Press Releases

Pallone Applauds President Obama as he Signs Major Health Legislation into Law

December 13, 2016

21st Century Cures provides Billions for Cancer Research and to Combat the Opioid EpidemicWashington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) Ranking Member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, applauded President Obama for signing the 21st Century Cures Act into law. Pallone led Democratic efforts to pass the legislation through the House.

Pallone on Nomination of Tillerson for Secretary of State

December 13, 2016

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement upon news of ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson's expected nomination as Secretary of State."The issues handled by the Secretary of State are of the highest stakes, and they require someone with a deep understanding of international diplomacy and without any conflicts of interest.

Pallone on Nomination of Perry to lead Department of Energy

December 13, 2016

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) Ranking Member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement today upon news of former Governor of Texas Rick Perry's expected nomination to head the Department of Energy (DOE): "This nomination defies all logic.

Pallone, Booker Call on NOAA Fisheries to Reconsider Dramatically Reduced Summer Flounder Quotas

December 13, 2016

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Washington, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) and Senator Cory A. Booker have sent a letter to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries about its proposal to reduce the Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) recreational and commercial quotas for summer flounder in 2017 and 2018.

Pallone, Leaders from Public and Private Sectors Unveil Partnership to Bring “Resilient City” to Sea Bright

December 12, 2016

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Long Branch, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), and partners from both the public and private sectors unveiled the outline of a plan to ensure citizens of Sea Bright will be able to communicate and have access to energy and safe drinking water sources during an emergency.

Pallone on Nomination of Andy Puzder for Labor Secretary

December 8, 2016

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. released a statement on reports that Andy Puzder will be nominated to serve as Labor Secretary:"It is the responsibility of the Labor Department to fight for working families and do its part to protect wages and enforce fair labor standards.

Pallone Praises Senate Passage of Major Health Legislation

December 7, 2016

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) Ranking Member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement praising the Senate for passing H.R. 34, the 21st Century Cures Act by a vote of 94 to 5.

Pallone on Nomination of Pruitt for EPA Administrator

December 7, 2016

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) Ranking Member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement upon news of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt's expected nomination to head the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):

Pallone Introduces Legislation to Protect Student Loan Borrowers

December 6, 2016

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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) introduced the Student Borrower Higher Education Lending Protection ("HELP") Act, new legislation to protect student borrowers and co-signers from egregious debt collection practices.

Pallone Introduces Legislation to Cap Flood Insurance Profits & Hold FEMA Accountable

December 5, 2016

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Long Branch, NJ – Today Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) introduced the Flood Insurance Reimbursement Standards Transparency (FIRST) Cap Profits Act, which would require increased oversight and transparency of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and cap the profits of private companies providing flood insurance at 10%.