Booker, Colleagues Demand Answers After Hegseth’s DoD Denies Promotions to Qualified Military Officers
Navy captains — including two female officers and two Black officers — who were up for promotion to one-star
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Booker, Pressley Reintroduce MOMMIES Act to Confront Maternal Mortality Crisis and Expand Lifesaving Care
close the deadly racial gaps that disproportionately harm Black, Indigenous, and other women and birthing people of color … unacceptable that the statistical odds of a Black person's safe passage through childbirth remain much the same
Booker Reintroduces Resolution Honoring the Legacy, Power, and Global Impact of Black Musicians
honored the indelible and world-shaping contributions of Black Americans to the musical heritage of the United States … reaffirmed June as Black Music Appreciation Month. The resolution recognizes that Black artists, composers, producers, and innovators have
ICYMI: Booker Responds to SCOTUS Decision Attacking VRA, “This is Now a Movement Election”
already seeing Southern states openly discuss eliminating Black representation—drawing districts that disenfranchise African American voters and strip … policies of the 1950s and early ’60s, when Black citizens voted at far lower rates than today because
Booker Reintroduces Legislation to Restrict Purchases of Farmland by Corporate Investors
Family Farm Coalition and Executive Director of Kentucky Black Farmers Association. "They prey on struggling farmers and their … negatively impacting the ability of young and Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) farmers to compete
Booker, Brown, Matsui Announce Bill to Accelerate Tree Planting in Underserved Communities
long, people in low-income and Black and Brown neighborhoods haven’t had the same tree cover
On Earth Day, Booker, Duckworth, Lee, Grijalva, Tlaib Unveiled Bicameral Report Exposing 100 Trump Administration Failures Making Americans and the Environment Sicker on Earth Day
with dignity.” “There is something deeply wrong when Black children in Chicago are far more likely
Booker, Adams, Underwood Reintroduce Bicameral Black Maternal Health Week Resolution
resolution recognizing April 11 through April 17 as Black Maternal Health Week. The resolution aims to bring national … reduce maternal mortality and morbidity rates among Black mothers. On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Senator Booker participated
What They’re Saying: Booker Announces Keep Your Pay Act to “Provide Wallet Relief” and “Put More Money in Your Pocket”
overhaul for the next time Democrats control Washington.” Black Enterprise Cory Booker Proposes Scrapping Federal Tax On First
Booker Reintroduces Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act
pennies an hour. Because these workers are disproportionately Black and people of color, this practice is a modern
Booker, Adams, Moore, Underwood Reintroduce Resolution Commemorating Black Midwives Day
Underwood (D-IL-14), reintroduced a resolution commemorating Black Midwives Day. This resolution honors the invaluable contributions … Black midwives to advancing reproductive justice and improving maternal and infant health in the United States and encourages
Booker, Scott Reintroduce Resolution Celebrating Black History Month
Senate passage of a bipartisan resolution commemorating Black History Month and the important contributions made by Black Americans … Americans benefit from the rich historical legacy of Black culture and recognizes Black History Month as a chance
Booker, Mfume Reintroduce African American History Act
struggle for justice on the fabric of America. Black Americans and those of the African Diaspora have made … without including the experiences, struggles, and triumphs of Black Americans. When we rewrite or distort that history
Senator Kim Heads Down the Shore to Asbury Park for Town Hall
civil rights movement as the office marks Black History Month. Following through on his long-held commitment
Booker, Britt Announce Reintroduction of Bipartisan Resolution Designating January 23 as Maternal Health Awareness Day
dangerous experiences a woman can face, especially for Black women,”said Senator Booker.“The vast majority of maternal … many moms, especially moms who are Black, Native, or living in rural communities don’t receive the quality
Booker Statement on Trump’s Cannabis Executive Order
harms of federal prohibition. Millions of Americans, especially Black and Brown communities, will continue to face criminal penalties
Senators Kim and Collins, with Reps. Kelly and Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Increase Diversity in Clinical Trials
bill has been endorsed by the Association of Black Cardiologists, Patient Access Network (PAN) Foundation, Blood Cancer United … National Organizations for Rare Disease (NORD), TOUCH: The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, Doctors for America. ### Hart Senate Office
Booker, Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Tutoring for Underserved Students
America, Teaching Matters, Committee for Children, CASEL, National Black Child Development Institute, Consortium on Reaching Excellence in Education
Booker, Watson Coleman, Fitzpatrick, Carter Introduce Bipartisan Colorectal Cancer Payment Fairness Act
rate of colorectal cancer is 24% higher among Black men and 19% higher among Black women when compared … colorectal cancer deaths is 31.5% higher among Black men and 24.4% higher among Black women. “Patients with colorectal
Booker, Crapo Lead Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize September as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate cancer does not impact everyone equally, with Black men twice as likely to die from prostate cancer
Booker, Daines, Merkley, Wicker Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce U.S. Stillbirth Rate
stillbirth crisis devastates families and disproportionately affects Black and Indigenous women. The passage of myMaternal and Child Health
Senators Kim and Scott Introduce Legislation to Award the Congressional Gold Medal to Buffalo Soldiers and Honor their Historic Contributions
creation of the original six all-Black regiments,Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.)andSenator Tim Scott … uniform. The Buffalo Soldiers were instrumental in integrating Black Americans into our armed forces and served valiantly
Booker, Lee, McIver Introduce Bill to Expand Legal Representation for Tenants Facing Eviction
have none. And it’s no coincidence that Black families, women, and parents are bearing the brunt … power in eviction proceedings leaves many tenants—particularly Black renters and families with children—vulnerable to homelessness, economic
Booker Hosts Virtual Town Hall with African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey Members, Discusses Trump’s Disastrous Effects on Local Businesses
congressional Republicans’ damaging effects on local and Black businesses. “Seeking to placate the Trump administration at every turn … local businesses. That’s especially true for Black small business owners across the state,”said Senator Booker.“Throughout
Booker, Schumer, Duckworth, Murray, DeLauro Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Increase Access to Fertility Treatment
Medicine, Resolve, MomsRising, In Our Own Voice: National Black, Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda, National partnership for Women