New Jersey Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr. Dies at 87

Aug 21, 2024, 04:46 PM

U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell Jr., a Democratic congressman from New Jersey, has passed away at the age of 87. Pascrell, who served in the House of Representatives since 1997, was a prominent figure in New Jersey politics for nearly three decades. He was known for his progressive stance and was a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump. Pascrell was hospitalized earlier this year with a respiratory infection and had been in and out of the hospital before his death. He was campaigning for his 15th term in Congress at the time of his passing. Pascrell was a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and was active in local politics in his hometown of Paterson for over four decades. He was the second-oldest member of the House and a 14-term incumbent.