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August 30, 2022

Little Falls, NJ– Earlier this week, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) held a town hall at Montclair State University (MSU) to provide an update on current events and answer questions from constituents about her recent work in NJ-11 and Washington. 

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Rep. Sherrill with police
October 19, 2022

Madison, NJ–– Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) held a press conference this week with local law enforcement and elected officials to highlight the introduction of her new bipartisan bill, the

October 13, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The For Country Caucus releases the following statement: “The Turkish offensive in Northeast Syria is an national security and humanitarian disaster. Innocent people trapped near the border are being killed, our relationship with the Kurds is being destroyed, and ISIS detainees are escaping to return to the battlefield."

Overview

The following Community Projects are those being submitted by Representative Mikie Sherrill on behalf of New Jersey's 11th Congressional District.


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Rep. Sherrill speaks at a press conference with Vietnam Veteran Walter Parker and his service dog, Jackson, at the Capitol last year
December 11, 2019

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted for the conference report of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020. Representative Sherrill is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, and her district includes Picatinny Arsenal, the U.S. Army's Joint Center of Excellence for Guns and Ammunition.

Issues:Veterans
August 4, 2021

Washington, DC–– The Expanding Pathways to Employment Act, introduced by Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Republican Representative David McKinley (WV-01) last month, was endorsed by a coalition of over 70 workforce, education, and community advocacy organizations led by America Forward.

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Servicewomen and Women Veterans Caucus
July 31, 2020
Washington, DC –Servicewomen & Women Veterans Congressional Caucus Chairwoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Vice Chairs Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), Elaine Luria (D-VA) and Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) requested that the House and Senate Armed Services Committees hold hearings into the murder of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, support legislative proposals to address sexual assault and misconduct and work to implement policies that root out the culture of sexual harassment and assault in the Armed Forces.
Issues:Veterans
June 29, 2022

Parsippany, NJ––Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Representative Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ-11) led 11 members of the New Jersey Congressional Delegation in requesting President Biden grant a state funeral for Corporal Hershel "Woody" Williams, who was the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II. Corporal Williams, 98, passed away this morning in West Virginia.

Issues:Veterans
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Rep. Sherrill speaks at a press conference with Vietnam Veteran Walter Parker and his service dog, Jackson, at the Capitol last year
August 25, 2021

Washington, DC –– Today, the PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act, which was co-led by Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), was signed into law by President Joe Biden. Rep. Sherrill attended the signing ceremony in the Oval Office.

Issues:Veterans
April 26, 2023

Washington, DC— Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement on her vote to reject the extreme debt ceiling proposal from House Republicans: