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Jul 10, 2012
Sires Votes to Support Veterans
Issues: Veterans
Washington, DC—On July 9, 2012, Congressman Sires supported H.R. 4114 the Veterans Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment Act and H.R. 4155 the Veterans Skills Jobs Act. Together these two pieces of legislation adjust the rate of compensation disabled veterans and their families receive in addition to recognizing the valuable skills gained while serving in the armed forces.
Jun 29, 2012
Sires Votes for Two Year Transportation Funding Bill
Issues: Transportation
Washington, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Sires joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives in passing H.R. 4348, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 by a vote of 373-52. This legislation authorizes highway and transit programs at current levels through September 2014.
Jun 29, 2012
Sires Votes to Stop Student Loan Interest Rate Hikes
Issues: Education
Washington, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Sires joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives in passing legislation by a vote of 373-52 to extend the current student loan interest rate of 3.4% for one year. Without Congressional action, the rate would have doubled to 6.8% by July 1st.
Jun 28, 2012
Congressman Sires Responds to Supreme Court’s Decision on Affordable Care Act
Issues: Health Care
Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Albio Sires issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the Affordable Care Act.
Jun 26, 2012
Congressman Sires Introduces Legislation to Create Universal Accreditation for Intercountry Adoptions
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ), along with Representatives Janice Hahn (D-CA) and Donald Manzullo (R-IL), introduced H.R. 6027, the Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012. This legislation would combat fraud and improve transparency by requiring accreditation for all intercountry adoption service provides.
Jun 25, 2012
Congressman Sires Congratulates Bayonne and Jersey City on Receiving COPS Hiring Program Grants
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Sires congratulated Bayonne and Jersey City on their receipt of COPS Hiring Program grants to hire or rehire law enforcement officers.
Jun 25, 2012
Congressman Sires Responds to Supreme Court’s Decision on Arizona’s Immigration Law
Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Albio Sires issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Arizona immigration law SB 1070.
Jun 14, 2012
Sires Announces a Nearly $3 Million Grant to the Newark Workforce Investment Board
Washington, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Sires announced that the Newark Workforce Investment Board, Inc. has been awarded $2,998,899 from the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Workforce Innovation Fund grant.
Jun 7, 2012
Sires Announces Winner of Districts’ Congressional Arts Competition
Jersey City, New Jersey- Congressman Albio Sires today announced this year’s 13th Congressional District Arts Competition winner, Amy Paraskeva from Bayonne High School. Paraskeva won the contest with her photograph entitled, “The Silenced,” an evocative piece that is both subtle and bold. Paraskeva’s artwork will hang in the halls of Congress for one entire year.
Jun 1, 2012
Sires Votes to Support Veterans
Issues: Veterans
Washington, DC- On May 31, 2012, Congressman Sires joined his colleagues in The House of Representatives in voting in favor H.R. 5854, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. This legislation would invest in veteran’s healthcare facilities and programs by providing funding through 2014. The bill passed the House by a vote of 407-12.
