Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and other Senate Democrats to put pressure on AT&T and Time Warner to prove that their proposed mega-merger is in the American public’s interest. Troublingly, because of how the two companies have signaled they are structuring the deal, they are no longer legally required to prove that their consolidation would serve the public interest—which Sens. Booker, Franken and their colleagues... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement after voting against the confirmation of Rep. Mike Pompeo to be director of the Central Intelligence Agency: “Given his extreme and unbounded views on issues ranging from the surveillance of Americans to support for ‘enhanced interrogation techniques’ like waterboarding, I voted against Congressman Pompeo’s confirmation as director of the Central Intelligence Agency. I worry that his... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s decision to reinstate the Global Gag Rule: “Two days after millions marched across the country and on all seven continents to stand up for women’s rights, President Trump clearly hasn’t gotten the message. With the stroke of a pen today, he has endangered access to family planning and comprehensive health... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Bob Menendez, the lead sponsor of legislation to prohibit discrimination against women, and Cory Booker, today reintroduced the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution as hundreds of thousands march in cities across the nation for justice and equality for women. “Protecting the rights of women and fighting against any efforts to turn back the clock is now more critical than ever,” said Sen. Menendez.  “We cannot tolerate... Read More

WASHINGTON – This morning, as one of his final acts as President of the United States, President Barack Obama signed into law bipartisan legislation to codify the Presidential Innovations Fellows (PIF) program, making permanent a pathway for government to attract experienced technology entrepreneurs and innovators to public service. The bill, H.R. 39, mirrors legislation introduced in the Senate by U.S. Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Mark R. Warner (D-VA), and James Lankford (R-OK). The PIF... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “The next Secretary of State must be someone who unflinchingly advocates for America's best interests and values, and who has the full range of skills and experience necessary to take on the world's most difficult challenges. “I carefully weighed ‎the nomination of Rex Tillerson, reviewing his record, meeting with him personally, and listening to his testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “After her confirmation hearing, I still have serious concerns about Betsy DeVos leading the Department of Education and will not be voting to confirm her. “I have long-supported targeted, accountable school choice initiatives to help ensure that poor children in chronically failing schools have the opportunity to receive a quality public education. But there are a number of departures between Mrs. DeVos... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement on the Congressional Budget Office’s report released today outlining the projected impacts of a repeal of the Affordable Care Act: “Today, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office gave the American people 32 million reasons why Republicans should abandon their dangerous efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.  This report from the CBO— Congress' independent office of economists and... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “In the dead of night, Senate Republicans voted to continue their effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, pulling the rug out from millions of Americans who gained access to quality health coverage thanks to the changes ushered in by this law. “With no replacement plan of any kind in place, a repeal of the Affordable Care Act will mean that millions of Americans –hardworking families, their... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Below are Sen. Cory Booker's (D-NJ) remarks as prepared for delivery at today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the nomination of Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) to be Attorney General of the United States. Testimony of Senator Cory A. BookerHearing Before the Senate Judiciary CommitteeOn "Attorney General Nomination"January 11, 2017 Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Feinstein, and distinguished members of the committee. I know it is exceptional for a Senator to testify... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – As Senate Republicans continue efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, today U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced a series of amendments that would protect provisions under the landmark health care law that have expanded Medicaid coverage to millions of Americans. “The effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act threatens to pull out the rug from under millions of Americans who – in many cases for the first time – gained access to affordable,... Read More

Washington, D.C. – Tonight, Monday, January 9, 2017, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) will join Democrats on the Senate floor to deliver remarks on the Affordable Care Act. Booker will focus on the law’s provisions that expanded Medicaid to millions of Americans and outline the disastrous consequences of repealing the law.  WHAT: Floor speech on the need to protect and strengthen the Affordable Care Act. WHEN: TONIGHT, Monday, January 9, 2017.  Approx. 10:45 pm. WHERE:... Read More

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), joined by Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Ed Markey (D-MA), Patty Murray (D-WA), Bernie Sanders (D-VT), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), today announced the introduction of legislation that would block the establishment of a registry of people based on their religion, race, age, gender, ethnicity, national origin, or nationality. “Religious freedom and freedom from discrimination... Read More

Washington, D.C. – US Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced today that he is one of 12 Democrats who are an original co-sponsor of a bipartisan Senate resolution introduced by Sens. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) that objects to the passage of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334, as well as all efforts that undermine direct, bilateral negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians for a secure and peaceful settlement. “UN Resolution 2334 was a one-sided... Read More

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “One-sided resolutions in the UN Security Council that isolate Israel in the international community will not move us closer to a two-state solution and to peace. We need direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian people, and I urge the Administration do everything in its power to stop this resolution from moving forward.” Read More

NEWARK, N.J. - U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, and Congressman Donald Norcross (N.J.-01), today applauded the awarding of up to $30 million over the next five years to the Center for Family Services (CFS) in Camden through the U.S. Department of Education's Promise Neighborhood competition to implement comprehensive community-based education, health and family support initiatives throughout Camden City's most distressed neighborhoods. The first $6 million installment was made... Read More

NEWARK, N.J. â?“ U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (N.J.-06) today applauded President Obama for heeding their call to take steps to further protect the Jersey Shore from offshore oil and gas drilling in the Atlantic Ocean.  President Obama exercised his authority to permanently ban offshore drilling in deep water canyons from Virginia to New England, including off the New Jersey coast, and in much of the Arctic Ocean. â??The families and... Read More

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) will serve on four Senate committees when the 115th Congress convenes in January 2017.  Booker will serve on the Senate committees on Foreign Relations; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Environment and Public Works; and Small Business and Entrepreneurship. “I’m excited about these committee assignments because they will enable me to keep fighting to strengthen America's national security, ensure equal justice, and... Read More

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “I have serious concerns regarding the President-Elect’s choice of Rex Tillerson to lead the Department of State. Mr. Tillerson's lifelong career at Exxon does not offer the full range of experience necessary to lead our nation’s efforts to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges, ranging from suppression of free speech and media to human rights violations, global climate... Read More

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “Any Russian efforts to influence the results of our election should be of grave concern to every American, and must be fully investigated. Attacks on America’s democratic institutions by a foreign nation simply cannot be tolerated. “A bipartisan group of Senators led by John McCain, Lindsay Graham, Chuck Schumer, and Jack Reed are seeking a Congressional probe into Russia’s efforts to... Read More