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April 4, 2019

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) joined her colleagues today in passing the bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019. First signed into law in 1994, the 2019 reauthorization enhances judicial, law enforcement, and healthcare tools to better serve survivors of violence, and expands housing protections for survivors.

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Congresswoman Sherrill and Woodland Park Police Lieutenant Erik Luker outside the Capitol before the Joint Meeting
April 3, 2019

Washington, DC – Today, Woodland Park Police Lieutenant Erik Luker joined Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) for the Joint Meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Sherrill and Luker spoke afterwards about their experiences in the Armed Forces working with our NATO allies and the importance of that relationship to the women and men serving abroad.

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Rep. Sherrill and JBWS President & CEO Diane Williams tour their emergency safe house in Morris County this afternoon
March 29, 2019

Parsippany, New Jersey – Today, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) toured Jersey Battered Women's Services (JBWS) in Morris County, and alongside JBWS President Diane Williams announced her support for the bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA).

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Representative Mikie Sherrill addresses the House before passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act
March 28, 2019

Washington, DC – Last night, in front of the entire House of Representatives, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) received a standing ovation after delivering the final floor speech on the landmark Paycheck Fairness Act (HR 7), which strengthens and closes loopholes in the 1963 Equal Pay Act.

March 26, 2019

Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) opposed the Department of Justice's harmful decision to submit a filing in a Texas legal proceeding in support of a misguided ruling against the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

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Congresswoman Sherrill meets with Jon Stewart, Freshmen Representatives, 9/11 community advocates, and Veteran Service Organizations
March 26, 2019

Washington, DC – Today Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill hosted a discussion with Jon Stewart, freshmen Members of Congress, Veteran Service Organizations, and September 11th First Responder and Survivor Advocates to discuss joining forces to help secure treatment and benefits for veterans exposed to toxins from burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan.

March 24, 2019

Parsippany, NJ -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement on Attorney General William Barr's summary letter to Congress on the Special Counsel report: