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Rep. Sherrill Leads Members of New Jersey Delegation in Request for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration to Help NJ Small Businesses

March 18, 2020

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Parsippany, NJ -- Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) led members of the New Jersey delegation in a successful request for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration. New Jersey submitted its full application to the U.S. Small Business Administration and was awarded a declaration this evening.

Issues:Coronavirus

Sherrill Joins Colleagues in Urgent Letter to the President to Invoke Defense Production Act Authority and Increase Availability of Vital Medical Supplies

March 16, 2020

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Parsippany, NJ -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) joined a letter signed by 56 of her House colleagues urging President Trump to use his authority under the Defense Production Act of 1950 for the production of vital medical supplies to meet the extreme demand during the coronavirus pandemic.

Issues:Coronavirus

Sherrill Offices to Begin Serving Constituents Remotely; Physical Locations Temporarily Closed to Visitors

March 16, 2020

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Parsippany, NJ -- Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced her offices will begin serving residents remotely and physical locations will be temporarily closed to visitors in order to protect the public health and prevent the potential spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Issues:Coronavirus

Sherrill Votes to Pass Second Coronavirus Relief Package, Protect New Jersey Families

March 14, 2020

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Washington, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) delivered a strong, bipartisan package for New Jersey's families tonight to take action and address the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.

Issues:Coronavirus

Members of New Jersey’s House and Senate Delegations Call on CDC to Address Coronavirus Testing Delays

March 11, 2020

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Washington, DC -- Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) joined a group of Members from New Jersey's congressional delegation to call on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for information regarding when New Jersey should expect to receive confirmation of the 23 pending presumed positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases on which the state continues to wait.

Issues:Coronavirus

Representative Sherrill Statement on New Jersey COVID-19 State of Emergency

March 9, 2020

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Washington, DC – Following New Jersey's declaration of a state of emergency in response to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) issued the statement below:

Issues:Coronavirus

Representative Sherrill Convenes Call with Local Healthcare Providers on Coronavirus Preparedness

March 4, 2020

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Washington, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) convened a call last night with leaders from major hospital systems and primary care providers in the 11th Congressional District to hear from them on COVID-19 coronavirus preparations. Representatives from Atlantic Health, RWJBarnabas Health, Summit Medical Group, St. Joseph’s Health, St. Clare’s Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, and Zufall Health Center joined with Congresswoman Sherrill and a representative from the Governor’s Office for the call.

Issues:Coronavirus

Rep. Sherrill Announces Jewish Family Service of MetroWest New Jersey to Receive $147,000 to Support Senior Volunteer Service in NJ-11

March 3, 2020

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Washington, DC -- Representative Sherrill (NJ-11) today announced that Jewish Family Service of MetroWest New Jersey will receive $147,000 in Senior Corps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency for volunteering and service.

Rep. Sherrill Testifies Before Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Critical Water Infrastructure Projects in NJ-11

February 28, 2020

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Washington, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) testified yesterday before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to discuss the importance of moving forward with Army Corps projects to address chronic flooding in Northern New Jersey. She specifically referenced flooding in the communities along the Peckman and Passaic Rivers. Representative Sherrill also highlighted that the flood risks of low-lying and underserved communities go unaddressed and their mitigation needs often go unmet, and urged the committee to prioritize issues of equity.

Chairwoman Sherrill Opening Statement for Examination of Federal Flood Maps Hearing

February 27, 2020

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(Washington, DC) – Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology’s Subcommittee on Environment and Subcommittee on Investigations & Oversight are holding a joint hearing titled, “An Examination of Federal Flood Maps in a Changing Climate.”

Issues:CongressEnvironment