Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to review New Jersey's bid to allow sports betting at its casinos and racetracks.
Washington, DC- Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement today after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its score on the impacts of the Senate Trumpcare bill:
Washington, DC- Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to hear arguments on President Trump's travel ban executive order. The Supreme Court will allow parts of the order to proceed while it considers the case.
Long Branch, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) sent a letter to U.S Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross asking him to consider New Jersey’s response to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) evaluation of the state’s compliance. New Jersey has proposed a summer flounder size limit of 18 inches, with a 104-day fishing season and a 3 bag limit. The State argues that this change will better preserve the stock by reducing the discard mortality as well as reach conservation equivalency with federal regulations.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) recognized two New Jersey students with the Congressional Award Gold Medal. Felicia Aschettino of West Long Branch, and Madilyn Somers of Monmouth Beach received the prestigious congressional award to recognize their civic leadership and strong personal development within their communities. Medalists must complete over 400 hours of community service, 200 hours of personal development and physical fitness as well as a four-night expedition.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s announcement, reversing President Trump’s campaign pledge to deport Dreamers, undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as young children and who have been provided protections under President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone Jr., Co-Chair of the Congressional Armenian Issues Caucus, made the following statement on two arrests that were made in response to the May 16th assault of protest by Turkish security forces. The Washington, DC police have not yet charged any of President Erdogan’s security detail.
New Brunswick, NJ - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) has awarded Rutgers University $25,000 to support an artist residency for photographers at the Brodsky Center for Innovative Editions. The grant is part of an $82 million effort by the NEA to fund arts activities throughout the country.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09) announced their support for the Sustainable, Affordable, Fair and Efficient National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (SAFE NFIP) of 2017, and their intention to work with House colleagues to introduce companion legislation.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) led a bipartisan letter from the entire New Jersey Congressional delegation to the National Marine Fisheries Service voicing concerns over a proposal to issue seismic testing permits for the Atlantic Ocean. Seismic testing poses a direct threat to important marine life populations and opens the door for the expansion of dangerous off-shore drilling.