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Olivia and Robert's second favorite parent. Husband to Alex. Congressman for #NJ08 - the district with the best people and food no questions asked.

Jersey City, NJ
Joined December 2022
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What I saw today in Newark is a scene I never imagined experiencing in my lifetime. But I refuse to believe today reflects who we are as a country. We must all commit to correcting the course our country is on. Standing side by side, I know we can achieve those better tomorrows - together.
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This vile and racist display at a Diwali celebration stands against everything the festival represents: unity, the victory of good over evil, and the triumph of knowledge over ignorance. We must unequivocally condemn this hate, stand with those targeted, and ensure that light always prevails over darkness.
I am beyond disgusted by this vile and racist display. Diwali is an important holiday and our community should feel safe to celebrate it. This hateful display has no place in our city or this country.
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Happy Diwali! 🫶🪔 Celebrations like Diwali remind us of the enduring power of light, unity, and resilience. Wishing everyone peace, joy, and prosperity in the new year!
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📍Our Birthing Center in Guttenberg 👩‍🍼 Thank you to Our Birthing Center and @ACNJforKids for an important conversation about supporting birth centers and expanding access to midwifery care. As Republicans cut essential health care, I’ll keep fighting to support mothers, advance birth equity, and pass the Momnibus to address our nation’s maternal mortality crisis.
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Stephen Miller is the architect of Trump’s cruel and racist anti-immigrant agenda. With DHS, Miller has been empowered to terrorize our communities, put American lives in danger on our streets, and repeatedly lie to the public. Now, Trump is rewarding him with even more power as White House Chief of Staff. No one in this Administration will escape accountability for the irreparable harm they’ve caused. A day of reckoning is coming for Stephen Miller. He will be held accountable, and he will be defined by the damage he has inflicted.
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No matter the challenges facing our nation, I refuse to give up on the promise of America. I spoke with @hudpost about our country’s resilience, the future of immigration, and our responsibility to build a nation worthy of our children. Watch the full interview below. 👇 youtu.be/aN0qjLKgv8U
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Open enrollment is here for Get Covered New Jersey—but so are higher premiums because Republicans gutted the Affordable Care Act tax credits that help millions of working Americans afford health coverage. @HouseDemocrats are ready to fight back, lower premiums, and make sure families can get the care they need. Affordable coverage saves lives.
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We’re ready to deliver the country you all deserve.
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We're ready to deliver.
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Hope has two daughters: Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to change them. Anger brought us here. Now is the moment for courage—to build what comes next and deliver the future our families deserve.
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One of the biggest takeaways from last night: Latino voters are putting their trust back in the Democratic Party. Now, we must prove worthy of that trust by making life more affordable, standing up to ICE, holding those in power accountable, and finally delivering immigration reform. Let's get to work! nytimes.com/2026/11/04/us/po…
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I’m grateful to @GovSherrillNJ for standing up against Russian oil tankers operating near New Jersey ports. Meanwhile, on the eve of Election Day, Trump is doubling down on Putin-first policies that hurt working families and abandon our Ukrainian allies.
Today, I sent a letter putting New Jersey’s port and terminal operators on notice: importing Russian diesel violates federal law and could carry serious civil and criminal consequences. New Jersey will not stand by while Donald Trump supports Vladimir Putin at the expense of Americans. Instead of lowering costs, these imports help finance Putin’s war against Ukraine and a campaign of violence and terror that endangers our servicemembers abroad. As a Navy veteran, I cannot let that stand unchallenged. Our ports must not be complicit.
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.@JCFPL_NJ’s Five Corners branch is officially back open, so you know we had to stop by with some books from the Library of Congress! Proud to see this neighborhood library welcoming our families back through its doors. 📚🫶
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New Jersey is still recovering from September’s devastating nor’easter. Our communities need relief now. I joined @FrankPallone and our New Jersey delegation in urging the Trump Administration to immediately approve Governor Sherrill’s request for emergency disaster relief so our communities can rebuild and recover.
Huge parts of New Jersey suffered MILLIONS of dollars in damage after the Nor'easter in late September. Our towns can't afford to take on the huge burden of recovery all by themselves. That's why I teamed up with members of the New Jersey Congressional Delegation to urge Trump to approve Governor Sherrill's request for emergency disaster relief.
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Our Career Fair is coming up! RSVP at the link in our bio and let us know if you have any questions!
NEW DATE! Our Career Fair is now on November 14th! Open to professionals at every level and if you had already RSVP'ed, please RSVP again: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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New Jersey is at the center of the immigration debate, and I’m proud to stand alongside institutions like Saint Peter’s that support our families through uncertain times. Thank you to the Guarini Institute for hosting this critical discussion. Even amid the challenges we face, conversations like this remind us of what we can achieve when we lead with compassion.
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📍Keystone Folding Box Co. in @CityofNewarkNJ 📦 Joined @NJMEP for a tour of @Keyboxco to see how their team makes child-resistant and eco-friendly packaging. For over a century, hardworking people have powered their success. I’ll always fight for our workers and their rights—and to keep New Jersey at the forefront of America’s manufacturing renaissance.
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New Jersey – this is your last weekend to vote early ahead of the November 3rd election! Early voting locations are open today from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. You can cast your ballot at any designated early voting location in your county. Find a location at vote.nj.gov.
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One of my favorite traditions is going with Alex and the kids to vote on Election Day. But this year, Alex and I voted early. Get your vote in, encourage your friends and neighbors to make their voices heard, and together, we can strengthen our democracy!
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Kids playing Little League should be focused on the game—not living in fear of ICE. Families have endured this pain for far too long. This story is heartbreaking, but our community’s strength is undeniable. It’s time to end this nightmare and fix our broken immigration system once and for all.
To the young baseball players at a D.C. middle school, Amaury Monsalve is affectionately known as “Coach A.” After he was detained by ICE, more than a dozen families wrote letters to support his case, and the community has raised more than $80,000. wapo.st/4zbGCEz
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