Press Releases

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today held his first hearing as chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight within the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. The hearing focused on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Superfund program, which cleans up extremely contaminated properties. During the hearing, entitled "Protecting Taxpayers and Ensuring Accountability: Faster Superfund Cleanups for Healthier Communities,” Senator Booker heard testimony... Read More

(WASHINGTON, DC) – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ) today announced New Jersey City University and Rising Tide Capital will receive $500,000 for economic growth and job creation in Hudson County from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). “We have to do all we can to help New Jersey’s entrepreneurs succeed, especially in high-demand, high-skilled fields,” said Sen. Menendez. “This funding will help... Read More

(WASHINGTON, DC) – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today announced federal grant awards totaling $280,045 for fire departments in Madison, Lakehurst, Carteret and Gloucester City through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. “This federal funding is critical to helping ensure firefighters throughout our communities are ready to respond to emergencies,” said Sen. Menendez. “We are... Read More

NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today will visit the Syncon Resins Superfund Site in Kearny, New Jersey. While at the site, the Senators will tour the on-location groundwater treatment facility currently in operation and will hold a press event highlighting the importance of the EPA’s Superfund program and to announce intent to introduce legislation reinstating the “Polluter Pays” measure. The two Senators will be joined by U.S.... Read More

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Sylvia Mathews Burwell to serve as the next secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services: “I am encouraged that the Senate came together today to confirm Sylvia Mathews Burwell to head the Department of Health and Human Services – a position that calls for capable and steadfast leadership. Sylvia has held leadership roles in both the Clinton and Obama... Read More

NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ) today announced the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection will receive $2,352,643 for individuals and businesses in New Jersey’s fishing industries hurt by Superstorm Sandy from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). “Our vibrant New Jersey commercial and recreational fisheries are among the largest in the nation, generating over a billion dollars in revenue," said Sen.... Read More

(Washington D.C.) – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today applauded the Air Force award of a $915 million contract to Lockheed Martin to build a Space Fence radar system at its Mission Systems and Training facility in Moorestown NJ, protecting hundreds of jobs. “I am thrilled that New Jersey will continue to lead the nation’s critical efforts in improving space situational awareness and tracking of debris in space,” said Senator Menendez.... Read More

NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ) today released the following statements honoring the one-year anniversary of the passing of U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg: Menendez said: “A year ago today, New Jersey and our nation lost a tenacious public servant. Our image of what it means to live, learn, earn, and then give something back will forever be reflected in the name Frank Lautenberg. I will remember his life as a testament to what is possible and... Read More

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled the White House proposal to curb carbon emissions from the nation's existing power plants: Today’s announcement represents a major step forward in our national effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. I commend President Obama and EPA Administrator McCarthy for presenting the Clean Power Plan proposal, and I look... Read More

NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) in partnership with Rutgers Business School will host the New Models to Improve Access to Capital Summit on Friday, June 13 in Newark. The summit, will convene CEOs and other executives from market leaders in peer to peer lending and microfinance in a roundtable discussion on how new lending models improve efficiency, lower costs, and make capital more accessible to communities and small businesses cut off from credit after the financial... Read More

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today issued a statement following the release of My Brother’s Keeper 90-day Recommendation Report: “I wholeheartedly agree with the recommendations outlined today in the My Brother’s Keeper Initiative Task Force report and look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress to move this important agenda forward. The disparities in opportunity that persist in disadvantaged communities hamper the potential of our young men... Read More

(NEWARK, NJ) – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today applauded the announcement by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarding the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection $10 million in Sandy recovery funding through its Public Assistance grant program to bolster its mitigation effort to buyout and demolish 187 flood-prone properties in Woodbridge. “Throughout the fight for federal Sandy relief on Capitol Hill, I emphasized the need... Read More

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled the White House proposal to curb carbon emissions from the nation's existing power plants: "Today's announcement represents a major step forward in our national effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. I commend President Obama and EPA Administrator McCarthy for presenting the Clean Power Plan proposal, and I look forward to... Read More

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today issued a statement following the release of My Brother’s Keeper 90-day Recommendation Report: “I wholeheartedly agree with the recommendations outlined today in the My Brother’s Keeper Initiative Task Force report and look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress to move this important agenda forward. The disparities in opportunity that persist in disadvantaged communities hamper the potential of our young men... Read More

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today announced support from key industry leaders for his Freight Priorities Act, legislation that would establish a new approach to national freight policy that would strengthen the U.S. economy, create jobs and reduce air pollution. The Freight Priorities Act has now been endorsed by the Coalition for America’s Gateways & Trade Corridors and Transportation for America. “Last week, I announced five measures highlighting... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today announced more than $1.7 million in federal funding for improvements to municipal airports across New Jersey. The funding is awarded through the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration. “Our state’s economy thrives on a modern, efficient transportation system,” said Sen. Menendez. “Investing in our airports will keep travel safe and reliable, create jobs... Read More

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today joined students and faculty at Rutgers University in Newark to highlight a bill he recently introduced to streamline the financial aid process and to discuss solutions to address the mounting student loan debt burdening millions of New Jerseyans. “In order for a college education to be achievable, it must first be affordable,” Sen. Booker said. “Last week, I introduced the Simplifying Financial Aid for Students Act of... Read More

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today issued the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to approve a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that seeks public comment on new rules on net neutrality, the principle that individuals should have equal access - free from blocking or discrimination - to online content, platforms, and websites. “The free and open Internet has fostered widespread innovation and allowed small startups to... Read More

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today announced legislation highlighting his policy priorities following hearings on transportation infrastructure and reauthorization in both the Environment and Public Works (EPW) and Commerce Committees. “In order to advance New Jersey’s stability and development, it is vital that we adopt policies that invest in our transportation infrastructure,” Sen. Booker said. “These five measures collectively highlight the... Read More

Washington, DC – U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) today introduced the Simplifying Financial Aid for Students Act of 2014, legislation that simplifies the financial aid process and increases the accessibility and affordability of higher education for students and their families. “The Simplifying Financial Aid for Students Act of 2014 calls for practical improvements to an application process that is commonly underutilized and often overwhelming for families of the greatest need,”... Read More