Press Releases

Dec 4, 2012

Runyan Announces FEMA Funding

On Friday November 30th, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that the town of Beach Haven will receive a grant of more than $3 Million to help aide in the clean-up of debris from Hurricane Sandy.

Dec 3, 2012

Runyan Participates in Toys for Tots Delivery

On Monday December 3, 2012 Congressman Jon Runyan (R-NJ) joined the Blue Angels and hundreds of volunteers to pack and load toys for children displaced by Hurricane Sandy.

Nov 30, 2012

News From the New Jersey Delegation: New Jersey Members Request Meeting with President About Hurricane Sandy Relief

In an effort to ensure that New Jersey receives all the funds needed to properly rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Congressmen Bill Pascrell and Jon Runyan led the entire Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to President Obama requesting a meeting to discuss Governor Christie’s request and other recovery activities.

Nov 27, 2012

Runyan’s COLA Bill Signed into Law

On Tuesday November 27, 2012, President Barak Obama signed into law Congressman Jon Runyan’s (R-NJ) bi-partisan Veterans’ Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Bill..

Nov 20, 2012

Media Advisory: Runyan To Hand Out Thanksgiving Dinners

On Wednesday November 21st, Congressman Jon Runyan (R-NJ) is joining Lowe’s and Boston Market in handing out family style Thanksgiving Dinners. Congressman Runyan will be at the Lowe’s on Hooper Avenue in Toms River, handing out 500 meals courtesy of Boston Market to local residents.

Nov 20, 2012

New Jersey Members Push to Rebuild Beaches & Flood Protection Projects

With the Jersey Shore ravaged by Hurricane Sandy and significant flooding experienced inland, New Jersey Congressmen have requested federal funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to complete necessary repairs and preventative measures on projects authorized by Congress across the state.

Nov 19, 2012

Runyan Visits Joint Base Staging Area for Hurricane Sandy Relief

On Monday, November 19th, Congressman Jon Runyan (R-NJ) visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, to tour staging operations for forces assisting in the Hurricane Sandy recovery of the New Jersey Coast and New York City metro area.

Nov 16, 2012

Runyan Comments on Fisheries Resource Disaster Declaration

Congressman Jon Runyan (R-NJ), issued the following statement regarding the Acting Secretary of the Commerce Department, Rebecca Blank, issuing a declaration that New Jersey Fisheries will be given federal disaster assistance.

Nov 13, 2012

Runyan Comments of NRC Decision to Launch Oyster Creek Special Inspection

Congressman Jon Runyan (R-NJ), issued a statement regarding the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) decision to undertake a special inspection of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant.

Oct 31, 2012

Runyan Strongly Urges FEMA To Add Burlington County to Hurricane Sandy Disaster List

Mount Laurel, NJ – Today, Congressman Jon Runyan wrote the Federal Emergency Management Agency requesting that Burlington County, New Jersey be given a disaster declaration. Burlington County Freeholder Director Bruce Garganio and other elected officials support the Congressman’s request for a federal disaster declaration, which would make Burlington County businesses and individuals eligible for federal assistance.

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