Statements and posts
62 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Booker Continues Annual 21-County Tour with Stops in Bergen, Ocean, Mercer, and Monmouth Counties
Toured four New Jersey counties meeting veterans, families and community leaders.
“Every day of this tour reminds me of the extraordinary strength and compassion that exists in communities across New Jersey.”
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Booker, Baldwin Demand FTC Investigate $29.1 Billion Sysco–Restaurant Depot Merger
Demanded FTC investigate $29.1 billion Sysco-Restaurant Depot merger.
“A single dominant company monopolizing the food distribution system will allow one company unprecedented power to raise prices and reduce purchasing options for independent restaurants. The higher food and supply costs restaurants will likely incur from this merger will almost certainly be passed on to diners, as most…”
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Introduced Rory Ahern Act to expand naloxone access and overdose response training.
“An overdose can turn into a matter of life and death in seconds, and I have heard directly from New Jerseyans who have lived through the terrifying moments of racing against the clock to save someone they love.”
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Booker Continues Annual 21-County Tour with Stops in Middlesex, Union, and Hudson Counties
Continued annual 21-county tour with stops in three New Jersey counties.
“Today’s visits showcased the extraordinary breadth of New Jersey’s contributions to our nation—from the manufacturing workers in Middlesex County powering iconic American brands, to the researchers in Union County driving global innovation, to the educators in Hudson County expanding STEM access for the next…”
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Booker Continues Annual 21-County Tour with Stops in Essex and Somerset Counties
Visited medical research centers and food bank in Essex and Somerset Counties.
“We are proud to host him at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and the Center for Discovery and Innovation, to show how by training doctors of the future and making new scientific discoveries, we are working toward a better and healthier future for all of New Jersey, and beyond.”
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Mentions H.R. 1 · voted Nay Jul 1, 2025, roll 372
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Booker Continues Annual 21-County Tour with stops in Passaic and Sussex Counties
Continued annual 21-county tour with visits to Passaic and Sussex Counties.
“New Jersey is full of remarkable places and stories that too often don’t get the attention they deserve. Visiting Sterling Hill was a reminder that some of the most extraordinary and scientifically unique places in the world are right here in our own state. From the remarkable minerals beneath our feet to the history…”
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Booker Kicks Off Annual 21-County Tour in Morris, Warren, and Hunterdon Counties
Kicked off annual 21-county tour visiting Morris, Warren, and Hunterdon Counties in New Jersey.
“Every year, I look forward to traveling across New Jersey and listening directly to the people who call our state home. As I kicked off this year’s 21-County Tour, I was reminded of how much pride New Jerseyans have in their communities and how much they do to make them stronger. From preserving the rich history of the…”
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Booker Announces 2026 Annual 21-County Tour
Announced 21-county tour across New Jersey to highlight federal investments and legislative priorities.
“Serving the great people of New Jersey is the honor of my life, and I'm excited to begin this year's 21-County Tour to hear about how I can continue standing up for them in the Senate.”
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Booker, Shaheen, Merkley, Van Hollen Issue Statement Ahead of Elections in Zambia
Issued statement calling for peaceful, fair elections in Zambia.
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Booker, Durbin Submit Amicus Brief to Supreme Court in Maxwell v. Dinis
Submitted amicus brief supporting habeas corpus enforcement in First Step Act case.
“In December 2018, a bipartisan majority of both chambers of Congress passed, and President Donald J. Trump signed into law, the First Step Act of 2018. The Act is a historic and bipartisan piece of legislation, ushering in momentous correctional, sentencing, and criminal justice reforms.”
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Demanded HHS reverse cancellation of health research grants supporting rural healthcare and patient safety initiatives.
“The American people deserve a healthcare system informed by the best available evidence. They deserve research that makes their care safer, more effective, and more affordable. Congress has provided the resources to support this vital work. It is your responsibility to ensure these resources are used as intended.”
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Introduced bill to freeze ICE hiring and establish federal law enforcement standards.
“When the federal government gives someone the power to carry a badge, make arrests, and use force, it has a responsibility to ensure that person has been thoroughly vetted, properly trained, and prepared to serve.”
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Booker Condemns Confirmation of Todd Blanche to be Attorney General
Condemned Senate confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General.
“This outcome was brought to us by the most corrupt president in history in coordination with the most compromised cabinet ever. Blanche’s confirmation only makes our work harder and more urgent. Democrats will continue our oversight of the Department of Justice, demand accountability, protect whistleblowers who tell…”
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U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced the landmark Momnibus Act, a comprehensive legislative package designed to end the nation’s maternal health crisis and directly confront the devastating disparities that continue to claim the…
“Black mothers in America are dying at rates that are as shocking as they are unacceptable.”
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U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) introduced legislation to strengthen oversight of the federal immigration detention system by designating ICE funds for reopening the independent Office of the Immigration Detention…
“The federal government has a responsibility to ensure that anyone in its custody is treated with dignity and humanity. Yet, for too long, private detention contractors have operated with too little accountability and too little oversight. When facilities violate standards, use excessive force, or fail to provide humane…”
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Booker, Warnock, Van Hollen, Colleagues Demand HUD Reverse Changes Gutting Fair Housing Program
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) led U.S. Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and 29 Senate colleagues in demanding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rescind a series of proposed changes that…
“Dedicated local fair housing organizations, functioning on small budgets, provide an indispensable service for so many Americans: disabled veterans who require reasonable accommodations in housing, seniors and people with disabilities who need accessible housing, families with children turned away illegally from…”
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Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Andy Kim (D-NJ), sought unanimous consent to immediately pass the Delaney Hall Closure Act, legislation requiring U.S. Immigration and Customs…
“Three people have now died at Delaney Hall, and unless Congress acts, there will be more. I have inspected this facility myself and seen the dangerous conditions with my own eyes. No one should die because the government failed to provide basic care to those in custody. Delaney Hall has become a symbol of neglect,…”
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Booker Introduces Legislation to Help Prevent Cancer Among Firefighters
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Firefighter Investments to Recognize Exposure to Cancer (FIRE Cancer) Act of 2026, legislation to protect firefighters from occupational cancer by allowing fire departments to use federal…
“Long after the sirens fade, many continue to bear the invisible consequences of repeated exposure to toxic carcinogens. It is unacceptable that those who dedicate their lives to protecting our communities face such devastating health risks simply for doing their jobs. The FIRE Cancer Act is about honoring that…”
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His only qualification is his unwavering loyalty to President Trump and his political allies — at the expense of the American people and the mission of the office he is charged to uphold.
“The American people are watching, and they will remember this vote.”
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U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, sent a letter to Chairman Chuck Grassley urging…
“The order is legally defective on its face. It is not signed by President Trump or his counsel and is therefore unenforceable under the terms of the original agreement.”
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Booker Statement on Republican Farm Bill Text
Democrats should remain united and only support a Farm Bill that includes a clean two-year delay of the SNAP cost shift to states.
“The Republican Farm Bill released on Friday fails to meet the moment of crisis facing America's farmers and families. Democrats should remain united and only support a Farm Bill that includes a clean two-year delay of the SNAP cost shift to states. The bill must also provide immediate, meaningful assistance for the…”
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It is unacceptable that people continue to die on ICE’s watch.