Press Releases
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. released the following statement on Andy Puzder withdrawing himself from consideration for Labor Secretary:
Long Branch, NJ – This week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced plans to dredge the Sandy Hook Channel and place the dredged sand in the Sea Bright Offshore Borrow Area (SBOBA). The Sandy Hook Channel was last dredged in 2015. The dredged material will be used to replenish the Sea Bright Offshore Borrow Area, which was hit hard during Superstorm Sandy.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) issued the following statement on the resignation of Michael Flynn as National Security Advisor.
New Brunswick, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) visited Planned Parenthood in Perth Amboy to show his strong support for comprehensive health care coverage, women’s reproductive rights, and the organization’s mission. Pallone is the Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over health care.
Since the Affordable Care Act was enacted, millions have signed up for health insurance and the percentage of uninsured Americans is at a record low. More than 20 million additional Americans have healthcare, and a million additional enrollees are expected this year.
Washington, DC – Today Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) made the following statement on the news that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will grant a permit request to complete the Dakota Access Pipeline, reversing an earlier decision by the Obama Administration to explore alternative routes for the pipeline.
Washington, DC – Today Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) made the following statement on Betsy DeVos being confirmed as the Secretary of Education.
Washington, DC – Today, at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, a spokesperson for Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) provided a statement arguing that proposed reductions for Summer Flounder quotas would harm many coastal communities including those along the Jersey Shore that rely on the recreational and commercial fishing industries.
Washington- DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) Energy Ranking Member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, applauded USA Football, the national governing body for amateur football, for making several changes to the rules and format for youth football in an effort to improve player safety and reduce the risks of long-term brain damage.
Washington, DC- Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement on the celebration of Black History Month, which begins on February 1.