Mikie Sherrill for Congress

County commissioners tour vaccination site with U.S. Rep. Sherrill

Several Sussex County commissioners and the county administrator toured the fairgrounds vaccination site on April 1 with U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-11th Dist.) and members of her staff. Commissioners Chris Carney, Sylvia Petillo, and Herbert Yardley joined the tour, which was led by administrator Greg Poff. Also participating were Hopatcong Mayor Michael Francis and Sussex County Fairgrounds manager Michael Richards, who retired in 2019 as Newton’s police chief. Richards and the Farm and Horse Show Association and its directors agreed to open the fairgrounds and worked with the county to facilitate the operations there. Read More >>

Posted on April 05, 2021 by Sparta Independent

NJ Congress Members Demand Repeal of SALT Cap as Part of Biden Mega-Plan

President Biden’s new $2 trillion infrastructure renewal plan could pump significant federal dollars into New Jersey’s economy. Several members of the state’s congressional delegation are hoping it also will be an opportunity to secure long-sought tax relief for many New Jersey residents. A letter sent to Biden’s Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday by eight members of Congress — including six from New Jersey — calls for a repeal of the cap on the federal write-off for state and local taxes known as SALT to be added to Biden’s broader tax and infrastructure proposals. The members of the New Jersey delegation who signed the letter are: Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-5th), Bill Pascrell (D-9th), Mikie Sherrill (D-11th), Tom Malinowski (D-7th), Frank Pallone (D-6th) and Albio Sires (D-8th). Read More >>

Posted on April 05, 2021 by Tapinto

‘Stop the Spread’ : J&J vaccine offered at Morristown church

Empower The Village Inc. (ETV) partnered with Zufall Health to offer more than 100 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on Friday, at the Church of God in Christ for All Saints in Morristown. After successfully offering free COVID-19 testing to the community in 2020 when it was much less accessible in certain communities, ETV was thrilled to be bringing The Village back together to help “Stop the Spread” of COVID-19, which has disproportionately impacted the Black & Brown communities. Sanderson further commented that elected officials, like Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-11th Dist.) have been instrumental in convening conversations about the needs of the Black and Brown community to combat the pandemic, and have been “valuable in ensuring that community organizations, churches and healthcare systems have the supply needed to meet the demand.” Read More >>

Posted on April 03, 2021 by Morristown Green

SALT shakeup: Democrats pressure Biden to repeal tax cap

As President Joe Biden unveils a multi-trillion-dollar infrastructure proposal this week, House Democrats are calling on him to repeal the Trump-era limit on state and local tax deductions, or SALT. Rep. Tom Suozzi, who represents parts of Queens and Long Island, along with Reps. Mikie Sherrill, Josh Gottheimer and Bill Pascrell of New Jersey, have publicly stated that they want to see SALT reinstated in the upcoming package, Politico reported. The legislators went so far as to say they’d oppose future tax increases without a restoration of the SALT deduction — and privately, other legislators reportedly share the sentiment. Read More >>

Posted on March 31, 2021 by The Real Deal

Representatives Sherrill, McKinley Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Telehealth Services

Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and David McKinley (WV-01), with Rep. Joseph Morelle, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, Rep. Albio Sires, Rep. Claudia Tenney, Rep. Joyce Beatty, Rep. Rodney Davis, Rep. Bobby Rush, Rep. Don Young, Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragan, Rep. Paul Tonko, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., Rep. Tom O’Halleran, and Rep. Andre Carson reintroduced bipartisan legislation today to increase access to telehealth services. The Expanded Telehealth Access Act expands the list of the providers eligible for Medicare reimbursement for providing care via telehealth. Read More >>

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Tapinto Sparta

Pressure mounts on NCAA as House Democrats demand answers over tournament disparities

Controversy over gender disparities at college basketball’s marquee tournaments reached Capitol Hill on Wednesday, as a group of 36 House Democrats demanded answers of NCAA President Mark Emmert and soccer star Megan Rapinoe called out NCAA officials in a congressional hearing... But the congressional letter, spearheaded by New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, counted among Democrats’ “deep concerns” the NCAA’s withholding of the ultra-valuable March Madness brand from its women’s tournament — a sign of how scrutiny has broadened beyond the facilities in the tournament bubbles. Read More >>

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Washington Post

Rep. Sherrill on the American Rescue Plan: Richard French Live

Rep. Sherrill highlighted the massive impact relief included in the American Rescue Plan will have on families and communities across New Jersey on Richard French Live, who devoted an hour-long special to outlining the crisis and how this relief package will mitigate the disaster. The special included the Mayor of Woodland Park, Keith Kazmark, who highlighted the importance of the direct state and local aid that I fought to keep in the bill, and Carolyn Lake, Executive Director of the Interfaith Food Pantry Network in Morris County, who highlighted how the pandemic has driven families into poverty and how the American Rescue Plan will help. Read More >>

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Richard French Live

Sherrill Backs Landmark Legislation to Protect Workers’ Right to Organize

“I know first-hand the impact a good-paying union job can have on a family. My grandfather’s union job helped my family move out of poverty and into the middle class after the Great Depression,” said Rep. Sherrill. “In North Jersey, unions are protecting workers’ rights and creating success for families just like it did for mine. But in too many places, a bitter fight for collective bargaining and organizing rights is still ongoing. The PRO Act is the most monumental effort to protect and expand those rights we’ve seen in decades. Bypassing it today, we’ve ensured that the hope for a good-paying union job is alive and well for millions of workers across the country.” Read More >>

Posted on March 09, 2021 by Parsippany Focus

Sherrill Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Combat Domestic Terrorism

“On January 6, the world watched as violent extremists attacked the United States Capitol and attempted to stop the peaceful transfer of power,” said Rep. Sherrill. “We were unprepared and as a result, police officers lost their lives and too many others were seriously injured. Around the country, we have seen a dramatic increase in extremism, acts of hate-fueled violence, and domestic terrorism. Congress must act swiftly to determine exactly how we got to January 6 and how we move forward as a country. This independent, bipartisan commission will investigate the root causes of domestic extremism, how deeply it has penetrated our institutions, and how we can hold those who commit acts of violence accountable while also healing our country.” Read More >>

Posted on February 18, 2021 by MyVeronaNJ

MENENDEZ, PASCRELL, SHERRILL PROPOSE BILL TO MANDATE STANDARDS AT LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES

Three North Jersey federal legislators recently introduced legislation to restore regulations regarding infection control and emergency preparedness in skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities that were rolled back under the Trump Administration. The bicameral legislation is sponsored by Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. and Mikie Sherrill in the House along with Sen. Bob Menendez in the Senate. Called the The Promoting Restoration of Emergency Preparedness and Advancing Response to Epidemics in Long-Term Care Act (PREPARE LTC Act), the proposed law would require facilities to establish and maintain an infection prevention program and an emergency plan to protect residents during emergency situations. Read More >>

Posted on February 15, 2021 by James Hickey, North-Jersey News

Two Titans Join Forces to Aid Manufacturing and the National Defense Strategic Supplier Database

Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ-11) and New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program CEO John W. Kennedy are working together to further the development of a National Defense Strategic Supplier Database that will incorporate data from 50 other Manufacturing Extension Program manufacturer databases to provide immediate access to information on producers of parts, products, and components that may be needed in whatever crisis faces the nation. Recently interviewed on Manufacturing Talk Radio, Congresswoman Sherrill and John Kennedy discussed several topics with hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady, including an infrastructure bill to update and rebuild the backbone of America: it's highways, roads, tunnels, bridges, and other systems that were built and expanded across the decades. Read More >>

Posted on February 09, 2021 by Manufacturing Talk Radio

The Interview Issue: Sherrill reflects on roller-coaster first term in Congress, what she would do for business — and life as a working mom trying to home-school her kids through the pandemic

U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s first two years in Washington came during a Congress that was perhaps unlike any other in our nation’s history. Her class arrived in the middle of a government shutdown (remember that?), went through an impeachment and a national reckoning on racial equity and justice — and it continues to be challenged by a global pandemic and a sitting president who refuses to accept his election defeat. In November, Sherrill was handily elected to a second term as New Jersey’s representative from the 11th Congressional District, which encompasses a lot of Essex and Morris and parts of Passaic and Sussex counties. She said she is eager for the 117th Congress, which will begin Jan. 3. She is hopeful Congress can get a lot done that would directly impact the state. Read More >>

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Tom Bergeron, ROI-NJ

Rep. Mikie Sherrill introduces legislation to help vets exposed to burn pits

Washington, D.C. – Active duty military face many dangers while serving. In addition to combat other dangers can pose serious health risks, both immediate and long term. One such risk is exposure to toxic burn pits. Burn pits are used by the military to dispose of trash and waste. Some materials release toxic fumes during incineration which can cause health problems such as respiratory disease, pulmonary disease, cancers, and others. Greta Van Susteren talked with Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) about burn pits for Gray TV’s “Full Court Press with Greta Van Susteren” airing Sunday, November 15, 2020. Read More >>

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Roxanne Reid, Full Court Press with Greta Van Sustren

Press Release: National Association of Realtors® Political Action Committee Endorses Mikie Sherrill for Congress

“In her brief tenure on Capitol Hill, Mikie Sherrill has proven herself as someone who understands the importance of real estate, who will fight to defend the American Dream of homeownership, and who is willing to work across party lines to get things done on this country’s behalf,” said Angela Sicoli, NAR’s Federal Policy Coordinator for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. “Within her first several months in Congress, she authored key legislation eliminating SALT caps and continues her work to rectify numerous policies that impact her constituents and homeowners across the country." Read More >>

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Mikie Sherrill for Congress

TAPinto Madison: Mikie Sherrill reaches across the aisle

However, the thing which truly sets Mikie Sherrill apart is her ability to reach across the aisle and work with representatives from both parties. I have attended multiple events with Mikie where the audience was a mix of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. Mikie welcomes and thoughtfully responds to questions from everyone, always demonstrating how well she understands that democracy is at its best when we find places where we can come together. As further testament to her commitment to represent all of us in the eleventh district, Representative Sherrill started the Bipartisan COVID-19 Regional Recover Task Force. This group includes Republicans and Democrats from the Northeast, with a focus on determining how and when we can return to work safely, and to ensure the federal government is providing needed support. There are many people out there, like me, who are tired of the divisive rhetoric that is tearing this country apart. It’s inspiring to have someone representing New Jersey’s 11th congressional district who has no interest in fanning the flames of anger and blame. Whether working to pass a repeal of the SALT deduction cap in the House, or including $1.5 Billion in COVID-19 response legislation for towns and counties in the NJ-11th, Representative Sherrill represents each and every one of us who live here. Mikie Sherrill understands that the only way to move forward is by doing it together. Read More >>

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Jessica Dipaolo, TAPinto Madison

Insider NJ: JNESO District Council 1 Endorses Congressional Candidates For November Election

JNESO District Council 1, representing more than 5,000 healthcare workers, is proud to announce the endorsement of U.S. Senator Cory Booker and 12 New Jersey Congressional candidates. The JNESO Board of Directors, unanimously voted to endorse these candidates after a thorough review of voting records and public positions on top health care issues. “These candidates have shown significant support for efforts to protect health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many stand alongside JNESO as we continue the fight for adequate Personal Protective Equipment, proactive health policies and additional protections for our members going forward,” said Doug Placa, Executive Director of JNESO. Read More >>

Posted on October 21, 2020 by JNESO District Council 1

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