Years in Office
12
Bills Sponsored
930
Bills Co-Sponsored
3955
Committees
4
Cory Booker Biography
Cory Booker began his public service as a community organizer and mayor, focusing on urban renewal and social justice in New Jersey. Elected to the U.S. Senate representing New Jersey in 2013, he prioritizes criminal justice reform, affordable healthcare, and economic opportunity. Booker played a leading role in passing the First Step Act to overhaul federal sentencing laws and serves on the Senate Judiciary and Foreign Relations Committees. He is known for his collaborative approach and energetic advocacy, working to ensure New Jerseyans have a strong voice on national issues.
Education
- J.D., Yale Law School, New Haven, CT(1997)
- M.A. (rhodes Scholar), Oxford University, Oxford, England(1994)
- M.A. in Sociology, Stanford University(1992)
- B.A. in Political Science, Stanford University, Stanford, CA(1991)
Professional History
U.S. Representative
(2013-Present)Representing New Jersey
Mayor, City of Newark
(2006–13)Member, Newark City Council
(1998–2002)Partner, Booker, Rabinowitz, Trenk, Lubetkin, Tully, Dipasquale & Webster, P.c.
(2002–06)Staff Attorney, Urban justice Center, New York, Ny
(1997)Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Cory Booker's congressional service.
Criminal Justice Reform
Co-authored the First Step Act, a bipartisan law reducing mandatory minimum sentences and promoting rehabilitation for federal inmates.
Maternal Health Advocacy
Introduced and championed the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to address disparities in maternal mortality rates.
Opportunity Zones
Co-sponsored legislation creating Opportunity Zones to incentivize investment in economically distressed communities.
Environmental Justice
Secured funding for lead pipe replacement in Newark, addressing the city’s water contamination crisis.
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