Energy
Congressman Pallone advocates a forward looking energy policy that encourages innovation to power America. A critical aspect of this agenda is incentivizing clean, renewable energy such as solar and wind with mechanisms manufactured here in America. Congressman Pallone uses his position as Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee to advocate for these priorities.
Congressman Pallone has supported efforts to allow offshore wind development to supply clean energy to New Jersey. He also strongly supports the United States remaining in the Paris Agreement as a crucial means of combatting climate change.
As Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, he introduced the LIFT America Act which would make comprehensive investments in New Jersey and the nation's infrastructure. The bill would authorize billions of dollars to update our electric grid.
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Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) called for federal protection of the right to full reproductive health care services, including abortion, contraception, and IVF.
Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today applauded major federal investment from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to expand solar energy access in New Jersey. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities will receive $156,120,000 from the Solar for All Program to deploy solar energy in low-income and disadvantaged households. The award is expected to fund solar projects for tens of thousands of households in the state.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address:
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced today that he secured $16,383,535 in funding for 13 projects he submitted to the Appropriations Committee for New Jersey’s Sixth Congressional District. The projects were included in a federal spending bill for Fiscal Year 2024 that passed today in the House of Representatives. The projects will help rebuild and repair infrastructure, support low emissions public transit and lead pipe removal, and improve coastal resiliency.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced today that Luis Acosta will join him at President Biden’s State of the Union Address this week. A resident of Perth Amboy and a Health and Physical Education teacher at Edward J. Patton Elementary School, Acosta participates in a local community solar program through New Jersey-based renewable energy company Solar Landscape.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today as he joins a Congressional Delegation trip to Dubai, UAE for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as COP28:
Avenel, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) joined a cord connection event with local elected officials and New Jersey-based renewable energy company Solar Landscape to launch a new solar energy project that will provide eligible households in New Jersey with affordable, clean energy. This community solar project will save households in the area an estimated $160 per year on their utility bills.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today applauded an additional $121,712,800 in funding that New Jersey families will soon receive for home energy assistance. The new funds come as families across the state prepare for winter weather and the costs associated with heating their homes. Since 2020, the state has received a total of $631,552,465 for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps families struggling with the costs of home energy bills.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today applauded the Biden Administration’s 2023-2028 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, which does not include drilling leases along the Atlantic Coast. There is a 60 day waiting period before the plan is finalized. During the waiting period, Pallone will advocate for the Biden Administration to formally adopt the plan.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today sent a letter to the Biden Administration requesting that it not include new offshore leasing sales in the 2023-2028 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, which is expected to be finalized in the coming weeks.