Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced legislation that would address the potential for weaponization of the U.S. Marshals Service (“Marshals” or “USMS”) by President Trump and the executive branch. The Maintaining Authority and Restoring Security to Halt the Abuse of Law Act (MARSHALS Act) would move the Marshals from the operation and direction of the executive branch to the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division announced it is dismissing Biden-era police investigations and proposed consent decrees in Louisville, Minneapolis, and the closing of investigations and retraction of findings in Phoenix, Trenton, Memphis, Mount Vernon, Oklahoma City, and Louisiana:  “Today, Donald Trump’s Justice Department dismissed the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) issued the following statement: “We stand with Representative LaMonica McIver in the face of efforts to intimidate her and silence those who seek to hold this administration accountable.  “Under federal law, members of Congress have the legally protected authority to conduct oversight inspections of immigration detention facilities. If... Read More

Newark, N.J. – This evening, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “These charges are clearly unfounded. Representative McIver was exercising her legally protected authority as a member of Congress to conduct oversight of a detention center that receives millions of taxpayer dollars. Federal officials unnecessarily escalated what should have been a run-of-the-mill inspection of the facility. In fact, Representative McIver’s actions were so unremarkable that she was... Read More

WASHINGTON D.C. – "One of the most impactful accomplishments of my time in the Senate was passing the bipartisan First Step Act in 2018, a bill that turned the tide against mass incarceration and began long overdue reforms of a broken justice system that wasted billions of taxpayer dollars, drained our economy, hurt our communities, and compromised public safety.  “The First Step Act was the result of a broad coalition of advocates, from a bipartisan group of Senators, to civil rights leaders,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) wrote a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., inquiring about reports indicating that nearly all of the Division of Blood Disorders and Public Health Genomics staff were put on administrative leave. The letter is cosigned by U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). “This division oversees essential programs relied on by individuals living with blood disorders, like sickle cell disease, and could have severe... Read More

Newark, N.J. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “The labor of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen moves our entire region. Throughout negotiations with NJ TRANSIT, their members have been clear about their concerns. It’s incumbent upon both parties to continue negotiating in good faith to reach an agreement as soon as possible that honors the work of BLET members, restarts and maintains NJ TRANSIT’s operational capacity, and effectively... Read More

NEWARK, N.J. – This afternoon, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) led members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation in sending a letter to Senate and House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee Chairs and Ranking Members. The letter is signed by eight members of the state’s Congressional delegation and urges an immediate surge of at least $2 billion in emergency federal appropriations to address the ongoing situation at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and telecommunications failures at... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), led 31 of their Senate and House colleagues in demanding the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigate which large companies are using the Trump Administration’s tariff policies – and the confusion surrounding them – as an excuse to raise prices in excess of actual cost increases, and to prosecute... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07), reintroduced the Ending Administrative Wage Garnishment Act of 2025, legislation that would provide borrower relief and support by suspending garnishment as a tool for student debt collection by the federal government. On April 22, 2025, the Department of Education announced that, starting May 5th, it will resume collections on defaulted federal... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Chris Murphy (D-CT) in leading a group of 27 Senators to introduce a resolution condemning a luxury airplane gift, valued at $400 million, President Donald Trump announced he will receive from the government of Qatar. According to reports, Trump intends to designate the plane as Air Force One while in office and then... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Chris Murphy (D-CT), all members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following joint statement on reports that President Trump will accept a luxury jet valued at $400 million from the royal family of Qatar. According to reports, Trump intends to designate the plane as Air Force One while in office and then transfer it to a foundation for personal use following the end of... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with U.S. Representative Jerry Nadler (D-NY), wrote to Ramon Laguarta, CEO of PepsiCo, Inc. (Pepsi) demanding an explanation for the company’s potentially illegal price discrimination against small and independent grocery stores. The lawmakers are the top Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban... Read More

Newark, N.J. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “Sharpe James was a beloved pillar of our shared community, serving the City of Newark for two decades as mayor and giving nearly four decades of his life to public service. I am deeply saddened by his passing, and I extend my most heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew him throughout Newark.” Read More

Newark, N.J. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “As mayor of Newark, Ras Baraka has a responsibility to ensure that facilities operating in the city are adhering to laws that protect the safety and wellbeing of occupants and residents. This incident is disturbing, unnecessary and indicative of tactics that are undermining the safety and security of our communities, not adding to it. Law enforcement officers should have deescalated this situation. Mayor... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health, joined a group of bipartisan senators led by U.S. Senators Marker Warner (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-IN) in writing a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging him to work with President Trump to appoint a new Special Envoy for Sudan, build out key senior Africa roles at the State Department and the National Security Council, and to hold... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — During Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) reintroduced the bicameral Respect, Advancement, and Increasing Support for Educators (RAISE) Act, legislation that would boost teacher compensation by putting tax money back in their pockets and help diversify the teaching workforce. The bill would provide educators with a minimum of $1000 in refundable tax credits and as much as $15,000. Teachers play a critical role in shaping young... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined a group of 25 Democratic senators led by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), along with Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jack Reed (D-RI), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Brian Schatz (D-HI), in writing a letter to President Trump in advance of the president’s upcoming travel to the Middle East next week, urging him to take an active role in pressing for humanitarian aid and a return to ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in order to... Read More

NEWARK, N.J. – This afternoon, Senator Cory Booker sent a letter to United States Department of Transportation Secretary (USDOT) Sean Duffy regarding the ongoing operational challenges at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), including widespread flight delays and cancellations, reportedly outdated air traffic control systems, and chronic staffing shortages. Booker wrote: “Given the serious consequences for our nation’s aviation system, it is critical that the United States Department of... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) raised the alarm on the Trump administration’s proposed rule that would defang the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by changing a key definition in the regulation.  The Trump administration is proposing to change the scope of “harm” covered by the landmark legislation, circumventing congressional intent and reversing 30 years of Supreme Court precedent.  “By amputating this critical part of... Read More