Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today demanded urgent action from Amtrak leadership following weeks of service disruptions along the Northeast Corridor, warning that the rail system's recent failures raise serious concerns about its readiness to handle the millions of visitors expected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and America's 250th anniversary celebrations.
WASHINGTON, DC – As hurricane season begins today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – New Jersey Democratic leaders today thanked Governor Mikie Sherrill for her efforts to protect public safety and the rights of peaceful protestors after several days of clashes outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility, where ICE agents have repeatedly engaged with protesters, elected officials, and members of the public.
The following statement was released by alongside U.S. Representatives Frank Pallone, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Robert Menendez, LaMonica McIver, Analilia Mejia, Nellie Pou, Donald Norcross, and Herb Conaway:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-06), the Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), the Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Task Force overseeing World Cup security, today commended the investigation into FIFA World Cup ticket sales announced by the Attorneys General of New Jersey and New York.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that New Jersey will receive $258,000 in federal funding from the Environmental Protection Agency to monitor water quality at beaches across the state, helping protect swimmers and notify the public when contamination makes swimming unsafe.
The funding comes just ahead of Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of the summer tourism season at the Jersey Shore.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced bipartisan legislation led by Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-6) to reauthorize federal traumatic brain injury (TBI) programs and honor the late New Jersey 9th District Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.’s decades-long leadership on brain injury awareness, research, and treatment.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-06), the Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), the top Democrat on the House Homeland Security Task Force overseeing World Cup security, today called FIFA’s decision to sell 1,000 tickets for $50 each to New York City residents a publicity stunt that does little to address soaring prices keeping many fans out of the World Cup.