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(Washington, D.C.) - Today, Congressman Sires, Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade, released the following statement in response to the Nicaraguan Government’s decision to deny access to members of an Organization of American States Commission on Nicaragua, which was scheduled to visit Nicaragua on September 16th and 17th:
Congress returned to Washington this week and began working to protect our shorelines from oil and gas drilling. Since the Senate is also back from recess, I believe it is time for Senate Majority Leader to act immediately on passing commonsense gun reform legislation already passed in the House, like H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019.
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ), made the following statement regarding the House of Representatives passing coastal protection legislation:
(Washington D.C.) - Today, Congressman Sires, Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade, released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision to allow the Trump Administration's policy restricting asylum to take effect.
(Washington, D.C.) –Congressman Sires, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs’ Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade, delivered today the following opening remarks at the subcommittee hearing on the fires in the Brazilian Amazon:
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Representative Albio Sires (D-NJ), issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s decision to take millions of dollars from military projects to fund a border wall:
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman Sires celebrated the announcement that the New Jersey Department of Health would receive $7,433,765 in federal funding from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ) introduced a resolution that would disapprove Russia’s inclusion in future Group of Seven (G-7) summits until it respects the territorial integrity of its neighbors and adheres to the standards of democratic societies. The resolution comes as a response to President Trump’s announcement at this year’s G-7 summit that he intends
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Albio Sires announced that the Hoboken Fire Department has received a grant award of over $45,000 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Representative Albio Sires (D-NJ) joined New Jersey State officials and colleagues from the House of Representatives to speak on the importance of the Portal Bridge Project, and why the Trump Administration needs to help New Jersey move it forward.