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Seal of the United States House of Representatives
November 12, 2019
Washington, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) announced the introduction of the Election Technology Research Act of 2019 (H.R. 4990), joined by Representatives Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH), Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), and Frank Lucas (R-OK). This bipartisan bill will give the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) new resources to conduct research to promote the security and modernization of U.S. voting systems.
Issues:Congress
November 8, 2019

Washington, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced today that Montclair State University, the Borough of Pompton Lakes, Morris County Prevention is Key, and Madison Area YMCA are receiving four of 150 new grants for the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program.

Issues:Health
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Seal of the United States House of Representatives
October 31, 2019
Washington, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed H.Res. 660, which establishes procedures for the House committees to continue their ongoing impeachment inquiry. The resolution provides for the next phase of the inquiry, including the format of open, public hearings and due process protections for the President.
Issues:Congress
October 30, 2019
Washington, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) praised the passage of the SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Act (H.Res. 107) today in the House of Representatives. Representative Sherrill is a co-sponsor of this bipartisan legislation, led by Republican Representative Trent Kelly (MS-01), to provide family members of fallen soldiers an opportunity to participate in fellowships in congressional offices.
Issues:Congress
October 24, 2019
Washington, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement after the Senate voted yesterday to reject S.J.Res. 50, a resolution from Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) to help ease the tax burden for thousands of families struggling with state and local tax deduction (SALT) cap.
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Rep. Sherrill Offers Her Amendment on the House Floor
October 23, 2019
Washington, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted for the SHIELD Act (Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for a Lasting Democracy Act) which included her amendment to strengthen protections against efforts to mislead or deceive voters. The SHIELD Act (H.R. 4617) bars such disinformation operations within 60 days of a federal election. Representative Sherrill’s amendment extends that to 90 days to better protect early voting states like New Jersey.
Issues:Congress
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Honoring Sgt. Michael D. Kirspel, Jr.
October 22, 2019
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.
Issues:Veterans
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Rep. Sherrill speaks this morning in front of the United States Capitol
October 17, 2019
Washington, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) joined with members of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force this morning at a press conference urging the Senate to pass H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, H.R. 1112, the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019, and H.R.1585, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019. All three of these bipartisan bills were passed by the House and have been blocked for a vote by the Senate and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Issues:Congress
October 17, 2019
Washington, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement on the passing of Chairman Elijah Cummings of Maryland: “Chairman Cummings’ unwavering commitment to our country and to the people of Baltimore serves as a model to all those who aspire to serve. A civil rights pioneer and a fierce advocate for justice, he spent his life advocating on behalf of others. His vision for a better America will be sorely missed, and my thoughts are with his family and the Baltimore community today.”
Issues:Congress