McIver on Department of Education Firings
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) released the following statement on the Department of Education mass firings:"The least-educated thing Donald Trump could do is attack our schools and teachers, and risk the future of America’s children—yet, his decision to slash half the workforce of the Department of Education does just that.As a former educator, I am appalled by this disgusting and dangerous move. As the mom of an elementary schooler, I know that millions of parents … Continue Reading
March 11, 2025
McIver Votes No on Republican Spending Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) released the following statement on the Republican spending bill: “I voted no on this devastating and partisan spending bill. The House Republican continuing resolution betrays our communities. It cuts funding from veterans’ care, threatens Social Security, and its attacks on affordable housing programs could evict 32,000 families from their homes. Republicans refused to work with Democrats to include funding for vital food assistance, … Continue Reading
March 04, 2025
McIver Walks Out of Joint Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) walked out on Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress to protest the president’s attacks on communities across the country, and his betrayal of the American people on jobs, costs, the economy, national security and more. “Donald Trump doesn’t need a special night to lie to the American public when he does it all day, every day,” said Rep. McIver. “In just half an hour, he spewed ignorance on everything from diversity, immigration and trans kids … Continue Reading
March 04, 2025
McIver Brings Mom, Disability Advocate Impacted by Attacks on Medicaid as Joint Address Guest
McIver Brings Mom, Disability Advocate Impacted by Attacks on Medicaid as Joint Address GuestCathy Tamburello of Verona relies on Medicaid for her son Michael’s care. In the face of Republican attacks on the program, the Taburellos stand to lose access to Michael’s lifesaving treatment and hundreds of thousands of dollars in coverage.Pictured left Congresswoman McIver and Cathy Tamburello. Pictured right Cathy’s son, Michael. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) is accompanied by … Continue Reading
March 04, 2025
McIver Introduces Bill to Reinstate DOGE-Fired Federal Workers with Back Pay
Watch the full press conference hereWASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) introduced the Model Employee Reinstatement for Ill-advised Termination (MERIT) Act in the House to reinstate federal employees who were unjustly fired by Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative that targeted federal workers. In addition to rehiring these workers, the MERIT Act gives them the back pay they deserve.The bill currently has 66 cosponsors and endorsement from six leading labor unions, … Continue Reading
February 27, 2025
McIver Denounces ICE Private Detention Center Opening
Newark, NJ - Today, ICE announced the opening of the Delaney Hall facility in Newark, New Jersey, after the agency reached a deal with the facility’s owner to reestablish the 1,000-bed federal immigration processing and? detention center.Rep. LaMonica McIver, who represents Newark in Congress, released the below statement condemning the contract: “The Delaney Hall contract is in direct opposition to the will of the people here in Newark. I denounced the potential opening of this facility … Continue Reading
February 25, 2025
McIver Denounces Republican Budget, Cuts to Medicaid
WASHINGTON, D.C. - After voting ‘no’ on this dangerous budget, Rep. LaMonica McIver released the below statement on Republicans ramming through a budget that cuts trillions from Medicaid, SNAP, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and damages families in New Jersey and nationwide:“Today is an extremely sad day. The bill that House Republicans gleefully passed tonight will devastate seniors, veterans, families, and people across New Jersey and the country with trillion dollar cuts to essential … Continue Reading
February 24, 2025
House Passes Rep. McIver's Legislation to Unlock Potential of American Entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 754, the Investing in Main Street Act, introduced by Reps. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Judy Chu (CA-28), Brad Finstad (MN-01), and Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), by voice vote. This bill would amend the Small Businesses Investment Act of 1958 to increase the percentage of capital and surplus that a bank or federal savings association may invest in Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) to match current banking regulations.The … Continue Reading
February 20, 2025
Reps. McIver, Menendez, Watson Coleman Lead Bicameral Charge Against Expansion of Private ICE Detention in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. - Today, Representatives LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Rob Menendez (NJ-08), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) continued their efforts to protect immigrant communities and prevent the expansion of private immigration detention centers in New Jersey. Together with Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim and Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Frank Pallone Jr.(NJ-06), and Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), the Representatives led a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Acting … Continue Reading
February 13, 2025
McIver Statement on RFK Jr. Confirmation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ-10) released the following statement on the confirmation of RFK Jr.: “RFK Jr., an unqualified anti-vaxxer and conspiracy theorist, was just confirmed as the Secretary of Health and Human Services. He ignores scientific evidence, champions racist conspiracy theories, spreads misinformation, and endangers reproductive rights. His policies will make people sicker, restrict access to life-saving treatment, and backslide medical advancements. … Continue Reading
February 10, 2025
McIver Introduces SNAP Bill to Lower Costs and Increase Benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) and Rep. Shontel Brown (OH-11) introduced the SNAP Benefits Fairness Act in the U.S. House to remove the housing cap on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and allow recipients to claim more of their high housing costs and expenses when applying for SNAP eligibility, to ensure they receive fair benefits that more accurately reflect their take-home income. “The cost of housing is taking up more and more of Americans' paychecks, and … Continue Reading
February 05, 2025
Outside Treasury Department, McIver Calls Out Musk and Trump
WASHINGTON, D.C. - After being denied entry to perform congressional oversight at the Treasury Department yesterday, Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) addressed a crowd of hundreds of Americans, calling out Elon Musk’s power grab and calling on Senate Democrats to “shut down the Senate” and hold the line in blocking Donald Trump’s dangerous cabinet nominations.“I came here with one simple message, just like you all: We will not take this shit from Donald Trump and Elon Musk. We want you to know we … Continue Reading
February 03, 2025
Reps. McIver, Menendez, Watson Coleman Make Unannounced Visit to Elizabeth Detention Center
ELIZABETH, N.J. - Today, Representatives LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Rob Menendez (NJ-08), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) made an unannounced visit to the Elizabeth Detention Center, the state’s only operational privately contracted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) detention center. Their visit followed an increase in ICE activity in New Jersey and the region as a result of President Donald Trump’s renewed attacks on immigrant communities. In January, ICE agents conducted a raid in … Continue Reading
January 31, 2025
McIver Appointed to Key Leadership Positions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) announced her appointment to three new leadership positions within the U.S. House of Representatives:Ranking Member of the Economic Growth, Tax, and Capital Access Subcommittee of the House Small Business Committee New Member Liaison of the Democratic Women’s CaucusRanking Member of the Transportation and Maritime Security Subcommittee of the House Homeland Security Committee “This is an incredible opportunity to uplift the voices of NJ-10 and … Continue Reading
January 29, 2025
McIver Statement on Federal Funding Freeze Reversal
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ-10) released the following statement on the federal funding freeze reversal: “Today, the White House caved to pressure from the American people and elected officials, and reversed course on their disastrous federal funding freeze. A halt on this funding would devastate businesses, stop key research, threaten disaster relief, hurt families, and abandon our communities.“In just one day with the threat of this freeze, Trump caused chaos as … Continue Reading
January 25, 2025
Following ICE Raid in Newark, Reps. McIver and Menendez Take Action
NEWARK, N.J. - On Thursday, January 23, 2025, agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) conducted a raid on a local business in Newark, New Jersey. In response, Reps. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) and Rob Menendez (NJ-08) led a letter with Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Nellie Pou (NJ-09), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) to the Department of Homeland Security demanding answers as to the circumstances surrounding the raid and the wellbeing of those involved. “The ICE raid … Continue Reading
January 25, 2025
Following ICE Raid in Newark, Reps. McIver and Menendez Take Action
NEWARK, N.J. - On Thursday, January 23, 2025, agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) conducted a raid on a local business in Newark, New Jersey. In response, Rep. Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) and Rob Menendez (NJ-08) led a letter with Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Nellie Pou (NJ-09), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) to the Department of Homeland Security demanding answers as to the circumstances surrounding the raid and the wellbeing of those involved. “The ICE … Continue Reading
January 24, 2025
FULL REMARKS: McIver Speaks Out Against ICE Raid in Newark
Watch McIver's full remarks hereNEWARK, N.J. - In a press conference this morning, Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) spoke out against the reported ICE raid that took place in Newark, New Jersey, yesterday. Alongside Mayor Ras Baraka, Rep. Rob Menendez, local elected officials, and immigrant rights groups, McIver vowed to keep fighting in the face of this local raid and Donald Trump’s broad, anti-immigrant crackdown.McIver reached out to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Thursday evening … Continue Reading
January 23, 2025
McIver Statement on Newark ICE Raid
Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) released the following statement on the reported ICE raid that took place at a Newark business on Thursday:“Without a warrant, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a raid on a Newark business today. My office has reached out to the Department of Homeland Security to get answers on exactly what happened, and how it was allowed that ICE came in—without warrant and without justification—to detain not only immigrants, but citizens and even a veteran … Continue Reading
January 09, 2025
McIver Introduces ARC Act to Reduce Patient Costs and Save Lives
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) introduced the Amputation Reduction and Compassion (ARC) Act to help combat preventable amputations brought on by peripheral artery disease (PAD) by requiring Medicare, Medicaid, and plans sold on the federal healthcare exchanges to fully cover screening tests for those at risk. The bill is co-led by Reps. Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) and Robin Kelly (IL-02). PAD is a health condition which limits blood flow to the lower extremities, resulting … Continue Reading