Booker Attends NJ Hall of Fame Ceremony Honoring Trailblazing New Jerseyans

Attended New Jersey Hall of Fame ceremony honoring inductees and presenting an award.

“Whether you’re from Sussex County, Cape May County, or anywhere in between, whether you say Pork Roll or Taylor Ham, if you believe in Central Jersey or not––we can all agree that the Garden State is the best state in the Union.”

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Booker, Padilla, Davids, 87 Lawmakers Call for the Protection of Electric Vehicle Investments in Bipartisan Surface Transportation Negotiations

Called for protecting electric vehicle investments in surface transportation reauthorization negotiations.

“This has included creating an investment-friendly environment that has resulted in billions of dollars worth of investment in our nation’s EV and battery supply chains that are expected to create more than 160,000 new manufacturing jobs.”

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Booker, Bell, Johnson Introduce Bill to End Forced Arbitration in Race Discrimination Cases

Introduced legislation to end forced arbitration in race discrimination cases.

“This legislation will put an end to forced arbitration clauses and allow people who have been harassed or mistreated because of their race to have their day in court”

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Booker Introduces Legislation to Support Unpaid Family Caregivers

Introduced legislation establishing grant program to support unpaid family caregivers.

“In New Jersey, nearly 2 million adults provide unpaid care to a family member with complex medical conditions or disabilities”

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Booker, Kaine Lead Call for Stronger U.S. Diplomacy to Address DRC - Rwanda Crisis

Led letter to Secretary of State calling for stronger U.S. diplomacy on DRC-Rwanda conflict.

“U.S.-facilitated efforts to resolve conflicts across the globe require serious, level-headed leadership and thoughtful, consistent diplomacy to foster concrete and lasting commitments.”

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Booker, Britt Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fund Maternal Care and Mortality Research

Introduced bipartisan legislation to fund maternal care and mortality research through NIH.

“Studies show that 80% of maternal deaths are preventable, and the NIH IMPROVE Act is a critical step forward in addressing our nation’s ongoing maternal health crisis”

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Booker, Padilla Call on DHS, ICE, CBP to Provide Information on Hiring Standards and Training Protocols for Newly Hired ICE Agents

Requested information on hiring standards and training protocols for newly hired ICE agents.

“In addition to lowering hiring standards, public reports of misconduct among current officers call into question the Department’s ability to adequately train thousands of new hires on an accelerated timeline.”

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Booker, Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Stop Stalling Toxic Chemical Cleanups, Protect Military Families and Nearby Communities

Demanded Trump administration reverse delays in military base PFAS cleanup.

“For years, communities contaminated by PFAS from nearby DOD installations in our states have waited for the DOD to take action. We request that the Department reverse its decision, return to the previous timetable released in December 2024, and accelerate efforts to remediate confirmed PFAS contamination”

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Booker, Goldman Urge President Trump to Take Action Against Escalating West Bank Settler Violence

Sent letter to Trump urging action against West Bank settler violence.

“Unchecked extremist settler violence and de facto or de jure settlement expansion threatens the very seeds of trust and cooperation needed to make progress toward a viable two-state solution, which is fundamental to enduring peace in the region”

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Booker Joins Democratic Colleagues in Calling on Leader Thune to Quickly Bring the Epstein Files Transparency Act to Floor for Vote

Joined colleagues urging Senate leader to vote on Epstein Files Transparency Act.

“We urge you to promptly proceed to the consideration of H.R. 4405 on the Senate floor pursuant to Senate Rule XIV, so that the legislation can be immediately placed on the Senate Calendar.”

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Booker, Congressional Democrats File Bicameral Amicus Brief to Supreme Court, Fight Back Against Trump’s Attacks on the Federal Trade Commission

Filed amicus brief opposing Trump's attempt to remove FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter.

“The aim of our Constitution, after all, is to facilitate a system of self-government. That begins with the people’s representatives deciding questions of governmental design.”

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