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February 5, 2026

Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.  (D-NJ) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) reintroduced legislation to prohibit the marketing of tianeptine – an unapproved drug commonly known as “gas station heroin” –  to consumers nationwide.

 

Tianeptine is frequently sold in gas stations, convenience stores, and online as a purported dietary supplement and sold under labels such as “Neptune’s Fix”, despite not having Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  approval in the United States.

 


February 5, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) has secured $1.25 million in federal Community Project Funding in Fiscal Year 2026 to support the Alberta Lake Environmental Cleanup and Restoration Project in Neptune Township, a critical effort to address flooding, pollution, and long-term environmental degradation at the site.

 


February 4, 2026

SOUTH AMBOY, N.J. — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) secured $250,000 in federal Community Project Funding in Fiscal Year 2026 to support the creation of a new park and playground near South Amboy Middle High School, converting a vacant lot into a safe outdoor play space designed for young children.

 


February 3, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced the launch of the 2026 Sixth Congressional District High School Art Competition, part of the national Congressional Art Competition: An Artistic Discovery program. This annual contest provides young artists an opportunity to showcase their talent and have their work recognized at the national level.

 


January 27, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today condemned President Trump’s decision to freeze federal funding that Congress already approved for the Gateway Tunnel project saying:

 


January 26, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. issued the following statement condemning recent deadly actions by federal immigration agents and opposing additional funding for Trump’s Department of Homeland Security:

 

“There was a time when Republicans in Congress believed in the Constitution and in a basic moral obligation to speak when something was plainly wrong. They must join Democrats in speaking out now.

 


January 26, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) secured $1.35 million in federal Community Project Funding in Fiscal Year 2026 to improve traffic and pedestrian safety in New Brunswick and Highland Park, addressing hazardous intersections, speeding, and accessibility challenges.

 


January 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) has secured more than $2 million in federal Community Project Funding in Fiscal Year 2026 to support recreational infrastructure improvements in Woodbridge Township and expand senior services at the Minnie B. Veal Community Center in Edison.

 


January 22, 2026

WASHINGTON – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) touted the inclusion of important health care provisions in the final set of government funding bills, which passed in the House today.

 


January 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) has secured $250,000 in federal Community Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2026 to support pedestrian, public space, and infrastructure improvements in the Elberon section of Long Branch, focused on the area surrounding the Elberon library and train station.