Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) today became the fourth U.S. senator to cosponsor Senator Cory Booker’s (D-NJ) landmark bill to end the federal prohibition on marijuana. The Marijuana Justice Act would remove marijuana from the list of controlled substances, making it legal at the federal level. “Right now in this country people are being arrested, being prosecuted, and end up spending time in jail or prison all because of their use of a drug that... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa And Global Health Policy, introduced a resolution recognizing National Women’s Health Week and the importance of empowering young women to make informed decisions about their sexual activity and effective steps to prevent against HIV. “Our nation and global community are stronger when women and girls are healthy and have the power to make their own... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) today called on Facebook to enact a number of additional reforms on the heels of its recent announcement that it would undergo a civil rights audit and political bias review. Specifically, Booker pushed Facebook to use its data as a source for good by creating a public data trust and establishing industry-wide ethical frameworks. “Announcing plans for a civil rights and safety audit is an important and significant step,”... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) today published an episode of his “Lift Every Voice” podcast featuring a deeply personal and moving conversation with his mom for Mother’s Day. In the episode, Booker’s mom, Carolyn, shares her thoughts and experiences on raising black boys in America, climbing the corporate ladder as a black woman, and caring for loved ones in the final stages of life, as well as a poignant story about chicken pox and oatmeal... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of President Trump’s announcement on drug prices scheduled for tomorrow, U.S. Senator Cory Booker today  highlighted a report from his office showing  how drug companies plan to use their tax savings from the GOP tax bill passed last year. According to the 15-page report released by Booker’s office last month, the largest 10 pharmaceutical companies in the nation have announced no plans to pass on any of their newfound tax savings from the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Ben Cardin (D-MD), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today questioned President Trump on his recent decision to freeze $200 million in funding for stabilization efforts in Syria. In a letter to the President, the Senators warned that the decision risked undermining the gains the U.S. has made against ISIS in the region. The letter comes on the heels of the President’s decision earlier... Read More

Washington, DC— Today, Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced a resolution celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel. The resolution calls for the establishment of robust bilateral and multilateral relations between the United States, its allies, and the State of Israel, including the encouragement of diplomatic relations and constructive and fair treatment of Israel on the world stage. “Israel has no stronger friend than Orrin... Read More

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement: “The President’s announcement is nothing less than an abdication of American leadership that jeopardizes our national security, makes the world less safe, and increases the prospect of Iran developing a nuclear weapon. “Make no mistake, I had concerns about the Iran nuclear agreement when I voted on it, but an imperfect deal with years... Read More

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “For centuries, our nation has stood as a beacon of hope for people forced to flee their native lands due to violence, terror, persecution, and oppression. I am appalled that the Trump administration is terminating Temporary Protected Status for tens of thousands of Hondurans currently living in the United States. “Honduras remains plagued by extreme violence and is unable to absorb this number of... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC (April 27, 2018) — In identical resolutions introduced in the House and Senate, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) called on Congress to focus greater attention and resources on the prevention of sexual assault and violence and support for victims — particularly members of underserved communities who experience sexual violence at higher rates and are less likely to have access to justice, mental and emotional support resources after being... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC— U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Doug Jones (D-AL) today introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at addressing the wastewater challenges faced by rural communities, low-income communities, and communities of color. U.S. Representative Terri Sewell plans to introduce companion legislation in the House of Representatives in the coming weeks. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than a million homes across the U.S. lack adequate plumbing,... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC — Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to approve the Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (SCIIA) in a bipartisan vote. Booker is a lead sponsor of the bill, along with Sens. Lindsay Graham (R-SC), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Thom Tillis (R-NC): “Today’s vote sends an unmistakable bipartisan message that the President must not interfere with the special counsel's investigation. “Our... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC—The bipartisan Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 that passed today out of the Senate HELP committee included provisions written by Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez (both D-NJ) which will support hospitals and emergency departments in identifying and implementing best practices for alternatives to the use of opioids. The provision included in this comprehensive bill aimed at addressing the opioid crisis is from Booker and Menendez’s bipartisan Alternatives to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Bill Nelson (D-FL), Tom Carper (D-DE), and Chris Coons (D-DE) reintroduced a bill to combat childhood obesity. The Reducing Obesity in Youth Act encourages local partnerships that directly target populations with the highest childhood obesity rates. Recent data demonstrates the depth of the challenge of childhood obesity and the importance of addressing obesity at an early age: according to a recent 2014 study published in the... Read More

PATERSON, NJ – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez (both D-NJ) and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09) were joined at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson by health professionals, advocates, and individuals impacted by the opioid epidemic to outline bipartisan, bicameral legislation the lawmakers introduced to help hospitals in the fight against opioid addiction. Language from the bill is included in a legislative package scheduled for committee markup in the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the below statement following the announcement by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) that he will be introducing legislation to decriminalize marijuana. Booker is the author of the landmark Marijuana Justice Act, introduced last summer, that would remove marijuana from the list of controlled substances, making it legal at the federal level. “Senator Schumer’s announcement today is an important step forward that... Read More

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) has announced that he will introduce legislation that seeks to establish a model federal jobs guarantee program in up to 15 high-unemployment communities and regions across the United States. The bill, the Federal Jobs Guarantee Development Act, would allow high-need communities to apply to participate in a 3-year pilot program to guarantee the option of employment for all of its residents. The program would guarantee that adults in... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement on the passing of New Jersey Assemblyman Jerry Green: “I join Union County and all of New Jersey in mourning the loss of Assemblyman Jerry Green. Jerry dedicated his career to helping to lift up those most in need, and fought tirelessly to defend equal rights and justice for all. He was a leader and a gentleman who never forgot his roots and always kept Plainfield in his heart. Jerry’s commitment... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) along with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced a bill to lower the barriers to voting for millions of college students. Booker and Krishnamoorthi joined dozens of student leaders from around the country to announce the bill – called the Help Students Vote Act – earlier today at a press conference at the Capitol.   The Help Students Vote Act would allow for federal guidance to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the below statement following President Trump’s decision to launch military strikes in Syria: “I’m deeply concerned that President Trump continues to conduct military operations without any comprehensive strategy or the necessary congressional authorization. Every American, and particularly our men and women in uniform and their families, deserve far better than... Read More