Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – New Jersey U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) today joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers in introducing legislation to honor Larry Doby, the first African-American to play in the American League, with the Congressional Gold Medal for his career and contributions to the American civil rights movement. In joining the American League, Doby effectively integrated all of professional baseball. “As... Read More

EDISON, NJ — Today, outside of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Edison Environmental Center, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), state and local elected officials and environmental advocates stood in solidarity against President Trump’s anti-environment agenda and abandonment of the fight against climate change. “It’s simply shameful that President Trump continues to put the interests of corporate polluters ahead of the health... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. [03/29/17]— In the wake of Congressional Republicans’ failed attempt to rip health coverage away from millions of Americans, U.S. Senator Cory Booker joined Senator Al Franken and a key group of Senate Democrats launched a major push to improve the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by bringing down the skyrocketing price of prescription drugs, one of the main reasons why health care costs are rising. An overwhelming majority of Americans agree that prescription drug prices... Read More

NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement regarding Camden Mayor Dana Redd’s announcement that she will not be seeking reelection:  “Every story of resurgence starts with a strong leader, and Mayor Redd has faithfully served that role in Camden’s rising. Under Mayor Redd's leadership, Camden has experienced steady growth, attracted new businesses and families, and continues to become a prominent New Jersey destination. “I’ve... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s Executive Order to roll-back former President Barack Obama’s climate change initiatives:  “Today is a sad day for our nation, and for our planet. With the stroke of his pen, President Trump is doing serious damage to nearly a decade of progress on one of the most defining – and important – issues of our time. Climate change is an... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Edward Markey (D-MA), Claire McCaskill (D-MO), Angus King (I-ME), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today introduced the Community Broadband Act to preserve and protect the rights of cities and localities to build municipal broadband networks.  Municipal broadband can often provide an affordable, reliable option for rural and low-income communities that face persistent barriers to high-speed internet... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement by Attorney General Jeff Sessions that the Department of Justice would begin executing President Trump’s Executive Order barring federal grants to sanctuary cities and “clawing back” existing federal awards to such cities: "As a former mayor, I know first-hand how disastrous these policies would be for American cities, law enforcement officers,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement in response to the failure of the Trumpcare bill today: “The failure of Trumpcare is a victory for millions of everyday Americans who didn’t want to see their healthcare costs rise, their coverage worsen, and millions more people uninsured, all to give the wealthiest individuals and corporations a massive tax cut. Today’s outcome is a testament to countless Americans who made their voices... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) urged Attorney General Jeff Sessions to maintain current drug charging policies that give federal prosecutors discretion not to charge the mandatory minimum for nonviolent, low-level drug cases, instead of requiring them to charge one-size-fits-all penalties.  Mandatory minimum penalties, the Senators state in a letter to Sessions, are one of the largest drivers of mass... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led a letter to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson questioning his commitment to transparency and human rights. Specifically, the letter raised concerns about Tillerson’s recent decisions to break with precedent by limiting press access on international trips, drastically cutting the number of weekly press briefings, and not participating in the public release of the annual... Read More

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “President Trump’s budget would set our country back and make hardworking Americans suffer. If adopted by Congress, it would stifle our nation's economic competitiveness, hurt the most vulnerable among us, and make our country less safe. “By gutting the institutions that protect the rights of workers, Trump’s budget would make it more difficult for hardworking people who play by the rules... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have urged the CEOs of two large agricultural trading companies, Bunge Ltd. and Cargill, Inc., to take action in response to reports that their soy purchasing policies have contributed to the widespread destruction of tropical forests and other native ecosystems across South America. Noting Bunge and Cargill’s successful past efforts to stop deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon, the Senators pressed the... Read More

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement:   “The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office just put into stark relief the devastating impact of the Republican plan to dismantle the Affordable Care Act and give tax breaks to corporations and the wealthiest Americans. According to the CBO, this bill will explode healthcare costs for millions, particularly older Americans, cause the number of uninsured to rise by 24 million over the next decade,... Read More

NEWARK, NJ – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez urged U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Thomas Homan to give full consideration to the stay of removal application filed by Catalino Guerrero, a New Jersey grandfather facing deportation under President Trump’s aggressive immigration policies.  Mr. Guerrero, an undocumented immigrant living in the United States for 25 years, has no criminal record and has owned a home in Union City,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) led a letter to Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross urging him to respond to unanswered questions regarding his banking ties to Russia, and asking additional questions about possible Russian connections and Ross’ severing ties with the Bank of Cyprus. Joining Booker on the letter were fellow Senate Commerce Committee members U.S. Sens. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Tammy Baldwin... Read More

Washington, DC – In the wake of the Senate’s vote today to gut critical accountability provisions within the Every Student Succeeds Act, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “Almost two years ago, Congress passed the bipartisan Every Student Succeeds Act, which turned the page from the damaging No Child Left Behind Era. This bipartisan agreement struck the appropriate balance between ensuring all schools and states are held to high... Read More

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement after voting in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today against the confirmation of David Friedman to serve as US ambassador to Israel: “I am deeply concerned that confirming David Friedman to serve as ambassador to Israel would damage the prospects of finding a two-state solution between the Israelis and Palestinians, the only path to a lasting peace that would bring true security and Middle East... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC– U.S. Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced the Stop Debt Collection Abuse Act of 2017, a bill that will strengthen protections for consumers against predatory debt collection practices.  Rep. Mia Love (R-UT) and Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN] introduced a companion bill in the House of Representatives. “From hardworking families to small businesses owners and students, too many Americans have fallen victim to predatory debt... Read More

WASHINGTON – After President Donald Trump re-issued his harmful restriction on refugees and immigrants from six Muslim-majority nations in Africa and the Middle East, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and 14 senators on Tuesday in introducing legislation to reverse the executive order and block its implementation. Booker and Murphy are both members of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee.  Specifically, the bill – which is... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – One day before FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is set to testify before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) urged Chairman Pai to explain his decision to direct the FCC’s lawyers not to defend a critical cap on the price paid by prisoners to make phone calls to their families and legal representatives. Booker is a member of the Commerce Committee. Since the FCC’s cap on intrastate calling charges was implemented last... Read More