Quick Update

Hi -- I’m writing to share a quick update on my latest work in Congress. As always, please don’t hesitate to drop me a note with any questions or feedback. Hope you had a great summer and are doing well! 1. Standing Up to the MTA’s Absurd Congestion Tax Cash Grab. · I’m fighting to stop New York’s cash-grabbing $23/day Congestion Tax. · Read my “Star-Ledger” Op-Ed (at [NJ.com](/4nZgUaK-gbantU3kPI2cb5iSLQG_3c36SGtU0T9VG80=)) where I discuss how the Congestion Tax isn’t only a cash grab, but will also lead to more traffic and cancer-causing pollution here in Jersey. · Hardworking Jersey families shouldn’t have to pick up the tab for the MTA’s financial mismanagement. Watch at [CNBC](/qgVbNVjV6_QKXgQVPqAilEgjW1OIvh1UUH4GDdrxTrk=?fbclid=IwAR3PfkXq9pN8jpQukPWVnOEg-fayZ1BpUURL-NV_qsCCnsx89azZXPEeGJ0) and [News12](/HVHWZ-ijg4FPPYEnnTolMEYihEw9EdZHIpVeqAbSr-I=?fbclid=IwAR1dYmhDFOwCbNpp_A8870-VyV5oaujux0SK5rFHYnBtMa6FJ5bcmJhxeQU). 2. Defending a Woman’s Right to Choose. · June 24 marked a year since the devastating decision by the Supreme Court overturning Roe – taking away a woman’s right to choose in a horrific breach of personal privacy. I will never back down in the face of extremism and get between a woman, her doctor, and her faith. · In Congress, I’m working to pass our new Freedom to Decide Act — to protect doctor-prescribed access to the abortion pill and support telemedicine across state lines. Read at [WRNJ](/NPuKLLsxkvqu300U3T03YfE04lrq57m0DG4P4BL3bmA=). 3. Getting the Backs of Our First Responders. · I joined NJ firefighters in Hackensack to announce my bipartisan FIRE Cancer Act so that all our brave firefighters can get lifesaving early-detection cancer tests. Read at [TAPInto.](/6sLMD-ert7b6ftXEBqG-ewUjrhJG4tj3tgJLmxFkIyo=?fbclid=IwAR2CWSq1OlrfFvda2igcYg6HsSKFRUtt-juFu9uBCsLHnWQQVc7NWURwLbY) 4. Proudly Supporting the LGBTQ+ Community. · From roundtables to marches and festivals during Pride Month, I proudly stood with and celebrated our LGBTQ+ friends, family members and neighbors. Watch at [CBS News.](/2OgFdFaAYlBRMGUOcr40Y_AjKNqEmxPtn8viaCxFws4=?fbclid=IwAR2OgP-iilukN4nAMnnMMYrzUwxQi1tRAT_57j4nMs-gy2uj--Aevk6CcJ0) 5. Launching a New Infrastructure Investment Portal for Jersey. · In Teaneck, standing with labor, I announced a new “Infrastructure Investment Portal” – a one-stop-shop I’m creating to help Jersey communities claw back federal investment dollars from Washington for roads, bridges, etc. Read at [North-JerseyNews](/OgZhTLO77SaqaBwMGSlyq5IocKF_HOLOkRCI7RXpf5g=?fbclid=IwAR3KqtAhv5NNVfY85D_WPko_p8rzM74fjtpzWlaXMP3EAZCBeDmxIcLD7Qg). 6. Improving School Safety. · I joined parents of Parkland school shooting victims to announce new bipartisan school safety legislation to help ensure children are as safe as possible in their classrooms. Watch at [CBS News](/CetcmJvtudQlmMpJU6AAaUebF7yrUPpSdFVcwPmlPWU=?fbclid=IwAR3wwrii3L53_P8dSCJ29EKhBStuGH_22S1u1ewH7dOg2mswuo_Ly8Rn2bY). 7. Protecting School Breakfast & Lunch. · At Bogota High School, I announced my “Stop School Hunger Strategy” to sound the alarm on the devastating impact of a government shutdown and make sure no child in NJ ever sits hungry in a classroom. [Read at WRNJ Radio.](/YY9SIIoPxQo88NeXo_ptJDQ3LsD0U6BIOYJkqtFRkUY=) 8. Joining Together with Local Farmers. · I sat down with local farmers to discuss ways the upcoming Farm Bill can help Jersey agriculture grow and support the thousands of jobs it creates across our state. [Read at WRNJ Radio.](/8HMJ1BEoCCQtYZTaGZvMswGFpJfCchw1BSIK6k0J8Tg=) 9. Fighting to Bring Rail Service to Northwestern Jersey. · I’m working to bring a new Amtrak stop and NJ Transit park-and-ride station to Andover as park of the Lackawanna Cut-off Restoration Project. It’s time to finally bring quality rail service to Sussex County. Read at [NJ Herald.](/pc1b4epIQbtpnOGmDs2rFWh5NXe85wbE7k5031vJi1Y=?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.njherald.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2Flocal%2F2023%2F08%2F08%2Fnj-transit-amtrak-service-update-for-nyc-to-scranton-line%2F70547032007%2F) 10. Working for Commonsense Bipartisan Solutions. · I joined former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick at NJPAC to discuss finding common ground in Congress. Read about how I’m working across the aisle to protect Jersey Values at [NJ Monthly.](/ZvwqzSXGaMnYhHyT_imGHEebeB6ZQUAHnnVH9wK36hQ=?fbclid=IwAR0HDWAXYEdFnIenunonFuXSYob1uVg7sJ8oxibuJ7K8LnnCetp_S5cAZ2c) 11. Supporting the Historic, Bipartisan US-Israel Relationship. · I proudly welcomed Israeli President Isaac Herzog as part of the Escort Committee at an historic Joint Session of Congress. · Israel is our key ally in the Middle East and supporting the U.S.-Israel relationship has proven critical to America’s national security. Read at Jewish Insider [here](/5uHSy2yny0DPb5Lp0e5pIlpr3X0Y-4wghi8SlCJyJdo=?fbclid=IwAR3EqYO8o7D9QIKKi2h-JKbjm71YIwAJ4P0-gVFXF94N7sh9rZGIGqTsgFw) and [here](/yvSP7uplDklzcffZJJ-8MWq1c4DiTHTxYJaWDQDcheA=?fbclid=IwAR3-eaV95Aj3wWR-_vxes1I4PgEtvlczPLjWeqth389jQliGh-f0bNpzL_o). 12. Ending Confusing and Misleading Food Labeling. · At Stew Leonard’s in Paramus, I announced my plan to do away with cryptic food labels and establish an easy-to-understand system that helps New Jersey families do their grocery shopping and reduce food waste. Watch at [ABC](/ir-8rp-KT4B6m87CwpACSbe6d7wiRTQr-6iq615ciDE=?fbclid=IwAR1gU4a6k2TdODY0myjFPGX-OT3bnimdXgHSfdIAAL_P9Qp6naL4aMpACyw) and [CBS](/YrjnnOibNIx1PYMePiREAC2sqflRElYe1nSYbT2IiRE=?fbclid=IwAR3cq66NnhUn6xQFuP4H2foASzEgHxhNBinred-TW7HVp5K9cP8xRI0f5g8). 13. Making Swimming Safer. · In Ridgewood, I announced my new “Safe Swimming Strategy” to help prevent drownings and keep our children and families safe at pools. Watch at [News12](/l2Ki1MSAfAC3V3V-6nE27SqsH33Cvl3e2krS2Q7y7d8=). 14. Protecting Against Lyme Disease. · In Mahwah, I announced new bipartisan federal action to help keep our communities safe from ticks and promote research into treating and preventing Lyme Disease. Read at [Patch](/rSeJo8SCAIRi6XxUf9U64Lci4kWiyKwYOgAPrROMECQ=). 15. Celebrating Our Hometown Heroes. · I was thrilled to honor more than 25 Fifth District Hometown Heroes who have stepped up to help their neighbors and give back to ourcommunities. Read at [WRNJ](/ysmB2FlvKS2iYvuD-Mv_7wZiqiCVZIT5ojCtaQ0BU7Q=). 16. Promoting Local Businesses. · I continued my “Josh on the Job” tour by lending a hand at Zadie’s Bake Shop – a famous kosher bakery in Fair Lawn. Read at [Jewish Link](/PPWhccL7OVzyNHrrJBL-clYcxW0EJCSBfS95mAZjya8=). 17. Hosting “Cup of Joe with Josh” Town Halls. · As always, I am grateful to meet with Fifth District residents and chat about solutions on issues that matter to our families and communities. 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