Trump’s decision to allow his lackey Elon Musk to eliminate these critical jobs is a disgraceful betrayal of the heroes who risked everything to protect our country after 9/11. First responders shouldn’t have to beg for the care they earned, which I was I pushed the passage of the bipartisan James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, which established the WTCHP and the Nationwide Provider Network. This law created the Rutgers clinic, which continues to provide critical medical care to responders across the region. As a longtime champion for 9/11 first responders and survivors and someone who fought from the beginning to create this program, I will fight like hell now to protect it.

Republicans’ Health Care Scheme

I was in Perth Amboy to visit the Central Jersey Medical Center and sound the alarm on President Trump’s and House Republicans’ plan to slash Medicaid funding. Their radical budget proposal threatens at least $880 billion in Medicaid cuts that jeopardize the health care of 1.7 million New Jerseyans and Community Health Centers (CHCs), hospitals, and nursing homes across New Jersey. This reckless plan will rip health care away from seniors in nursing homes, children, and people with disabilities. All to bankroll massive tax cuts for billionaires and big corporations.

I saw up close what’s at stake if these Republican cuts go through. It would destabilize New Jersey’s entire health care system, pushing more patients into already-strained emergency rooms, increasing uncompensated care costs, and driving up insurance premiums for everyone. Republican proposals, such as so-called “per capita caps” would shift costs onto states – forcing New Jersey to slash services, limit eligibility, and cut provider payments. It would shut down health centers, gut hospitals, and overwhelm emergency rooms. The consequences would be devastating.

I won’t let them rip away your health care just so Elon Musk can buy another rocket. It’s immoral, and I’ll fight it every step of the way.

Trump’s Plan to Gut Independent Agencies

In another dangerous power grab, Trump issued an order this week to gut the independence of critical federal agencies. This is a dangerous power grab by an unhinged president willing to put Americans’ lives and livelihoods at risk to consolidate his own power. It is a gross abuse that would shatter the independence of various agencies and expose Americans to safety risks, higher prices, and more frequent scams.

Let me be clear: Elon Musk and his DOGE lackeys are the last people on Earth who should be determining the safety levels of America’s nuclear reactors or deciding which of their billionaire friends’ websites should get a free pass to deceive consumers and undermine their privacy.

This Executive Order is wildly dangerous, and we will use every available tool to fight back against Trump and his imperial presidency.

2025 Youth Advisory Council

Last weekend, I held the first meeting of my 2025 Youth Advisory Council, a diverse group of 115 high school students from 26 high schools and 23 towns in my district.

As Washington spirals into chaos, it is inspiring to see the next generation leading the way to tackle our country’s most pressing issues. During the meeting, we spoke about the importance of civil engagement and participating in the democratic process.

Throughout the year, I will rely on these students as they work with my office on policy recommendations that they will present to me at the end of their term. I’m excited to work with them and to hear their ideas about how we can implement real solutions that benefit New Jersey and our nation.

Click here to visit my website or call my offices directly if you have questions or need help with a federal agency:

Middlesex County: 732-249-8892

Monmouth County: 732-571-1140

Sincerely, 

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