Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) secured $850,000 in federal Community Project Funding in Fiscal Year 2026 to repair and replace the deteriorating retaining wall along Upper Prospect Road in Atlantic Highlands, a critical infrastructure project aimed at improving roadway safety and maintaining reliable access for residents and emergency services.

Old Bridge, NJ—Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today launched his 2026 Youth Advisory Council at the Old Bridge Public Library, kicking off a year-long civic leadership program for students across New Jersey’s Sixth District.

This year’s council includes 134 students from 28 high schools across 29 towns –the largest group yet to participate in Pallone’s 11-year initiative aimed at encouraging civic engagement among area youth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.