Cory A. Booker

Supports rewarding work through higher wages and better benefits for all Americans.

“Cory has advocated for innovative policy measures to reward work through higher wages and better benefits, advance entrepreneurship and innovation in every corner of the country, and crack down on the soaring cost of rent and predatory practices like overdraft fees and outsourcing, that disproportionately hurt low-income Americans.”⁷

Supports providing every American seed money at birth to fight intergenerational poverty.

“He is also the author of landmark “baby bonds” legislation to fight intergenerational poverty and the enormous racial wealth gap by providing every American seed money at birth.”⁷

Supports expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit.

“He championed the expansion of theEarned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit, which benefited tens of millions of everyday American families, covering almost 90 precent of children, and cut child poverty nearly in half.”⁷

Supports protecting the Affordable Care Act and building upon it to increase access and lower costs.

“Throughout his time in the Senate, he has been a leader in the fight to protect the Affordable Care Act, while also championing proposals to build upon the law, increase access to care, and lower costs.”¹⁵

Supports integrating food into healthcare to prevent and treat diet-related diseases.

“Cory has been advocating for greater integration of Food as Medicine – programs that integrate the power of food to prevent and treat diet-related diseases – into healthcare.”¹⁵

Supports improving maternal health, including permanent postpartum Medicaid coverage.

“He is also committed to improving maternal health, leading the Black Maternal Health Momnibus in the Senate and advocating for permanent postpartum Medicaid coverage.”¹⁵

Supports expanding research and access to addiction treatment.

“As one of the Senate’s strongest proponents for improving health equity, Cory has advanced efforts to expand research and public health activities for sickle cell disease, and increase access to addiction treatment.”¹⁵

Led colleagues in urging the Department of Health and Human Services to remove barriers for DACA recipients.

“He also led colleagues in successfully urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to remove barriers that prevent DACA recipients from accessing health insurance through the ACA and CHIP.”¹⁶

Supports ensuring access to reproductive health products, including medication abortion.

“As a staunch supporter of access to reproductive health, Cory has introduced the Protecting National Access to Reproductive Care Act, which would affirm the FDA’s long standing preemptive authority over state law for all FDA-approved reproductive health products, including drugs used in medication abortion, helping to ensure that every American has access to the medication they need.”¹⁵

Supports developing federal policies to protect all communities from pollution.

“Cory believes all Americans should have access to clean water, clean air, and a healthy environment, which is why he is a leader in developing federal policies that protect all communities from pollution, particularly low-income communities, indigenous communities, and communities of color, which disproportionately bear the burden of environmental pollution and exploitation.”¹⁹

Cosponsors the Green New Deal to address climate change and inequities.

“The existential threat of climate change is a threat to all and will exacerbate existing inequities unless we act boldly, which is why Cory is an original cosponsor of the Green New Deal.”¹⁹

Champions biodiversity protection and conservation of wildlife and ecosystems.

“He is also a champion for biodiversity protection, and has led multiple efforts to protect and conserve iconic wildlife and ecosystems.”¹⁹

Believes a student’s zip code should not determine their educational and economic trajectory.

“Cory believes that a student’s zip code should not determine the educational and economic trajectory of their lives.”²⁵

Wants all students to have access to a high-quality education.

“During his time in the Senate, Cory has worked to ensure that all students have access to a high quality education.”²⁵

Wants teachers and early childhood educators to receive resources and support.

“Cory believes our nation’s teachers and early childhood educators must be given the resources and support they need to ensure educational outcomes forall students, particularly vulnerable students.”²⁵

Would boost teacher compensation through refundable tax credits.

“He introduced the RAISE Act, which would boost teacher compensation by as much as $15,000 through refundable tax credits.”²⁵

Wants to increase enrollment and performance of underrepresented students in advanced courses.

“He also introduced the Advanced Coursework Equity Act which would increase enrollment and performance of underrepresented students in advanced courses and programs.”²⁵

Will champion initiatives that support teachers and bring the nation closer to educational equity.

“In the Senate, Cory will continue championing initiatives that support teachers and bring our nation closer to educational equity.”²⁵

Worked to eliminate racial disparities in the criminal justice system and improve reentry outcomes for returning citizens.

“In the Senate, Cory has worked to eliminate racial disparities in our criminal justice system and improve reentry outcomes for returning citizens.”²⁶

Champions American democracy and brings attention to vulnerable people facing conflict and human rights abuses.

“As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Cory hasworked to champion American democracy and bring attention to the most vulnerable people on the planet, including those suffering from ongoing conflict, famine, human rights abuses, and the effects of climate change.”²⁸

Urges the international community to protect human rights during global food crises.

“He is vocal in urging the international community to protect human rights, and during an unprecedented global food crisis, he has been a strong advocate for more robust food security assistance to those suffering from malnutrition and famine.”²⁸

Works to increase diversity in the diplomatic corps and ensure diplomats represent American values.

“He has spearheaded efforts to increase the diversity of our diplomatic corps and ensure our diplomats have all the tools they need to represent American values abroad.”²⁸

Focuses on improving access to health services and strengthening health systems globally.

“As chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, Cory will focus on taking lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to improve access to health services and strengthen health systems around the world.”²⁸

Works to deepen relationships with African countries for a sustainable future.

“He will also work to deepen and expand our relationships with countries across Africa to create opportunities and progress towards a sustainable future.”²⁸

Supports ensuring all people can live free from discrimination regardless of their identity or status.

“He is committed to ensuring all people can live free from discrimination, regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or immigration status.”¹⁶

Championed legislation affirming rights, including the Do No Harm Act, CROWN Act, Equality Act, and HOME Act.

“Cory has championed numerous pieces of legislation affirming these rights, including the Do No Harm Act, CROWN Act, Equality Act, and HOME Act.”¹⁶

Authored legislation to prevent workplace discrimination against family caregivers.

“He authored legislation to prevent workplace discrimination against family caregivers who are currently ineligible for any form of protection under federal law.”¹⁶