Press Releases
Long Branch, N.J. – Today in Highland Park outside a former vaping shop, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), municipal leaders and health advocate called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action to regulate “Juuling” and protect children from its harmful effects. Earlier this month, Pallone sent a letter to U.S.
Washington, DC – Today as part of the omnibus spending package, the House provided funding for the Beach Act Grant program. Beach Act grants were originally established in 2000 by a bill authored by Pallone and late-Senator Frank Lautenberg. Under the BEACH Act, the U.S.
Legislation will help continue redevelopment of Contaminated Sites throughout New Jersey
Washington, DC – Today, as part of the omnibus spending package, the House of Representatives passed legislation to reauthorize the Brownfields program authored by Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06).
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed Pallone’s Sandy Act, which was included in the omnibus spending package and reauthorization of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). As the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Pallone led bipartisan, bicameral negotiations that resulted in the FCC bill.
Long Branch, N.J. – Today at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and State Senator Joseph Vitale (NJ-19) met with New Jersey healthcare advocates to discuss the importance of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Trump administration’s dangerous attempts to sabotage it.
Long Branch - This week, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) sent letters to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and NJ transit asking that they reject the Monmouth County Reliability Project (MCRR). The Congressman’s request comes after Judge Gail Cookson last week ruled against the proposed MCPR. Without NJ Transit and NJPBU’s approval the MCRP cannot move forward.
Long Branch, NJ- Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement on today’s budget speech by Governor Murphy.
Long Branch, N.J. – Today at Woodbridge High School, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) met with students to discuss the gun violence epidemic facing our communities every day. According to the Center for Disease Control, New Jersey had 475 firearm deaths in 2015.
“There is simply no reason for FDA to not begin reviewing these products immediately”
Washington, D.C. – Stating that tobacco products like JUUL and other e-cigarettes are gaining widespread popularity among America’s youth, Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr.
Long Branch - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) applauded Judge Gail Cookson’s ruling against the proposed Monmouth County Reliability Project. The plan for JCP&L’s new transmission line would impact Aberdeen, Hazlet and Middletown in Pallone’s district and run along New Jersey Transit’s North Jersey Coast line.