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July 20, 2020
(Washington, DC) – Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Environment held a teleconference with Mr. John Murphy, Chief Operating Officer of the National Weather Service (NWS); Dr. Mitch Goldberg, Chief Scientist of the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) at the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS), and Dr. Jennifer Mahoney, Director of the Global Systems Laboratory at the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR) to discuss the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) preparations for the above-average wildfire season, their coordination efforts with other federal agencies, state agencies, and local fire departments, and the impacts of COVID-19 on these activities.
Issues:Environment
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July 20, 2020

Washington, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement on the shooting of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas' family:

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July 18, 2020

Parsippany, NJ -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement on the passing of civil rights legend, Representative John Lewis of Georgia:

Issues:Congress
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Monday with Mikie on July 20th - Banner Image
July 16, 2020

PLEASE NOTE: The House of Representatives is now expecting votes early on Monday morning. With this change in schedule, we are moving the event to 4:00pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this creates. All the log-in information residents have received is still accurate for this new time.

Issues:Coronavirus
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July 15, 2020

Parsippany, NJ -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) today launched a second survey for small businesses in the 11th District to collect feedback on the challenges continuing to face the small business community due to COVID-19 and as they reopen.

July 6, 2020
Washington, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced today a virtual “Monday with Mikie” meeting on COVID-19 response, reopening, and recovery. Rep. Sherrill will be joined by Randolph Mayor Christine Carey, Senator Anthony Bucco (LD-25), Morris County Chamber of Commerce President Meghan Hunscher, and Morristown Medical Center Section Chief of Infectious Disease Dr. Jason Kessler.
Issues:Coronavirus
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Rep. Sherrill Deliver Remarks in Honor of Sgt. Michael D. Kirspel, Jr. ###
July 1, 2020

Washington, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted today to advance the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021 in the House Armed Services Committee.

Issues:Veterans
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July 1, 2020

Washington, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) today voted for the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2), which reauthorizes surface transportation programs through Fiscal Year 2025 and provides significant investment in America's infrastructure. It includes transportation infrastructure priorities that Rep.

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June 30, 2020

Washington, DC -- The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis today unveiled a comprehensive congressional climate action framework, which highlights Representative Mikie Sherrill's Mitigate Methane Now Act (H.R. 5542).

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Expand Telehealth Access for Medicare Recipients
June 26, 2020

Washington, DC — Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) introduced the bipartisan Protect Telehealth Access Act today to build on telehealth's proven success during the COVID-19 pandemic by codifying Medicare reimbursements for telehealth services.