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Washington, D.C., - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) presented three New Jersey students, Nishi Shah of Edison and Trevor Somers and Richard Stelfox of Monmouth Beach, with the Congressional Award Gold Medal at a ceremony on Capitol Hill. The award is Congress’ most prestigious award for youth, earned by demonstrating civil leadership and strong personal development within their communities.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), who serves as the top Democrat of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, led Democratic efforts to advance H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, through the Energy and Commerce Committee.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), the co-founder of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, and Congressman Ami Bera (CA-07) the only Indian-American in Congress, and current co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, introduced HRes.786, expressing the sense of Congress that India should have a permanent seat on the United Nation's Security Council. The resolution would put the U.S. House of Representatives officially on record in support of India's bid.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6), released the following statement on the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando:
“I am shocked and saddened by the tragedy that took place in Orlando last night. It is appalling that so many innocent lives were taken. These senseless acts are horrifying and contrary to the principles that we hold dear.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6), the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, voted for the legislation and helped lead Democratic efforts to pass the PIPES Act, which takes important towards protecting infrastructure and improving pipeline safety. The legislation reauthorizes the federal gas and hazardous liquid pipeline safety program that is overseen by the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) through fiscal year 2019.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) visited New hope Treatment in Marlboro to discuss legislation to combat the opioid epidemic. Pallone, who led democratic efforts to pass the bill, toured the facility and discussed how provisions in the conference report that recently passed the House of Representatives and Senate will assist addiction treatment centers. The legislation includes important and proven programs to address prevention, treatment and recovery.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate passed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act for the 21st Century. Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6), the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, helped lead Democratic efforts to pass the bill in the House and it now heads to the President for signature.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) applauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to strengthen ties between the United States and India during a speech before a joint session of Congress. Pallone, a co-founder of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, served on the escort committee that led Modi into the House chamber.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06), who serves as the top Democrat of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, led his colleagues in sending a letter to Cathleen Bennett, Acting Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health, following up on a February 22, 2016 request for information on the department’s role in preventing childhood lead poisoning.