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F-2-F Bill
May 17, 2019

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) introduced bipartisan legislation with Representative Fred Upton (R-MI) to reauthorize the Family-to-Family Health Information Centers (F2F HICs) program. These family-staffed centers provide guidance and support to families of children with special healthcare needs.

Issues:Health
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Representative Sherrill
May 17, 2019

Washington, DC -- Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted in favor of H.R. 5, the Equality Act, to extend the anti-discrimination protections under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to LGBTQ Americans in housing, education, employment, credit, public accommodation, federal funding, and federal jury service. Representative Sherrill is an original co-sponsor of H.R. 5.

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Representative Sherrill reviews information about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
May 16, 2019

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted for the Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act to improve healthcare for Americans and address the high cost of prescription drugs. H.R.

Issues:Health
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Rep. Sherrill at Servicewomen and Women Veterans Congressional Caucus Announcement
May 15, 2019

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) made history with Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02), and Elaine Luria (VA-02) by launching the first-ever Servicewomen and Women Veterans Congressional Caucus (SWWV). Representative Houlahan will serve as Chair and Representatives Sherrill, Gabbard, and Luria will serve as Vice Chairs.

Issues:Veterans
May 10, 2019
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation with Representatives Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Peter King (R-NY), and Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA) to raise the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap.
Issues:Economy
May 9, 2019
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted to protect New Jersey residents living with pre-existing conditions.
Issues:Health
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Tafari Dempster's self-portrait, "Euphoria"
May 7, 2019
Montclair, NJ – Whippany Park High School Senior Tafari Dempster won first place in Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill's first annual Congressional Art Competition. Tafari's self-portrait "Euphoria" will be displayed in the U.S.
Issues:Congress
May 7, 2019

Washington, DC – Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) led the 14-member New Jersey Congressional delegation in writing a bipartisan letter to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to enhance partnerships between Department of Defense (DoD) research laboratories and Rutgers University, Stevens Institute of

Issues:Education
May 3, 2019
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) voted to take credible steps to address climate change by keeping the United States in the Paris Climate Agreement and requiring the Administration to have a specific plan to limit national greenhouse gas emissions. Congresswoman Sherrill co-sponsored H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which requires a plan for the country to meet its agreed upon reductions to greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 and fulfill contributions to fight climate change.
Issues:Environment
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Representative Sherrill testifies in front of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
May 1, 2019

Washington, DC – This morning, Representative Mikie Sherrill testified before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on the importance of funding the Gateway Tunnel and rail maintenance along the Northeast Corridor.