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Edison, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today held a roundtable on veterans' issues at Edison VFW Post 3117 with Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald Rios. During the roundtable, Pallone gave an update on legislation that has recently passed in the House of Representatives and heard directly from veterans about the issues they are facing. He also discussed ways to improve student GI benefits and veterans' health care as well as ways to prevent veteran homelessness.
Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced the recipients of the Congressional Award, this year's U.S. Service Academy nominees, and the winners of the 2022 Sixth Congressional District High School Arts Competition at an awards ceremony. Students representing several local high schools were honored at a reception at the West End Arts Center.
Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced a new initiative today to provide eligible families with free high-speed internet. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – a new program created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – provides eligible households $30 per month off their internet bill.
Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that schools and libraries in New Jersey will receive $2,091,451 million from the latest rounds of funding from the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF). To date, schools and libraries in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District have now received over $12 million, and New Jersey has received over $124 million from the Fund in total.
Piscataway, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced a new workforce training program at Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools (MCVTS). The Agricultural and Aquacultural Workforce Training Program will focus on agricultural and seafood industry workforce development and help address food insecurity in Middlesex County. Pallone secured $300,200 for the program in the federal spending bill that was signed into law in March.
Five community projects in Middlesex County will share more than $3.7 million in federal aid under a $1.5 trillion spending package passed by the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.
The projects are:
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced today that schools and libraries in New Jersey will receive nearly $10 million from the 10th and 11th rounds of funding from the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF). To date, schools and libraries in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District have now received $11.9 million, and New Jersey has received over $122 million from the Fund in total.
Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced today that funding for ten Community Funded Projects he submitted to the Appropriations Committee for New Jersey's Sixth Congressional District passed the House of Representatives in the Omnibus package for Fiscal Year 2022. The projects will help rebuild and repair infrastructure, support public health and educational facilities, invest in scientific research, and improve coastal resilience. The bill is expected to pass the Senate and go to President Biden's desk for a signature this week.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced today that schools and libraries in New Jersey will receive over $6 million from the ninth round of funding from the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF). Schools and libraries in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District have now received $11.7 million, and New Jersey has received over $112 million from the Fund in total.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced today that schools and libraries in New Jersey will receive over $4 million from the eighth round of funding from the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF). Schools and libraries in New Jersey's 6th Congressional District have received nearly $11.7 million, and New Jersey has received over $106 million from the Fund in total.