He's not just a Mayor--he's a life saver! Paulsboro Mayor Gary Stevenson, Sr. saved a woman from a burning home in Paulsboro, New Jersey. The Mayor is also a volunteer with Paulsboro Volunteer Fire Association #1 / Paulsboro Fire/Rescue. Mayor Gary Stevenson-a Southern New Jersey hero!

I'm honored to continue my work safeguarding the United States with my reappointment to the House Armed Services Committee Democrats in United States Congress. This critical role enables me to continue to fight prominently for New Jersey's military & veteran families and advocate for the future of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, critical to our nation's security & New Jersey's economy.

I was proud to administer the oath of office to Gloucester County NJ Deputy Director Freeholder Joe Chila, while my former colleague, New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney administered the oath to Freeholder Director Robert Damminger. Congratulations to Freeholders Dan Christy Freeholder & Frank DiMarco on a new, 3 year term serving constituents of Gloucester County!

Congratulations to Council Members Anthony Perno & Griffin Kidd who took the oath of office at the Merchantville NJ / Merchantville, New Jersey Reorganization Meeting with Camden County Government Deputy Freeholder Director Ed McDonnell & Carmen Rodriguez administering the oaths.

I join with more than 170 colleagues in United States Congress calling for an independent investigation into foreign interference in the U.S. elections.

A "who's who" of Camden County Government leaders on hand to witness the oaths taken by Robert Farrell & Michael Root at the Borough of Runnemede, NJ/ Runnemede, New Jersey reorganization meeting. Among the guests: New Jersey General Assemblywoman Patricia Jones, Sheriff Whip Wilson, and Runnemede native, Freeholder Bill Moen.

Voorhees Township/ Voorhees Township, New Jersey Mayor Michael Mignogna, Deputy Mayor Jason Ravitz & Committeeman Michael Friedman took their oaths at the Township's reorganization meeting--ready to take on the business of local government in 2017. I look forward to working with all of them in the new year.

With Gloucester County NJ Freeholder Jim Jefferson offering inspirational words, Paulsboro Borough/ Paulsboro, New Jersey leaders convened for their reorganization meeting, swearing in Councilman John Giovannitti & Councilman Eric Ditonno. Paulsboro Mayor Gary Stevenson, Sr. reflected on 2016 & looked ahead at what we all hope will be the first ship to come in to the Port of Paulsboro in the new year!

A proud moment as I take the oath as a Member of the 115th United States Congress with my wife, Andrea by my side and Speaker Paul Ryan administered the ceremonial oath. I'm eager to continue my advocacy for the hard working families of Southern New Jersey as Congress gets back to work.

Progress to report on a major project in Camden, New Jersey. Holtec International Marlton Nj will start moving into its new headquarters starting next month. The future has arrived!

Linda Hall & Tina Lomanno take the oath of office in Stratford, New Jersey. Camden County Government Freeholder Director Lou Cappelli and New Jersey General Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt were on hand to swear-in the Council members. I thank all for their service to the Borough.

A special thanks to the steady leadership of Deptford Township - Municipal/ Deptford, New Jersey under the guidance of Mayor Paul Medany & Council as they start 2017 with their reorganization meeting. Councilman Wayne Love recalled a special moment in the Township in 2016-the dedication of the Deptford Post Office In Memory of 1st LT Sal Corma, legislation I authored & sponsored in United States Congress.

Congratulations & thank you to Lourdes Health System & Cooper University Health Care for raising awareness about organ & tissue donation.

My path to United States Congress began at Camden County College & in an IBEW apprenticeship program. On the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, I’m going to make it my mission to support affordable education alternatives, including access to county colleges and apprenticeship programs. We must invest now in preparing the next generation of tradesmen and women to fulfill tomorrow’s jobs.