Due to climate change, wildfires are growing in size, frequency, and intensity, and wildfire seasons are becoming longer.
Mikie Sherrill
New Jerseyans know the importance of clean air, clean drinking water, and protecting our natural resources.
Each generation is trusted with protecting our open spaces and natural resources to pass them on to future Americans to enjoy.
There are few things that define us as a country more distinctly than the idea of the American Dream. The idea that anyone can make it here through hard work and dedication. And that dream rests on giving people here a fair shot.
As a working mom, I know all too well how important it is to know that your children have a safe and healthy environment while away from home.
A key part of our democracy is having a marketplace of ideas, open forums where people with diverse viewpoints can be heard and treated with respect.
I was a policy office in my final tour in the Navy, a Russian policy officer, and we were always thinking about our interactions and how they would affect the country 10, 20 years from now.
Religious freedom sits at the core of who we are as Americans.
We should not be playing politics with the security and safety of our commuters.
I was in the Navy when the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were attacked and Flight 93 went down in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. I remember the selflessness of our first responders, including brave New Jerseyans, who were there when our country needed them most.
I do not support the idea of defunding police departments. I believe that it does nothing to solve the root problems we must address and it makes our communities less safe.
We must remember both the sacrifices and service of the Greatest Generation who secured freedom and prosperity for our world, as well as the horrors and lessons of the Holocaust.
Picatinny Arsenal is the center of cutting-edge research and development for our Armed Forces, and I'm proud to fight to protect its mission and to bring new, innovative projects to the Arsenal.
Families in my community have seen their taxes go up because of the SALT deduction cap and as a result are questioning whether or not they can afford to live in New Jersey. The loss of the full SALT deduction puts an undue hardship on them.
Decision by decision, Justice Ginsburg reaffirmed the ideals of our Constitution and our shared values of fairness, equality, and opportunity. Her judicial opinions on voting rights, gender discrimination, and same-sex marriage made this country stronger and will continue to ring out through the ages.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a pioneer and a role model for women across America. She is the reason women like me not only believed we had a right to be in the workplace, but were guaranteed it. She won us equality, and then showed us how to succeed.
The Peckman River Basin has frequently flooded, and for more than a generation, the towns of Little Falls and Woodland Park have faced these challenges largely on their own.
Harmful Algal Blooms are a serious environmental and economic threat to New Jersey.
The Hudson River Tunnel is a chokepoint for the financial center - and most productive region - of the United States. It is the most heavily trafficked piece of rail in the entire country and even a partial closure will suffocate our nation's economy.
Iron Dome is a proven defense system that will provide increased protection for our troops in the field.
My grandfather served as a pilot with the Army Air Corps, and he was shot down over Normandy in August 1944.
New Jerseyans knew that the SALT deduction cap would hurt.
Federal research is vital to the innovation that drives our local economy and global competitiveness.
Nothing affects people's lives who go in and out of New York more than their commute. It is unavoidable, and it must be done every day.
Our leaders must hold themselves to a higher standard and ensure their words and actions do not promote hate or hurtful anti-Semitic stereotypes.
John Lewis inspired countless Americans across generations with a life dedicated to service and getting into 'good trouble.' He had a vision for a better America, shouldered the weight of change, and put his own safety on the line so that others could live with dignity and grace.
Navigating the healthcare system for children with special health needs can be daunting for families.
Imposing a $10,000 cap on SALT deductions has nothing to do with thoughtful tax policy. It's simply an attack on New Jersey residents, businesses, and homeowners, and unfairly limits married couples to the same $10,000 cap as individuals.
The broken VA disability claims process has failed to adequately aid veterans with toxic exposure during their military service.
We need to work together to strengthen protections for pre-existing conditions and improve upon the gains made under the ACA, not tear it down.
We have an obligation to ensure our service members are protected, our national defense is resilient, and our forces are well-equipped.
I ran on forming broad coalitions with people throughout the caucus and across the aisle, and so that involves the Blue Dogs, people who are talking about tax reform.
When sick, the ability to afford a prescription - or whether your plan offers the coverage you need - should be the last thing on your mind.
The toll of COVID-19 on the state of New Jersey cannot be understated.
Families in the autism community have shared with me their fears as their children transition to adulthood. Many people lose access to crucial services and face tremendous uncertainty if their parents can no longer care for them.
I served as a Russian policy officer in the U.S. Navy and worked to implement our nuclear agreements with the Russian Federation.
The burden of student loan debt weighs heavily on both students and families across New Jersey.
I have pledged to work hard to get the state and local tax deduction cap lifted.
There are serious and legitimate concerns about academic espionage at our universities.
New Jerseyans and their loved ones who live with a pre-existing condition should not have to worry whether or not their health insurance plan will cover them.
As a former federal prosecutor with experience prosecuting both violent and white-collar criminals, I've seen what it looks like when the powerful prey on the vulnerable.
Here in North Jersey, our Muslim community is essential to our social fabric.
Picatinny Arsenal is essential to the safety of our women and men in the field and to delivering a qualitative edge for our military.
We must stand up to anti-Semitism at home and abroad.
I grew up up and down the East Coast mostly. I went to high school in Reston, Virginia.
Designating June 12th as Women Veterans Appreciation Day will help bring attention to the unique needs of women veterans in the United States and to recognize their contributions to our country.
State and local governments in New Jersey are a critical line of defense in the effort to respond to COVID-19.
The security and integrity of our election system remains paramount.
The Great American Outdoors Act is landmark conservation legislation to protect our public lands, including right here in New Jersey.
Letting the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund close is not an option.
