Press Releases

TOTOWA, NJ – U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez (both D-NJ) and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09) were joined today by Toys “R” Us workers and advocates in standing up for employees at the iconic New Jersey-based retailer after it was forced into bankruptcy following a leveraged buyout that saddled it with exorbitant debt. In a leveraged buyout, a company is acquired by a specialized investment firm using a relatively small portion of equity and a relatively large... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR)  today became the fifth 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. Merkley has been a leader within in the Senate on several marijuana-related issues, spearheading bipartisan efforts to enable banks to serve legal cannabis... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), today lauded EPW passage of America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 (AWIA), bipartisan legislation that includes provisions Booker fought for to expedite critical flood mitigation projects, strengthen our aging water infrastructure, and help boost the water utility workforce. The bill now heads to the full Senate. "Investing in our water infrastructure is... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bipartisan resolution written by U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) today passed the Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee by voice vote. The resolution, introduced in January, urges the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to take concrete steps to ensure the peaceful transfer of power by holding free and fair elections before the end of the year. DRC President Joseph Kabila has refused to abide by an agreement brokered in 2016 to hold... Read More

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