The deadly attacks in Mumbai last month were a grim reminder of how easily a terrorist strike can rock a nation and send shockwaves rippling around the globe. With Sept. 11, 2001, forever fresh in our minds, Americans empathize with the Indian people. We understand India's security challenges, pledge our support and pray for its resiliency. … Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-08) a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security today praised the selections that President-elect Barack Obama made to lead his national security team: “Led by Senator Hillary Clinton, I am confident that President-elect Obama’s security team has the strength and… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-08) the author of comprehensive legislation to strengthen federal enforcement of the H-1B program today released the following statement in response to a Department of Homeland Security report on H-1B violations: “The Department of Homeland Security’s report that finds… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-08) a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security today announced that New Jersey will receive a $3 million increase in federal funding to assist the State and local governments purchase new equipment and improve homeland security coordination, planning and training. The increased… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-08), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security today issued the following statement after voting to oppose the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Amendments Act of 2008: “After much thought and consideration, I voted to oppose the FISA Amendments Act that I fear… Read more »

EXCORIATES INADEQUATE CYBER SECURITY ENFORCEMENT U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-08) excoriated the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) during a Homeland Security subcommittee hearing for deliberately and repeatedly providing false information designed to mislead the Homeland Security Committee about its efforts to protect the electric… Read more »

PATERSON—U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-08), New Jersey’s only member of Congress on the Homeland Security Committee, today applauded an announcement by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to dramatically increase funding for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Amtrak and freight train operators. … Read more »

As federal chemical facility security standards are due to expire in 2009, U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-08) a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security today voted to approve legislation that would strengthen and make permanent improvements to the security of America’s chemical facilities.  The legislation was approved in the… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-08) a member of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cyber Security and Science and Technology and U.S. Rep. Albio Sires (D-NJ-13) today applauded the selection of Stevens Institute of Technology to serve as a national co-leader in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) new effort to… Read more »

PATERSON – U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-08) today made the following statement in response to the resignation of Fidel Castro: “Fidel Castro’s resignation holds the potential for Cuba to move out from the shadow of an oppressive regime and towards a new era of change, opportunity and democracy. … Read more »