North Jersey lawmakers, including Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, introduced the SALT Deductibility Act.
Tag: Rep. Chris Smith
North Jersey News Roundup for Jan. 14, 2021
Rep. Mikie Sherrill made the explosive claim that sitting members of Congress helped those planning to attack the U.S. Capitol.
North Jersey News Roundup for Jan. 7, 2021
North Jersey News Roundup for Jan. 7, 2021 recaps the attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
Sen. Cory Booker to Sponsor Nursing Home Pandemic Protection Act in Senate
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker has signed on to shepherd legislation focusing on long-term care facilities that is co-sponsored by Rep. John Gottheimer in the House.
FEMA Agrees to Rep. Donald Payne Call for Two New Jersey Testing Sites To Remain
Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr., call for Federal Emergency Management Agency to continue its support for two COVID-19 testing sites in Bergen and Monmouth counties was heard.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer Introduces Bill to Send Strike Teams to Long-Term Care Facilities
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is an original cosponsor of legislation to create strike teams of clinical and non-clinical staff to provide immediate support to long-term care facilities, experiencing outbreaks of COVID-19.
VA Approves Additional Support for New Jersey Following Rep. Josh Gottheimer-led Efforts
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pledged to support New Jersey nursing homes by assigning additional medical personnel via clinical staffing support teams, following Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s efforts to bolster medical care at the facilities.