics WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced three new bills to tackle public corruption and empower individuals to hold government officials accountable for betraying the public’s trust. “Americans look at their government and think, ‘corruption.’ They’ve lost trust that their public officials are looking out for them first, instead of themselves. It’s a threat to our democracy and our responsibility to fix,” said Senator Kim. “It isn’t enough to call out each corrupt act of the Trump administration. We need to dig deeper and move true legislative solutions forward that take on corruption no matter your party, position, or how wealthy you are. Enough is enough.” All three bills are co-sponsored by Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.). Anti-Bribery Improvement Act (aka “the McDonnell Fix”) In 2016, the Supreme Court ruled in McDonnell v. United States to narrow federal bribery law and the definition of “official act,” making it harder to prosecute public officials who accept loans, gifts, or anything of value from individuals seeking an action from the public official in return. For example, their ruling would allow a public official to accept $175,000 in loans and gifts from an individual seeking government approval of a nutritional supplement. Senator Kim’s Anti-Bribery Improvement Act expands the current definition of bribery to include buying or selling access to a federal official by: Expanding the federal bribery statute to explicitly criminalize corrupt access to public officials by defining “access” to mean “use of a public official’s ability to influence any decision or action on any question or matter, which may at any time be pending, or which may by law be brought before such public official, in such official’s official capacity, or in such official’s place of trust or profit.”; and Addressing the Supreme Court’s concern about criminalizing rou… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-reintroduces-bill-to-confront-neglected-diseases-of-poverty-in-america | Booker Reintroduces Bill to Confront Neglected Diseases of Poverty in America | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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) reintroduced the STOP (Study, Treat, Observe, and Prevent) Neglected Diseases of Poverty Act, legislation that would give public health officials the tools to track, treat, and ultimately eliminate neglected diseases of poverty in the United States. These chronic, often disabling infections spread where families lack basic sewage systems, safe drinking water, and adequate housing. "In many parts of our country, there are disabling conditions commonly associated with developing nations that continue to impact Americans here at home," said Senator Booker. "This injustice is largely hidden. We need to address this challenge by raising awareness and boosting investment in research and monitoring to combat these neglected diseases." An estimated 12 million Americans live with at least one neglected parasitic infection, which are more common in places where there is a lack of sewage infrastructure, unsafe drinking water, and inadequate housing and sanitation. Chagas disease alone, which can cause severe heart and digestive problems, affects 300,000 or more people in the U.S., most of whom don't know they are infected, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According to research by CDC scientists, more than 5,000 of them live in New Jersey. Yet, due to reporting gaps, the true burden of this disease remains unknown. The bill would create an interagency task force, fund state surveillance systems and diagnosis and treatment at community health centers, support research into affordable vaccines and treatments, and train health care providers to recognize these diseases. | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-senate-democrats-statement-on-president-trump-and-president-xis-summit-in-washington | Booker, Senate Democrats' Statement on President Trump and President Xi’s Summit in Washington | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chris Coons (D-DE), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) — all Democratic members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee — along with Dick Durbin (D-IL), Democratic Whip and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee; Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; Michael Bennet (D-CO); Tammy Baldwin (D-WI); Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Raphael Warnock (D-GA); Peter Welch (D-VT); Andy Kim (D-NJ); Adam Schiff (D-CA); and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), released the following statement on President Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington. “Diplomacy with China remains vital to preventing conflict and protecting American interests, but it must ultimately produce results for hardworking Americans. President Trump’s summit today with President Xi Jinping failed to deliver. This outcome was predictable: Over the past 19 months, President Trump has systematically hollowed out the foundations of American competitiveness. The Trump Administration has traded away long-term technological dominance for short-term commercial gains, decimated the scientific and talent ecosystem that drives our domestic innovation and inflicted lasting damage on the network of global alliances that keep Americans safe, prosperous and free. “At a time when Americans are struggling with rising costs of gas, electricity and groceries, President Trump rolled out the red carpet for Xi. Rather than confronting China’s unfair trade practices, technology theft, complicity in attacks against our troops or economic and military aggression against our allies, President Trump opted for pageantry over purpose—trading tough diplomacy for a ballroom tour and a lavish dinner with his billionaire friends. “On the economic and security issues… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-gottheimer-joins-bergen-community-college-hispanic-heritage-month-celebration | PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Joins Bergen Community College Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer joins students, faculty, families, and community members for a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Bergen Community College. PARAMUS, NJ — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined students, faculty, families, and community leaders at Bergen Community College to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. “New Jersey’s Hispanic and Latino community is central to who we are — our small businesses, our schools, our hospitals, and our neighborhoods are all stronger because of it,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “During Hispanic Heritage Month, I’m here to do what I always try to do: listen and keep fighting for the families of the Fifth District every single day.” Gottheimer was joined by County Executive Jim Tedesco, Bergen County Commissioner Germaine Ortiz, Bergen County Commissioner Tracy Zur, Bergen County Commissioner Rafael Marte, Bergen County Commissioner Mary Amoroso, Bergen County Commissioner Dr. Joan M. Voss, President of Bergen County Community College Dr. Eric M. Friedman, President & CEO of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Deborah Visconi, Consulate General of Ecuador in New Jersey & Pennsylvania – Acting Consul General Dr. Ramiro Hidalgo Tandazo, Consulate General of Peru in New Jersey & Pennsylvania – Consul General Dr. Ramiro Hidalgo Tandazo. Below: Gottheimer joins students, faculty, and community members for a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Bergen Community College. ### | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-cortez-masto-culinary-union-call-on-senate-to-pass-bipartisan-faster-labor-contracts-act | Booker, Cortez Masto, Culinary Union Call on Senate to Pass Bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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 Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) joined leaders and members of the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 to call on the Senate to pass the Faster Labor Contracts Act, bipartisan legislation that would guarantee workers who vote to form a union a first contract without years of delay. Under current law, there is no deadline for an employer to reach a first agreement once workers vote to unionize. Workers wait an average of 465 days for a first contract, and many never get one at all. The Faster Labor Contracts Act would require employers to begin bargaining within 10 days of a union's written request to negotiate, allow either party to request mediation from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service if no agreement is reached within 90 days, and refer the dispute to a three-person arbitration panel if mediation fails to produce a contract within an additional 30 days. An arbitration panel's decision would be binding for two years. The House passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408) on June 9 by a vote of 230-193, with 20 Republicans joining every House Democrat, after a discharge petition led by Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) forced the bill to the floor over the objections of Republican leadership. The Senate companion, S. 844, was introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), with Sen. Booker as the lead Democratic cosponsor. Cosponsors include Sens. Bernie Moreno (R-OH), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Gary Peters (D-MI), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). The bill has been endorsed by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. "For too long, workers have voted to organize and then waited years for a company to bargain with them in good faith," said Senator Booker. "That's not how this is supposed to work. The Faster Labor Contracts Act sets clear, reasonable deadlines so that when workers speak up and vote to unionize, they actually get a seat at the table. I'm proud to stand with Culinary Union members today, and I'm calli… | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-during-childhood-cancer-awareness-month-gottheimer-announces-new-bipartisan-legislation-to-fight-pediatric-cancer | RELEASE: During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Gottheimer Announces New Bipartisan Legislation To Fight Pediatric Cancer | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer announces “Kylie’s Law” at Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen. MONTVALE, NJ — Today, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen in Montvale, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced the introduction of the bipartisan Kylie’s Voices for Childhood Cancer Act, or “Kylie’s Law,” with his colleague Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17). Named in honor of a close family friend of Gottheimer, Kylie Kupperman, the bill would require states to include at least two pediatric cancer experts on the coalitions that write state cancer control plans, ensuring children’s needs aren’t overlooked in blueprints built largely around adult cancer. Kylie was born in Englewood, New Jersey, and grew up in Chappaqua, New York. Just weeks before her fourth birthday, she was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a rare and fast-growing pediatric brain tumor. After undergoing months of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, she was declared cancer-free. Just as she was starting her freshman year at the University of Delaware, her cancer returned. She tragically passed away on September 10, 2025, at age 19. Every state has a Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition that shapes its long-term cancer plan, but only about a third of states build specific childhood cancer goals into those plans. New Jersey ranks third in the nation for pediatric cancer incidence, with roughly 440 children and teens diagnosed every year and nearly 1,900 cases across Bergen, Passaic, and Sussex Counties over one recent 25-year stretch. Watch Gottheimer’s remarks here. “Kylie should be starting her junior year of college right now — and wow, you should have heard how her friends gushed about her — and how her brother and sister who played games and music for her — and carried her up the stairs when she was too weak.” said Congressman Gottheimer (NJ-5). “But, instead of being at the University of Delaware, her parents are here today, along with friends from Jersey, Chappaqua, and beyond, to honor… | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/-media-advisory-for-wednesday-september-23-2026-at-12pm- | *** MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 AT 12PM *** | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NJ | Cory A. Booker | B001288 | www.booker.senate.gov | booker | https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | Booker, Cortez Masto, Culinary Union to Call for Senate Passage of Bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and members of the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 will host a press conference to call on the Senate to pass the Faster Labor Contracts Act legislation that would guarantee workers who vote to form a union a first contract without years of delay. Workers who vote to unionize currently wait well over a year on average for a first contract, and many never get one at all. The Faster Labor Contracts Act would require employers to begin bargaining within 10 days of a union’s request, bring in federal mediation if no agreement is reached within 90 days, and send the dispute arbitration if mediation fails. The House passed the bill in June by a vote of 230-193 with the support of 20 Republicans after a discharge petition forced a floor vote. The Senate companion, led by Sen. Booker and Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), is now awaiting action. WHO: U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), lead Democratic sponsor of the Faster Labor Contracts Act U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) Ted Pappageorge, Secretary-Treasurer, Culinary Workers Union Local 226 Hospitality workers employed at Station Casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada WHAT: Press conference calling for the Senate Passage of the Faster Labor Contracts Act (S.844). WHEN: Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 12:00PM WHERE: SVC 208 PRESS PLEASE RSVP TO: press_@booker.senate.gov | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-tillis-introduce-resolution-celebrating-65-years-of-the-peace-corps-and-honoring-nearly-250000-americans-who-answered-the-call-to-serve | Booker, Tillis Introduce Resolution Celebrating 65 Years of the Peace Corps and Honoring Nearly 250,000 Americans Who Answered the Call to Serve | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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 Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced a resolution celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Peace Corps and commending its volunteers for more than six decades of public service focused on enhancing U.S. global leadership, strengthening international stability, empowering communities, and expanding people-to-people ties. U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA-08) and Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (R-American Samoa) introduced a companion resolution in the House. Since President John F. Kennedy issued his historic call to service and established the Peace Corps on March 1, 1961, nearly 250,000 Americans have served as volunteers in 144 countries. They have worked side by side with local communities to advance education, health, agriculture, environmental resilience, youth development, and economic opportunity. That work has built lasting partnerships around the world, promoting global stability and American values beyond what can be achieved through traditional policy measures alone. "For 65 years, the Peace Corps has sent some of our nation's best ambassadors across the world," said Senator Booker. "Nearly a quarter of a million Americans have taken on 'the toughest job you'll ever love,' teaching in classrooms, strengthening health systems, and helping communities, often in remote and hard-to-reach areas, build their own futures. Their service makes our country safer, our workforce stronger, and our democracy richer. As we mark this milestone, we must not only honor that legacy but recommit to it, so that the next generation of Americans can answer the same call." By strengthening international stability, promoting economic growth, and addressing the root causes of conflict through education and community development, Peace Corps volunteers have advanced U.S. national security while improving lives. This resolution also highlights the value returned volunteers bring home. Their language, cultural, and technical skills strengthen the U.S. workforce, expa… | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker_statement-on-state-attorneys-general-settlement-clearing-paramounts-takeover-of-warner-bros-discovery | Booker Statement on State Attorneys General Settlement Clearing Paramount’s Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, issued the following statement after a coalition of state attorneys general announced a settlement with Paramount Skydance in their lawsuit to block its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The settlement clears the way for the deal to close: “Attorney General Bonta said it plainly: this settlement is not an endorsement of this merger. He is right. He and the attorneys general of 11 other states took on one of the most powerful media companies in the world, a company backed by the full weight of the White House. Paramount answered with what amounted to extortion. It threatened to pull jobs out of California if they blocked the deal, after calling its artists and workers a priority. It promised its own shareholders a ticking fee it never expected to pay because it assumed the Justice Department would wave the deal through, and then used the mounting cost as leverage against the states when the balance came due. “This is what happens when federal enforcers abandon their posts. States are left to carry the fight alone, and even the strongest state enforcers cannot outlast a company willing to say anything and spend anything. That is not justice. That is a price tag. “This merger is illegal. It shrinks two of Hollywood’s major studios from five to four and combines two of the largest basic cable owners—putting nearly a third of the theatrical film market and nearly a third of basic cable programming under one roof. Behavioral promises cannot fix a structural problem. Media merger after media merger has ended the same way, with fewer jobs, lower wages, fewer stories told, and higher prices for families. Writers, crews, artists, theater owners, and consumers will pay the price. “This merger threatens the First Amendment. Paramount will control two major news networks, CNN and CBS News. An ‘independent’ editorial board handpicked by David Elliso… | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-lawler-push-bipartisan-plan-on-ai-safety | RELEASE: Gottheimer, Lawler Push Bipartisan Plan on AI Safety | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer and Lawler discuss their bipartisan AI legislation. WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) held a press conference to amplify the importance of their bipartisan Stop Rogue AI Act, legislation that would establish clear, practical guardrails for the powerful new AI “agents” now operating inside America’s networks. This commonsense legislation ensures that businesses and agencies have the ability to see and stop rogue agents before they cause real damage. The Representatives also highlighted several other bipartisan actions they’ve led this Congress on AI — including legislation to protect consumers, develop America’s workforce, and boost innovation. Watch Gottheimer and Lawler’s remarks here. “You can’t drive a car in this country without a license plate, without insurance, without some way for a cop — or the person you just rear-ended — to know who’s behind the wheel and who’s responsible,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House Commission on Artificial Intelligence and the Innovation Economy. “AI agents right now don’t have any of that. Our bill puts a driver’s license on every AI agent operating in this country — so organizations can find every agent on their network, verify who built it, watch it in real time, and cut off its access the second something looks wrong. That means putting humans back in the driver’s seat. It’s time for Congress to get back to work and get this done.” “This isn’t about stopping AI or stifling innovation. It is about making sure we can safely deploy AI. A pause is not a safeguard. Some states have put a moratorium on the infrastructure that powers this technology. That does not invent a kill switch. It does not inventory the agents already on a hospital network or a utility system,” said Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17.) “If the United States taps the brakes while others floor it, we do not get safer AI. We get someone else’s AI. We are not going to regulate ourselves into second place.” Ri… | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/menendez-bills-to-combat-ai-driven-cyberattacks-and-protect-americans-from-scams-pass-out-of-committee | Menendez Bills to Combat AI-Driven Cyberattacks and Protect Americans from Scams Pass Out of Committee | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Robert Menendez | M001226 | menendez.house.gov | menendez | https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) announced that two of his bipartisan bills with Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The bills are as follows: H.R. 7294, AI for Secure Networks Act (Menendez and Pfluger) The AI For Secure Networks Act strengthens the cybersecurity of America’s communications networks by promoting the responsible use of artificial intelligence while addressing the risks posed by its misuse. “As our communications networks face growing threats, we must advance forward thinking solutions to protect the communications, emergency services, critical infrastructure, and financial systems Americans depend on,” said Congressman Menendez. “Our legislation promotes the responsible use of AI while confronting the growing risks posed by its exploitation, including the potential for more sophisticated cyberattacks on the communications systems Americans rely on every day. I look forward to working to pass this legislation and strengthen protections for our networks and the people who depend on them.” Click here to view Congressman Menendez’s remarks. H.R. 5967, Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act (Menendez and Houchin) The Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act establishes a federal task force to develop a national scam prevention strategy that strengthens support for victims, provides local law enforcement stronger tools to stop scams, and lowers the risk of financial losses from fraudulent activity. “As scams become increasingly more sophisticated, we need a national strategy to protect American families and consumers,” said Congressman Menendez. “The Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act brings together the federal government, law enforcement, and corporations to protect our families and seniors from being targeted by bad actors online and over the phone. I am proud that our legislation has passed the full Committee and is one step closer to becoming law and look forward to… | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-condemns-trump-administration-attempts-to-hijack-nih-research-grants | Rep. Watson Coleman Condemns Trump Administration Attempts to Hijack N.I.H. Research Grants | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | W000822 | watsoncoleman.house.gov | watsoncoleman | https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Yesterday, theNew York Times reported that White House officials were attempting to make massive cuts to research grants at the National Institutes of Health, conflicting with months of denials from NIH officials. Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), who sits on theLabor, Health and Human Services and Education subcommittee, released the following statement: Today, we learned that the White House is trying to cancel funding that "does not conform to Trump's political agenda." Over the last year and a half, the NIH director and his sub-directorshave assured my colleagues and me that politics would bekept out of decisions for health research that saves millions of lives in the United States. Last June, I introducedlegislation to insulate vital NIH research grants from Trump's political attacks. As recently as this past Tuesday, NIH Institute directors told members of the Appropriations Committee that grant funding was still on track. Yet today, we get the news that President Trump and OMB Director Vought are moving to cut funding that doesn’t align with their extreme ideology. Funding decisions are supposed to be made by experts based on scientific merit and the likelihood of outcomes that could save lives and reduce suffering. The Trump Administration's public health record has been an abysmal failure. Instead of correcting course, they're doubling down and playing political games with the lives of the American people. Congress MUST reassert its authority over the budget and ensure the government works for the American people regardless of partisan politics. | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T10:42:50Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-gottheimer-honors-local-veterans-at-the-bergen-county-sheriffs-annual-veterans-appreciation-bbq | PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Honors Local Veterans at the Bergen County Sheriff’s Annual Veterans Appreciation BBQ | 2026-09-20 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer at Bergen County Sheriff’s Annual Veterans Appreciation BBQ. PARAMUS, NJ — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office, local veterans, and their families for their Annual Veterans Appreciation BBQ, honoring the brave men and women who have served our nation in uniform. “Our veterans answered the call to serve and protect our great country, and we owe them a debt we can never fully repay,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “It was an honor to spend the day with the brave men and women who wore the uniform, and their families who have stood beside them. I want to thank the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office for putting on this event and for standing with our veterans year after year. In Congress, I’ll always keep fighting to make sure our veterans get the care, recognition, and respect they’ve rightfully earned.” The Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Annual Veterans Appreciation BBQ brings together local veterans, their families, and community members each year to recognize and thank those who have served in our nation’s Armed Forces. Below: Gottheimer at Bergen County Sheriff’s 3rd Annual Veterans Appreciation BBQ. ### | 1 | 2026-09-21T10:25:24Z | 2026-09-21T10:26:54Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-announces-new-bipartisan-legislation-on-ai-safety-to-protect-jersey-families-national-security | RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces New Bipartisan Legislation on AI Safety to Protect Jersey Families, National Security | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer announces new AI safety legislation at FDU. TEANECK, NJ — Today, Friday, September 18, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House AI Commission and a senior member of the House Intelligence Committee, announced a new bipartisan agenda to put real guardrails on AI development to ensure the U.S. can win the global AI race in the right way. Watch Gottheimer’s remarks here. “Right now, there are no mandatory requirements for pre-deployment testing of frontier AI models,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “That doesn’t work in banking, it doesn’t work in food safety, it doesn’t work in medicine, and it sure as hell shouldn’t work with the technology that experts say could help build a bioweapon or take down our power grid. This isn’t about stopping AI or stifling innovation, it is about making sure — with warning signs flashing red — that we can safely deploy AI, and win the race the right way. “Artificial intelligence is one of the most consequential technologies of our time, and we have a responsibility to make sure it strengthens our national security rather than becoming a tool for those who seek to harm Americans. The American AI Security Act takes a commonsense approach: before the most powerful AI models are deployed, we should know whether they could be used to launch devastating cyberattacks or facilitate the development of chemical, biological, or radiological weapons,” said Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17). Gottheimer’s AI safety agenda includes two new bipartisan pieces of federal legislation and an inquiry into the Administration’s new cybersecurity plan, including: The American AI Security Act, co-led by Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), establishes a mandatory, pre-deployment national security review for the most powerful AI models. Before releasing a covered model, developers would be required to give the National Security Agency full access to evaluate whether it could be used to launch a serious cyberattack or help build a chemical, biological, o… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-sends-follow-up-letter-to-dhs-secretary-demanding-information-on-the-status-of-sick-constituent-at-delaney-hall | Rep. Watson Coleman Sends Follow-up Letter to DHS Secretary Demanding Information on the Status of Sick Constituent at Delaney Hall | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | W000822 | watsoncoleman.house.gov | watsoncoleman | https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting ICE Director David Venturella demanding answers on the investigation into the death of Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo and the status of detainee Amro Sehaim. The letter comes after the Department failed to respond to an inquiry sent by the Congresswoman and several members of the New Jersey Delegation on August 7th calling for answers surrounding the death of Lopez Cornejo and demanding the immediate humanitarian release of Amro Sehaim, an Egyptian national and small business owner in the 12th District who, before his detention, was undergoing treatment for cancer. The letter reads in part: Individuals in your custody are your responsibility. The shocking number of deaths within ICE custody, including Mr. Lopez Cornejo’s, is appalling and unforgivable. The conditions in ICE detention facilities across the country are atrocious and bring shame to your Department, this Administration, and our nation. The September 17th letter demands detailed explanations as to the conditions that led to the death of Mr. Lopez Cornejo and of the actions being taken to provide Mr. Sehaim with adequate, independent medical care. Related Files | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-booker-blasts-fbi-director-kash-patel-drawing-praise-for-demanding-accountability-at-committee-hearing | ICYMI: Booker “Blasts” FBI Director Kash Patel, Drawing Praise for Demanding Accountability at Committee Hearing | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NJ | Cory A. Booker | B001288 | www.booker.senate.gov | booker | https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | Booker to Patel: “You’re an embarrassment to this agency” WASHINGTON, DC—In case you missed it, earlier this week U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, “grilled” FBI Director Kash Patel at a committee hearing and called him an “embarrassment to the agency,” drawing widespread praise for “laying out the degree to which he is not qualified” for the role. He specifically pressed Patel on the FBI’s investigation into a New York Times reporter who covered his use of agency resources, as well as grand jury subpoenas issued to Times reporters after they reported on security lapses involving Trump’s Qatari-gifted Air Force One replacement. SEE FOR YOURSELF: MS NOW The Weeknight: Cory Booker on Kash Patel September 15, 2026 Commentator: “I think that Cory Booker did a great job of laying out the degree to which Kash Patel is not qualified for this.” Booker: “We have a lackey here who is using [the FBI]. And frankly, he’s not even a good lackey. He’s an incompetent lackey. He’s like an 18-year-old kid who wants to join a fraternity that he could never be a member of, doing keg stands and chugging with friends. He’s an embarrassment to the agency and wouldn’t qualify even to be an FBI agent. What’s bad is that we have Republicans in the Senate that are enabling him to go without any objective oversight or transparency or accountability.” Commentator: “I thought that point was so important because Trump has a lot of lackeys. The issue is, they are all incompetent for the most part. And secondly, to have the head of the FBI likely not even pass a background check to be an agent speaks volumes of where we are.” ABC News Sen. Cory Booker and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman September 15, 2026 FBI Director Kash Patel during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday was pressed about whether he would send the FBI agents to polling places -- clashing with Democrats over the topic. CentralJersey.com Booker Calls FBI Director Patel a “Lackey” as GOP Lawmaker Moves to Impe… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-garcia-hayes-reintroduce-legislation-to-create-a-well-prepared-and-diverse-educator-workforce | Booker, García, Hayes Reintroduce Legislation to Create a Well-Prepared and Diverse Educator Workforce | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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-N.J.) and U.S. Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) reintroduced the Diversifying by Investing in Educators and Students to Improve Outcomes For Youth (DIVERSIFY) Act, legislation that would increase the TEACH Grant award to support middle- and low-income students interested in becoming teachers, ensuring an education workforce as diverse as the students it serves. The DIVERSIFY Act would ensure the grant amount more closely matches rising college costs and student loan debt which are major deterrents to students of color pursuing careers in education. The $4,000 a year award has not increased since it was created nearly 20 years ago. Not only has it failed to keep up with the rising cost of college, but since 2013 it has also been cut annually. Meanwhile, since 2007, college costs have continued to climb and the total student loan debt owed has increased by more than $1.2 trillion. The failure to protect and increase the award amount limits the program’s potential. The DIVERSIFY Act would combat these reductions to support all students, but especially students of color who perform exponentially higher in test scores, increase high school graduation rates, and better likelihood of college success with teachers of color. “Research shows that a diverse educator workforce can improve student achievement and close opportunity gaps,” said Senator Booker. “Yet, the high cost of teacher preparation remains a barrier to developing and sustaining a workforce that adequately represents the diversity of our nation’s students. By doubling the TEACH Grant and ending harmful annual cuts to the program, this legislation will provide greater support to current and future educators while helping strengthen and diversify our teacher workforce. Every student deserves access to great teachers, including educators who reflect the backgrounds and experiences of the communities they serve.” “Students deserve to see their own diversity reflected in those w… | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-calls-on-trump-to-convene-congress-for-special-session-on-ai | Booker Calls on Trump to Convene Congress for Special Session on AI | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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) took to the Senate floor to call on President Trump to use his authority under Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution to convene Congress for a special session to address the rapidly evolving risks and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence. Article II, Section 3 gives the President the power, on "extraordinary occasions," to convene both Houses of Congress. "We find ourselves in such an extraordinary moment. The safety of artificial intelligence systems demands urgent attention. The President should convene Congress at once to address it," said Senator Booker. "This is not a moment for panic or despair. It is a moment for the government to govern," continued Senator Booker."Congress will soon leave Washington for two months. Artificial intelligence will not recess." Americans are already experiencing the effects of AI through scams, privacy threats, workplace disruption, and surveillance, while increasingly powerful systems present new risks that policymakers have yet to fully address. Booker called for Congress to address three urgent challenges: protecting Americans from potentially catastrophic AI risks, including dangerous biological and cyber capabilities; confronting harms already affecting Americans; and ensuring Americans can benefit from AI's potential to advance science, improve health care and education, boost productivity, and help small businesses compete. "AI will not recess. These issues demand our urgent attention. Mr. President: It's time for a Special Session," concluded Senator Booker. WATCH FLOOR SPEECH HERE. Senator Booker’s Remarks as Prepared for Delivery: Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution gives the President the power, on “extraordinary occasions,” to convene both Houses of Congress. The last time a president used that power was Harry Truman in 1948. Seventy-eight years ago. We find ourselves in such an extraordinary moment. The safety of artificial intelligence systems demands urgent attention. Th… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://www.kim.senate.gov/press_release/senator-kim-introduces-bill-to-eliminate-delays-for-americans-with-disabilities-to-receive-social-security-and-medicare-benefits/ | Senator Kim Introduces Bill to Eliminate Delays for Americans with Disabilities to Receive Social Security and Medicare Benefits | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NJ | Andy Kim | K000394 | www.kim.senate.gov | kim | https://www.kim.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced legislation to eliminate the delay leaving Americans with disabilities waiting months to years for their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Medicare benefits. “It is horrifying that any American should be forced to endure months or even years of waiting for benefits they worked hard to earn. Care cannot be put on hold. Congress needs to step up for our disability community and end these harmful waiting periods once and for all,” said Senator Kim. The Government Accountability Office found that between Fiscal Year 2008 and Fiscal Year 2019, over 109,000 individuals died while awaiting a determination of their SSDI application. And in 2023, approximately 30,000 Americans died while waiting. An estimated 1.8 million people with disabilities are caught up in the Medicare waiting period at any given time. Workers who become disabled can qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments, but the process to apply for benefits is slow, and even once an individual qualifies, there is a statutory five-month waiting period before they receive their first disability check, and 24 months before becoming eligible for Medicare insurance coverage. In total, individuals face a 29-month waiting period from the onset of disability before fully receiving their SSDI benefits. Senator Kim’s Stop the Wait Act specifically would: Phase out the five-month waiting period for SSDI benefits over the next five years, eliminating it entirely by 2031; and Eliminate the 24-month waiting period for Medicare disability benefits for individuals who are uninsured or unable to afford health insurance. The legislation is co-sponsored by Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Bernie Sanders (D-VT), Ed Markey (D-MA) and endorsed by: Federation of American Hospitals, American Association of People with Disabilities, UnidosUS, The Arc, Alzheimer’s Ass… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-jayapal-wilson-introduce-legislation-to-combat-high-rate-of-heart-disease-in-south-asian-americans | Booker, Jayapal, Wilson Introduce Legislation to Combat High Rate of Heart Disease in South Asian Americans | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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) as well as U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Joe Wilson (SC-02) reintroduced the South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act, legislation that would establish a federal grant program to expand cardiovascular research, raise awareness of heart disease, and improve health outcomes for South Asian Americans "Heart disease is taking a devastating toll on South Asian families in New Jersey and across the country, yet their risk is still too often overlooked in the doctor's office," said Senator Booker. "This bill invests in the research and community resources we need to catch heart disease early, treat it effectively, and save lives." “As the first South Asian American woman ever elected to the House of Representatives, I’m fully committed to increasing understanding of heart disease and the unique risk factors in the South Asian community while ensuring that all those living with it get the resources, treatment, and support they need,” said Representative Jayapal. “Heart disease has been the leading cause of death for over a century, and it is even more dire in the South Asian community. The South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act is essential legislation that ensures that we have the research, resources, and treatments to prevent heart disease cases and deaths in the South Asian community and beyond.” “Heart disease disproportionately affects certain populations such as the South Asian community, and this bill will expand research and education to benefit those communities. I am grateful that this bipartisan bill passed the House in multiple previous Congresses, and I look forward to its final passage into law,” said Representative Wilson. Studies show that South Asians in the United States – people who immigrated from or whose families immigrated from countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal – are experiencing a dramatic rise in heart disease and face four times the risk of heart disease compared t… | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-calls-for-investigation-into-trumps-blm-letting-wild-horses-go-to-slaughter | Booker Calls for Investigation Into Trump’s BLM Letting Wild Horses Go to Slaughter | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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) joined U.S. Representative Dina Titus (NV-01) and 17 congressional colleagues in sending a bipartisan, bicameral letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting a review of the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Wild Horse and Burro Program, following reports that wild horses sold by BLM were sent to slaughter. The letter follows reporting from the New York Times describing how BLM sold wild horses to buyers who quickly shipped them to slaughter in Canada. Signers include other Congressional Wild Horse Caucus Co-Chairs U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani (AZ-6), Steve Cohen (TN-09), and Mark Pocan (WI-02). This letter is also endorsed by the American Wild Horse Conservation and Rewilding America Now. “Wild horses are among some of America’s most respected national treasures. Year after year, Congress has barred the Bureau of Land Management from slaughtering them. I’m deeply concerned by the report that Trump’s agency is recklessly selling these animals to buyers who send them to slaughter. The GAO must investigate these allegations,” said Senator Booker. “We now know what we have long suspected — that the BLM has been selling off wild horses that end up in slaughterhouses,” said Congresswoman Dina Titus, Co-Chair of the Congressional Wild Horse Caucus. “This practice must end now. I am leading my Congressional colleagues in demanding an investigation of the Wild Horse and Burro Sale Program to ensure wild horses and burros received the protections they are guaranteed by federal law." “It’s long past time to fix the ongoing failures in how America’s wild horses are managed. For years, across both Republican and Democrat administrations, we’ve seen alarming reports of hostility toward these animals and serious questions about how the Bureau of Land Management is carrying out its responsibilities. This cannot be a partisan issue. It’s a stewardship issue. I’m proud to join this bipartisan effort to demand accountability, protect our wild horses, … | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-house-passes-bill-first-championed-by-gottheimer-am-radio-for-every-vehicle-act | RELEASE: House Passes Bill First Championed by Gottheimer, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, September 15, 2026, the House of Representatives passed the “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act,” supported by Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), delivering a major win for public safety and moving the country one step closer to guaranteeing that every new car and truck sold in America comes equipped with AM broadcast radio. Gottheimer, who first announced and introduced the legislation in the 118th Congress to protect public safety and encourage electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers to include AM radio in their cars and trucks, applauded the bill’s passage. “AM radio is a lifeline. When the power goes out, when the cell towers go down, and when the Internet cuts off during a storm or an emergency, AM radio is often the only way families can get the life-saving information they need,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “It’s outrageous that some automakers want to rip out a basic, free feature — one that helps keep people safe — just to pad their own bottom line. I’m proud to have helped lead this bipartisan bill from day one, and today the House stood up for every driver, every first responder, and every family who counts on AM radio when it matters most.” “For more than 100 years, AM radio stations have provided music, sports, news, and entertainment to listeners across the Garden State and the country. More importantly over the last century, radio has provided a critical lifeline in times of emergency. Ensuring that this free service utilizing the public’s airwaves is readily available in every vehicle sold in the United States by passing the AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act is the right decision for public safety,” said New Jersey Broadcasters Association (NJBA) Executive Director Jordan Walton. “It’s hard to imagine that what started as a conversation over a cup of coffee has evolved into this legislation being passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. New Jersey’s broadcasters thank Rep. Gottheimer, leaders in the House, and all who advanced AM4EVA today.” More than 50 millio… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-house-passes-bipartisan-gottheimer-led-guard-act-to-protect-seniors-from-financial-fraud-and-scammers | RELEASE: House Passes Bipartisan, Gottheimer-Led GUARD Act to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraud and Scammers | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan GUARD Act (Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception Act, H.R. 2978) legislation that U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) co-led to protect seniors and their families from the financial fraud and scams costing Americans billions every year. The GUARD Act was introduced alongside Representatives Zachary Nunn (IA-3) and Scott Fitzgerald (WI-5), and now heads to the Senate. “Every day, scammers are targeting our seniors — draining the hard-earned savings they spent a lifetime building, often with a single phone call or a fake investment scheme,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Law Enforcement Caucus and member of the House Financial Services Committee. “These criminals don’t play it straight, and too often they hide behind overseas networks that make them nearly impossible to track. The GUARD Act gives our cops and investigators the tools and the resources to hunt these fraudsters down, claw back stolen money, and protect the people who built this country. Protecting our parents and grandparents is just common sense, and I’m proud this bipartisan bill is one step closer to becoming law.” The GUARD Act empowers state, local, and Tribal law enforcement to fight back against the fraud epidemic targeting older Americans. Specifically, the legislation: Allows law enforcement to use existing federal grant funds to investigate elder financial fraud, “pig butchering” cryptocurrency investment scams, and general financial fraud — including by hiring analysts and experts and providing specialized training on complex, often transnational financial crimes; Clarifies that federal law enforcement agencies may assist state, local, and Tribal partners and fusion centers in using blockchain-tracing tools and related technology to follow the money and identify the criminals behind these scams; Instructs the Treasury Department, FinCEN, and federal partners to report to C… | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-small-business-committee-advances-mejia-bill-to-ensure-accurate-disaster-assistance-information | House Small Business Committee Advances Mejia Bill to Ensure Accurate Disaster Assistance Information | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Analilia Mejia | M001246 | mejia.house.gov | mejia | https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | For Immediate Release: September 16, 2026 Contact: Beth Wiesinger | NJ11AMPress@Mail.House.Gov Disaster Loan Outreach Consistency Act would require SBA to provide consistent, current disaster loan information to small business owners WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Committee on Small Business today advanced legislation introduced by Representative Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) to strengthen federal disaster assistance for small businesses and ensure owners have accurate, up-to-date information when recovering from natural disasters. The legislation will advance to the House floor when scheduled for a vote. Small businesses are increasingly on the front lines of natural disasters, facing flooding, severe storms, blizzards, and other events that can threaten their ability to stay open. The Disaster Loan Outreach Consistency Act would require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to establish standardized procedures to ensure disaster outreach materials are consistent, current, and accurate across its field operations centers—equipping businesses with the information to seek and receive aid in a timely manner. “With nearly 99 percent of all businesses in my home state of New Jersey are small businesses and each one facing the threat of coastal storms and severe floods, these are over 1 million owners and potential borrowers who need all the relevant information. This is why my bill, the Disaster Loan Outreach Consistency Act, offers a simple solution and basic oversight to this issue,” said Congresswoman Mejia. “I urge my colleagues and members of this committee to support this legislation. In a period of time where misinformation is rampant, we must work to ensure small business owners have all the possible information they can have to make the best decision for themselves. We cannot let our federal agencies misguide, misdirect, and withhold vital information, especially when they make regulatory changes that affect Americans. The disaster loan program is one crucial step in recovery after a natural disaster.” Small … | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/menendez-legislation-to-strengthen-electric-grid-planning-amid-rapidly-growing-energy-demand-passes-the-house | Menendez Legislation to Strengthen Electric Grid Planning Amid Rapidly Growing Energy Demand Passes the House | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Robert Menendez | M001226 | menendez.house.gov | menendez | https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) announced that his bipartisan legislation, the Load Forecasting Enhancement Act, passed the House of Representatives. The legislation, introduced in June with Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12), would help protect families and strengthen grid planning amid rapidly growing energy demand due to AI data centers. “Families across America are facing rapidly rising utility bills as a result of unprecedented strain on our power grids, including increased demand from AI data centers,” said Congressman Menendez. “I am pleased that our legislation has passed the House of Representatives and is one step closer to becoming law. We will continue working to lower energy costs for families, protect ratepayers, and ensure our electrical grid can meet growing needs.” “To protect Americans from higher electric bills and make sure our grid can keep up with rising demand, we need to plan ahead,” said Congressman Balderson. “The bipartisan Load Forecasting Enhancement Act gives states and utilities the tools they need to better understand future electricity demand and prepare for it. I applaud my House colleagues for supporting this practical legislation and helping make electricity reliable and more affordable for American families.” The bill directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) to convene regional joint boards with state public utility commissions to identify best practices for electric load forecasting. The legislation also requires FERC to report its findings and recommendations to Congress and encourages states to consider adopting improved forecasting procedures to support reliable, affordable electric service. The United States is experiencing unprecedented growth in electricity usage and demand. At the same time, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s 2025 Long-Term Reliability Assessment warns that much of North America faces a growing risk of energy shortfalls over the next five years, with PJM—the regional transmission org… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallones-bipartisan-am-radio-every-vehicle-act-passes-house | Pallone’s Bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Passes House | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Frank Pallone, Jr. | P000034 | pallone.house.gov | pallone | https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today applauded House passage of his bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, a bill to ensure AM radio remains available in new vehicles sold in the United States. Pallone introduced the legislation with Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) in response to automakers removing AM radio from some new vehicles, threatening access to an important source of emergency information when other communications systems fail. Their bill directs the U.S. Department of Transportation to issue a rule to require automakers to include AM radio as standard equipment in new passenger vehicles. “Today, the House acted to protect a service that millions of Americans rely on every day and that can become a lifeline when disaster strikes,” Pallone said. “During Superstorm Sandy – when power, cell service, cable, and internet went down across New Jersey – radio listenership in my district surged 247 percent as people tuned in for critical information on AM radio stations. I’m proud we passed this bipartisan bill today, and I’ll keep working to get it across the finish line.” AM radio remains an important part of the nation’s Emergency Alert System. A network of AM broadcast stations serves as Primary Entry Points for emergency alerts, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) invests in maintaining their ability to continue broadcasting during major disasters. Pallone’s AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act would: Require automakers to maintain free AM radio in new passenger vehicles sold in the United States. Require clear disclosure to consumers if a vehicle lacks AM radio access before the new requirement takes effect. The legislation previously advanced through the House Energy and Commerce Committee with bipartisan support in September 2025. Today’s House passage sends the legislation to the Senate for further consideration. | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-kennedy-launch-bipartisan-senate-creators-caucus | Booker, Kennedy Launch Bipartisan Senate Creators Caucus | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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 Kennedy (R-LA) launched the Senate Creators Caucus, a first-of-its-kind, bipartisan effort to recognize and engage creators shaping public conversation for millions of Americans. The new caucus highlights the growing creator economy and the role that creators play in elevating cultural, social, and political issues. To mark the launch, Booker and Kennedy hosted a panel and reception featuring 15 leading creators whose work spans tech, politics, beauty, mental health, sports, and lifestyle content—collectively reaching tens of millions of viewers across the country. “Content creators are more than our favorite teachers, cooks, music critics, and voices online. They are also entrepreneurs who create jobs, drive economic growth, and invest in their communities. Creators represent a growing sector of the economy, but Congress and our laws haven’t kept up. The bipartisan Senate Creators Caucus seeks to change that by educating lawmakers, advocating for policies that have creators in mind, and ensuring that creators are recognized as legitimate small businesses, ” said Senator Booker. “America’s content creators are entrepreneurs. They’re turning good ideas into careers, building businesses and reaching millions of people in ways that weren’t possible a generation ago. Creators and social media have tremendous influence over how Americans communicate and get information, and that influence comes with a responsibility to be honest and tell the truth. Senator Booker and I started this caucus to hear directly from creators, better understand this growing part of our economy and make sure they have a voice in Congress,” said Senator Kennedy. "YouTube creators are online storytellers, entrepreneurs, and employers in every state across the country. We're grateful to Senators Booker and Kennedy for launching the Senate Creators Caucus to ensure America’s digital creators have a strong voice in Washington,” said Leslie Miller, VP of Government Affairs and Public … | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-statement-on-committee-passage-of-farm-bill | Booker Statement on Committee Passage of Farm Bill | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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 Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement on the Committee’s passage of the Republican Farm Bill: “The Republican Farm Bill that passed the Senate Agriculture Committee today on a party line vote fails to meet this moment of crisis our farmers and our families are facing. Not only does the bill fail to meaningfully fix the massive cuts to SNAP that Republicans made last year, it also does not provide funding or policy changes to help the hundreds of thousands of struggling small and mid-sized farmers across our country. Since Congress passed the last Farm Bill in 2018, we have lost over 150,000 farms in our country. That is an average of over 50 farms going out of business every single day. The repeated need for emergency assistance demonstrates that our current farm programs are no longer working as intended. Congress cannot continue responding to every farm crisis with another hasty bailout while leaving the underlying problems unaddressed. This Farm Bill needs to be amended into a better bill that would help to build a more resilient agricultural economy by restoring fair markets, strengthening local and regional food systems, and investing in the production of the healthy foods Americans need.” | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-pou-blasts-pairing-unchecked-trump-tariffs-russia-sanctions | Congresswoman Pou Blasts Pairing of Unchecked Trump Tariffs with Russia Sanctions | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Nellie Pou | P000621 | pou.house.gov | pou | https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) tonight blasted sabotage of Ukrainian support by authorizing broad new tariff authorities to President Trump. “For nearly five years, Ukrainians have fought bravely for their survival, and against all odds, Ukraine is now winning the war. America should be giving Ukraine the necessary support it needs to expel Russia from its borders and end this war of aggression,” said Congresswoman Pou. “I support providing broad aid to Ukraine, strong sanctions against Russia, and the message that Congress stands with Ukraine. Tragically, the substance of this bill does not match the message and this bill wrongly pairs Russian sanctions with giving Donald Trump destructive tariff powers that would go beyond this conflict. “And for nearly two years, the President has imposed widespread tariffs on allies, yet has waived Russian sanctions and has refused to apply similar tariffs on Russia, despite Russia’s repeated attacks on Ukrainian civilians and its refusal to engage in good-faith peace negotiations. “Nothing is preventing the President from imposing sanctions on the Russian war machine and he could have imposed harsh sanctions on day one of his administration nearly two years. I call upon him to do that today. To my Ukrainian friends: Americans are with you, and I am with you. Slava Ukraini!” concluded Pou. Congresswoman Pou’s support for Ukraine Pou was a cosponsor of a discharge petition that, in June, forced Speaker Johnson to bring H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act, to a vote on the House floor. The legislation – which Pou voted in favor of – would provide fresh funding to Ukraine in its fight for survival and help impose long-sought sanctions on Russia for its cruel and illegal war. Pou has advocated for the U.S. Department of State to increase funding to assist Ukraine with tracking and returning children abducted by Russia and has repeatedly called on the Department of Homeland Security to uphold legal protections for Ukrainian refugees in the United States. … | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases/pou-backed-flood-protections-pass-house | Pou-Backed Flood Protections Pass House | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Nellie Pou | P000621 | pou.house.gov | pou | https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House’s Water Resources Subcommittee, spoke on the floor of the House in favor of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The legislation includes over a dozen priorities Pou championed to help protect North Jersey from flooding and advance critical local water infrastructure projects. The legislation passed the House overwhelmingly, 415-to-9. The passed legislation includes provisions that will help move long-delayed flood mitigation projects forward, launch new studies, and strengthen protections for communities across North Jersey that have endured repeated flooding. The bill also incorporates Congresswoman Pou’s bipartisan CLEAN-UP Act, legislation she introduced earlier this year to remove barriers that have stalled environmental remediation projects. “In our North Jersey communities, flooding is not some distant threat. In just the last few weeks, our communities have seen terrible flash floods turn streets into rivers, destroying homes, cars, and small businesses, and upending lives,” said Congresswoman Pou. “This bill takes action by moving long-delayed flood protection projects forward across Bergen and Passaic Counties. I am especially proud this package includes my bipartisan CLEAN-UP Act. We cannot keep waiting until after disaster strikes to act. We must be proactive and give our communities the tools to protect themselves before the next storm comes.” Since taking office, Congresswoman Pou has made flood mitigation one of her key priorities in Congress. Earlier this year, she introduced the CLEAN-UP Act to remove barriers delaying Army Corps projects and authored the Water Crisis Prevention Act to improve the federal response to infrastructure failures. During the Surface Transportation Reauthorization mark-up, Pou also secured an amendment into the bill that would direct the Government Accountability Office to review Department of Transportation PROTECT grants and produce a report identifying best practices and… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/reps-thanedar-watson-coleman-introduce-legislation-to-strengthen-ice-reporting-standards | Reps. Thanedar, Watson Coleman Introduce Legislation to Strengthen ICE Reporting Standards | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | W000822 | watsoncoleman.house.gov | watsoncoleman | https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Yesterday, Representative Shri Thanedar (MI-13) and Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the No ICE Deaths in the Dark Act, comprehensive legislation that will ensure that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reports quickly and transparently on any deaths that occur in ICE custody. In a reversal from previous policy, ICE is no longer required to report certain deaths that occur within 30 days after release from custody, even when ICE detention or release conditions may have contributed to the death. This legislation would codify Biden-era reporting rules that required full reporting on these and all other deaths in ICE custody. “Since President Trump took office, ICE has gotten out of control, detaining a record number of Americans in horrific conditions,” said Thanedar. “It is beyond unacceptable that detainees are dying in custody and ICE is refusing to report their deaths. I’m proud to introduce this necessary legislation with Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman to ensure ICE finally acts with the transparency the American people deserve and to protect the lives of those in detention centers.” “ICE has had free reign to attack people in front of cameras, so it’s imperative we demand to see what is going on behind closed doors,” said Watson Coleman. “Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, one of my constituents, was denied medical care and died in ICE custody. How many other detainees have suffered from medical neglect while in custody, only to die once released? These people deserve justice too.” This legislation is co-sponsored by Representatives Steve Cohen (TN-09), Herb Conaway (NJ-03), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Jesus G. “Chuy” Garcia (IL-04), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Al Green (TX-09), Hank Johnson (GA-04), Betty McCollum (MN-04), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), Seth Moulton (MA-06), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-At Large), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Mike Quigl… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-presses-doj-on-antitrust-nominees-reported-work-at-the-department-before-senate-confirmation | Booker Presses DOJ on Antitrust Nominee’s Reported Work at the Department Before Senate Confirmation | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, demanded answers from the Department of Justice (DOJ) about reports that Adam Candeub, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Antitrust Division, is already working at DOJ while his nomination is still pending before the Senate and he seemingly still serves at the Federal Communications Commission. President Trump nominated Candeub on July 21 to serve as Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division. The Senate Judiciary Committee held his confirmation hearing on August 5 but has not voted on his nomination. Recent reporting indicates that Candeub has been working at DOJ headquarters for several weeks as Counselor to the Attorney General and has taken part in antitrust-related briefings. The Department has disputed part of that account, saying Candeub has not attended leadership or policy briefings. In a letter to DOJ”s Office of Legislative Affairs, Booker pressed the Department to clarify Candeub’s role and authority. The letter also raises questions about Candeub’s dual roles. The FCC has identified Candeub as its General Counsel since January 2025. Booker asked whether Candeub had resigned or taken leave from the Commission, and what legal authority, if any, allows him to serve at both agencies at the same time. Particularly when the DOJ and FCC have overlapping jurisdiction over broadcast, cable, and wireless transactions. “The Appointments Clause of the U.S. Constitution conditions Mr. Candeub’s service in this office on the Senate’s advice and consent,” wrote Senator Booker. “The Senate Judiciary Committee assesses a nominee’s qualifications, independence, and conflicts before he assumes authority, not after he has spent substantial time inside an agency directly or indirectly influencing the very matters he would inherit.” Booker asked the DOJ to respond in writing by Monday, September 21. The Senator requested details on when Candeub beg… | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-merkley-grassley-hinson-and-adams-lead-bipartisan-push-for-stillbirth-prevention-and-awareness | Booker, Merkley, Grassley, Hinson, and Adams Lead Bipartisan Push for Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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) joined U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and U.S. Representatives Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) and Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC-12) in introducing a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing September 19, 2026, as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day. Nearly one-fourth of stillbirths are potentially preventable, and the resolution underscores the need to advance evidence-based stillbirth prevention efforts across the United States. "Every year, more than 20,000 families in the United States experience a stillbirth, and too many of these losses may be preventable," said Senator Booker. "Losing a baby to stillbirth is devastating, and on National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day, we stand with the families who have experienced this profound loss and recommit ourselves to preventing stillbirth wherever possible. By investing in research, improving data collection, raising awareness, and strengthening access to high-quality maternal health care, we can better understand the causes of stillbirth, reduce preventable losses, and support healthier pregnancies." "No family should have to endure the heartbreak of a stillbirth. While states like Iowa have made progress at reducing stillbirths, there's still much more to be done to strengthen maternal healthcare, especially in rural areas, to help prevent these tragedies. Our bipartisan resolution raises awareness and promotes research to help target contributing factors and save babies' lives," said Senator Grassley. "Every parent who experiences a stillbirth deserves support and clear action. Stillbirth remains a heartbreaking and preventable public health crisis, with Black, Native, and Hispanic families facing disproportionately high rates of loss," said Senator Merkley. "Getting my Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act signed into law was an important first step, but we cannot let up. This National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day, we must keep pushing for… | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/statement-gottheimer-says-third-party-audits-alone-dont-meet-the-moment | STATEMENT: Gottheimer Says Third-Party Audits Alone Don’t Meet the Moment | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, September 15, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement: “Handing independent auditors the job of protecting America’s national security just won’t cut it and certainly doesn’t meet the moment. With our cybersecurity, biosecurity, critical infrastructure, and national security on the line, every AI developer should have to submit their frontier models to the U.S. government for a shot-clocked review before they release them to the public. It can’t only be voluntary, and we can’t rely on third-party organizations that don’t have the compute power, expertise, or security clearances to actually test and assess these models effectively. When AI developers cheer on the framework meant to hold these companies accountable, it should raise red flags, not confidence.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases/co-chairs-of-defend-the-14th-amendment-task-force-introduce-resolution-to-protect-voting-rights-and-defend-free-and-fair-elections | Co-Chairs of Defend the 14th Amendment Task Force Introduce Resolution to Protect Voting Rights and Defend Free and Fair Elections | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Analilia Mejia | M001246 | mejia.house.gov | mejia | https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Co-Chairs of the Defend the 14th Amendment Task Force, Representatives Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05), Emily Randall (WA-06), and Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), today introduced a resolution reaffirming the House of Representatives’ commitment to enforcing the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments and protecting every eligible American’s right to vote. The resolution comes as fundamental voting-rights protections face growing threats, including efforts to deploy armed federal or immigration enforcement personnel at or near polling places, impose documentary proof-of-citizenship requirements for voter registration, compile sensitive voter registration information into a national database, and use executive authority to interfere with election administration. In response, the resolution condemns voter intimidation and suppression, opposes efforts to restrict access to the ballot, and calls for protecting every eligible voter’s ability to cast their ballot free from fear. The resolution also calls for restoring federal voting rights protections weakened by recent Supreme Court decisions, including the preclearance protections struck down in Shelby County v. Holder and protections under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act weakened by Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee and Louisiana v. Callais. It supports legislation including the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, the Protect Our Polls Act, and the Protecting Our Democracy Act. “The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy, and that foundation is under attack. We are witnessing a coordinated assault on the people’s power to choose their leaders: voter intimidation, barriers to the ballot, the weaponization of voter data, and threats of federal interference at the polls,” said the Defend the 14th Amendment Task Force members. “The Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments were born out of a struggle to make our democracy more inclusive and more representative. Generations of Americans fought, marched, organized, … | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/menendez-applauds-major-passaic-river-cleanup-milestone-following-pressure-on-epa-and-doj | Menendez Applauds Major Passaic River Cleanup Milestone Following Pressure on EPA and DOJ | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Robert Menendez | M001226 | menendez.house.gov | menendez | https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Rob Menendez released the following statement after a proposed $125,000,000 settlement agreement was reached by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) in the long-overdue cleanup of the Passaic River. “The Passaic River cleanup agreement is a necessary step forward for families in Newark and our neighboring communities who have borne the brunt of toxic pollution for far too long,” said Congressman Menendez. “We demanded action from the EPA and DOJ to protect our residents, and we fought alongside dedicated community advocates to get our residents long overdue progress. I will not stop fighting until the Passaic River is fully cleaned up, our families’ health is protected, and environmental justice is served.” The proposed consent decree comes after Congressman Menendez led an effort with Congresswomen LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) and Nellie Pou (NJ-09) urging EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and former Attorney General Pam Bondi to hold polluters accountable, accelerate the cleanup of the Diamond Alkali Superfund Site, and protect the health and well-being of New Jerseyans. The Diamond Alkali Superfund Site was added to the National Priorities List in 1984, but the complex cleanup remains incomplete. The Passaic River continues to suffer from the impact of industrial waste, including dioxins discharged during the Vietnam War-era production of Agent Orange. This new proposed agreement will support the next phase of the cleanup and ensure that liable polluters pay for the restoration, not taxpayers. Congressman Rob Menendez has represented New Jersey’s Eighth Congressional District since 2023. He serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, including the Subcommittees on Environment, Energy, and Communications and Technology. | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-statement-on-vote-against-clarity-act | Booker Statement on Vote Against Clarity Act | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NJ | Cory A. Booker | B001288 | www.booker.senate.gov | booker | https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | “After nearly a year of negotiating in good faith towards a bill that protects consumers, cracks down on Trump’s corrupt crypto schemes and sets fair rules of the road for the crypto industry, I am deeply disappointed that Senate Republicans brought a bill to the floor without bipartisan agreement. I said from the start of my work on this issue, I will not support legislation that allows President Trump to line his own pockets. It's outrageous that the President of the United States and Senate Republicans decided to protect President Trump’s corruption, self-dealing and schemes to turn the White House into his personal ATM over the interests of American consumers." | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://mciver.house.gov/media/press-releases/mciver-introduces-bill-to-support-veteran-owned-small-businesses-mciver-introduces-bill-to-support-veteran-owned-small-businesses | McIver Introduces Bill To Support Veteran-Owned Small Businesses | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | LaMonica McIver | M001229 | mciver.house.gov | mciver | https://mciver.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) introduced the Ensuring SBA Implementation of GAO Recommendations Act of 2026. This bill would require the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Veteran Business Development (OVBD) to establish procedures to comply with existing reporting requirements on veteran-owned small businesses. The bill would strengthen SBA support for veteran entrepreneurs by requiring the SBA to report on ways to improve veteran-owned small businesses' access in areas such as federal contracting and programing. “This bill does the important work of supporting veteran entrepreneurs in creating, maintaining, and growing their businesses,” said McIver. “Veterans are essential members of our communities and their work deserves to be lifted. Making sure the proper procedures are in place to support them allows for our small businesses and communities to thrive.” Currently, the SBA provides entrepreneurial training and education through Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs). However, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the SBA lacked procedures for submitting the required annual report on veteran-owned small businesses and had not complied in recent years. By developing procedures to ensure compliance with reporting requirements, the SBA and Congress will have better information to serve America’s hardworking veteran-owned businesses. The full text of the Ensuring SBA Implementation of GAO Recommendations Act of 2026 can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/icymi-as-ai-advances-gottheimer-leads-bipartisan-charge-to-put-up-immediate-guardrails | ICYMI: As AI Advances, Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan Charge to Put Up Immediate Guardrails | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Led an Extensive Series of AI Bipartisan Bills Calls on Republican Leadership to Stop Delaying & Take Real Action WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House AI Commission, has led an extensive series of bipartisan bills this Congress to put up immediate guardrails to keep pace with the rapid rise of AI. Teaming up with Republican and Democratic colleagues alike, Gottheimer’s bills tackle current issues from rogue AI agents and cybersecurity to commonsense consumer and child protections to AI digital literacy. Unfortunately, Republican leadership has refused to directly bring any of these critical pieces of legislation to the floor for a vote. “AI is moving lightning fast, and Washington needs to keep up. This isn’t about losing this race to our adversaries. It’s about winning the right way, in a way that protects our children, families, and country. We need mandatory, commonsense guardrails and clear rules of the road, so that we innovate safely,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “Over the last year, we have introduced a series of bipartisan bills that will both protect our families and national security, and ensure we can seize upon the opportunities ahead of us. I’m calling on Republican leadership to immediately bring these critical, bipartisan bills to the floor. We should not go home until we take action.” Gottheimer’s Bipartisan AI Bills | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-following-labor-day-gottheimer-hosts-roundtable-with-local-labor-leaders | PHOTO RELEASE: Following Labor Day, Gottheimer Hosts Roundtable with Local Labor Leaders | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer meeting with North Jersey labor leaders. PARAMUS, NJ — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a roundtable with North Jersey labor leaders to discuss his ongoing work to help create jobs, lower costs, and support the hard-working men and women of labor. The roundtable was held at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 164. Gottheimer and North Jersey labor leaders discussed affordability, future of AI, next generation of workers, health care costs, rising taxes, and Gottheimer’s continued work in Washington to support Jersey families. Watch video from his event here. “I’m proud to stand with North Jersey and our hardworking families,” said Congressman Gottheimer (NJ-5). “Labor unions helped build this state, this country, and create the most competitive workforce in the world. I’ll keep fighting in Washington for better wages, safer working conditions, more job opportunities, and the dignity and respect every worker has earned.” Gottheimer fighting to support Jersey’s workforce: Gottheimer helped write, negotiate, and pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, delivering more than $10 billion to fix Jersey’s crumbling roads and bridges and creating hundreds of thousands of construction and manufacturing jobs — all without increasing the tax burden on our families. Gottheimer also fought hard for strong Davis-Bacon protections in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, ensuring that unions can compete for infrastructure contracts and that workers are well-paid. Gottheimer voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill to protect tens of thousands of good-paying union jobs. As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Law Enforcement Caucus, Gottheimer introduced and is fighting to pass the Invest to Protect Act, which makes critical, targeted investments in our local police departments. Gottheimer has announced the Fight Fires and Fight Cancer Act to stop extremists from recklessly slashing programs that support firefighters’ safety, training, and health care. Gottheimer introduc… | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-pou-calls-united-save-nonstop-newark-lima-flights | Congresswoman Pou Calls on United to Save Nonstop Newark→Lima Flights | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Nellie Pou | P000621 | pou.house.gov | pou | https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PATERSON, NJ – Congressmember Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), the Vice Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Aviation, today called on United Airlines to reconsider its plan to eliminate a popular direct route between Newark Liberty International Airport and Lima, Peru, long relied on by New Jersey’s large Peruvian-American community. “I write to express my concern about United Airlines’ recent decision to eliminate nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru. Ending this longstanding route would have a serious impact on New Jersey communities that rely on direct service to Peru, while potentially leaving travelers with fewer choices and higher costs,” Congresswoman Pou writes United CEO Scott Kirby. United announced earlier this month that it will end nonstop service between Newark and Lima on March 27, 2027, ending a route that has operated since 1996, first under Continental Airlines and later United following its merger. United plans to double its Houston-Lima service to two daily flights when the Newark route ends. “Given the impact this decision would have for New Jersey’s Peruvian community and for travelers across the Tristate area, I am asking United Airlines to pause its plan to eliminate the Newark–Lima route and consider alternatives that could preserve direct service, including operating the route on a reduced schedule,” Pou concludes in her call to United’s CEO. According to Census data, New Jersey has roughly 95,000 people of Peruvian origin living in the state. New Jersey’s Ninth District is home to one of the largest Peruvian communities in the United States. At the heart of this community is Paterson’s “Little Lima,” which is full of Peruvian bakeries, salons, restaurants, and other small businesses. Congresswoman Pou is the lead sponsor of the PERU Act (H.R. 5335) which seeks to strengthen ties between the U.S. and Peru by adding Peru to the list of countries eligible to obtain E1 and E2 visas, so long as the Per… | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://www.kim.senate.gov/press_release/senator-kim-calls-on-senate-to-reassert-control-over-ai/ | Senator Kim Calls on Senate to Reassert Control over AI | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NJ | Andy Kim | K000394 | www.kim.senate.gov | kim | https://www.kim.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) released the following statement: “AI is moving faster than anyone – including its creators – can understand or control. We need to act and act now to ensure that humans remain in control of this technology and that all people – not just the elite few – benefit from it. “The warnings we’ve gotten after multiple concerning AI incidents need to serve as a wake-up call to establish a comprehensive approach including government action to put guardrails on our own technology, and ensure that our competitors and adversaries aren’t able to develop dangerous technologies. “Technology and innovation must move forward; it’s what has powered our nation’s economy and kept us safe. But moving forward recklessly without sensible controls is a recipe for chaos and danger. The American people don’t want this technology to advance without rules that they have a say in writing. “The Senate will reconvene this week. We should call together a Senate wide discussion on next steps and set out to pass critical bipartisan legislation that we can get done before the end of the year like the MATCH Act and BLADE Act that I’ve put forward along with other legislation to protect our kids. I’ve also pushed to develop a protocol to “Mythos-proof” our critical infrastructure and financial/healthcare sectors from AI-driven attacks and vulnerabilities. These are steps we can take right now as we build out broader solutions and regulations. “It should be a focus of ours to discuss how to reassert control over AI for the American people. Control based on a set of principles, enforced by a set of rules, all built for a common purpose: to ensure the technology and innovation that moves us forward never leaves us behind. And controls to ensure our competitors and adversaries aren’t able to proceed recklessly while we take sensible steps.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-on-25th-anniversary-of-9-11-attacks-gottheimer-honors-the-fallen-of-north-jersey | RELEASE: On 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks, Gottheimer Honors the Fallen of North Jersey | 2026-09-11 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer commemorates the 25th anniversary of the horrific September 11th attacks. NEW JERSEY — Today, Friday, September 11, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) took part in the 25th anniversary of 9/11 remembrance ceremonies in Mahwah and Hackensack to honor North Jersey community members and first responders who lost their lives in the horrific attacks, commemorating those lost since, and recommitting to protecting America from extremism and terror. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks, including more than 400 firefighters, police, and other first responders. New Jersey lost nearly 750 residents, and Bergen County alone lost 147 residents. Since then, more than 9,000 first responders and others who were in and around the World Trade Center have died as a result of toxic exposure. See Gottheimer’s full remarks here. “Out of the worst morning in this country’s history, we decided to be loud, united, and unafraid. That’s the Jersey I know, and the America I strive for,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “A place where our memory and our pride outlast our fear. A place where every one of the neighbors we lost that day will never, ever be forgotten. We will never forget.” Gottheimer was joined by Mayor Caseen Gaines, Deputy Mayor Agatha Toomey, Councilman Roberto Diaz, Councilwoman Sonya Clark-Collins, Councilman Philip Carroll, City Manager Thomas Freeman, Fire Chief Keith Rosazza, Police Chief Michael Antist. Over the past year, Gottheimer served as co-chair of the bipartisan House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence review of the 9/11 Commission Report. Last week, the committee released its bipartisan 9/11 Review Task Force Report, that lays out twenty bipartisan recommendations for the Intelligence Community to protect against the new and emerging threats — including faster information sharing between agencies, adopting AI to stay ahead of our enemies, and deeper partnerships with our state, local, and private-sector partners to fight terror. Gottheimer also… | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-joins-bipartisan-resolution-honoring-victims-survivors-and-first-responders-on-25th-anniversary-of-9/11 | Booker Joins Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Victims, Survivors, and First Responders on 25th Anniversary of 9/11 | 2026-09-11 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NJ | Cory A. Booker | B001288 | www.booker.senate.gov | booker | https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined a bipartisan group of colleagues in introducing a Senate resolution honoring the victims, survivors, and first responders of 9/11, as well as the service members who defended the United States in the years that followed. The resolution pays tribute to the 2,977 people killed in Lower Manhattan, at the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. It honors the 343 firefighters, 72 law enforcement officers, and eight emergency medical technicians and paramedics who were killed responding to the attacks; the 55 military personnel killed at the Pentagon; and the passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93, who fought back and kept the hijackers from reaching their target in Washington. The resolution also recognizes the charitable foundations, nonprofits, labor and faith-based organizations, and community groups that have spent a quarter century serving survivors and the families of those lost. "Twenty-five years later, we still carry that day with us — the nearly 3,000 lives lost, and the courage of the firefighters, police officers, and first responders who ran toward danger to save others," said Senator Cory Booker. "New Jersey lost hundreds of our neighbors that morning, and families across our state have carried that grief every day since. This resolution is the Senate's way of saying we have not forgotten — not the victims, not their families, and not the heroes whose sacrifice is a debt we can never fully repay. I'm proud to join Senator Gillibrand and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in honoring their memory." The resolution is led by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). In addition to Booker, it is cosponsored by Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Tim Kaine (D-VA), John Fetterman (D-PA), Mark Warner (D-VA), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and John Boozman (R-AR). | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-claws-back-more-than-1-7-million-in-federal-security-funding-for-nj-houses-of-worship | RELEASE: Gottheimer Claws Back More than $1.7 Million in Federal Security Funding for NJ Houses of Worship | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer visits Bris Avrohom of Fair Lawn ahead of the High Holidays. NORTH JERSEY — Today, September 10, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced $1.7 million clawed-back for eight nonprofit organizations across North Jersey for Fiscal Year 2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funding, delivering critical resources to help churches, synagogues, temples, and faith-based schools in the Fifth District protect their communities from the growing threat of hate and violence. Gottheimer also announced the funding at Bris Avrohom of Fair Lawn and visited Rabbi Mendel Zaltzman and Rabbi Mordechai Kanelsky ahead of the High Holidays. See video of Gottheimer’s visit here. Gottheimer also hosted a briefing with the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP) and Jewish faith leaders from across North Jersey to address the security threats facing the Jewish community as they prepare for the High Holidays. The meeting brought together NJOHSP Director Hauck, state leadership, and Jewish faith leaders to discuss the current threat landscape, coordination between law enforcement and religious institutions, and the urgent need to deliver federal security resources to houses of worship — the very resources this NSGP funding provides. Gottheimer has been pushing for the long-delayed resources, passed in 2024, to be distributed after clawing it back for the district. The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), administered by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), provides funding to nonprofits at high risk of terrorist attacks or hate-related incidents, with a particular focus on houses of worship and other faith-based institutions like schools and community centers. The funding allows organizations to invest in physical security upgrades like cameras, gates, bollards, and blast-resistant film, and to provide training that helps staff and congregants recognize and respond to threats. Anti-Jewish hate crimes account for nearly two-thirds of all religion-based hate c… | 1 | 2026-09-11T09:25:29Z | 2026-09-11T09:27:08Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-celebrates-grand-opening-of-revitalized-reading-center-for-trenton-community | Rep. Watson Coleman Celebrates Grand Opening of Revitalized Reading Center for Trenton Community | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | W000822 | watsoncoleman.house.gov | watsoncoleman | https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) attended a ribbon cutting celebrating the grand reopening of the renovated Reading Senior Center in Trenton, New Jersey and gave the following remarks: When the senior center closed years ago, it was a tremendous loss to the Trenton senior community. The road to bring it back was a long one – and not without bumps along the way. But Mayor Reed, the City Council, and Mercer County were committed to serving the community and to getting this center back up and running… and better than it was before. The city secured $600,000 in federal American Rescue Plan money, which I was proud to vote for, and it was signed by President Biden. In addition, the county secured matching Community Development Block Grants that I fought to protect from cuts in the Appropriations Committee. The Reading Senior Center is a shining example of what can be accomplished when city, county, and federal officials work together, with one vision, to deliver for the seniors who have given so much to our city. People have asked me, “What has been the most rewarding part of your time in Congress?” It’s days like this, when we can deliver results and give back to people who have put their hearts and souls into their communities. The 11,000 square-foot facility will open its doors for the first time in over eight years, with its new operations and programs beginning Tuesday, September 15th. The Reading Senior Center will also become the new home of the City of Trenton Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Community Relations and Social Services, beginning Wednesday, September 16, providing seniors with convenient access to City programs and assistance. | 1 | 2026-09-11T09:25:29Z | 2026-09-11T09:27:08Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-statement-on-lt-gov-investigation | Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Lt. Gov. Investigation | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | W000822 | watsoncoleman.house.gov | watsoncoleman | https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) made the following statement regarding the reported investigation into Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell: For more than three decades, I have known Lt. Gov. Caldwell to be a good and decent man. I also take any allegation of improper actions very seriously. I have full confidence in the investigatory process the Governor has established. | 1 | 2026-09-11T09:25:29Z | 2026-09-11T09:27:08Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-addresses-housing-affordability-and-equity-at-panel-event-in-trenton | Rep. Watson Coleman Addresses Housing Affordability and Equity at Panel Event in Trenton | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | W000822 | watsoncoleman.house.gov | watsoncoleman | https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) spoke to the Capital Region Minority Chamber of Commerce (CRMCC) about housing affordability. Joined by CRMCC President Herb Ames and industry experts, the Congresswoman highlighted the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a comprehensive bipartisan package passed earlier this year that addresses many dimensions of housing policy. Over the past few years, Americans have dealt with rising housing costs, putting a strain on millions of families looking to pay their bills and in 2023, the Brookings Institute estimated that there is a shortage of about 4.9 million housing units. This highlights the importance of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which is the largest bipartisan housing law in a generation. President Trump did not sign it into law, however, calling it “a big yawn.” Per the United States Constitution, the bill eventually became law on July 11th, 2026 after the President failed to sign it or veto it within the 10 days following its delivery by Congress. Based on track-record, there is reason to be concerned that the Trump Administration may ignore the law. The Congresswoman gave the following remarks: It's been over 50 years since the New Jersey Supreme Court handed down the Mount Laurel Doctrine that said exclusionary zoning practices that prevent low- and moderate-income families from living in a town are unconstitutional. Yet today, safe, affordable housing remains out of reach for so many. Fewer than four in ten non-homeowning families can afford a typical starter home. It is not enough to remove legal barriers to the middle class while leaving socioeconomic barriers in place. Economic predators have filled the vacuum left behind by the law. Money is like water; it'll find the cracks. The result is that young people and Black people suffer. The homeownership rate for Black households is barely half that of white households, at about 41%. Meanwhile, over 4.2 million young people experience homelessness each year. This astonishing number consist… | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://www.kim.senate.gov/press_release/recap-what-senator-kim-heard-during-town-hall-and-tour-of-flemington/ | Recap: What Senator Kim Heard During Town Hall and Tour of Flemington | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NJ | Andy Kim | K000394 | www.kim.senate.gov | kim | https://www.kim.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | FLEMINGTON, N.J. – Yesterday, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) was joined by hundreds of New Jerseyans in Flemington for a standing room only town hall. Senator Kim spoke on a full range of topics, including the impact Trump’s tariffs have had on the Hunterdon community, his legislative efforts to rid corruption from public service and bring universal healthcare to children, and the affordability crisis New Jersey continues to navigate. Before taking questions from attendees, the Senator also provided updates on the war in Iran and its impact at home and discussed both his recent oversight visits to Delaney Hall and his work to rid New Jersey of private detention centers. “I’m going around Hunterdon County [earlier] today – overwhelmingly everyone is saying they are feeling an anxiety right now; someone I spoke to said it feels hard to breathe sometimes, wondering what is going to happen,” said Senator Kim during his opening remarks. “In this day and age, why are we making it harder for people to be able to live with dignity and decency?” Importantly, Senator Kim explained, “I’m tired of performative politics…the question is what comes next – we have to end [the Iran] war that is costing our country billions, reverse the tariffs, and we have to reverse the Medicaid and budget cuts…we must close corruption loopholes and put forward a new vision as to where our country can go.” Throughout the evening, Senator Kim discussed topics and answered questions ranging from concerns about climate change to concerns about Trump’s dangerous foreign policy, including: The overwhelming red tape people with disabilities have to navigate to receive needed healthcare, including recertifications for Medicaid The impact that Trump’s tariffs have had on Hunterdon farmers and families Senator Kim’s oversight leadership when it comes to Delaney Hall The affordability crisis that Hunterdon families are navigating, especially when it comes to gas prices The Senators legislative work tackling government corruption The Senators role on th… | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases?ID=49B0E3DF-BC2D-415A-8D9C-FDAB739A37D8 | Norcross, Pallone, Camden leaders meet to discuss nationwide lithium battery fires | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Donald Norcross | N000188 | norcross.house.gov | norcross | https://norcross.house.gov/press-releases | page_html | September 10, 2026: EMR USA CEO Joe Balzano (second from left) gives tour of Camden recycling plant to Rep. Norcross, Rep. Pallone, and Mayor Carstarphen (left to right) CAMDEN — Congressmen Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today met with representatives from EMR’s Camden recycling plant and local elected officials to discuss the nationwide issue of lithium battery fires. Lithium batteries contain more power and charge faster than other batteries, but those efficiencies can also create a fire hazard if exposed to physical damage or excess heat. While these risks require special disposal processes, many consumers are unaware when they are disposing lithium batteries and recycling facilities are often underequipped to identify them in the waste stream. As such, there are an estimated 5,000 fires at recycling plants in the United States each year, with most being ignited by improperly disposed lithium batteries. Without action the problem will only continue to grow: Lithium batteries are used in a large amount of modern products such as handheld electronics, e-cigarettes, medical devices, and the total amount of lithium consumption nearly quadrupled between just 2010 and 2021. Municipalities from coast to coast, including Camden, are increasingly being forced to respond to large battery fires. “Lithium batteries aren’t going away, and communities are struggling to safely recycle them across the world. Reducing these fires will take a team effort, and the producers of these batteries need to play a more active role – especially since they know what happens to these batteries at the end of their lifecycle,” Norcross said. “There’s no one silver bullet solution, but my visit with Congressman Pallone and folks on the frontlines here in Camden certainly helps me feel that more people are taking this issue seriously.” “Lithium-ion batteries shouldn’t be turning recycling facilities into fire hazards. When these batteries end up where they don’t belong, they can put entire communities at risk. I … | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-stefanik-discuss-combating-antisemitism-on-college-campuses-at-vanderbilt-university-launch-new-bipartisan-caucus-on-campus-antisemitism | RELEASE: Gottheimer, Stefanik Discuss Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses at Vanderbilt University, Launch New Bipartisan Caucus on Campus Antisemitism | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer announces Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses Caucus at Vanderbilt University. NASHVILLE, TN — Today, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21) announced the launch of the new bipartisan Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses Caucus while visiting Vanderbilt University. The caucus aims to hold colleges and universities accountable for protecting Jewish students, faculty, and staff. The Representatives announced the formation of the caucus during a conversation at Vanderbilt University featuring Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier and five visiting university leaders from across the country, including leaders from The University of Kentucky, The University of Texas at Austin, Dartmouth College, The University of Alabama, and Washington University in St. Louis. The panel discussed how their campuses are working to combat antisemitism while protecting free expression. “Since October 7th, Jewish students on too many campuses have been harassed, intimidated, and made to feel like strangers in their own school,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “That’s why Elise and I are teaming up to launch this caucus to hold universities accountable, back up the schools getting it right, like Vanderbilt, and make sure every Jewish kid can have a college experience without fear of discrimination or violence.” “From asking questions at the most watched hearing in Congressional history with university presidents that led to an earthquake in higher education to passing key legislation, I have been proud to be the leader in Congress on combatting antisemitism and anti-Americanism at our colleges and universities,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY- 21). “I am proud to launch this bipartisan Congressional Caucus with my friend and colleague Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) who has been a leading partner and legislator with whom I have worked on this critical issue. We are committed to saving American higher education for the… | 1 | 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z | 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-ahead-of-the-25th-anniversary-of-9-11-gottheimer-announces-more-than-5-million-in-federal-funds-to-combat-terrorism | RELEASE: Ahead of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Gottheimer Announces More Than $5 Million in Federal Funds to Combat Terrorism | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer unveils 9/11 legislation package. NEW MILFORD, NJ — Today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced several concrete actions including more than $5 million clawed back from Washington to Jersey for local law enforcement in North Jersey to combat terrorism. Watch Gottheimer’s remarks here. The new funding will go toward expanding and modernizing intelligence and coordination, officer training, and additional resources to protect Jersey families. The resources include: More than $5 million in counterterrorism funding clawed back for local law enforcement across Bergen, Sussex, and Passaic Counties. Every single town — all 65 in the Fifth Congressional District — in Bergen, Passaic, and Sussex Counties — will receive $50,000 to be utilized for counter-terrorism training. $1.5 million dollars for Bergen County to expand and modernize the Bergen County Real-Time Intelligence Center. Newton in Sussex County will receive $200,000 in funding to be able to purchase a real-time intelligence platform to enhance its capabilities. Bloomingdale will receive $100,000 to purchase a response drone and active-threat gear — ballistic shields, armor, breaching kits. Vernon will receive $30,000 in funding for a thermal search-and-overwatch drone for fast response at any time of day or conditions. Highlighted the bipartisan 9/11 Review Task Force Report that lays out twenty bipartisan recommendations for the Intelligence Community to protect against the new and emerging threats — including faster information sharing between agencies, adopting AI to stay ahead of our enemies, and deeper partnerships with our state, local, and private-sector partners to fight terror. Sent a letter pressing the FAA and Secretary Duffy to fully implement secondary flight deck barriers on all commercial aircraft — the only 9/11 Commission recommendation still not fully implemented 25 years later — to require the barriers on ever… | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-stop-rogue-ai-agents-and-keep-people-in-control | RELEASE: Gottheimer Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Stop Rogue AI Agents and Keep People in Control | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the bipartisan Stop Rogue AI Act to ensure businesses and federal agencies have the ability to see rogue and dangerous AI agents operating inside their own networks, and stop them before they cause real damage. Right now, most organizations have no reliable way to know how many unauthorized AI agents are running in their systems, who built them, or what they have access to. AI agents can be activated by employees, embedded in third-party software, or deployed by vendors — often with little to no visibility for the organization whose networks they’re operating on to know that they are there. That blind spot is becoming more dangerous by the day. The recent Hugging Face incident and other autonomous cyberattacks have shown AI systems are being used to hack organizations at scale, without a person ever watching or stepping in. “Right now, AI agents are running loose in our networks, and nobody can see them or verify who built them — making it increasingly hard to stop them,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “That’s a five-alarm security risk. We’ve already seen AI systems hack organizations on autopilot, with no person at the wheel. My bipartisan bill with Congressman Lawler puts humans back in the driver’s seat so we can find agents and know exactly who’s behind them so that organizations can effectively protect their systems.” “AI agents are becoming more capable and more deeply integrated into our government and economy. We need to make sure we know what these systems are, what they can access, and who is responsible for them. We can harness the benefits of AI while making sure these systems don’t operate in the shadows of the networks they have access to,” said Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17). The Stop Rogue AI Act would direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to develop national standards, guidelines, and best practices for discoveri… | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-mejia-menendez-and-espaillat-conduct-oversight-visit-at-delaney-hall-following-reports-of-negligent-conditions | Reps. Mejia, Menendez, and Espaillat Conduct Oversight Visit at Delaney Hall Following Reports of Negligent Conditions | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Analilia Mejia | M001246 | mejia.house.gov | mejia | https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | For Immediate Release: September 9, 2026 Contact: Beth Wiesinger | Beth.Wiesinger@mail.house.gov NEWARK, NJ — U.S. Representatives Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), Rob Menendez (NJ-08), and Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) today conducted an oversight visit at Delaney Hall, operated by GEO Group, following repeated complaints regarding conditions inside the detention facility, including reports of spoiled food, inadequate or non-functioning air conditioning, and grave concerns about access to timely and appropriate medical care. Following the visit, the members issued the following joint statement: "ICE and GEO Group have a responsibility to the people they are holding in federal custody. What we heard and observed today makes clear that those held in Delaney Hall are dangerously neglected. We met with individuals who detailed medical care being delayed or denied when people are sick or in pain, spoiled and unsafe food being served, and inadequate air conditioning leaving people to endure dangerous conditions. This is a federally funded failure of care and oversight. We will continue to demand clear answers about what is happening inside this facility, including the deaths of individuals held at Delaney, what DHS is doing to address these conditions, and why people in federal custody have been forced to endure them in the first place." The members will continue to review information gathered during today's visit and pursue additional oversight as warranted, including seeking answers from federal officials and facility operators regarding the conditions reported at Delaney Hall. CLICK HERE TO WATCH remarks from the Representatives. ### | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/los-reps-menendez-espaillat-y-mejia-realizan-visita-de-supervision-en-delaney-hall-tras-reportes-de-condiciones-negligentes | Los Reps. Menendez, Espaillat y Mejia realizan visita de supervisión en Delaney Hall tras reportes de condiciones negligentes | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Robert Menendez | M001226 | menendez.house.gov | menendez | https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | JERSEY CITY, NJ – El miércoles, los Representantes Rob Menendez (NJ-08), el Presidente del Caucus Hispano del Congreso, Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) y Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) realizaron una visita de supervisión en Delaney Hall, operado por GEO Group, tras las repetidas denuncias sobre las condiciones dentro del centro de detención, incluyendo reportes de comida en mal estado, aire acondicionado inadecuado o no funcional y graves preocupaciones sobre el acceso a atención médica oportuna y adecuada. Tras la visita, los miembros emitieron la siguiente declaración conjunta: "El ICE y GEO Group tienen una responsabilidad con las personas que mantienen bajo custodia federal. Lo que escuchamos y observamos hoy deja en claro que quienes se encuentran en Delaney Hall continúan siendo peligrosamente desatendidos. Nos reunimos con personas que detallaron la demora o negación de atención médica cuando las personas están enfermas o con dolor, la entrega de alimentos en mal estado e inseguros, y un aire acondicionado inadecuado que obliga a las personas a soportar condiciones peligrosas. Esto es un fracaso de atención y supervisión financiado con fondos federales. Seguiremos exigiendo respuestas claras sobre lo que está ocurriendo dentro de esta instalación, incluyendo las muertes de personas detenidas en Delaney, qué está haciendo el DHS para abordar estas condiciones y por qué las personas bajo custodia federal se han visto obligadas a soportarlas en primer lugar." Los miembros continuarán revisando la información recopilada durante la visita de hoy y llevarán a cabo una supervisión adicional según sea necesario, incluyendo la búsqueda de respuestas de los funcionarios federales y los operadores de la instalación con respecto a las condiciones reportadas en Delaney Hall. | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases/menendez-espaillat-and-mejia-conduct-oversight-visit-at-delaney-hall-following-reports-of-negligent-conditions | Menendez, Espaillat, and Mejia Conduct Oversight Visit at Delaney Hall Following Reports of Negligent Conditions | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Robert Menendez | M001226 | menendez.house.gov | menendez | https://menendez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | JERSEY CITY, NJ – Congressional Hispanic Caucus ("CHC") Vice Chair of Policy Rob Menendez (NJ-08), CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and U.S. Representative Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) today conducted an oversight visit at Delaney Hall, operated by GEO Group, following repeated complaints regarding conditions inside the detention facility, including reports of spoiled food, inadequate or non-functioning air conditioning, and grave concerns about access to timely and appropriate medical care. Following the visit, the members issued the following joint statement: “ICE and GEO Group have a responsibility to the people they are holding in federal custody. What we heard and observed today makes clear that those held in Delaney Hall continue to be dangerously neglected. We met with individuals who detailed medical care being delayed or denied when people are sick or in pain, spoiled and unsafe food being served, and inadequate air conditioning leaving people to endure dangerous conditions. This is a federally funded failure of care and oversight. We will continue to demand clear answers about what is happening inside this facility, including the deaths of individuals held at Delaney, what DHS is doing to address these conditions, and why people in federal custody have been forced to endure them in the first place.” The members will continue to review information gathered during today’s visit and pursue additional oversight as warranted, including seeking answers from federal officials and facility operators regarding the conditions reported at Delaney Hall. | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-espaillat-introduce-legislation-to-expand-mental-health-workforce-and-bring-care-to-underserved-communities | Booker, Espaillat Introduce Legislation to Expand Mental Health Workforce and Bring Care to Underserved Communities | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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) and U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) introduced the Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act, legislation to strengthen the nation’s mental health workforce and expand access to culturally and linguistically responsive mental health services in underserved communities. Nearly one in five U.S. adults — approximately 58 million people — experience mental illness each year, yet only about half receive treatment. Provider shortages, cost, stigma, language barriers, and a lack of culturally responsive care prevent millions of Americans from getting the support they need. The Community Mental Wellness Worker Training Act would establish a competitive federal grant program to help certified community behavioral health clinics, community mental health centers, hospitals, and other behavioral health organizations develop and expand training programs for community mental wellness workers. These frontline workers would help individuals identify mental health concerns early, navigate available services, and connect with appropriate treatment and recovery resources. “Right now, too many Americans are suffering in silence, with nowhere to turn and no one to catch them before things get worse. This is a crisis, and we cannot afford to wait until someone reaches a breaking point to act,” said Senator Booker. “Community mental wellness workers can meet people where they already are — in schools, community centers, faith-based organizations, and neighborhood health programs — so that pain doesn’t go unnoticed and unanswered. This legislation invests in a trusted, culturally responsive workforce that can identify challenges early, break down stigma, and help ensure every person has a path to the care they deserve.” “Communities around the nation are facing increased mental health needs, and our bill will address the national crisis at hand as well as specifically train and support local healthcare workers who have the cultural competency and context to best ser… | 1 | 2026-09-11T09:25:29Z | 2026-09-11T09:27:08Z |
| https://www.kim.senate.gov/press_release/senator-kim-statement-against-trumps-assault-on-2030-census/ | Senator Kim Statement Against Trump’s Assault on 2030 Census | 2026-09-09 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NJ | Andy Kim | K000394 | www.kim.senate.gov | kim | https://www.kim.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee’s Disaster Management, D.C., and Census Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Trump administration’s dangerous plan to overhaul the 2030 Census: “This rule is yet another attack on democracy by Donald Trump. An accurate census count is at the very foundation of ensuring equal representation across our country and delivering federal funds where they’re needed most. The Census is enshrined in our Constitution and not up for political debate. I will not stand for this attempt to silence diverse communities and use the Census as a mere pawn in a twisted crusade against our immigrant communities.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-11T09:25:29Z | 2026-09-11T09:27:08Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-gottheimer-attends-unveiling-of-joans-joy-legacy-lane-in-honor-of-joan-dalessandro | PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Attends Unveiling of “Joan’s Joy Legacy Lane” in Honor of Joan D’Alessandro | 2026-09-08 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer Helps Unveil “Joan’s Joy Legacy Lane” HILLSDALE, NJ — Yesterday, Monday, September 7, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Mayor Michael Sheinfield, the Hillsdale community, Rosemarie D’Alessandro, and the D’Alessandro family to unveil “Joan’s Joy Legacy Lane,” a new street sign honoring the memory of Joan D’Alessandro and her mother’s decades-long fight for stronger child protection laws. “Joan’s joy is still here. It’s on this street sign. It’s in the law that bears her name. And it’s in every child who is a little safer because you refused to let her story end in silence,” said Congressman Gottheimer (NJ-5). Joan D’Alessandro was a seven-year-old Girl Scout who was murdered on April 19, 1973, while delivering cookies to a neighbor’s house in Hillsdale. Her mother, Rosemarie D’Alessandro, turned her grief into advocacy, championing the passage of “Joan’s Law” in New Jersey in 1997 under Governor Christie Whitman, and its federal counterpart, signed by President Bill Clinton in 1998, ensuring that anyone who murders and sexually assaults a child under fourteen is never eligible for parole. The legislation has been updated in New Jersey to apply to any child under eighteen. Gottheimer is a cosponsor of the Paula Bohovesky and Joan D’Alessandro Act, to raise the age for prohibition on parole to cover all minors eighteen and under who were murdered and sexually assaulted. Below: Gottheimer Helps Unveil “Joan’s Joy Legacy Lane” ### | 1 | 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z | 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-kennedy-announce-bipartisan-988-day-resolution | Booker, Kennedy Announce Bipartisan 988 Day Resolution | 2026-09-08 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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 Kennedy (R-LA), announced a bipartisan resolution recognizing September 8, 2026, as 988 Day and honoring the critical role of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The date coincides with 988 Day, an annual day of action held each September 8 to raise awareness of the Lifeline and the free, confidential support it provides. A companion resolution has been introduced in the House by U.S. Representatives Wesley Bell (D-MO-1), Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13), and Mike Lawler (R-NY-17). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide was the second-leading cause of death among Americans ages 10 to 34 in 2024, claiming more than 48,800 lives nationwide — roughly one death every 11 minutes. Since launching nationwide in July 2022, the 988 Lifeline has received approximately 26.2 million calls, texts, and chats. In June 2026 alone, it fielded more than 770,000 contacts, a 92 percent increase over June 2023. The Lifeline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, offers support in more than 240 languages, and provides specialized services for veterans, Spanish speakers, and people who are deaf or hard of hearing. By dialing 988, callers are connected to trained crisis counselors who provide free, confidential support to anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, a mental health crisis, or a substance use crisis. “The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has become an essential resource for millions of Americans and is helping people through some of the darkest moments of their lives,” said Senator Booker. “I’m proud to lead this bipartisan Senate resolution to raise awareness of this lifesaving service and make sure more people know that help is available when they need it. We must continue investing in mental health care and crisis services so that no one has to face a moment of crisis alone.” “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 Se… | 1 | 2026-09-10T09:25:58Z | 2026-09-10T09:27:09Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-unveils-bipartisan-back-to-school-agenda-for-ai-in-k-12-education | RELEASE: Gottheimer Unveils Bipartisan Back-to-School Agenda for AI in K-12 Education | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | AI is a Tool, Not a Replacement for Critical Thinking New Bipartisan Legislation will Help K-12 Schools Build AI Labs, Train Teachers, Keep Jersey Students Ahead of Curve Emphasizes Importance of Screen Time Limits In School Above: Gottheimer announces Bipartisan Back-to-School Agenda on AI and Screen Time in K-12 Education. RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Today, September 4, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Co-Chair of the House Commission on Artificial Intelligence and the Innovation Economy, unveiled a comprehensive, bipartisan back-to-school agenda to make sure students in the Fifth District and across the country are prepared for a world increasingly shaped by AI. Speaking at George Washington Middle School, Gottheimer announced his new bipartisan AI LABS Act, co-led by Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23), to help K-12 schools build dedicated AI labs and train teachers — and paired it with a broader push to keep phones out of the classroom, protect New Jersey’s phone-free schools resources, boost AI literacy in the classroom, and close the digital divide so no community gets left offline. Watch full remarks here. “We’re not going to pretend AI doesn’t exist, and we’re not going to ban it and hope it goes away. So, here in Jersey, we need to do this differently,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “AI can be a powerful tool, but it can never replace the fundamentals. Give our schools the tools. Give our teachers the training. And give our children a real head start, instead of a false choice between banning technology outright and drowning in it.” AI is already reshaping how students study, how teachers plan, and how employers hire, but K-12 schools have unequal access to the tools and curricula students need to learn how to use it responsibly. The bipartisan AI LABS Act tackles that gap head-on. This legislation directs the Department of Education to create a new federal grant program or make resources from existing grant programs available to help K-12 schools establish dedicated AI labs, much l… | 1 | 2026-09-05T08:49:07Z | 2026-09-05T08:50:44Z |
| https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases/pou-bresnahan-scholten-unveil-aviation-safety-legislation | Pou, Bresnahan, Scholten Unveil Aviation Safety Legislation | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Nellie Pou | P000621 | pou.house.gov | pou | https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressmembers Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), Rob Bresnahan (R-PA-08), and Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), all members of the House Subcommittee on Aviation, today introduced the bipartisan Flight Logistics Initiative to Gain Heightened Travel Data and Enhance Communication Knowledge, or FLIGHT DECK Act. The legislation would establish a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) training program that allows air traffic controllers to observe pilots during actual flights, giving controllers better firsthand experience with the demands pilots face in the air as they interact and coordinate with air traffic controllers on the ground. Air traffic controllers and pilots work together every day to keep the American aviation system running safely, but controllers rarely have the chance to experience operations from the other side of the radio. The FLIGHT DECK Act would give controllers the opportunity to observe pilots and better understand the conditions and requirements pilots work under during a flight. “Air traffic controllers and pilots depend on each other every minute of every flight. Giving controllers firsthand flight deck experience can help both sides better understand the challenges the other faces and so ultimately make our skies safer,” said Congresswoman Pou, the Vice Ranking Member of the Aviation Subcommittee. “We ask an enormous amount of our air traffic controllers while our aviation system faces serious staffing and broader infrastructure challenges. Our bipartisan FLIGHT DECK bill will give controllers another tool to do their jobs and represents a practical way to strengthen communication between the people most responsible for keeping American skies the safest on earth.” “Pilots and air traffic controllers work together every day to keep our skies safe, but very few see their partner’s side of the job,” said Rep. Bresnahan. “As a pilot, I’ve spent hundreds of hours talking to controllers over the radio, but touring a control tower gave me a whole new perspective on the work they do. The FLIGH… | 1 | 2026-09-05T08:49:07Z | 2026-09-05T08:50:44Z |
| https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-pou-visits-northern-border | Congresswoman Pou Visits Northern Border | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Nellie Pou | P000621 | pou.house.gov | pou | https://pou.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | BUFFALO, NY – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, joined Democratic colleagues in upstate New York to meet with law enforcement leaders and assess security along the United States border with Canada. Pou was joined by Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Bennie Thompson (D-MS-02) and fellow committee members Tim Kennedy (D-NY-26) and Lou Correa (D-CA-46). “While it is sometimes overlooked, our nation’s northern border is a critical nexus for commerce and immigration. It was essential for me to see it for myself to get a full picture of how the administration’s enforcement policies are being carried out on the ground,” said Congresswoman Pou. “I thank our hardworking law enforcement officers at the border for managing a challenging job. Having now visited both borders, I feel as strongly as ever that America’s immigration challenges can only be addressed by finding bipartisan solutions and with enforcement grounded in fairness and humanity. That is not happening now and it must change.” While on the trip, Pou and her colleagues also held a press conference to demand greater cooperation from DHS with the homicide probe of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a New York man who was found dead earlier this year shortly after being released from DHS custody. Up to now, DHS has been blocking meaningful oversight of the tragic case. Commenting on this case, Pou said: “Nurul Amin Shah Alam’s death was a tragic injustice that the Department of Homeland Security wants to sweep under the rug. We will never forget what happened to Mr. Shah Alam and we will never stop fighting for justice for his family and this community." Soon after her swearing-in, Congresswoman Pou visited the southern border, where she toured homeland security facilities and a detention center, spoke directly with officials with Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations, and met with groups that aid arriving migrants. ### | 1 | 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z | 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-hosts-telephone-town-hall-to-discuss-affordability | RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts Telephone Town Hall to Discuss Affordability | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer conducts a Telephone Town Hall with North Jersey families. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last night, Wednesday, September 2, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a Telephone Town Hall with thousands of North Jersey constituents to discuss his efforts to lower the cost of childcare and learning centers, support our first responders, lower health care costs and utility bills, assist veterans in our community, and make life more affordable for Jersey families. “This Telephone Town Hall was a great opportunity to hear directly from the people that I represent about what’s on their minds,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “In Washington, I’m fighting to cut taxes, lower the cost of childcare, health care, and utility bills, back our cops, EMTs, and firefighters, and make everyday life more affordable for North Jersey families.” Gottheimer took questions directly from constituents and outlined his work to help lower costs for Jersey families, from cutting taxes and reducing the cost of childcare to lowering utility and health care bills. He also highlighted the federal dollars he has clawed back to North Jersey to support our veterans and first responders and to rebuild the community’s roads, bridges, and infrastructure. Gottheimer was joined by Bloomingdale Mayor John D’Amato, Fair Lawn Mayor Cutrone, Bloomingdale Mayor John D’Amato, Sussex County Commissioner Chris Carney, Newton Police Chief Dan Finkle, and Valley Bible Chapel Pastor Bob Hayes. ### | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-house-passes-gottheimer-foxx-bipartisan-bill-to-hold-higher-education-accountable-for-hate-driven-bds-activity-that-targets-jewish-students-and-professors | RELEASE: House Passes Gottheimer, Foxx Bipartisan Bill to Hold Higher Education Accountable for Hate-Driven BDS Activity that Targets Jewish Students and Professors | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer speaks on the House floor in favor of the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, September 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act, authored by U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Virginia Foxx (NC-5), by a vote of 237-169. The legislation prohibits colleges and universities from receiving federal student aid if they engage in commercial and academic boycotts promoted by the antisemitic and hate-fueled boycott-divest-sanction (BDS) movement. The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate. See full bill text here. See Gottheimer’s remarks on the house floor here. “No student, no professor should be shut out of research, study abroad opportunities, or academic partnerships, or feel unwelcome in the classroom because of where they’re from or what religion they practice. Yet that’s exactly what the boycott-divest-sanction movement seeks to do — targeting one country and one religion: Israel and Judaism,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “My bipartisan bill with Congresswoman Foxx is narrow and targeted — it doesn’t touch anyone’s speech, protest, or academic debate. It simply says that if your university takes federal taxpayer dollars, it can’t discriminate against academic partnerships or investments with one country. That’s it. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this bipartisan bill.” “The antisemitic rot that has corroded college campuses must be eradicated – enough is enough. The safety and security of Jewish students, faculty, and staff should never be threatened under any circumstances. Today, the House sent a clear message: if an institution of higher education chooses to capitulate to the caustic BDS movement, there will be consequences – starting with this bipartisan legislation,” said Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (NC-5). The Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act will: Require colleges and universities to certify that the institution is not engaging in a non… | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-statement-on-recent-violence-in-trenton | Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Recent Violence in Trenton | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | W000822 | watsoncoleman.house.gov | watsoncoleman | https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released the following statement in response to recent violence in Trenton, NJ including Sunday’s shooting at a block party on Locust Street: The tragedy of Sunday's shooting highlights the need to do better by the people of Trenton. The city’s unique role as our state capital means responsibility falls not just on the city, but on all levels of government and community members. This block party, while unsanctioned, was not unknown to Trenton Police. A visible police presence could very well have prevented tragedy, and the lack of communication between city departments created the conditions that allowed Sunday’s events. While we pray for the victims and their loved ones, we have a duty to them and others to make Trenton the great city we know it can be. The people of Trenton deserve to feel safe in their communities. This will require collaborative intelligence gathering and sharing, improved community/police relationships, and visible police presence to deter those who would subject our neighbors to terrible violence. This is not out of reach; city-wide, violent crime is down over the last decade. However, the feeling of safety is not shared equally. Too many neighborhoods still suffer from deep poverty and its impact on community safety. The burden for this change cannot be laid squarely at the feet of the city of Trenton. An enormous amount of local property tax revenue is lost to land occupied by the State and County buildings and parks, starving the city government of financial resources. That is not unique to Trenton, but the investments required to make the Capital City the jewel I know it can be will require a change in how we view our responsibility to it. There was a time when the city, county, and state closely collaborated to ensure Trenton's safety - and not just the blocks surrounding State Street. We recognized that the Capital City was more than merely a place where the Assembly and Senate gathered to pass laws and budgets. It represented the State of Ne… | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-kim-statement-on-fema-denial-of-new-jerseys-winter-storm-major-disaster-declaration-appeal | Booker, Kim Statement on FEMA Denial of New Jersey’s Winter Storm Major Disaster Declaration Appeal | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) issued the following joint statement in response to FEMA’s denial of Governor Mikie Sherrill’s appeal for a major disaster declaration following the severe winter storm and snowstorm that struck New Jersey on February 22 and 23, 2026: “New Jersey rightfully qualifies for millions in disaster aid because the severe storms our state suffered this past winter exceeds the threshold for federal disaster assistance - exactly the kind of catastrophe that this support is designed to respond to. Without good explanation or justification, Trump’s government is again politicizing disaster relief and denying New Jersey the support needed. This is a completely unacceptable decision - we will continue working with Governor Sherrill and communities across our state to find solutions so that New Jersey is prepared for future winter storms.” | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/photo-release-gottheimer-attends-wreath-laying-ceremony-at-the-pentagon-9-11-memorial-ahead-of-25th-anniversary-of-september-11th | PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Attends Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial Ahead of 25th Anniversary of September 11th | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Josh Gottheimer | G000583 | gottheimer.house.gov | gottheimer | https://gottheimer.house.gov/press | scraper | Above: Gottheimer attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Pentagon Memorial with other House Intelligence members. ARLINGTON, VA — Yesterday, Tuesday, September 1, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the Pentagon Memorial to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, in advance of the 25th anniversary. The Congressman joined fellow Members of Congress to pay tribute to the 184 lives lost at the Pentagon and the nearly 3,000 Americans killed on 9/11. “Twenty-five years later, we still carry the memory of the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost on September 11th, 750 of which were from New Jersey. We will never forget,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “We honor those we lost, the families who carry that grief every day, and the first responders and service members who ran toward danger. As we mark this solemn anniversary, we recommit ourselves to their memory and to keeping our nation safe.” Gottheimer serves as the Co-Chair of the bipartisan House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence review of the 9/11 Commission Report. The review evaluates the progress made on the intelligence-related recommendations produced by the 9/11 Commission Report, released in July 2004, and identifies areas of improvement to protect against the next generation of threats. Gottheimer has helped lead and pass legislation like the bipartisan Never Forget the Heroes Act, to fully fund the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund to provide long-overdue support to cover 9/11 survivors, first responders, and their families for injuries, medical expenses, and other benefits. Gottheimer is continuing to fight to pass the bipartisan FIRE Cancer Act to provide federal investments so that all firefighters can get access to preventative tests, including multi-cancer early detection tests. Below: Gottheimer attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Pentagon Memorial with other House Intelligence members. ### | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases/pallone-trump-stiffs-new-jersey-again-disaster-aid | Pallone: Trump Stiffs New Jersey Again on Disaster Aid | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Frank Pallone, Jr. | P000034 | pallone.house.gov | pallone | https://pallone.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today blasted President Trump for denying New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill’s appeal for $84.4 million in federal disaster aid following February’s deadly blizzard. “Donald Trump is stiffing New Jersey taxpayers out of $84 million in disaster aid that his own government determined we qualified for. Twelve people died. New Jersey communities were buried under record snowfall. But apparently if you live in a state Trump doesn’t like, you’re on your own,” said Pallone. “And where are the Republicans in Congress? I asked the committee chairs responsible for overseeing FEMA to investigate this weeks ago. Not one of them even bothered to respond. Trump is treating federal disaster aid like his personal political slush fund, and Republicans in Congress are too afraid to lift a finger to stop him,” Pallone continued. In August, Pallone called on the Republican chairs of the congressional committees with jurisdiction over FEMA to investigate Trump’s initial denial of New Jersey’s disaster declaration after reports that regional FEMA and NOAA officials determined New Jersey and other affected states met federal thresholds for assistance. The Republican chairs have not responded. Governor Sherrill appealed the denial on July 20, seeking Public Assistance, including snow assistance for 19 counties, and statewide Hazard Mitigation assistance. Today the Trump Administration denied that appeal. ### | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/congressman-al-green-congresswoman-lateefah-simon-and-congresswoman-bonnie-watson-coleman-lead-effort-demanding-hud-protect-fair-housing-program | Congressman Al Green, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon, and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Lead Effort Demanding HUD Protect Fair Housing Program | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | W000822 | watsoncoleman.house.gov | watsoncoleman | https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Congressman Al Green, along with Congresswoman Lateefah Simon and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner, raising serious concerns about recent actions that threaten the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) and the local fair housing organizations that serve communities across the nation. A copy of the letter can be accessed by clicking here. The lawmakers expressed concern that HUD’s proposed funding changes threaten local fair housing organizations, which handle more than 74 percent of housing discrimination complaints nationwide. Following a federal district court order blocking the changes, the lawmakers are calling on Secretary Turner to comply with the court’s order, rescind HUD’s FY 2025 and FY 2026 FHIP funding notices, and ensure nonprofit fair housing organizations remain eligible for funding. "The Fair Housing Initiatives Program was created by Congress to protect Americans from housing discrimination and ensure that vulnerable communities have access to safe, stable, and equitable housing. The Administration’s repeated attempts to circumvent Congress and dismantle basic civil rights protections are unacceptable," said Congresswoman Lateefah Simon. "I am proud to help lead this effort alongside Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman to hold this administration accountable for its unlawful implementation of this program and to stand firmly with the organizations and nonprofits doing the essential, on-the-ground work to combat housing discrimination in communities across the country." “From day one, the Trump administration has tried to reshape HUD from an agency that makes housing fairer and more accessible into one that benefits wealthy developers and landlords,” said Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman. “Housing costs are skyrocketing, yet HUD is being weaponized to go after municipalities, siphon funding from non-profit organizations seeking to give p… | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/booker-whitehouse-urge-nih-to-protect-octopuses-and-other-cephalopods-used-in-research | Booker, Whitehouse Urge NIH to Protect Octopuses and Other Cephalopods Used in Research | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | 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 Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) urged the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to strengthen protections for cephalopods used in federally supported research. In a letter to NIH Director Jayanta Bhattacharya, the senators urged the agency to follow Congress’ direction in the 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act and expand the definition of “animal” under the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals to include cephalopods. “Cephalopods, including squids, octopuses, cuttlefish, and nautiluses, are a highly intelligent, sensitive class of marine invertebrates capable of experiencing pain, distress, and suffering,” wrote the senators. “However, because they are invertebrates, they are excluded from the welfare protections provided to most vertebrate animals via the PHS Policy.” NIH proposed guidance for the care of cephalopods in research in 2023 but has yet to release final guidance. The senators raised concerns that the proposed guidance omitted key welfare protections provided to vertebrate animals under the PHS Policy, including post-approval monitoring, justification for animal use in grant applications, and reporting of animal program deficiencies. “If the final guidance is not meaningfully strengthened from the proposed version, it would fail to provide adequate protections for cephalopods used in NIH-supported research and would not be a sufficient substitute for applying PHS Policy to cephalopod research,” wrote the senators. The senators asked NIH to provide answers about the status and timeline for its final guidance, whether it plans to expand the PHS Policy’s definition of “animal” to include cephalopods, and whether the final guidance will include additional welfare protections. “Congress addressed this issue in the report of the 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act. I encourage the NIH to swiftly act on Congress’ recommendation and expand the definition of ‘animal’ under the PHS Policy to include cephalopods, and to … | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://www.kim.senate.gov/press_release/senator-kim-visits-warren-county-to-talk-healthcare-and-jobs/ | Senator Kim Visits Warren County to Talk Healthcare and Jobs | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NJ | Andy Kim | K000394 | www.kim.senate.gov | kim | https://www.kim.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WARREN COUNTY, NJ – Yesterday, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) visited Warren County with focused visits on expanding affordable healthcare and improving New Jersey’s workforce development pipeline as part of his Einstein Corridor initiative. “I leave these visits inspired by the dedication I witnessed from those in Warren County who are training NJ’s next generation of workers and pushing to ensure access to quality healthcare in some of our most rural communities,” said Senator Kim. “There is so much unique potential in each corner of our state – I’m excited to bring the ideas discussed with me back to Washington as I work to make sure Warren County has the federal support it needs to thrive.” Healthcare Senator Kim toured Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, a critical regional hospital for Warren County’s residents. After meeting with Atlantic Health CEO, Saad Ehtisham, to discuss how Atlantic Health can assist in his goal of bringing affordable healthcare to all, Senator Kim toured the Emergency Department and heard from nurses and healthcare staff about the impact that Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill has had on their patients and the quality of care they are able to receive. Senator Kim also toured their Outpatient Behavioral Health Department and learned how their recent upgrades will benefit Warren County residents. “Atlantic Health is proud to care for the people of Warren County and appreciates our ongoing partnership with Senator Kim on behalf of all the communities we serve across New Jersey,” said Saad Ehtisham, President and CEO, Atlantic Health. “Today was a valuable opportunity to share the work of our nationally recognized team at Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center and engage in meaningful dialogue around healthcare affordability and access.” Workforce Development Senator Kim toured Warren County Community College’s (WCCC) drone lab and unmanned aircraft system (UAS) program. Senator Kim personally experienced the outdoor drone flight training center with WCCC President Dr. Will Aus… | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-analilia-mejia-the-first-afro-latina-to-serve-in-congress-sworn-in-to-congressional-black-caucus | Congresswoman Analilia Mejia, the first Afro-Latina to Serve in Congress, Sworn In to Congressional Black Caucus | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Analilia Mejia | M001246 | mejia.house.gov | mejia | https://mejia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | For Immediate Release: September 1, 2026 Contact: Beth Wiesinger | Beth.Wiesinger@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, in a ceremony conducted before the exalted statue of civil rights leader Rosa Parks, Congresswoman Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) was sworn in as a new member of the Congressional Black Caucus by Chairwoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09). Newly elected Congressman Everton Blair Jr. (GA-13) was sworn in alongside her. After the ceremony, Congresswoman Mejia released the following statement: “It is an honor and a privilege to join the ranks of the Congressional Black Caucus. The CBC has stood as the moral conscience of Congress for over fifty years, uplifting the voices of Black communities across the country in the halls of our nation’s Capitol. As the first Afro-Latina to serve in Congress, the daughter of a Dominican machinist and a Colombian seamstress, I am grateful for the recognition and the testament of belonging. As a member of both the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, I understand that our futures; Black, Latino, immigrant, working-class, and more — are inextricably connected. We share more in common than divides us and our ability to come together is what truly makes America great. This insight, alongside my commitment to the people of New Jersey’s 11th congressional district, will continue to fuel me in every action I take.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-watson-coleman-statement-on-passage-of-continuing-resolution | Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NJ | Bonnie Watson Coleman | W000822 | watsoncoleman.house.gov | watsoncoleman | https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), a member of the Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement after her vote to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government through December 11, 2026. “Today’s passage of this continuing resolution pushes the government funding deadline to December 11th. While keeping the government open and functioning is important, I’m disappointed in the Republicans in the House who have thus far failed to seek bipartisan agreements with Democrats on eleven of the twelve appropriations bills. “Continuing resolutions are not a long-term solution and deny the people their due representation. I hope that we can return to the negotiating table and produce real funding bills that meet the needs of the American people and rein in the abuses of the Trump Administration.” | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-booker-crisscrossed-the-state-on-21-county-tour | ICYMI: Booker “Crisscrossed the State” on 21-County Tour | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NJ | Cory A. Booker | B001288 | www.booker.senate.gov | booker | https://www.booker.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | Booker met with New Jerseyans in every county to hear their concerns, highlight local successes, and discuss how he’s fighting for their priorities in the Senate NEW JERSEY — In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) went on his annual 21-County Tour, hosting and attending events in all 21 New Jersey counties to hear directly from New Jerseyans and bring their priorities back to the Senate. Across the state, Booker announced new legislation to help prevent drug overdose deaths, highlighted more than $33.5 million in federal investments he helped secure, honored veterans, supported families facing food insecurity, and met with farmers, small-business owners, medical researchers, college students, and more. The tour gave Senator Booker the opportunity to see firsthand what is happening in communities across New Jersey and identify new ways to work together to stand up for New Jerseyans in the Senate. SEE FOR YOURSELF: Press of Atlantic CitySenator Cory Booker Visits AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center City Campus in Atlantic City August 28, 2026 Senator Cory Booker visited AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center City Campus in Atlantic City today to highlight a $1 million federal infrastructure investment to strengthen critical hospital systems that support emergency, trauma, and surgical care. HudPostSen. Booker Delivers $559,000 to Liberty Science Center for Portable Planetarium By: James de los Santos August 29, 2026 U.S. Sen. Cory Booker presented Liberty Science Center with a $559,000 federal grant on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, to launch a portable planetarium program that will bring astronomy and science education to students across New Jersey. Paul Hoffman, President and CEO of Liberty Science Center: “This very generous grant to our center for the new portable planetarium programming is a sterling manifestation of his commitment to ensure that countless thousands of children across New Jersey can experience the same wonders of science that he did. School children and their parents across th… | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
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CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_has_text]
ON [releases] ([has_text]);