Environment
Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) introduced the Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation's (CLEAN) Future Act – ambitious new climate legislation that ensures the United States acts aggressively to tackle the climate crisis this decade and achieve net zero greenhouse gas pollution.
The most powerful New Jerseyan in Congress is spearheading a sweeping plan to fight climate change and lay a foundation for a cleaner economy in America.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced the relaunch of the bipartisan Recycling Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives for the 117th Congress. Pallone will serve as a Co-Chair of the Caucus with Representatives David P. Joyce (OH-14), Haley Stevens (MI-11), and Rodney Davis (IL-13).
Oil rigs off the Jersey Shore became increasingly unlikely Wednesday when President Joe Biden announced a pause in new oil and gas drilling as part of his efforts to combat climate change.
Perth Amboy, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today applauded New Jersey's investments in clean energy and jobs during a visit to the first community solar project to be energized in New Jersey in Perth Amboy with Governor Murphy.
Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement today in response to President Biden's Executive Orders prioritizing the climate crisis at the national level, spurring the creation of new good-paying jobs, securing environmental justice, and pausing new leases for onshore and offshore oil and gas drilling on federal land and water:
Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today held a virtual roundtable with local stakeholders to discuss his energy and environmental accomplishments in the omnibus package signed into law in December.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Omnibus and Coronavirus Relief Bill:
Long Branch, NJ — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) held a press conference today to discuss additional beach replenishment projects in Long Branch, Sea Bright, and Monmouth Beach that the Army Corps of Engineers will begin on October 1.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today applauded House passage of the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act that makes critical reforms to U.S. energy policy and authorizes major investments in the transition to a low-carbon future. Pallone led House passage of the bill that delivers clean energy reforms and lays the groundwork for comprehensive climate policy.