U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-08) released the following statement regarding the recent violence in the Middle East: "I am increasingly concerned with the intensifying violence across Gaza and Israel, and I unequivocally condemn Hamas’ continued rocket attacks against Israeli civilians.  No one should… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-08), an original member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, today joined more than 80 of his colleagues in the House of Representatives to introduce a resolution in support of the Sikh-American community in the wake of the tragic shooting at a Sikh gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wis. on August 5.  … Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-08) released the following statement on Tuesday's attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya: "My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens, who were killed in a heinous attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi.  I… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-08) released the following statement today on the 11th remembrance of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks: "As millions of Americans pause today to reflect on the September 11 terrorist attacks, we must never forget the bravery and selfless sacrifice that occurred both on that day… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-08), an original member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, today released the following statement in response to yesterday's shooting at a Sikh temple in suburban Milwaukee: “This weekend’s attack is a national tragedy, not only for my brothers and sisters in the… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-08), an original member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement in response to Michelle Bachman's accusations against Huma Abedin: "Michelle Bachmann's outrageous accusations against Huma Abedin are really beyond the pale. Rep. Bachmann should… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8), an original member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, today applauded the passage of legislation to enhance security cooperation with Israel, which passed last night on a voice vote.  The U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act would reaffirm the United States’ commitment to the state of… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-08), an original member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement in response to today's bombing in Bulgaria: “I am shocked and appalled at today’s heinous terrorist attack in Bulgaria that claimed the lives of seven Israelis.  I call on… Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) today reacted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision on remediating a highly contaminated site in the lower Passaic River.  EPA Regional Administrator Judith Enck has signed an agreement with the Lower Passaic Cooperating Parties Group to start the process of removing approximately 16,000 cubic… Read more »

Citing the nation’s undeniable needs for jobs creation and updated water systems, U.S. Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) and Rep. Geoff Davis (R-KY-4) and U.S. Sens. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced legislation today aimed at creating jobs by encouraging private investment in water infrastructure upgrade projects. … Read more »