Press Releases

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

NEWARK, N.J. — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) visited the Children’s Day Preschool in Passaic to bring attention to the critical need for renewing federal childcare funding. During his visit, Senator Booker engaged with childcare providers to discuss the upcoming funding cliff that threatens the stability of childcare centers and the well-being of countless families. Beginning September 30, states are set to face a drastic reduction in federal childcare investment, a “childcare cliff”... Read More

NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) attended a Sunday Service at the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens. Senator Booker’s video remarks can be found below. [CLICK HERE TO WATCH SENATOR BOOKER’S REMARKS] Senator’s remarks begin on the 57th minute of the video Today’s visit to the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens was part of Booker’s 2023 Jersey Summer Road Trip, a series of stops highlighting New Jersey’s 21 counties. The road trip will focus on Booker’s... Read More

NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined the LGBTQ+ community and allies for Jersey City Pride’s Equality March. After participating in the march, Booker offered remarks to attendees reaffirming his support for the LGBTQ+ community. [LINK TO SENATOR BOOKER’S REMARKS] “It was a joy to celebrate love today with Jersey City Pride,” said Senator Booker. “It has been a privilege to represent our state’s strong and resilient LGBTQ+ community in the United States Senate. I am... Read More

NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) visited the City of Elizabeth to highlight two federally funded programs to monitor air quality in Environmental Justice communities through the United States Environmental Protection Agency.  The Environmental Justice Small Grants Program and the American Rescue Plan Enhanced Air Quality Monitoring for Communities Grant are funding projects in New Jersey to monitor and enhance air quality in underserved communities and alert residents to... Read More

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today visited Warren Community College to see its Precision Agriculture Technology Project, an initiative of the college’s Unmanned Systems Program, that addresses agriculture industry needs in the region by improving farm land management. Booker has been an advocate for the project and for the inclusion of nearly $700,000 in federal funding in the draft Senate appropriations... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), and 9 other members of the New Jersey delegation to send a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland calling on the Department of Justice to rescind its support for CoreCivic, a private prison company, in its lawsuit against the State of New Jersey to overturn a 2021 law which prohibits state and local entities from entering into agreements with... Read More

NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5th) announced the Preventing Overdoses with Test Strips Act,legislation to combat the opioid epidemic by expanding access to drug test strips, affordable and effective lifesaving devices that prevent drug overdoses. The newly announced bill follows Booker’s Expanding Nationwide Access to Test Strips Act, legislation he introduced last month that would decriminalize drug test strips... Read More