Senator Cory Booker, Democratic from New Jersey

Cory Booker

Senator Cory Booker

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)

Policy Focus Areas

Health14%
Crime and Law Enforcement9%
Agriculture and Food5%
Education5%

Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Cory Booker's record in Congress.

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.

Committee Assignments

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  • Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
  • Senate Committee on the Judiciary

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