Press Releases

KEARNY, N.J. – This morning, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) was joined by NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri and Amtrak Acting Senior Vice President of Capital Delivery Jim Short for a tour and status update on the progress on the new Portal North Bridge, which spans the Hackensack River between Kearny and Secaucus. The ongoing project is set to replace the current 114-year-old swing bridge, which opens for maritime traffic and is a frequent source of delays and frustration for the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), issued the following statement: “In this moment where I have heard the stories of so many families who are struggling to afford their basic needs, like groceries, housing, health care, and monthly bills, the Republican Party has failed them.  “Donald Trump promised to lower costs and help Americans make ends meet.  “Instead, this bill has something to hurt almost everyone – and Americans who are already struggling will pay the harshest... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (D-NY-10) reintroduced the Preventing Pretrial Gun Purchases Act, legislation that would address flaws in the background check process and keep firearms out of the hands of individuals that courts determine pose a risk of harm to others.  Current federal law requires licensed gun dealers to conduct a background check using the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) before... Read More

In case you missed it, U.S Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, grilled Emil Bove III, the nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit about his conduct, ethics, and judgment.     NJ.com Booker slams Trump judicial nominee: ‘Complete disregard for the rule of law’ By Colleen Murphy   … “The White House nominated Mr. Bove, over my, and Senator (Andy) Kim’s strong objections, while we were in the process of actually interviewing the other... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representative Sean Casten (D-IL-06) reintroduced the Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act, legislation to prohibit the consideration of race, ethnicity, gender, or actual or perceived sexual orientation when calculating damages in civil lawsuits. “Nobody should be granted lower civil damages because of their gender, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation,” said Senator Booker. “However, studies show... Read More

Newark, N.J. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement: “I am disappointed that the Department of Justice is wasting resources pursuing these unfounded charges against Representative LaMonica McIver, needlessly straining our already overburdened federal judiciary. Representative McIver was exercising her authority as a member of Congress to conduct constitutional oversight of a detention center that receives... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) along with U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, and Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA-44) introduced the Health Equity and Access under Law (HEAL) for Immigrant Families Act, bicameral legislation that removes cruel and unnecessary barriers to health care for immigrants of all statuses. The legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) along with Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) called on Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to reconsider the devastating health care cuts in the House-passed “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” Recent analysis published by Third Way, a centrist think tank, shows that nearly 5.4 million... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Peter Welch (D-VT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Alex Padilla (D-CA), all members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, wrote a letter to Interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) Jay Clayton requesting personnel records relevant to Emil Bove III, President Trump’s nominee to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. From 2012 to 2021,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement: “The Iranian regime is the most destabilizing force in the Middle East and the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world. A nuclear-armed Iran would pose a grave threat to global security and US national security. Allowing Iran to obtain nuclear weapons is an outcome that must never be allowed.  “President Trump has not eliminated Iran's nuclear... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) introduced a resolution to designate June 19, 2025 as “World Sickle Cell Awareness Day” to increase public awareness about sickle cell disease and the continued need for research, early detection, and effective treatments that lead to a cure. U.S. Representative Danny Davis (D-IL-07) will introduce companion legislation in the House. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a rare, inherited disorder that causes a... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) led a group of 20 of his colleagues in calling on Senate leadership to oppose any efforts to limit existing state and local authority to regulate pesticides in the upcoming Farm Bill or any other legislation.   “More than thirty states and hundreds of cities and counties have adopted pesticide laws and ordinances to protect workers, children, rural communities, and wildlife. State and local governments have long acted to supplement... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Jack Reed (D-RI) along with U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-CA), U.S. House Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone (D-NJ), and Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL) led 40 Democratic Colleagues in the Senate and House to submit formal comments to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), opposing any new or expanded offshore oil and gas leasing in the Trump... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement following the passage of the bipartisan GENIUS Act: “As new technologies and payment systems emerge, it is essential that Congress moves quickly to establish regulatory frameworks that protect consumers from predatory practices, keep our markets safe, and prevent bad actors from exploiting regulatory gaps. Stablecoins, which millions of consumers already use to facilitate digital asset trading, are... Read More

NEWARK, N.J. – This afternoon, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement: “The conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark are untenable. With serious security lapses, numerous reports of mistreatment by staff of detainees, complaints of persistent food shortages, and a troubling lack of transparency from facility administrators, it’s clear that GEO Group has shown it cannot—or will not—operate Delaney Hall humanely... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement: “I am closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East in the wake of Israel's operation intended to degrade Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure and missile capabilities.  “I am deeply concerned about the scope and methods of anticipated Iranian retaliation, and particularly any escalation that may lead to a broader conflict  and loss of... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) along with U.S. Representatives Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30) and Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) reintroduced the United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Resolution, which urges the creation of a congressional commission acknowledging and examining systemic racism that has impacted Black Americans throughout U.S. history and the racial inequities that persist today. “Over 400 years ago, the first ship carrying enslaved... Read More

NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) hosted a Send-Off Reception for 13 service academy appointees from across New Jersey and their families. Following the occasion, Booker said: “Receiving and accepting an appointment to a United States service academy is a great accomplishment, and having the chance to nominate these students for an appointment is one of my most treasured responsibilities. An appointment to a service academy is a testament to these students’ commitment to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced a resolution celebrating the contributions of Black Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and designating June as Black Music Appreciation Month. In addition, the resolution recognizes the lack of access to arts education and training for Black students and calls for greater access to music education. U.S. Representatives Shontel Brown (D-OH-11), Gregory Meeks (D-NY-05), and André Carson (D-IN-07) introduced a... Read More

NEWARK, N.J. – This afternoon, members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) voted 398 to 21 to ratify their contract with NJ TRANSIT. In response, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) commended both parties, saying: “The labor of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen moves our entire region. This afternoon, BLET members ratified their contract with NJ TRANSIT, affirming a deal that sets workers, their families, hundreds of thousands of commuters, and our state’s... Read More