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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
Congresswoman Sherrill Delivers Wins for Picatinny Arsenal in National Defense Bill
December 11, 2019
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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.

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Rep. Sherrill Brings NJ-11 Community Health Providers to U.S. Capitol for Veterans and Addiction Event
November 15, 2019
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Washington, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) brought two community health providers from the 11th District to Washington today to speak about the opioid epidemic among veterans. At this morning’s Freshmen Working Group on Addiction meeting, Carmine V. Deo, Executive Director of Community Hope, Inc., and Geri K. Moss, Clinician with the True North Program for Veterans, spoke about the provider’s perspective of veterans and addiction, and shared potential ideas for policy initiatives.
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WATCH: Rep. Sherrill Grills EPA on Agency’s Plans to Limit Science
November 13, 2019
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Washington, DC -- In the House Science Committee today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) grilled Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisor Dr. Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta on the agency’s proposal that would limit the research that the government could use to determine public health regulations.
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Veterans Day Statement from Representative Mikie Sherrill
November 11, 2019
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Honoring Sgt. Michael D. Kirspel, Jr.
Rep. Sherrill Honors Sgt. Michael D. Kirspel, Jr., at Picatinny Arsenal
October 22, 2019
Press Release
Parsippany, NJ -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) joined with the community yesterday morning at Picatinny Arsenal to honor fallen soldier Sergeant Michael D. Kirspel, Jr., of Hopatcong, New Jersey. Picatinny Arsenal unveiled the plaque dedicating the Ballistic Evaluation Center in Sgt. Kirspel’s name.
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For Country Caucus Statement on Situation in Syria
October 13, 2019
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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."
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The Pentagon’s September 11th Observance this morning.
Rep. Sherrill Statement on the 18th Anniversary of September 11th
September 11, 2019
Press Release
Washington, DC -- Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) participated in the Pentagon’s September 11th Observance and released the following statement on the 18th anniversary of the 2001 attacks: “For eighteen years, we’ve celebrated and mourned the members of our community we lost in 2001, and the bravery of the first responders who ran towards the burning buildings in Lower Manhattan, the Pentagon, and Shanksville — into immeasurable and unknown danger.
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Representative Sherrill delivers the final speech before passage of the NDAA.
Rep. Sherrill Secures Passage of a Strong National Defense Authorization Act; Ensures Inclusion of Key New Jersey Priorities
July 12, 2019
Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted in support 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.

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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
Rep. Sherrill Votes for a Responsible, Strong National Defense Authorization Act
June 13, 2019
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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020 in the House Armed Service Committee:

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Rep. Sherrill at Servicewomen and Women Veterans Congressional Caucus Announcement
Sherrill Introduces Resolution to Designate Women Veterans Appreciation Day
June 12, 2019
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Washington, DC – Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Vice Chair of the Servicewomen and Women Veterans Caucus, announced the introduction of a resolution designating Women Veterans Appreciation Day to recognize the service and sacrifices of women veterans who have served valiantly on behalf of the United States.

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