Press Releases

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. – Today Sen. Cory Booker and Congressman Frank Pallone (both D-NJ), along with New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney visited the facilities of MRP Steel Fabricators to discuss the importance of protecting jobs, growing the steel industry, and protecting New Jersey’s manufacturing base. “There is no simpler way to say it – manufacturing is important to America, to our economic wellbeing, and to New Jersey families and communities,” said... Read More

NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ) today recognized the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s awarding of a total $45,629,059 to New Jersey communities in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) program and HOME funding, which support affordable housing, economic development, and homeless services and shelters. “Individuals, families... Read More

NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ) today announced $1,084,687 in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Service Coordinator Program for three housing developments in New Jersey to hire social service staff to help link the elderly and persons with disabilities with supportive services they need to live independently. “People with disabilities and the elderly often face obstacles in living... Read More

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Patty Murray (D-WA), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) today announced they have introduced the Emergency Contraception Access and Education Act of 2014. The legislation would require any hospital receiving federal funding under Medicare or Medicaid to provide survivors of sexual assault with accurate and unbiased information about emergency contraception (EC) and promptly provide EC if the patient so... Read More

EDISON, N.J. – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker and Congressman Frank Pallone (both D-NJ) joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck today to highlight Hunger Action month. They were joined by BJ’s Wholesale Club’s Doug Schiefelbein, Community Food Bank of New Jersey’s (CFBNJ) Tristan Wallack and Edison Mayor Thomas Lankey to announce BJ’s participation in the EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge program that reduces food waste and hunger... Read More

PATERSON, N.J. – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (both D-NJ) today announced the introduction of legislation aimed at reducing disparities in healthcare among disadvantaged groups. The Reducing Disparities Using Care Models and Education (ReDUCE) Act orders a study to determine the causes of the disparities and to identify the methods that are successful at eliminating them. The bill also directs federal funding toward those successful strategies. “Despite making... Read More

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today introduced bipartisan legislation that would give local officials more control over the transportation planning process in their states and communities. The “Innovation in Surface Transportation Act of 2014” is co-sponsored by Sens. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., Bob Casey, D-Pa., and Mark Begich, D-Alaska. “As a former mayor, I understand local leaders are often in the best position to make sound,... Read More

PATERSON, N.J. – Today U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced that the City of Paterson has received a $500,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for technology upgrades to improve care for patients living with HIV/AIDS by helping health care providers more easily track patient data. The grant will go directly to support Paterson’s Ryan White HIV/AIDS program for the development of a standardized electronic data collection system. This investment in... Read More

(WASHINGTON, DC) – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ) today joined members of New Jersey’s Congressional delegation to announce the awarding of a combined $1,488,559,836 in Sandy resiliency grants to repair and fortify the state’s transit system, which had sustained significant damage. “New Jersey took it on the chin during Superstorm Sandy,” said Sen. Menendez. “The record storm surge flooded out train stations, destroyed rail yards and... Read More

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today issued the following statement after the Senate Committee on Science, Commerce, and Transportation unanimously passed his bipartisan Local TV Act as an amendment to the satellite reauthorization bill, the Satellite Television Access and Viewer Rights Act (STAVRA). Sen. Booker’s amendment, co-sponsored by Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE), requires the Federal Communications Commission to examine media markets and make recommendations on how... Read More

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today introduced legislation to increase funding for domestic violence prevention programs by $100 million next year, paid for by closing a decades-old tax loophole used by professional sporting leagues. Domestic violence is a national problem. More than 40 million women have experienced some form of physical violence at the hands of a partner in their lifetime. “This legislation will help ensure that victims of domestic violence have the... Read More

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today issued the following statement after voting in support of the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation that helps to close the income gap between men and women by allowing women to challenge pay inequality and demand equal pay for equal work. The vote failed today in the Senate 52-40. “Today I stood up for women in New Jersey and across the nation by voting to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act. Fathers, sons, and brothers also feel the... Read More

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today introduced legislation to help adults and children with asthma lead healthier lives. Under the Family Asthma Act, states would create programs to better educate families on asthma management and prevention, and to improve asthma research and data collection. With enhanced research and education, this legislation would help decrease the number of asthma-related deaths and help reduce asthma-caused... Read More

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today released the following statement in remembrance of September 11, 2001: “We will never forget those we so tragically and suddenly lost 13 years ago today. We honor their memories and the courage and compassion of first responders who rushed into harm’s way to help. We also offer our prayers to the family and friends of victims who continue to feel the impact of their unspeakable loss and to those still struggling from related... Read More

Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), and Senators John McCain (R - AZ), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Tom Harkin (D-IA), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) wrote to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Thomas Wheeler regarding the Sports Blackout Rule, an FCC rule which prohibits cable and satellite television providers from showing a National Football League (NFL) game in its home market if it is not sold out 72 hours prior to its start time. Noting that the economics of the... Read More

(WASHINGTON, DC) – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ) today announced $51,680 in federal funding to the Westville Fire Department to replace antiquated rescue equipment. The funding is awarded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance (FEMA) to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. “Making sure New Jersey’s brave firefighters have the best training and equipment available in order to respond safely and swiftly to an emergency is a top... Read More

WASHINGTON. D.C. – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ) today announced $3,918,369.00 in federal funding for the Newark Public Schools to strengthen their Head Start programs and early childhood services for children with special needs. The award was granted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “Every parent, regardless of income, wants their child to have the opportunity to reach their full potential.” said Sen. Menendez. “That is why... Read More

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today joined Senate Democrats and dozens of college students and young professionals to call on Congress to lighten the burden for New Jersey’s student borrowers and their families and put money back into their pockets. At today’s event, Sen. Booker was joined by Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Al Franken (D-MN), Jack Reed (D-RI), Richard Durbin (D-IL), Charles Schumer (D-NY), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Ben... Read More

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ) and Congressmen Albio Sires (NJ-08) and Donald Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) today announced a $14,800,000 Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to improve and expand facilities at Port Newark, create hundreds of jobs and enhance economic opportunities throughout the region. “This significant federal investment ensures Port... Read More

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement today concerning Aaron Sofer, a student from Lakewood, N.J., who went missing while on a hike with a friend outside Jerusalem. “My thoughts are with Aaron, his family, and the entire Lakewood community as the search for this bright, devout, and loving young man continues. I'm deeply concerned about his disappearance and have been in consistent contact with the State Department and U.S. officials on the ground... Read More