Press Releases

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

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “The bombing of a Coptic church in Cairo, Egypt, in which the lives of more than two dozen innocent worshippers were brutally taken should shock us all. Instead of coming together to celebrate this special and holy time of the year, the victims’ families will be grappling with a senseless tragedy. The Coptic tradition has been an integral part of Egyptian society for generations, contributing to the... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez (both D-N.J.) today praised Senate passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (WRDA) which includes provisions they have fought for to authorize and expedite Army Corps of Engineers projects, improve the nation's drinking water infrastructure, enhance ecosystem protection, and make investments in the nation's ports and inland waterways. "I was proud to fight for these critical investments in New Jersey's water... Read More

"The temporary funding bill that the Senate passed today is not a sustainable or responsible way to fund the federal government. I could not support a bill that was undermined by the inclusion of unnecessary and harmful provisions and failed to live up to our obligations to American miners. "Miners and their families were let down today. This bill also contains a provision that rolls back critical rest rules for truck drivers. At a time when 4,000 people lose their lives annually and 100,000 are... Read More

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) introduced a Concurrent Resolution to address exorbitant prison phone rates between the imprisoned and their loved ones.“Implementing fair and reasonable prison phone rates is the right thing to do and plain common sense. This resolution supports recent efforts by the FCC to protect those serving their time and their families from exorbitant and unfounded calling fees imposed on some of... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) applauded Senate passage of the 21st Century Cures Act, legislation that sets up a comprehensive medical research framework in areas ranging from helping states fight the opioid epidemic facing our nation to landmark investments in cancer research.“Heroin addiction and opioid abuse have reached epidemic levels in the United States, and Congressional action on a plan to attack this crisis is long overdue. This legislation is a... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Cory Booker today issued the following statement on the passing of New Jersey State Trooper Frankie Williams:“I am deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of New Jersey State Trooper Frankie Williams. New Jersey has lost a true hero and public servant. Trooper Williams dedicated his life to protecting our communities and served our great state with valor and integrity.  Let us honor his bravery by reflecting on his commitment to helping others, his... Read More

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement after the Army Corps of Engineers announced that it would not grant an easement for construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline under Lake Oahe in North Dakota and would instead explore alternative routes for the pipeline crossing:“I’m grateful that the Army Corps of Engineers has listened to the growing chorus of concern echoing across the country about the Dakota Access Pipeline. Exploring alternative... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC –Today, U.S. Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-MA-4) and Mia Love (R-UT-4), introduced the Fair Calculations in Civil Damages Act of 2016 to address the widespread practice of using discriminatory tactics when calculating future earnings potential in personal injury cases and claims. Sen. Booker said, “Our country was founded on the principle that all are created equal. Yet the way that damages are awarded in... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - Given the conflicting reports by law enforcement, protestors, and the media regarding the response to protests of the Dakota Access Pipeline near the Standing Rock Sioux tribe's reservation in North Dakota, U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) is urging the Department of Justice to immediately investigate all credible reports of inappropriate police tactics there and to deploy federal monitors in an effort to ensure that protestors can peacefully assemble and exercise their First... Read More