WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), the sponsor of the BOSS and SWIFT ACT and the leading advocate in Congress for reform of the broken live events ticket market, today praised action by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in approving a slate of reforms to help fix ticketing in America. The amended version of the bipartisan Ticket Act was advanced on a 45-0 vote. “Ob... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), a member of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee and the Ranking Member of its Subcommittee on Oversight, today commented on oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court this morning in Moore v. United States. “While seemingly obscure, this tax case is a trojan horse that threatens the very foundation of American tax law,” said Congressman Pascrell.... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, a committee which used to focus on taxation, international trade and health care for seniors but now mostly works on House Republicans’ toxic impeachment drive against President Biden, today blasted a hidden closed-door hearing: “Today our committee convened a hidden hearing in darkness so House Republicans c... Read More »
Congressmen Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) have reintroduced the Renewable Chemicals Act, legislation that will help combat climate change while fostering job growth for American workers. Specifically, the bill would create a tax credit for the production of or investment in qualifying renewable chemicals from biomass. The legislation aims to accelerate commercializat... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today celebrated the start of construction on the Hudson Tunnel Project, a cornerstone infrastructure initiative essential to the future of New Jersey and the entire tri-state region. Congressman Pascrell has for many years fought to secure funding for this project amid countless delays from Republican administrations on the state and federal levels. "Today... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), flanked by 10 members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation, led a moment of silence to remember Herb Klein, a fomer congressman and longtime public servant from Passaic, New Jersey. “I rise today to mark the passing of my predecessor and my friend, Congressman Herb Klein. Herb only served one term in this institution, but he was a giant for New Jersey,... Read More »
Congressmen Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) issued the following statement mourning the passing of Herb Klein. “Herb Klein was one of a kind. A dedicated public servant, a brilliant lawyer, and my close friend. I will miss his wisdom and I will miss his counsel,” said Congressman Pascrell. “Herb was a pillar in our community who helped lay the groundwork for the Passaic County Democratic Party to gr... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today commented on the damning findings of the House Ethics Committee that arrested Republican Congressmember George Santos (R-NY-03), among other things, knowingly filed false FEC reports, used his campaign funds for personal purposes, committed fraud, and violated the Ethics in Government Act “We did not need any more confirmation, but the House Ethics C... Read More »
congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today announced that he had elevated longtime staff member Christopher Hadad to be Legislative Director, and congratulated departing Legislative Director Dylan Sodaro – a New England native – on becoming top aide to Rhode Island’s newly elected Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01). “As one of the most beautiful and diverse places in all America, our North Jersey ... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today voted in favor of a continuing resolution to keep the federal government open and head off another Republican-caused government shutdown. “As New Jersey’s Yogi Berra liked to say: it’s déjà vu all over again: Democrats voted to keep America open and Republicans flailed,” said Congressman Pascrell. “America stands at the mercy of House Republicans who ... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) has submitted official comment to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) asking the agency to ensure any cleanup of the contaminated Quanta superfund site in Edgewater, New Jersey preserve the quality of life for community residents and businesses. “Cleaning up the Hudson River in an expeditious manner while minimizing disruptions to our residents is essenti... Read More »
Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the calendar year (CY) 2024 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) final rule, which includes the expansion of access to behavioral health services for people with Medicare through coverage of intensive outpatient services, effective January 1, 2024. In September 2022, Reps. ... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), whose diverse North Jersey district includes one of the largest Palestinian American communities in the nation, today vociferously condemned a new House Republican bill that seeks to expel Palestinians from the United States. “This bill designed to expel Palestinians and refugees from America is absolutely despicable. It is one of the most xenophobic immig... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) announced today that the Biden administration is awarding $4,094,000 in law enforcement grants to several North Jersey communities. Allocated by the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), these grants will support the hiring of 32 new police officers as well as de-escalation training and resources. Details ... Read More »
Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today spoke on the House floor and voted against H.R. 6126, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, as House Republicans conditioned a limited Middle East aid package upon a massive millionaires’ tax windfall. “The vote today is a dereliction and an embarrassment,” said Congressman Pascrell. “Surrendering to Russia. Weak on China. Unserious for... Read More »
