Rep. Mikie Sherrill, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey’s 11th district since 2019, recently shared a series of updates on social media concerning key issues and legislative efforts. Born in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1972, Sherrill now resides in Montclair.
On May 12, 2025, Rep. Sherrill expressed hope that Edan Alexander would soon be reunited with his family after being held captive for over 580 days. She noted that this news was “long overdue” and assured her commitment to “continue to push for the release of the remaining hostages, an immediate ceasefire, and an end to” conflict. The original post can be viewed here.
Later that day, she announced her introduction of the bipartisan PROTECT Firefighters Act alongside Rep. Don Bacon. This legislation aims to enhance training, equipment, and staffing for emergency rescue teams following the tragic Port Newark fire. Rep. Sherrill emphasized the need to do more for firefighter safety through this initiative. More details are available here.
In another update on May 12, Rep. Sherrill confirmed that Edan Alexander had been freed after 584 days in Hamas captivity and reunited with his family in Tenafly, New Jersey. He had been taken hostage on October 7, 2023. Further information from Rep. Sherrill’s statement is accessible here.
