Environment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement condemning Trump-aligned operatives’ illegal efforts to dismantle the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its connection to Project 2025’s broader assault on the economy, public safety, and science:
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), a long-time advocate for protecting New Jersey’s coastal waters, issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order attempting to overturn critical offshore drilling protections:
Every now and then, years of persistence and determination finally pay off. This past week, we saw two hard-won victories for New Jersey.
WASHINGTON, DC – Following years of tireless advocacy by Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06), President Joe Biden has permanently prohibited offshore oil and gas development along the entire East and West Coasts, as well as the Eastern Gulf of Mexico and areas of the Northern Bering Sea off Alaska.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) today sent a letter to President Biden urging him to use his authority under Section 12(a) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) to permanently withdraw unleased and at-risk areas of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) from fossil fuel development.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) has secured $750,000 in federal funding for Monmouth University’s Urban Coast Institute. This groundbreaking initiative will bolster environmental protection efforts while addressing public concerns surrounding offshore wind development along the Jersey Shore.
Washington, DC – In a significant win for New Jersey’s energy future, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.
Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) has secured $1.1 million in federal community project funding, contributing to a broader effort for vital infrastructure upgrades at Asbury Park’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. This funding will be used to install a new screening system designed to filter out harmful debris, pro
Keyport, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06), in collaboration with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, today announced a plan to remove slag-like materials found at Bayfront Beach in Keyport.
Perth Amboy, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) today announced $72 million from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support a statewide climate change preparedness initiative administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).