PATERSON, N.J. – U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded $15 million in grants to help very low-income Veteran Families prevent homelessness among low-income veteran families.
"No one who has served our country should ever go without a basic need like housing being met," said Rep. Pascrell, a veteran… Read more »
Rep. Pascrell wrote a letter urging the TSA to consider waiving or reducing $85 application fee for access to expedited traveler screening program
PATERSON — In a letter, U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) urged Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator Peter Neffenger to examine the feasibility of instituting a program that would allow veterans to participate in… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ), co-chairman of the Italian-American Congressional Delegation, released the following statement on the naming of a U.S. Navy ship after legendary New Jersey World War II hero, Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone.
"John Basilone is a New Jersey hero and deserves all of the credit we can give him. His story is an inspiration to all Americans, holding a… Read more »
Congressmen Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09), Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) and Albio Sires (NJ-08) announced that the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) will award a $2 million federal grant, with an option to renew annually, to Soldier On to assist veterans and their families who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless in Bergen, Hudson and Essex Counties. Read more »
HALEDON — U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-08), a veteran of the U.S. Army and Army Reserve, was joined today by special guest Lieutenant Colonel (ret) Joseph Bucco of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, veterans from throughout northern New Jersey and various service providers at the Haledon Boys and Girls Club for the Congressman’s 14th Annual… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) today honored WWII combat veteran and Paterson native Seymour "Steve" Atkins by presenting him with medals he had earned while serving our nation, yet had not received following his discharge from the armed services.
"As a veteran myself, it is an honor to help those who served our nation receive the medals they earned with their distinguished… Read more »
A day after Osama bin Laden was killed by U.S. Navy Seals in Pakistan, U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) joined President Barack Obama at the White House for the Medal of Honor ceremony commemorating U.S. Private First Class Henry Svehla. The honor marks the end of a 10-year effort by Rep. Pascrell’s office and Anthony Svehla, the soldier’s nephew, to properly honor the… Read more »
MONTCLAIR – In anticipation of Veterans’ Day, U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ-8) visited Montclair State University (MSU) today to announce the dedication of new on-campus residence hall construction to the memory of decorated World War II hero, U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone. The former Raritan resident was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, gave his… Read more »
In observation on our nation’s 234th birthday, U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) today released the following statement.
“Today, we celebrate the birthday of our nation. We declare not only our independence, but our commitment to the values of the United States of America,” said Pascrell. “When things are tough, we help one another. That’s the basis… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-8) today spoke with Paterson Postmaster Timothy Kennedy and Supervisor Carmen Bruno. Both men assured the congressman that the Memorial Day ceremony will be reinstated next year, after the ceremony was cancelled yesterday for the first time in 30 years. To make up for the lost ceremony, Rep. Pascrell is working with the postal officials toward a service… Read more »