Analilia Mejia
U.S. Representative · NJ-11 · Democrat
Statements and posts
37 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Apr 20, 2026.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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All 37 statements
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Led five bills to cut red tape, streamline disaster assistance, and support small businesses.
“Small businesses are the backbone of our local economies, yet too often they lack the support and resources they need to succeed. Whether recovering from a disaster, navigating federal programs, or protecting their rights, entrepreneurs deserve a government that invests in their success.”
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Led letter demanding USDA answers on Trump administration cuts to senior nutrition programs.
“Older Americans who spent their lives working and contributing to their communities should not have to sacrifice their health, housing, or other basic needs just to put food on the table.”
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Honoring Ryan P. Haygood for His Dedication to Civil Rights and Social Justice
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Ryan P. Haygood for his extraordinary contributions to civil rights, racial justice, and his efforts to advance equality throughout New Jersey and across our Nation. As President and Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Institute for Social…
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Rep. Mejia Denounces Israeli Detention of Constituent in West Bank
Denounced Israeli detention of constituent assisting Palestinian farmers in West Bank.
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Rep. Mejia Slams DHS After Agency Admits to Processing Detainees at Roxbury Property
Criticized DHS for using federal property to process ICE detainees in violation of court order.
“DHS has finally admitted what we suspected all along: ICE used the Roxbury property to process and stage detainees on multiple occasions, potentially in violation of a court order restricting its use as an immigration detention facility.”
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Mejia Secures Six New Jersey Water Infrastructure Priorities in House-Passed Bill
Secured six water infrastructure priorities in House-passed Water Resources Development Act.
“Flooding is one of the greatest natural threats to families and businesses across New Jersey—it is something our communities have experienced again and again. I fought to make sure that the voices of our communities were heard and that these initiatives moved forward”
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Rep. Mejia Supports Victims, Calls for Immediate Resignation of Lt. Governor Caldwell
Called for Lieutenant Governor Caldwell's resignation over harassment and ethical violations.
“Lieutenant Governor Caldwell’s conduct is deeply disappointing and falls far short of the standard we should expect from anyone entrusted with public office. I stand with the victims who had the courage to come forward, and they deserve to be heard, supported, and protected.”
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember Ed Barocas of Fairfield, New Jersey, a tireless champion for civil rights and civil liberties in New Jersey. For nearly 20 years, Ed served as the legal director of the ACLU of New Jersey, where he fought for free speech, religious freedom, reproductive…
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Advanced bill requiring SBA to provide consistent disaster loan information to small businesses.
“With nearly 99 percent of all businesses in my home state of New Jersey are small businesses and each one facing the threat of coastal storms and severe floods, these are over 1 million owners and potential borrowers who need all the relevant information.”
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Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act
Mr. Speaker, I also rise today in support of H.R. 1342, the Stopping Political Discrimination in Disaster Assistance Act. Disaster relief should be driven by human need, not political malice. Like my colleagues before me, I stand appalled that we even have to say this. I look no further than my…
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Madam Speaker, one of the most important aspects of the human experience is artistic expression. It builds bridges, connects communities, and exemplifies how beauty is found in the ordinary and extraordinary. That is why I rise today to recognize the New Jersey Ballet, an institution based in…
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Introduced resolution reaffirming commitment to Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendment voting rights protections.
“The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy, and that foundation is under attack. We are witnessing a coordinated assault on the people’s power to choose their leaders: voter intimidation, barriers to the ballot, the weaponization of voter data, and threats of federal interference at the polls”
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Conducted oversight visit at detention facility following reports of negligent conditions.
“ICE and GEO Group have a responsibility to the people they are holding in federal custody. What we heard and observed today makes clear that those held in Delaney Hall are dangerously neglected.”
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Mr. Speaker, our forefathers showed tremendous wisdom at the founding of our Nation. They created a republic based on democratic values but remained keenly aware of the danger power, ambition, and corruption could present to future generations. Today, House Republicans are asking Congress to…
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Passaic County commissioner and my friend Bruce James. Bruce served as a county commissioner for over 20 years and previously served as a union leader at the Passaic County Board of Social Services. Bruce was a lifelong champion of working…
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Rep. Mejia sworn in as first Afro-Latina member of Congressional Black Caucus.
“It is an honor and a privilege to join the ranks of the Congressional Black Caucus. The CBC has stood as the moral conscience of Congress for over fifty years, uplifting the voices of Black communities across the country in the halls of our nation’s Capitol.”
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Congresswoman Mejia, Leader Jeffries Hold Roundtable on Inhumane ICE Detention at Delaney Hall
Mejia and Jeffries held roundtable with families affected by ICE detention policies.
“Today, I sat with families who have lived through something no family should ever have to endure. Their grief is real, and so is their bravery in choosing to share it with us today”
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Led letter to DHS demanding accountability for medical neglect and deaths at Delaney Hall immigration detention facility.
“Three deaths, repeated allegations of medical neglect, restricted oversight, and less public transparency are a terrible track record of care for individuals in your custody”
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Statement From Rep. Mejia on the Death of Edwin Jeovanny López Cornejo at Delaney Hall
Called for independent investigation into death of detainee at Delaney Hall ICE facility and improved medical access.
“Edwin Jovanny López Cornejo, a father who made a life here for 20 years, is dead, and my gravest concerns about conditions for medically vulnerable people at Delaney Hall are now confirmed. Edwin’s family has serious concerns about the medical treatment he received in detention, and I share those concerns”
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Visited health center and criticized Republican bill for making largest Medicaid cuts in program history.
“Health care is a human right, not a privilege reserved for those who can afford it”
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Congresswoman Analilia Mejia Marks First 100 Days in Congress with Bold Action for NJ-11 Families
Secured over $5 million in federal grants for New Jersey constituents in first 100 days.
“My first 100 days have been about carrying our district with me into every room I walk into down in Washington, D.C., from Randolph to Belleville and everywhere in between”
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Rep. Mejia Convenes Voting Rights Forum Marking 158th Anniversary of the 14th Amendment
Hosted voting rights forum marking 14th Amendment anniversary and examining threats to voting access.
“So many Americans don't realize how much of their daily lives are shaped by the 14th Amendment, from the right to vote to the right to marry who you love, the right to citizenship by birth, and the right to make decisions about your own body. These protections were not handed to us.”
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Announced as co-chair of task force to defend 14th Amendment against Trump administration actions.
“I formed the Defend the 14th Amendment Task Force with my colleagues because these rights have never been self-executing — they have been won through struggle, defended through sacrifice, and they will be defended again. Democracy is only possible with equality, and equality is only made possible by the 14th Amendment.”
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Rep. Mejia Denounces Swastika Discovered at Millburn Library
Denounced swastika discovered at Millburn Library and rising antisemitism.
“I am deeply disturbed that a swastika was discovered at the Millburn Public Library. This hateful act of antisemitism must be unequivocally condemned. Hate has no place in our community. Acts like these do not occur in a vacuum.”
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Rep. Mejia and Rep. Ramirez's $25 Minimum Wage Bill Introduced in the Senate
Introduced bill to raise federal minimum wage to $25 per hour with phased implementation.
“Working families are paying more for just about everything. Inflation is at its highest level in three years, while the costs of housing, groceries, and everyday essentials continue to climb. Yet the federal minimum wage has been frozen since 2009. That is outrageous.”
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