Congressman Pascrell helped push legislation to finally increase the federal minimum wage, while working to give tax relief for small business owners nationwide, and he worked hard to help create change in our nation's trade agenda so that American workers are no longer left behind.
Congressman Pascrell will continue to fight for the priorities that matter to American families: strengthening education, increasing job training, and creating employment opportunities for Americans once they graduate from school.
Congressman Pascrell has spent nearly 12 years in Congress fighting for the protection and preservation of our air, land, and water, in order to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all Americans.
Congressman Pascrell works hard to ensure that all Americans-especially children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities-have access to affordable, reliable healthcare. He is also a strong advocate for prevention and medical research.
Congressman Pascrell knows that our government has no greater responsibility than to protect and defend our communities from those who would seek to do us harm.
The federal government asks a lot out of our firefighters, police and medical personnel—and Congressman Pascrell demands that Washington does all it can to help these men and women do their job to ensure the safety of all New Jerseyans.
Congressman Pascrell has been a tireless advocate for the protection of Social Security and Medicare for America's seniors. He works to ensure that seniors continue to reap the benefits of both of these programs while protecting their long-term solvency for future generations.
Congressman Pascrell has consistently been a leading advocate for the rights and priorities of working families. Now, as a member of the Ways and Means Committee, he is a fighter in the effort to reinvigorate America's manufacturing base and ease the current economic burdens on Americans.
Roadways and mass transportation alternatives have been expanded and improved in the 8th district because of Congressman Pascrell's commitment to economic development, aiding commuters and creating safe passages throughout New Jersey.
Congressman Pascrell strongly believes in honoring veterans and the contributions they have given to this nation by providing them with easy access to the best possible healthcare and educational opportunities.
Congressman Pascrell supports providing our brave men and women in the Armed Forces with all the resources and protection they need to execute their mission. Congressman Pascrell recognizes that our troops have done everything that has been asked of them but that it is time for a new direction in Iraq. It is time to start bringing our troops home.