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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · 7d

Donald Trump is targeting New Jersey.

By halting funding for the Gateway Tunnel, he’s punishing NJ families, from commuters to union workers.

He may be willing to sabotage our economy to score political points, but I’ll fight tooth and nail against this MAGA attack.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/n...

Trump Administration to Withhold $18 Billion for N.Y.C. Infrastructure

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · 8d

My statement on the Republican Government Shutdown.

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · 8d

Today, I requested my salary be withheld for the duration of this Washington Republican Shutdown.

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · 8d

As a Member of Congress, my job is to serve my constituents — and I’ll continue fighting to drive down costs and protect your healthcare. If Congress cannot perform its most basic duty for New Jerseyans and federal workers aren’t paid, then Members shouldn’t get paychecks either.

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · 9d

Reminder, NJ-11! Our webinar discussing Small Business Resources is today at 1:00 p.m.! To register or leave a question for our panelists, visit the link below:

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Webinar Registration - Zoom

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · 19d

My statement on the House vote on the Charlie Kirk resolution.

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · Aug 28

Hey NJ-11! If you missed my Scams and Fraud Awareness Webinar, you can find a full recording on my YouTube channel here:
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Rep. Sherrill's Webinar discussing Scam and Fraud Awareness

YouTube video by Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · Aug 28

Musk and his DOGE employees have risked the sensitive, personal information of over 300 million people, threatening their access to critical benefits and leaving them vulnerable to identity theft.

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Social Security official says DOGE compromised Americans’ data

Chief Data Officer Charles Borges said sensitive data was uploaded to a digital cloud, risking the security of critical personal information for more than 300 million people.

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · Aug 28

For months, I've been pushing legislation to restrict DOGE's access to our Social Security and Medicaid information to avoid this outcome.

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · Aug 25

Hey NJ-11! Don't forget to register for my Scams & Fraud Awareness webinar, the first session of my fall webinar series at 10:30 tomorrow.

All participants must register prior to the event at the link below!

sherrill.house.gov/events/regis...

Register for Rep. Sherrill's Fall 2025 Webinar Series!

Hi everyone!

sherrill.house.gov

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · Aug 14

For 90 years, Social Security has guaranteed that after a lifetime of work, Americans can retire affordably and with dignity.

More than 1.7 million New Jerseyans, including over 140,000 NJ-11 residents, count on Social Security and I will fight every day to protect these hard-earned benefits.

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · Aug 13

As the new school year starts, many New Jersey parents are left worrying that their child won't have lunch at school.

Donald Trump's cuts to SNAP and Medicaid are threatening access to school meals, which thousands of kids depend on to learn and grow.

www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/08/when...

When will federal cuts to free school lunches hit? | NJ Spotlight News

Cuts to federal health and food programs in President Trump’s signature legislative initiative are expected to affect students’ health and academic progress.

www.njspotlightnews.org

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · Aug 12

Violent crime has fallen steadily over the last two years — but Trump never lets facts get in the way. He’d rather use our military as a prop to further his own political agenda. Trump’s not concerned about crime, he’s focused on consolidating his own power. (2/2)

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · Aug 12

Once again, President Trump is using our service members and law enforcement for political games to distract from his disastrous policies that are driving up costs and creating chaos in New Jersey and across the country. (1/2)

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What to know about DC Home Rule Act as Trump puts DC police under federal control

The act is a way for D.C. residents to "control of their own local affairs."

abcnews.go.com

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · Aug 6

While we are still learning more details, one thing is clear: gun violence continues to tear through our communities and our military. It’s unacceptable, and we must meet this crisis head-on.

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · Aug 6

The shooting at Fort Stewart is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the soldiers injured and their families and fellow service members during this difficult time.

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · Aug 6

Thanks to all the towns across NJ-11 who celebrated National Night Out — a great tradition that strengthens trust between law enforcement and our communities while bringing neighbors together.

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · Aug 5

We’ve seen the dangerous impact of defunding Planned Parenthood before in New Jersey, and Rep Pallone and I will continue to fight for the patients who walk through those doors.

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · Aug 5

Donald Trump and House Republicans are attacking Planned Parenthood, stripping access to reproductive health care from millions of American families.

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · Jul 31

My statement on the widespread famine in Gaza and the deepening humanitarian crisis.

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · Jul 29

Cadet Edara personified service, as a Boy Scout, an EMT, and a member of the Rutgers Army ROTC battalion.

He was an incredible young man and he will be deeply missed.

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · Jul 29

My thoughts are with the family and friends of Cadet Neil Edara, an Army ROTC student from Ridgewood, New Jersey, who tragically lost his life while training at Ft. Knox.

www.northjersey.com/story/news/b...

Ridgewood Army cadet who died during training is mourned by local officials, firefighters

Officials in Bergen County are paying tribute to U.S. Army cadet Neil Edara, originally from Ridgewood, who died during a training exercise July 24.

www.northjersey.com

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · Jul 28

This is a disgrace. A combat-tested general is being pushed out for doing his job because he didn’t pass some Trump loyalty test.

Hegseth is running the Pentagon like it’s Fox News. It’s reckless, and it’s putting our country at risk.

www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/u...

A Clash Over a Promotion Puts Hegseth at Odds With His Generals

www.nytimes.com

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · Jul 27

Today we celebrate one of the best days in American history - the day New Jersey became the third state to join the union.

Happy New Jersey Day to everyone across the Garden State. I hope your day is full of taylor ham (or pork roll), delicious pizza, and the best bagels.

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Representative Mikie Sherrill @repsherrill.bsky.social · Jul 25

With support from nearly the entire NJ delegation — I’m leading the effort to defend the dedicated men and women of Picatinny and their critical role in our national security from cuts.

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