Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “For nearly a decade, I’ve worked in the Senate alongside Senator Menendez. As New Jersey’s junior Senator, I imagine that I’ve had more professional experiences with him than most others, and I’ve witnessed his extraordinary work and boundless work ethic. I’ve consistently found Senator Menendez to be intellectually gifted, tough, passionate, and deeply empathic. We have developed a working relationship and a... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “For nearly a decade, I’ve worked in the Senate alongside Senator Menendez. As New Jersey’s junior Senator, I imagine that I’ve had more professional experiences with him than most others, and I’ve witnessed his extraordinary work and boundless work ethic. I’ve consistently found Senator Menendez to be intellectually gifted, tough, passionate, and deeply empathic. We have developed a working relationship and a... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Mike Lee (R-UT) expressed concern in a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over its failure to publish annual reports to Congress on its dairy checkoff programs and urged the Department to take immediate action. Federal law – enacted by the Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 -- mandates that the USDA submit annual reports on the dairy checkoff to Congress. The reports need to detail the activities conducted,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) and U.S. Representative Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.) introduced the bicameralAlgorithmic Accountability Act of 2023, to create new protections for people affected by AI systems that are already impacting decisions affecting housing, credit, education and other high-impact uses. The bill applies to new generative AI systems used for critical decisions, as well as other AI and automated systems. “We know of too many... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: “With the assurance of Majority Leader Schumer that the HOPE Act, which will support states with grants so they can seek to expunge cannabis records, will be incorporated into this legislation on the Senate floor, I’m cosponsoring the SAFER Banking Act to begin the process of reforming our broken federal cannabis laws.  “This bill will take cannabis banking out of the shadows and give access to the banking system... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and U.S. Representatives Jahana Hayes (D-CT) and Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) introduced the bicameral Green Ribbon Act, legislation that would promote environmental education, health and wellness, and sustainability literacy in schools across the United States. The legislation would build upon the ED-Green Ribbon Schools Program, which was established in 2011 by the U.S. Department of Education. The U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and John Boozman (R-AR) introduced the bipartisan Prostate-Specific Antigen Screening for High-risk Insured Men Act, legislation that would require private health insurance plans to cover preventive prostate cancer screenings without imposing any cost sharing requirements for men who are at high risk of developing prostate cancer. Prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 American men in their lifetime. Further, individuals who have at least one... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) joined Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA) — members of a group often referred to as the ‘CTC Six’ —to hold a press conference to highlight the skyrocketing child poverty rate and urge Congress to restore the expanded, enhanced Child Tax Credit (CTC). Yesterday, the U.S. Census Bureau released its annual Supplemental Poverty Measure revealing that the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced the bicameral Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act (EFSIA), legislation that would grant the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the authority to collect microbial samples from concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) during outbreaks or when there is a public health need. U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) introduced the bill in the House. According to the... Read More

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) issued the following statement: “I celebrate Tahesha Way’s appointment as New Jersey’s lieutenant governor. In Secretary Way, Gov. Murphy has chosen an exceptional leader, someone whose love of our state is manifest in her exemplary record of public service. “As New Jersey’s top election official and the first Black person to lead the National Association of Secretaries of State, Secretary Way has worked tirelessly to protect the integrity of our... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cory Booker, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Bob Menendez (both D-N.J.) today applauded President Joe Biden’s nomination of Mr. Jamel Semper to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey to succeed District Judge John Michael Vazquez. Semper has received support from both New Jersey senators throughout the nomination process as a qualified nominee that serves with a sense of justice and empathy. “Jamel Semper is a highly qualified... Read More

NEWARK, N.J. — Over seven days, U.S. Senator Cory Booker visited all 21 of New Jersey’s counties, hearing from an array of constituents—educators, veterans, incarcerated people, farmers, firefighters, seniors, small-business owners, and more—as he highlighted his efforts to invest in and expand justice for New Jerseyans. Booker’s annual summer road trips began when he was first elected to the U.S. Senate 10 years ago and are aimed at discussing the Garden State’s priorities, shine a light on the... Read More

NEWARK, N.J. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) hosted a Community Violence Intervention Summit with New Jersey’s urban mayors to discuss the gun violence epidemic that continues to grip communities across the country and to highlight community-based intervention solutions to tackle this crisis. During the summit, Senator Booker announced the introduction of the bicameral Break the Cycle of Violence Act, legislation that would provide federal grants to communities for evidence-based gun... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement in response to recent developments in Gabon: “The apparent seizure of power by Gabon’s military is part of an alarming trend in West and Central Africa of military-backed coups. The Gabonese people – and people everywhere – deserve civilian-led, democratic governance. Despite Gabon’s flawed elections, no group of military officers has the right to unilaterally reverse an election,... Read More

NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), along with USDA Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Farah Ahmad and New Jersey State Director Jane Asselta, visited Eastern Fresh Growers Inc. in Cumberland County to announce grants awarded to recipients through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). More than $3.3 million in funding was awarded to 17 New Jersey rural small business and agricultural producers to make investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency... Read More

NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Health Dr. Shereef Elnahal hosted a town hall with Atlantic County veterans to listen to their concerns and discuss critical issues that impact them and to highlight the benefits now available to toxic-exposed veterans under the PACT Act.  The PACT Act is the largest expansion in benefits and care to veterans in decades, providing support to generations of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits and... Read More

NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) visited the Borough of Clayton’s fire department in Gloucester County to announce a $715,000 congressionally directed spending (CDS) award to purchase a new ladder truck. This funding was secured by Senators Booker and Robert Menendez (D-NJ). In addition to the CDS grant announcement, Senator Booker congratulated the Clayton Fire Company for being awarded Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency... Read More

NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) visited the Camden County Jail to discuss the importance of providing comprehensive substance abuse treatment to individuals who are incarcerated. During the discussion with the warden and people who are incarcerated, Senator Booker announced that he will be introducing the bipartisan, bicameral Rehabilitation and Recovery During Incarceration Act, legislation that would break down barriers that prevent individuals who are incarcerated from... Read More

NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) today hosted a discussion at Washington’s Headquarters Museum with local, state, and federal officials, historical organizations, and other key stakeholders focused on preparations to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026 and the economic opportunity it poses for New Jersey heritage tourism.  “Morris County and New Jersey played a pivotal role in our nation’s fight for... Read More

NEWARK, N.J. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) visited the Hunterdon County Emergency Services Training Center in Annandale, New Jersey. During the visit, Senator Booker toured the facility and highlighted his ongoing efforts to secure federal funding for the training center in order to enhance vital fire safety training for first responders. The facility will also directly improve safety within Hunterdon County by providing back-up countywide 911 services. The funding, pending... Read More