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Bill Pascrell is an American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey's 9th congressional district since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been an advocate for various issues including healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Throughout his tenure, Pascrell has focused on improving the quality of life for his constituents and has been involved in numerous legislative initiatives aimed at supporting local communities.
This pandemic has been a grave hardship for our first responders. Men and women in blue have risked their lives every day. Last year was the deadliest ever for law enforcement. During National Police Week, we honor these heroes who have…
As an original member of the Homeland Security Committee, I had the pleasure of serving with Chairman Thompson. It has only been lately that we understand what he means to this country. Together, we worked to establish and grow the…
To Mr. Meeks and Mr. Wilson: Thank you for your hard work on this legislation. Now, the Lord works in strange ways. As you get older, you can list the ways. The country is closer together in a most weird way for a common objective. We…
The Affordable Insulin Now Act will cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 a month--not a miracle by any stretch of the imagination. And anyone who supports legislation in this order and others where we address other diseases obviously, we…
When insulin was discovered, Warren Harding was the President and the New York Giants won the World Series, yet there was no television to watch the New York Giants. Insulin costs are a national disgrace. For a drug discovered over 100…
I thank the chairwoman for bringing this forward. It is going to affect the weaknesses that we have found in our trade deal. So I rise in support of the America COMPETES Act. This includes my bipartisan, bicameral bill, the National…
I congratulate the gentleman on his efforts in this legislation. Mr. Speaker, last November the American people put Democrats in charge to raise this Nation from its knees, to improve the lives of working men and women, to confront…
The past 18 months have been difficult for our communities, difficult for all Americans. It has been especially unbearable for our men and women in uniform. These brave individuals have protected us at our lowest moment. The least we can…
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. It is good to have something bipartisan on this floor, I will tell you that. Mr. Speaker, during this devastating pandemic, our Nation's first responders have stood heroically on the very front lines…
I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise for truth and accountability. That is why we are here. We are dealing with common criminals. You see a guy running down the street in this city with a television on his back strapped…
Refusing a subpoena is obstructing justice. This is a vote of conscience. Do you agree with the rioting terrorists or our democracy? Are we a country of laws or a country of men? We must hold all involved accountable; this includes those…
I support Israel's right to defend herself. I have always voted for defensive technology, which we should invest in. The Congress first supported Iron Dome funding a decade ago after a request made by President Obama. In 2014 I visited…
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