Booker, Paul Reintroduce Justice for Breonna Taylor Act

Reintroduced bipartisan bill to prohibit no-knock warrants in federal law.

“It’s been more than five years since Breonna Taylor’s horrific death, and Congress has still failed to pass a public safety bill prohibiting no-knock entries at the federal level”

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Booker, Brownley, Pingree Reintroduce Legislation to Tackle Food Waste in America

Reintroduced legislation to reduce food waste through EPA grant programs for mitigation projects.

“The Zero Food Waste Act will create grants to make sure foods that otherwise would’ve needlessly gone to the landfill get eaten, upcycled into other products, or composted instead. We can keep more money in Americans’ pockets, simply by making sure the food we grow gets eaten or put to good use.”

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Booker, Kim Urge Collaboration In Letter to White House as Administration Considers Next U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Nominee

Urged White House to collaborate on selecting next U.S. Attorney for New Jersey.

“We are now at an inflection point where we can ensure that the people of New Jersey have a chief federal prosecutor who has the requisite experience and integrity to faithfully execute the duties of that office. The time is now for us to work together to identify a candidate who can meet those requirements.”

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Booker Statement on Congressional Republicans Refusal to Extend ACA Subsidies

Criticized Republicans for blocking bill to extend ACA subsidies and lower health care costs.

“I will continue fighting to ensure that we have a health care system that people can afford. The American people deserve leaders who are working for their best interests, and not afraid to stand up to President Trump. It’s past time for my Republican colleagues to remember who they work for.”

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Booker Introduces Legislation to Ensure Responsible National Guard Deployments

Introduced legislation requiring presidential notification to Congress before deploying National Guard for law enforcement.

“Over the last 10 months, Donald Trump has assumed control of the National Guard to send troops into American cities without a clear objective or purpose. Under the guise of crime control, he has weaponized the military against our own citizens as punishment directed at Democratic-led cities”

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Booker, Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Tutoring for Underserved Students

Reintroduced bipartisan bill to expand tutoring access for underserved students and strengthen teacher pipeline.

“Across New Jersey and the nation, far too many students in underserved communities are falling behind academically because they lack access to meaningful support”

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NEW VIDEOS: Senator Booker Highlights Toll of Spiking Health Care Costs on NJ Residents in New Videos as ACA Fight Looms

Released videos highlighting New Jersey residents' struggles with rising health care costs amid ACA subsidy threats.

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Booker, Kim Joint Statement Following Resignation of Alina Habba

Welcomed resignation of U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, citing concerns about her irregular appointment.

“In light of this leadership vacuum, the administration must now act swiftly and responsibly.”

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In the Face of Rising Antisemitism and Mainstreaming of Neo-Nazi White Supremacists, Booker Joins Schumer, Senate Democrats to Condemn Neo-Nazi Hate; Urge GOP Senators to Join Condemnation

Introduced resolution condemning neo-Nazi white supremacy and antisemitism, urging GOP senators to join.

“Hate speech and antisemitism have no place in our country, and it is critical that we call out this dangerous rhetoric and stand firmly with Jewish communities”

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Booker Statement on White House Farmer Aid Announcement

Criticized Trump administration's tariff policies for harming specialty crop farmers and food programs.

“While the emergency financial assistance announced today is needed, the farm crisis we are facing is rooted in a dysfunctional federal safety net for farmers. The United States lost over 140,000 farms between 2017 and 2022, despite recurring bailouts for commodity crop growers.”

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