As the COVID-19 pandemic has led to massive layoffs and economic hardship across the United States, U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) joined with 101 House colleagues in urging that any economic relief package for industries affected by the pandemic puts workers first and includes corporate accountability measures. “We write to urge that any future legislation considered by the House to provi... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), Co-Chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, led 110 of his colleagues in urging House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-12) and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA-23) to ensure that adequate support for America’s first responders is included in further legislation to address the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. The letter w... Read more »

PATERSON, NJ – U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) joined U.S. Rep. David N. Cicilline (D-RI-01) and 43 other members of Congress in calling on the nation’s largest credit card companies to stop collecting interest and waive all late fees until the COVID-19 pandemic has ended. “The COVID-19 pandemic will present many hardships for Americans across the nation,” the members wrote. “We believe tha... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today called on U.S. Attorney General William Barr and Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton to open immediate investigations into possible insider trading by members of the United States Senate. Pascrell’s letter comes after media investigations identified certain senators who conducted large stock sell-offs in the immediate days after rece... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today convened mayors from Bergen, Passaic and Hudson counties for a call to discuss efforts to combat the coronavirus epidemic. The mayors asked Pascrell several questions regarding federal support for small businesses, first responders, and individuals experiencing financial hardships. “This morning I was fortunate to speak with mayors from our district’s d... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today reiterated his calls for the Trump administration to invoke its powers granted by Congress under the Defense Production Act and immediately begin enlisting American businesses and factories to produce medical and other supplies for America’s growing war against COVID-19. “America emerged victorious in the Second War World because we were able to marshal... Read more »

As New Jersey grapples with the COVID-19 outbreak, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) today led the state congressional delegation in urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to deliver much needed medical supplies, including personal protective gear, to assist frontline healthcare workers in their response. The letter was signed by Sens. Me... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded $1,124,270 to the Paterson Community Health Center to assist the center in providing primary health care to low-income Paterson residents. "Amid the current outbreak of COVID-19, this grant will allow Paterson Community Health to provide high-quality health care services to our ... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,537,000 in federal funding to assist New Jersey with identifying sources of lead in drinking water in schools or childcare facilities “From Flint to Newark, we have witnessed firsthand the devastating effects lead can have on our drinking water and on our communities. It is cri... Read more »

U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09) and Sens. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today wrote to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue urging him to give flexibility to New Jersey schools to ensure they can keep feeding New Jersey students amid the accelerating COVID-19 crisis. “We write on behalf of all students in New Jersey who depend on free and reduced school ... Read more »