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December 18, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, announced today the inclusion of several critical health care provisions in the continuing resolution that the U.S. House will vote on later this week.


December 17, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement after the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Striped Bass Board decided to maintain current management measures for 2025, following his recent letter urging fair treatment for New Jersey’s fishing industry:

Issues: Fisheries

December 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) joined storm and fire survivors at the U.S. Capitol to push for comprehensive and equitable disaster recovery solutions. Pallone joined advocates, organized by the New Jersey Organizing Project, in calling for the permanent authorization and full funding of the U.S.

Issues: New Jersey

December 11, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced today that his H.R. 6829, the HEARTS Act, has passed the U.S. Senate, marking a significant victory for public health. The bill, which overwhelmingly passed the House in September, now heads to President Biden’s desk for signature into law.

Issues: Health Care

December 10, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. sent a letter today to Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Executive Director Bob Beal, advocating for fair treatment of New Jersey’s fishing industry under the proposed 2025 Atlantic Striped Bass management measures.


December 10, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Rob Menendez (NJ-08) announced the inclusion of an updated New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributary Study (HATS) in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA 2024). The study, which was first authorized in 2013 as a response to Hurricane Sandy, aims at improving flood protections and storm resiliency.

Issues: New Jersey

December 10, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) today announced the inclusion of their New Jersey Shore Hot Spot Erosion Mitigation Study in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA).

Issues: New Jersey

December 6, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced over $150,000 in federal funding to support critical public safety initiatives in Neptune Township and the City of Perth Amboy through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.


December 3, 2024

Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone today criticized Amtrak and NJ Transit for their failure to provide reliable service along the Northeast Corridor, leaving thousands of commuters stranded Monday due to ongoing overhead wire issues. Pallone demanded that the two transit agencies refund customers.