Health Care
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) sent a letter to Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx today calling on the Trump Administration to develop a widespread COVID-19 testing strategy as part of its efforts to reopen the economy.
New Jersey residents, businesses and schools and the state itself will get at least $5.8 billion from the $2 trillion stimulus package just signed into law by President Donald Trump.
After a week of frenzied negotiations, the federal coronavirus relief package is on the way. It includes direct payments to families who qualify, as well as an economic boost for companies and their employees. Senior Correspondent David Cruz spoke with Congressman Frank Pallone about the bill and what it means for New Jersey residents.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the third major legislation passed by Congress to respond to the coronavirus pandemic:
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) joined other House Committee Chairs in introducing the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, a bold and comprehensive phase three coronavirus response bill.
Washington, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted in favor of passing H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Pallone is an original co-sponsor of the bill and helped draft key provisions, including a guarantee that all Americans have access to coronavirus testing free of charge, and an increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) that the federal government provides to state and territorial Medicaid programs:
Edison, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), along with students and public health advocates, hailed the House passage of his bipartisan legislation to address the youth tobacco and vaping epidemic. The Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act would prohibit all flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, ban most non-face-to-face sales for tobacco products, and protect kids from the predatory marketing of tobacco products.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) applauded House passage of his legislation to address the youth vaping epidemic. The Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act would prohibit all flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, ban most non-face-to-face sales for tobacco products, and protect kids from the predatory marketing of tobacco products.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement following President Trump's State of the Union Address: