Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today Congressmen Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) blasted the Trump Administration for unveiling a reckless plan to open nearly all U.S. waters, including the Atlantic, for offshore drilling. Pallone also called for a lengthy, intensive, and transparent public comment period to give New Jeseryans ample opportunity to have their voices heard on the new plan. He specifically asked that a public hearing be held in New Jersey.
Long Branch, N.J. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement on the passing of former Governor Brendan Byrne.
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Governor Byrne. Governor Byrne committed his entire life to public service and served our state with skill, honor and integrity. We should all be thankful for his leadership on many issues, including the environment. I hope that New Jerseyans will pray for his wife Ruthie and all of his family during this difficult time."
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that his office helped secure a total of $464,170.82 for his constituents seeking assistance through his district office in 2017. His work on behalf of constituents includes help with Veterans Affairs claims, tax return issues with the Internal Revenue Service, Sandy related FEMA grants and claims, SBA loans, Social Security payments, and more.
Washington, D.C. – Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today following the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) 3-2 vote to repeal net neutrality consumer protections:
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) reintroduced legislation to prevent so-called clawbacks of federal disaster assistance from victims of Superstorm Sandy. These efforts to retake money distributed after Sandy revictimize those who suffered the most when Sandy struck just over five years ago. The Congressional leaders originally introduced this legislation in 2015 in response to recoupment letters sent by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) to recover what it considered overpayments.
Washington, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) led a bipartisan letter with members of the New Jersey’s Congressional delegation expressing their support for Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey's application for recognition as a National Cancer Institute (NCI)- Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Originally recognized as an NCI-Designated cancer center in 1997, the Rutgers Cancer Institute is one of only 49 such centers nationwide, and the only one in the entire state of New Jersey.
New Brunswick, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that the Carteret Housing Authority and Middlesex County Utilities Authority have received grants of $1,944,531.44 and $5,281,846.43 respectively, to reimburse them for recovery efforts in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. The grants will reimburse Carteret for repairs to public housing, while the Middlesex County grant will defray the cost of repairs and effective mitigation to protect the Edison Pump Station.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) will introduce a comprehensive gaming bill, the Gaming Accountability and Modernization Enhancement Act, or GAME Act, which allows states to legalize sports betting and online gambling if appropriate consumer protections are also in place. The GAME Act would provide states with the legal framework to adopt sports betting at their discretion.
New Brunswick, N.J. – Today in Perth Amboy, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) met with local advocates and leaders to discuss his Energy and Commerce Committee Delegation trip to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands over the weekend. He also sought input and suggestions from the advocates on the ongoing post-Hurricane Maria recovery.