U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill, who serves New Jersey’s 11th district, posted a series of statements on July 16, 2025, addressing issues ranging from U.S. military aid to Ukraine to reproductive rights and maternal health in the armed forces.
In her first post at 2:05 a.m. UTC, Sherrill criticized Secretary Hegseth for his handling of aid to Ukraine during the ongoing conflict with Russia. She stated, “Secretary Hegseth froze aid to Ukraine TWICE without Trump’s approval, delaying vital support for Ukranian troops fighting Vladimir Putin’s invasion. His mismanagement is dangerous and disgraceful. Ukraine can’t afford more deadly pauses.”
Later that morning at 3:24 a.m. UTC, Sherrill addressed reproductive rights for servicewomen in the U.S. military, saying, “We ask our servicewomen to put their lives on the line to serve our country. They should NEVER have to risk their lives giving birth. That’s why I introduced an amendment to restore full reproductive freedom for every member of the armed forces no matter where they are”.
By the afternoon at 4:54 p.m. UTC, Sherrill turned attention to maternal mortality rates in the United States, emphasizing racial disparities and preventable deaths among pregnant women: “Our country is facing a maternal mortality crisis, and it hits women of color especially hard. The CDC has found that 4 out of 5 pregnancy-related deaths are preventable and hypertensive disorders are a common pregnancy complication. That’s why I introduced an amendment to”.
Mikie Sherrill has represented New Jersey’s 11th congressional district since 2019 after succeeding Rodney Frelinghuysen in office (https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S001207). Born in Alexandria, Virginia in 1972 and currently residing in Montclair, she continues her legislative work focusing on both national security and healthcare concerns.
