Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), the co-chairman of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, today joined firefighters and local leaders in Clifton today to celebrate his securing over $637,000 in fresh federal funding to help the city construct a new fire station and emergency operations center. “As the longtime co-chairman of the Fire Services Caucus in Congress, I help lead my colleague... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today again called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the freeing of all hostages still held by Hamas terrorists. Pascrell’s renewed demand follows a call between President Biden and Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu where Biden called on the Israeli government to cease the hostilities in Gaza to stabilize and improve the humanitarian situation and protect innocen... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), long the leading voice in Congress against Ticketmaster, today released a previously secret report detailing rampant corrupt and abusive practices by the Live Nation-Ticketmaster monopoly. Pascrell forwarded the report to the Chairman of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, as well as to the leaders of the Federal Trade Commission, the Just... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. this evening announced a massive $4,900,000 federal award to revitalize Westside Park in Paterson. The support comes from the U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service’s Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP). “I am delighted tonight to announce the awarding of nearly $5 million to our great city,” said Congressman Pascrell. “The revitalizat... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today commented on the U.S. Supreme Court hearing oral arguments in Moyle v. United States and Idaho v. United States, consolidated cases brought by Republicans to ban the women’s health drug Mifepristone. “The Republican Supreme Court reversing Roe v. Wade remains one of the worst judicial holdings ever handed down in this country. A ban of this women’s he... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell today applauded the Biden Administration for expanding eligibility for an Inflation Reduction Act tax incentive that will support and stimulate more offshore wind projects. This decision follows the urging of Congressman Pascrell, as well as Reps. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02), Seth Magaziner (D-RI-02), Jim Himes (D-CT-04), and 48 other Members of the U.S. House of Representativ... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) released the following statement after he and his Democratic colleagues delivered a majority of votes to vote to keep the federal government up and running. The second appropriations package now heads to the U.S. Senate for its approval. “I am proud that, once again, House Democrats have voted to keep our government open,” said Congressman Pascrell. “Despit... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), the co-founder of the Congressional Brain Injury Trask Force, celebrated the unanimous passage in the full House Energy and Commerce Committee of his bill, the Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act (H.R. 7208). By a vote of 44-0 the Committee approved the bill named `for Benigno, a Pascrell constituent and North Jersey resi... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today blasted the continued blockade of New Jersey attorney Adeel Mangi’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. “The continued blockade of Adeel Mangi is a sham and a disgrace and a stain on the Senate,” said Congressman Pascrell. “Adeel Mangi is a respected attorney in our community with impeccable credentials. His elevation would... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) issued the following statement mourning the passing of NJ FMBA Legislative Chair and Paterson Firefighter Bobby Allen. “I am heartbroken by the loss of my dear friend Bobby Allen, a dedicated firefighter, passionate advocate, and a true hero. Bobby's unwavering commitment to his community and his fellow firefighters exemplified the very best of public servi... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today commented on an overwhelming vote in the House of Representatives to force the sale of TikTok to a company not controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. “This is a very close issue and I do not take lightly any adverse action toward a service that is used by over half of all Americans,” said Congressman Pascrell. “But the United States has a right to... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), representing one of the largest Ukrainian American communities in the nation, today proudly signed a discharge petition to allow the House of Representatives to vote on a foreign aid package including $60 billion for Ukraine. This amount includes at least $13.4 billion to replenish Defense Department stocks that are to be transferred to Ukraine, $13.8 bill... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), the co-founder of the Congressional Brain Injury Trask Force, today celebrated the unanimous passage in the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health of his bill, the Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act (H.R. 7208). The Health Subcommittee approved an amendment today to rename the bill for Benigno, a Pascrell const... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) announced today that $1,344,000 in federal American Rescue Plan funds has been awarded to 25 fire departments spanning New Jersey’s Ninth Congressional District. The funds, originally made available to the state of New Jersey, have now been allocated by the Murphy Administration to support New Jersey firefighters with upgraded equipment, staffing, and resou... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) this evening praised the state of the American union under President Biden and his vision for America’s future. “President Biden’s vision and Democrats’ vision is of an America where women’s freedom is strong, where jobs are plentiful, where life costs are affordable, and where the American beacon of liberty remains strong within our borders and an example ... Read More »
