Press Releases

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today announced legislation highlighting his policy priorities following hearings on transportation infrastructure and reauthorization in both the Environment and Public Works (EPW) and Commerce Committees. “In order to advance New Jersey’s stability and development, it is vital that we adopt policies that invest in our transportation infrastructure,” Sen. Booker said. “These five measures collectively highlight the... Read More

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today introduced the Simplifying Financial Aid for Students Act of 2014, legislation that simplifies the financial aid process and increases the accessibility and affordability of higher education for students and their families. “The Simplifying Financial Aid for Students Act of 2014 calls for practical improvements to an application process that is commonly underutilized and often overwhelming for families of the greatest need,”... Read More

(WASHINGTON, DC) – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today praised the Army Corps of Engineers’ $17,731,250 contract award to replenish the beach, construct dunes and jetties and extend the pier in the Port Monmouth section of Middletown, N.J. that was severely damaged by Superstorm Sandy. Work is expected to begin next month. “For years the surrounding community was at the mercy of Mother Nature,” said Sen. Menendez. “Superstorm Sandy made... Read More

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker’s (D-NJ) South Jersey office today announced that it will hold mobile office hours in Burlington County. The senator's constituent services staff will be on hand to provide residents assistance regarding federal agencies and services and will answer any related questions. Senator Booker’s mobile office hours are being hosted with Assemblyman Troy Singleton and Assemblyman Herb Conaway. For more information, residents are asked to call (856) 338-8922 or email... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) will host a forum for New Jersey small manufacturers on Friday, May 16 in Newark to highlight federal resources available to help local small manufacturers and to discuss solutions for common challenges to expansion and stability, including access to capital and exporting. The event, which will be held during National Small Business Week, will include a panel discussion as well as breakout sessions. Owners of businesses at every point of... Read More

NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ) today announced $500,000 in federal funding for an improvement project to remove obstructions at the Cape May County Airport. The funding comes from the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration. “Funding to help improve our municipal airports is an important part of keeping air travel safe and reliable,” said Menendez. “New Jersey’s airports wouldn’t be able to... Read More

NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a combined total of $23,823,340 in federal funding to help the Garden State on its road to recovery from Superstorm Sandy. “The work in New Jersey is still not done,” said Sen. Menendez. “These grant awards will help keep New Jersey communities on the path to full recovery from Superstorm Sandy. I will continue to fight to make... Read More

(WASHINGTON, DC) – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today announced that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has awarded a combined $964,455 in Boating Infrastructure Grants (BIG) to upgrade two Jersey Shore marinas damaged during Superstorm Sandy. These projects will provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and create jobs. “This is great news for New Jersey boaters and anglers and just in time for summer,” said Sen. Menendez.... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today announced the awarding of a $357,208 grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs to install an emergency generator at the Vineland Veterans Memorial Home in Vineland, New Jersey. “It’s imperative that we provide our veterans – men and women who put their lives on the line to protect our liberty – with the best care and services possible,” the senators said. “This Veterans... Read More

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) will tour the Maher Terminals tomorrow at the Elizabeth-Port Authority Marine Terminal with Maher CEO Gary Cross, followed by a roundtable discussion on the economic impact of ports and the upcoming reauthorization of MAP-21 surface transportation legislation. (The Elizabeth-Port Authority Marine Terminal, along with Port Newark, the Howland Hook Marine Terminal, the Brooklyn-Port Authority Marine Terminal, the Red Hook Container Terminal, and the Port Jersey Port... Read More

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today issued the following statement responding to news reports that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering changing a rule to allow Internet service providers to adjust the speed of content delivery based on price, a change that could dramatically alter the online experience of many Americans. “I am deeply concerned by reports that the FCC is preparing to reverse ground on so-called net neutrality rules, potentially... Read More

BRIDGETON, NJ – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today announced Cumberland County’s inclusion in a federal program designed to help families with troubled, federally backed mortgages stay in their homes. As many as 600 families in Cumberland, which was hit hard by Superstorm Sandy, may be eligible to participate in the program. Booker was joined at the announcement by Freeholder Director Joe Derella, Bridgeton Mayor Albert Kelly, Assemblywoman Celeste Riley and Cumberland County... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Since U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced their Leveraging and Energizing America’s Apprenticeship Programs (LEAP) Act earlier this week, the legislation has received support from across the ideological spectrum. Respected think tanks and organizations like the Center for American Progress, American Enterprise Institute and Young Invincibles have embraced the LEAP Act, which provides a tax credit to employers to help increase... Read More

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today joined Sen. Christopher Coons (D-Del.) in leading the charge for a minimum of $247 million in federal funding for the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program to help local jurisdictions hire police officers. The Senate Appropriations Committee will be considering funding allocations for the 2015 Commerce, Justice and Science bill in the coming months. “Budget constraints have... Read More

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today introduced The Leveraging and Energizing America’s Apprenticeship Programs (LEAP) Act, which provides a tax credit to employers to help increase the number of registered apprenticeships in the U.S. to put more people to work and help fill the 4 million job vacancies across the United States. Many employers explain the reason for their unfilled jobs as a lack of available trained workers.... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), today issued the following statement after Senate passage of legislation to extend federal emergency unemployment compensation. Booker was part of a bipartisan group of 10 senators who co-sponsored the legislation, which reauthorizes unemployment insurance (UI) benefits for five months. The bill will boost the economy and allow for retroactive payments to eligible beneficiaries going back to December 28th. It now moves to the House of... Read More

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.) announced the introduction of the At-Risk Youth Medicaid Protection Act of 2014, legislation that ensures youths who spend time in the juvenile justice system receive the health care they need once they leave. According to research by the National Conference of State Legislatures, the vast majority of young people who enter the juvenile justice system suffer from at... Read More

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s McCutcheon v. FEC ruling: “The Supreme Court's decision today to strike down the limits on aggregate campaign contributions individual donors can make to candidates, political parties and political action committees will make it harder for regular people to have a say in American politics. This ruling further concentrates power in the hands of the very wealthy and... Read More

Senator Cory Booker is cosponsoring S. 2149, the bipartisan bill to extend unemployment insurance for long-term jobseekers, along with Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Dean Heller (R-NV), Susan Collins (R-ME), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Rob Portman (R-OH), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Mark Kirk (R-IL). The legislation would reauthorize emergency unemployment insurance (UI) for five months and allow for retroactive payments to eligible beneficiaries going back to... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today issued the following statement after Senate passage of the Sovereignty, Integrity, Democracy, and Economic Stability of Ukraine Act of 2014. The legislation provides aid to the Ukrainian government while mandating sanctions on individuals responsible for corruption and violence in Ukraine: “Today, I was pleased to join my colleagues in support of legislation that will strengthen Ukraine’s economy and bolster its effort to... Read More