Press Releases
Jun 7, 2012
Runyan Praises Passage Of Bipartisan Amendment to Increase Funding for First Responders
On Wednesday June 6th the House of Representatives passed an amendment to H.R. 5855, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2013. The amendment authored by Congressmen Jon Runyan (R-NJ) and Steve LaTourette (R-OH) would increase the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants and the Assistance to Firefighter Grants (FIRE) by $2.5 Million each, bringing them to Fiscal Year 2012 levels. The amendment passed by voice vote.
Jun 5, 2012
Runyan Statement On Inclusion Of Suicide Prevention Funding In Appropriations Bill
Congressman Jon Runyan (R-NJ) released the following statement regarding the passage of H.R. 5854, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2013 (MilCon/VA). This legislation included funding for suicide prevention programs for veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
Jun 1, 2012
Rep. Runyan Amendment to Prevent Funding for Informal BRAC Passes House
WASHINGTON – On Thursday May 31st, Congressman Jon Runyan (R-NJ) introduced an amendment to H.R. 5854 that would prohibit funds from being used to modify any military installations outside of the normal Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process. H...
May 25, 2012
Congressmen Baca, Burton, Ross, and Runyan Respond to USPSTF Recommendation
On Monday May 21st, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued its final recommendation to downgrade the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test to a “D” rating. Congressmen Joe Baca (D-CA) and Jon Runyan (R-NJ), Co-Chairs of the Prostate Cancer Task Force, along with Congressman Dan Burton (R-IN) and Dennis Ross (R-FL), believe the PSA test, credited with saving thousands of men’s lives, should remain a vital safeguard for men’s health.
May 24, 2012
Runyan Leads Discussion On VAWA Legislation
Congressman Jon Runyan (R-NJ) hosted a roundtable discussion about federal programs to combat domestic violence mainly the Violence Against Women Act. The roundtable was headed by Congressman Runyan and attended by local officials including Burlington County Sheriff Jean Stanfield, Burlington County Freeholders Leah Arter and Mary Ann O’Brien. Also in attendance was the Burlington County Prosecutor’s office, the Providence House Domestic Violence Services of Catholic Charities, CONTACT of Burlington County, Tree House Haven, and Soroptimist International of Rancocas Valley.
May 23, 2012
Runyan Tours Local Renewable Energy Manufacturing Plants
On Tuesday, Congressman Jon Runyan (R-NJ) toured two different manufacturing facilities, Connector Products and Wind-Dry Solutions, in New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District
May 18, 2012
Rep. Runyan Praises Passage of NDAA With Key Provisions For JB MDL
Issues: Defense and National Security
Washington, D.C. – On Friday May 18th, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2013. The NDAA is a vital piece of legislation that authorizes the Department of Defense to use funds to fully...
May 17, 2012
Find Your Local Red Cross Location
The Red Cross has locations set up in New Jersey to assist those impacted most by the Hurricane. Click here to find your closest location http://www.redcross.org/find-your-local-chapter
May 10, 2012
Runyan Praises Committee Passage Of NDAA With Key Priorities For JB MDL
Congressman Jon Runyan (R-NJ) joined a majority of his colleagues of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) in voting to pass H.R. 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013. The NDAA authorizes policy and appropriations for the Department of Defense. Within the NDAA were a number of provisions that Congressman Runyan believed were critical priorities for our nation’s military.
May 9, 2012
Runyan Amendment To Increase Funding for Violence Against Women Programs Passes House
Congressman Jon Runyan (R-NJ) introduced an amendment to H.R. 5326 that would increase funding for the Violence Against Women Prevention and Prosecution Programs within the Department of Justice without increasing the deficit.
