It’s been a busy year in New Jersey and Washington. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we’ve delivered billions of dollars to New Jersey to try to lower costs and rebuild our infrastructure. My office also returned over $12.8 million to constituents. If you need help with a federal agency, please do not hesitate to reach out to our offices. The contact information is below.

I'm proud of everything my office has accomplished in 2022, and I'm looking forward to serving you in 2023. Here's a look at what we accomplished in 2022:

Federal Spending Bill Will Help Expand Health Care and Protect Consumers

This week, President Biden signed a federal spending bill into law. As Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, I’m proud to have secured provisions in the bill that will increase access to health care and establish critically important consumer protections.

The government funding agreement guarantees 12 months of continuous Medicaid coverage for 40 million of our nation’s children, provides two years of additional CHIP funding, and permanently extends the option for states to offer 12 months of Medicaid coverage to new moms. In addition, it provides resources and support to address our nation’s mental health and substance use disorder crises, which we know are especially acute among young people.

The bill equips the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) with important new tools and resources to fulfill their missions protecting the health and safety of Americans. After more than 80 years since our cosmetic safety laws were last updated, Congress is passing legislation I’ve long championed to empower FDA with the tools and resources it needs to oversee the cosmetics industry. This is a huge win for consumers.  

Finally, the bill will guard consumers against counterfeit and dangerous products, bolster U.S. manufacturing, and continue to promote our economic competitiveness on the world stage. I’m proud Democrats were able to secure so many important health care and consumer protection provisions in this bill. Read more here

My Veterans Bill Is Now Law

My Homeless Veterans Credit Repair, Enhancement, and Debt Improvement for Tomorrow (CREDIT) Act was signed into law. The bill was included in the Omnibus Spending Bill for Fiscal Year 2023 and will help end veteran homelessness and housing instability by providing credit and financial counseling - a top ten unmet need for homeless veterans.

During this time of economic uncertainty, we must look out for our most vulnerable communities, including homeless veterans and those at risk of becoming homeless. My bill will give us a better understanding of how to improve the services offered to our nation’s heroes. Read more here

I want to wish you and your family a Happy New Year. If you have questions about resources related to COVID-19, click here to visit my website or call my offices directly:

Middlesex County: 732-249-8892

Monmouth County: 732-571-1140

Our offices will be closed on Monday, January 2 in observance of New Year’s Day.

Sincerely,