Rep. Bill Pascrell has had a setback in his recovery after he was hospitalized with a respiratory infection over a week ago.

Pascrell's chief of staff told News 12 New Jersey that doctors are providing the congressman with “breathing assistance.”

Pascrell, 87, checked into St. Joseph’s Medical Center on July 14 after reportedly coming down with a fever, according to a spokesperson.

News 12 was told his condition continues to improve as doctors monitor his recovery.