On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, responded to President Trump's executive orders on restricting refugees entering the United States. "Having heard the President's call for a ban on Muslims, and seeing the list of Muslim-majority countries he plans to ban from our shores, it’s clear... Read more »
Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) today released the following statements after the Administration announced that the United States has withdrawn from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement: “The TPP agreement was flawed in many respects, as all of the major presidential candidates recognized las... Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement regarding the announcement from U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell on the appointments of Dr. John Lawrence and Dr. Hilary Ballon to the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (NHP) Advisory Commission. "As a founding stakeholder of the Great Falls, I am always proud to support highly q... Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ), the incoming Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade Ranking Member, released the following statement in response to President-Elect Donald Trump's recent remarks regarding Russia, allegations of election interference, and potential conflicts of interest. "I am deeply concerned how the President-Elect continues to parrot Russian President Vladimir... Read more »
Today, the House Ways and Means Committee named U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Trade. "Our nation's trade policy needs to be shaped for the benefits of American workers as well as industry. I am excited for the opportunity to serve our Caucus and help lead the fight for American competitiveness in the global economy," said Rep. Pascrell. "My hom... Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) sent a letter to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies seeking answers on how the committee is addressing the resale of tickets to this year’s Presidential Inauguration. "There are ethical concerns with selling tickets that have been provided to the public free of charge. In the past, the Committee has implored responsible ti... Read more »
PATERSON, N.J. – Today, U.S. Representatives Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09), a member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, and Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, met with hospital representatives at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson, N.J. to highlight the impact a Republican repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will h... Read more »
U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) today issued the following statement on the U.N. Security Council’s resolution regarding Israel: "I remain committed to a two-state solution, where a Jewish state of Israel and a Palestinian state can co-exist in peace. The best path to ultimately achieving this peace is through direct, bilateral negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, not imposed solu... Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ), a member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, wrote to Governor Chris Christie to highlight the serious adverse consequences that repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its Medicaid expansion will have on New Jersey’s residents and state budget. Rep. Pascrell called on Gov. Christie to relay to House Republican Leadership th... Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ), a member of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, wrote Congressional leaders calling for legislative action to confront Russia's geopolitical aggression by codifying economic sanctions and renewing support for international allies. "These sanctions serve as an important tool to ensure Russia abandons its oppression at home and aggression abroad,... Read more »
