Press Releases
Legislation Would Support Disabled Veterans Entering the Workforce
Washington, DC - On Friday, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) introduced the bipartisan VR&E NEED Act, which would ensure disabled veterans get the support they need to enter the civilian workforce through the VA’s Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program.
Washington, DC -- Today at noon (12:00 PM EST), the Small Business Administration (SBA) is opening applications for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). This $28.6 billion fund is a program created by the recently passed American Rescue Plan, which Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) championed.
Washington, DC – Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced today she has invited Parsippany Mayor Michael Soriano to be her virtual guest for President’s Biden Joint Session Address to Congress this evening.
Washington, DC –– Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) reintroduced the Mitigate Methane Now Act of 2021, which directs the Department of Energy to establish a grant program to improve public safety and environmental performance.
Washington, DC -- Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), in response to the infrastructure counter proposal offered by Senate Republicans, released the following statement:
Washington DC - Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted yesterday for H.R. 1333, the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act, which she co-sponsored, to uphold religious freedom and protect the Muslim community in NJ-11 and across the country.
Washington, DC -- Yesterday, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) officially endorsed a slate of legislation seeking to address the January 6th insurrection and prevent future acts of domestic terrorism, including legislation introduced by Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and others that would establish a commission to examine domestic extremism.
Bloomfield Mayor announces plan to utilize American Rescue Plan funding to replace old lead service lines to hundreds of homes at zero cost to homeowners
Bloomfield, NJ – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and U.S. Senator Bob Menendez this week joined Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia to launch a bold, proactive effort to protect local residents from lead-contaminated drinking water using federal funding from the American Rescue Plan.
Washington, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement on the conviction of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd:
“While no trial can bring George Floyd back to his family and loved ones, today’s verdict offered accountability and a step towards justice for his murder.
Washington, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) today voted for H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act of 2021, which strengthens and closes loopholes in the 1963 Equal Pay Act.