Congratulations to the incredible winners of the NJ-10 Black History Month Essay Contest! These students reflected on the state of Black History and challenged our perspectives through their writing. I was proud to honor them last night.

Happy Trans Day of Visibility!  The fight for equal rights and equal respect is far from over—but we are all in this fight together and  I will always stand up for the LGBTQIA+ community.

I am not backing down.

I’ll never stop working for you. That’s why, every month, we bring our resources to you with Mobile Office Hours.  Check out where we’ll be in April.

This week in the 10th (and in Washington!) Team LaMonica was… 🙅🏽‍♀️Standing up against wannabe kings in Montclair. 🙋🏽‍♀️Celebrating Black women with National Council of Negro Women. 🗣️Empowering NJ-10 youth through our Congressional Youth Advisory Council.

Equal Pay, predictable scheduling, paid family and medical leave, the right to organize at work, and workplaces free from discrimination and harassment. These are the basics we’re fighting for. I joined @demwomencaucus.bsky.social in solidarity for Equal Pay Day.

Infrastructure that makes life better: that’s what my Parks to People Act would provide. I’m proud to be going big on outdoor spaces that make biking and walking safer and easier.

Nothing about this administration surprises me. Their agenda is cruelty. @mehdirhasan.bsky.social gets it right: they are trying to make an example out of me so that other members of Congress don’t stand up to ICE to protect their communities.

Republicans need to stop playing politics with our safety and adding stress to travel—and anytime you add ICE to the equation, things only get worse. They need to pay TSA workers and stop ICE’s recklessness, not spread it.

Trump never fails to reach a new low, and Republicans never fail to make it their new standard.

Women stand in the gaps—we always have. We will keep standing against the lawlessness that Donald Trump is bringing down on this country. That’s why I am honored to address leaders at the National Women's Law Center who are championing this fight.

Women stand in the gaps—we always have. We will keep standing against the lawlessness that Donald Trump is bringing down on this country. That’s why I am honored to address leaders at the National Women's Law Center who are championing in this fight.

We fought hard to secure millions of federal dollars so soccer fans can enjoy the World Cup—they should not be intimidated by immigration enforcement.

Eid Mubarak to all who observe in NJ-10! After a month of fasting, I hope this Eid Al-Fitr brings joy and time well spent with loved ones.

Last Sunday, a kid from Newark reminded NJ-10 of the greatness that comes right out of our hometown.  On the House floor, I congratulated Michael B. Jordan on his Academy Award win for his role in Sinners.

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! ☘️ Today, we celebrate the rich Irish heritage that helps make NJ-10 so vibrant. Wishing all who are celebrating a joyful and festive day.

When they try to silence us, we only come back louder. I'm grateful and relieved that Leqaa Kordia has finally been released and can go home to NJ. None of this should've ever happened just because Leqaa exercised her right to free speech. This admin must be held accountable.

From one Newark kid to another, congratulations to Michael B. Jordan for making all of NJ-10 proud with your Best Actor Oscar win for ‘Sinners’. Your talent, hard work, and dedication continue to inspire the next generation of dreamers from our community.

In West Orange we don’t play about St. Patrick’s Day! I was lucky to celebrate our Irish community at the 73rd Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade🍀

This week for the 10th, I was out in the community: 🎤Talking to our community at my State of the District address. 🍀Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in West Orange. 🚒 Meeting with the Newark and Camden Fire Department.

The road to the World Cup should be paved with goals, not traffic. I’m making sure fans have a safe and affordable ride to the big game with an over $10 million grant toward NJ public transportation from USDOT.

At my State of the District address, I made it clear: My job is to work for you—and I won't stop.

In order to avoid holding ICE to the bare minimum of accountability, Republicans are forcing TSA officers to go without pay during the partial shutdown. Republicans are willing to trade the dignity of our essential workers for their cruel agenda.

An attack on a synagogue is an attack on religious freedom in this country. I’m horrified by the violence at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Antisemitism must be confronted wherever it appears. No one should be met with fear when they enter their house of worship.

NJ-10’s leaders were out for my state of the district address this week! I’m proud to be your voice in Washington, and it only works because I am listening to you and hearing from you right here in the district.

We organized, legislated, and delivered.

💵 Grant Alert! 💵 Investment in NJ-10 starts with putting our kids on the right track. I am happy to announce a $1,029,019 grant for Clinton Hill Community and Early Childhood Center, Inc., supporting Early Head Start and child care partnerships.

ICE is testing our humanity and the strength of our democracy. The work is ours to defend the America we want. And I know we can do it together.

Proud to earn a 100% on @lcv.org’s 2025 #LCVScorecard. As attacks on our climate and democracy continue, I’ll keep fighting in Congress to protect clean energy, environmental justice, public lands, and the rights of our communities.

At my State of the District address, I talked about a neighbor who showed me her rising healthcare premiums and told me she might have to go without coverage. It’s why I went back to DC the same day as surgery to vote—because when your coverage is on the line, I show up.

NJ-10, we’ve been tested and tried, but we’re not backing down.  At my State of the District address, I told NJ-10 how I fought to bring federal dollars home, support our small businesses, and protect our rights—and I’m fighting for even more. That’s the work.

Tonight, I have the honor of addressing the state of our district. I’ve been excited to let you know what’s in store for NJ-10. There is still time to RSVP. Save your seat now!

One address gave us lies, spin, and fear—I’m here to give NJ-10 truth, vision, and wins for our community. Be there at my State of the District address tomorrow, on Monday, March 9. Secure your seat today!

This week in the 10th (and in Washington!) Team LaMonica was…  🌙Breaking fast at our community iftar.  ✊🏽Celebrating Black worker’s rights with 32BJ SEIU 🧑🏾‍⚖️Meeting with Pre-Law students from @setonhall.bsky.social 🗣️ Discussing youth organizing with our Congressional Youth Advisory Council.

Wishing women and girls across the world a happy International Women's Day! Here's to fighting for—and winning— equal rights and opportunities not just at home, but all over the globe.

Small businesses power opportunity—and women entrepreneurs are driving innovation in every corner of our country. I celebrated International Women’s Day with the Association of Women’s Business Centers to honor the women turning vision into impact.

It’s time to talk about what’s happening in the 10th. Join me Monday for my State of the District address. RVSP now at the link below. I’ll see you there 👀

No matter how many of our protections are attacked, I will stand up to defend the rights of women across the country. I’m honored to receive the Equal Rights Champion Award for standing firm for the ERA. We won’t stop fighting until equality is guaranteed for every woman.

I cherish what I have been able to do for NJ-10 and I’m excited for what is to come. Everything I have to say doesn’t fit in a short clip—that’s why I want to see you at my State of the District address. Reserve your spot today!

Team LaMonica is ready to help you with all your casework, passport, and federal needs and inquiries! Stop by Mobile Office Hours this month.

On the House floor, I was proud to shout out Andrés Acebo, the 13th President of New Jersey City University. From steering NJCU back from a fiscal crisis to expanding opportunities for Hudson County students, his leadership reflects his resilience and deep community roots.

💵Grant Alert! 💵 I'm committed to pushing health and wellness forward in NJ-10. I'm happy to announce $802,015 for @rutgersupress.bsky.social to do the do research that makes better health a reality. This grant will go towards diabetes endocrinology, and metabolic research.

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I loved reading with students and celebrating the power of books at Newark Educators Community Charter School and Michelle Obama Elementary during Read Across America Week. It’s important to me that NJ-10 kids understand how reading builds empathy and sparks imagination.

Our NJ-10 community iftar is one of my favorite events of the year. My heart was filled with joy from this time of fellowship and nourishment with you all.

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This year, I fought for and secured millions of federal dollars to fund job trainings, STEM programs, access to clean water, and much more.  And I’m ready to bring you more wins in FY27. Submissions are open for your appropriations requests. Let’s get to work for our community!

Every community deserves places where families can walk, kids can bike, and residents can connect with nature a little longer. Today, I introduced the Parks to People Active Transportation Act to connect our neighborhoods to our parks and our parks to our downtowns.

Unbought and unbossed, Shirley Chisholm was a hero. I stand on her shoulders—so many of us do. I was honored to talk about her legacy at the 7th Annual Great Emancipation Day Celebration.

This week in the 10th (and in Washington!) team LaMonica was… 🙅🏽‍♀️ Standing up to Trump’s lies by boycotting his SOTU at the People’s State of the Union. 📢Defending our voice in Washington. 📚 “RE:Claiming” truth at Caldwell University’s Social Justice Symposium.