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March 7, 2019
Washington, DC – Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairwoman Mikie Sherrill sent letters to state and federal officials requesting information related to the decision to halt NASA air pollution monitoring after Hurricane Harvey, all while Superfund sites flooded, releasing toxic chemicals into waterways and neighborhoods.
Issues:Environment
March 1, 2019
Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) blasted the administration’s decision to issue a heavily redacted report to the public on issuance of IRS Notice 2018-54, which discussed proposed regulations regarding the state and local tax deduction and charitable contributions. Residents in the 11th Congressional District deduct an average of $19,000 in state and local taxes from their federal tax bill each year.
February 28, 2019

Washington, DC - Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement in response to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration report outlining the widespread tax increases from the cap on the state and local tax deduction.

Issues:Economy
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guns speech
February 27, 2019

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill applauded the passage of H.R. 8, a bipartisan universal background checks bill, the first piece of legislation co-sponsored by the Congresswoman. The bipartisan measure closes a loophole in current law by requiring universal background checks for gun purchases, with specific exemptions for family transfers and recreational hunting.

February 26, 2019

Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement after voting in favor of a bipartisan resolution to block President Trump's national emergency declaration:

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Regional Plan Association Report, "A Preventable Crisis"
February 26, 2019
Washington, DC – Today, Congressional Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) hosted a congressional briefing from the Regional Plan Association (RPA) on their new report outlining the catastrophic impact of a partial Hudson River Tunnel shutdown, further illustrating the urgent need to fund the Gateway Project.
Issues:Economy
February 25, 2019

Washington, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill co-sponsored the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act which will make sure Congress keeps its promise to fund all eligible claims through the program set up in 2011 for first responders and survivors exposed to toxins as a result of the 9/11 attacks.

Issues:Health
February 14, 2019

Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Sherrill released the following statement ahead of the vote tonight on the FY19 spending agreement:

February 14, 2019
Washington, DC − Congresswoman Sherrill (NJ-11) introduced legislation to cut down wasteful spending by Cabinet officials and increase transparency for taxpayers on renovation and decorating expenses at federal agencies.
February 13, 2019

Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill released the following statement on the passage of a War Powers Resolution, H.J.Res. 37, which she co-sponsored: