Senator George Helmy’s Statement on Israel’s Recent Passage of Two Laws to Ban the UNRWA Operations in Gaza and the West Bank
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator George Helmy (D-NJ) today issued the following statement in response to Israel’s ban on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) operations in Gaza and the West Bank: “Having just returned from the region and seeing and hearing firsthand the imminent need for additional relief in Gaza, the West Bank, and […]
Senator George Helmy Returns from Official Trip to the Middle East
Met with Various Regional Leaders, Aid Officials, and Medical Providers Regarding the Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator George Helmy (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, yesterday returned to the United States following a three-day official trip to Jordan. During this trip, Senator Helmy met with various […]
Senator George Helmy’s Statement on the Departure of Parimal Garg from the Murphy Administration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator George Helmy (D-N.J.) today issued the following statement on the departure of Governor Phil Murphy’s Chief Counsel Parimal Garg: “My dear friend and trusted colleague, Parimal Garg, today announced he is departing the Murphy Administration after serving the Governor of New Jersey with distinction for nearly a decade including his senior […]
Senator George Helmy Co-Signs Bipartisan Letter in Support of Expanding Worker Visas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 24, 2024 Contact: Tyler_Jones@helmy.senate.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator George Helmy (D-NJ) today co-signed a bipartisan letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Department of Labor (DOL) Acting Secretary Julie Su, requesting the release of supplemental H-2B visas. Senator Helmy joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 Senators in asking for the DHS and […]
Senator George Helmy Urges HUD to Address Atlantic City Housing Deficiencies
Meets with HUD Acting Secretary Todman to Further Discuss ACHA Oversight WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator George Helmy (D-NJ) today sent a letter to Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman asking for stronger oversight of the Atlantic City Housing Authority (ACHA). Residents of the ACHA have been unsatisfied with the unsafe and […]
Senator George Helmy’s Statement on the Death of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator George Helmy (D-NJ) today issued the following statement on the death of Yahya Sinwar: “Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar is dead. Sinwar was the mastermind behind the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, which killed more than a thousand innocent civilians, led to more than 240 individuals being taken hostage and brutally […]
Senator George Helmy Urges Action from Department of Education after FAFSA Rollout Issues
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 17, 2024 CONTACT: Joshua_Natoli@helmy.senate.gov Washington, D.C. – Senator George Helmy (D-NJ) today sent a letter to the Department of Education urging action following the problematic rollout of the 2024-2025 FAFSA application form. “Countless students and their families across New Jersey seeking financial assistance were left blindsided by the challenging circulation of the 2024-2025 FAFSA application. […]
Senator George Helmy Announces Co-Sponsorship of Stop the Scroll Act in Recognition of World Mental Health Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 10, 2024 Contact: Tyler_Jones@helmy.senate.gov Builds on Established Portfolio of Youth Mental Health Advocacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – In honor of World Mental Health Day, Senator George Helmy (D-NJ) today announced he will co-sponsor the Stop the Scroll Act. Introduced last month by Senators Katie Britt (R-AL) and John Fetterman (D-PA), the bipartisan bill […]
Senator George Helmy Announces Co-Sponsorship of Bill to Address Racial Disparities in Health Outcomes
Joins Efforts to Expand Access to Preventative Health Care in Underserved Communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 8, 2024 Contact: Tyler_Jones@helmy.senate.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator George Helmy (D-NJ) today announced he will co-sponsor the Health Equity Innovation Act of 2024. Under this bill, a newly established grant program would provide federal funding to faith- and community-based organizations with […]
Senators George Helmy and Cory Booker Address Students at Service Academy Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 7, 2024 CONTACT: Joshua_Natoli@helmy.senate.gov SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. – U.S. Senators George Helmy (D-NJ) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) addressed more than 500 New Jersey students and their parents at the annual Service Academy Information Day at Seton Hall University on Sunday, October 6. The event provided information on admission requirements to New Jersey high school students interested in attending […]