Today, U.S. Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ), Reps. Mark Pocan (D-WI), Andy Levin (D-MI), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ), and James P. McGovern (D-MA) released the following statement in response to recent reports of increased violence against Burmese trade unions and workers by the Burmese military. “We stand with the workers of Burma who, despite the immense... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today supported landmark legislation to establish the state of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth as the 51st member of the United States of America, which passed the House of Representatives 216-208. “Residents of our nation’s capital pay their taxes like you and me. In fact, D.C. residents pay more federal taxes than the residents of 22 states,” said Rep. Pa... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), a senior member of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, participated in a committee hearing, “In Their Own Words: Paid Leave, Child Care, and an Economy that Failed Women.” In the discussion, committee members heard from working mothers in need of greater help and flexibility in raising families and Rep. Pascrell spoke out emphatically for paid le... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today voted in support of H.R. 1333, the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants, or NO BAN Act, legislation that narrows the President’s ability to block immigration into the United States and discriminate against immigrants. “Closing the golden door of the United States over the past four years rendered America a pariah state and did not ... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today voted in support of H.R. 1573, the Access to Counsel Act of 2021, legislation that will ensure the right to access legal counsel for individuals facing immigration inspection upon seeking admission into the United States. “One of the cornerstones of our nation is the right to access legal counsel. That if you need assistance, you have a right to communi... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), Co-Chair of the Congressional Law Enforcement Caucus, today extended his heartful gratitude to the New Jersey State Police on the occasion of their 100th anniversary and praised their lifesaving efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. To commemorate this anniversary, Rep. Pascrell has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives which can be viewed ... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), the co-chair of the House Law Enforcement Caucus and the co-chair of the House Fire Services Caucus, today led a letter to House leadership urging inclusion of the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act in the upcoming infrastructure package. The legislation would provide $15 billion to update America’s 9-1-1 infrastructure, protect against cyber threats, and ensure that... Read more »

Congressmen Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-06) and Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today announced the reintroduction of legislation to help the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) clean up Superfund sites listed on the EPA’s National Priorities List. The Superfund Polluter Pays Act would reinstate the Superfund tax to make sure polluters pay for the cleanup of Superfund sites – not taxpayers. Senator Co... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today released the following statement after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts. “Right and wonderful justice has been served,” said Rep. Pascrell. “George Floyd was murdered. The evidence was overwhelming. The jury saw that and delivered swift accountability. This trial result is one stich towards helping heal the wounds that were tragically ... Read more »

U.S. Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ-06), the Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-10), the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, today led two other House committee chairs urging the Biden Administration to take a stronger hand of antitrust enforcement in the live events ticket marketplace, particularly in its oversight ... Read more »