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October 1, 2026

Washington D.C. — Today, Congressman Herb Conaway Jr., MD (NJ-03) and Congressman Wesley Bell (MO-01), led seven of their Democratic colleagues in introducing the Protecting our Forces’ Benefits Act, which would ensure service members separated from the Armed Forces solely on the basis that the member has pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) receive an honorable discharge and are eligible for veterans benefits. 

Issues: Veterans

September 11, 2026

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Herb Conaway Jr., MD released the following statement on marking the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11th, 2001:

“Today marks the 25th anniversary of one of the most heinous terror attacks our nation has suffered. Today and every day, we remember, mourn, and honor the lives lost in the attacks in New York and in our nation’s capital. 


July 27, 2026

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Herb Conaway, MD led a group of 36 members in writing a letter to Acting Director of the Center for Tobacco Products at the FDA, Dr. Bret Koplow. The letter aims to “seek greater information regarding FDA’s nicotine pouch pilot program and to raise concerns regarding the agency’s recent enforcement guidance that will allow some unauthorized nicotine pouch products to enter or remain illegally on the market without FDA authorization.”

Issues: Health

July 24, 2026

Washington D.C. — Today, Congressman Herb Conaway Jr., MD and Congressman Gregory Murphy, MD introduced the Protecting Patients from Automated Denials Act. This bipartisan bill would establish safeguards on the use of artificial intelligence in Medicare Advantage prior authorization decisions. 


June 3, 2026
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, Congressman Herb Conaway Jr., M.D., released the following statement regarding his visit to the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in New Jersey amid reports of inhumane conditions.

May 20, 2026

Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Herb Conaway Jr., MD led Rep. Jeff Van Drew and Senators Andy Kim and Cory Booker in introducing the Mullica River Watershed Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2026. This bipartisan bill would designate the Mullica River in New Jersey for study for potential designation as a wild and scenic river, allowing for increased conservation efforts.


April 16, 2026
Washington, D.C.—Today, in celebration of the United States Postal Service 250 years of delivering mail to the American people, Congressman Herb Conaway Jr., MD led Reps. Frank Pallone, LaMonica McIver, Bonnie Watson Coleman, and Rob Menendez in introducing legislation to rename a post office in New Jersey’s 3rd district in honor of the late Chief Master Sergeant James A.
Issues: Veterans

March 24, 2026

Washington D.C. – U.S. Representatives Herb Conaway, MD (D-NJ) and Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), and U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced bicameral, bipartisan legislation to support mental health services for incarcerated veterans.


March 2, 2026
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Herb Conaway Jr., MD released the following statement regarding the joint U.S.–Israeli military strikes against targets in Iran:
 
“There is much we do not know about the decision to conduct strikes against Iran taken by the President this morning. These actions have directly endangered the lives of American servicemembers and embassy personnel throughout the region.

February 11, 2026

Today Congressman Herb Conaway Jr., MD announced that he secured $12,755,000 in community project funding for New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District. This funding responds directly to some of the most pressing needs across his District.