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Washington, DC – Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted today to pass the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Representative Sherrill was instrumental in ensuring the package included critical provisions on cyber capabilities, supply chain security, military sexual assault, and support for Picatinny Arsenal.
Parsippany, NJ –– Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement on the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks:
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) participated in the extensive committee mark-up of and voted in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022.
Washington, DC–– Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted for emergency supplemental funding to reimburse the United States Capitol Police and the National Guard for expenses incurred protecting the Capitol after the insurrection on January 6th and to expand and streamline the Afghan SIV program.
Washington, DC–– Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted for H.R. 4502, the seven-bill Appropriations “Minibus” package, which includes funding for all ten Community Projects she submitted on behalf of New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, among other key priorities including the Gateway Tunnel Project, healthcare for veterans, and investments in clean energy.
Washington, DC–– Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted for Fiscal Year 2022’s State Department, Foreign Operations and related programs Appropriations Package. In addition to the inclusion of support for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program and two Sherrill-backed amendments, this bill funds investments in crucial priorities such as addressing the climate crisis, tackling global health challenges, bolstering humanitarian assistance, and helping prevent future pandemics.
Washington, DC–– Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted for FY2022’s Legislative Branch Appropriations package, which covers funding for discretionary appropriations for the House of Representatives, including additional funding for the Capitol Police.
Washington, DC – Yesterday, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) was named Co-Chair of the New Democrat Coalition’s (NDC) Future of Work and Capitalism Task Force along with Representative Haley Stevens (MI-11). The NDC also announced the creation of the Rural and Trade Task Forces.
Washington, DC –– Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) today voted for the bipartisan Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs (ALLIES) Act, which she cosponsored. This bill raises the cap on visas for Afghan interpreters and other partners eligible for the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program and would expedite the visa process as the United States completes its drawdown in Afghanistan.
Parsippany, NJ – Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced today that her office is hosting its third annual Congressional App Challenge (CAC) for students in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, and the registration portal is now open.