Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Census Bureau announced that in 2015, the uninsured rate fell to 8.7% in New Jersey, down from down from 13.2 percent in 2010. That dramatic drop means 398,000 more New Jerseyans have coverage in 2015 than they did previously. The drop in uninsured is largely the result of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) consumer protections, the Medicaid expansion, and the creation of the Health Insurance Marketplace. Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.

WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Committee Member Rep. Leonard Lance (R-NJ) unveiled a bipartisan proposal today that would strengthen the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authority to regulate cosmetic products.

Washington, DC --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today announced that the Oceanport Fire Department has been awarded a $14,762 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S). The purpose of the AFG program is to award grants directly to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service (EMS) organizations to enhance their ability to protect the health and safety of the public, as well as that of first-responder personnel, with respect to fire and fire related hazards.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced a $2,999,055 federal grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF)to Rutgers University. The grant will assist research related to coastal climate risk and resilience, as well as applying the knowledge gained through this research to developing resilient coastal systems. Funds will be used to train approximately 100 graduate students for a five year period in the field of climate science.

LONG BRANCH, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that his office has already helped secure $770,116.41 in 2016 for his constituents seeking assistance through his district office. 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, DC --- Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that Edison’s Literacy New Jersey, Inc. was awarded a U.S. Citizens and Immigration Services (USCIS) FY16 Citizenship and Integration Grant for $100,000 to help permanent residents prepare for and apply for U.S. citizenship. Literacy New Jersey will use the award to expand the range of citizenship preparation services available to permanent residents, help these immigrants become citizens of the United States, and foster their integration into American society.

Long Branch, NJ- Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement on Jersey Central Power and Light’s (JCP&L) withdrawal of a proposal to transfer its high-voltage transmission lines to a sister company, Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission (MAIT). Both companies are owned by FirstEnergy.

Long Branch, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) attended an open house held by the National Park Service (NPS) and voiced opposition to a proposal to increase camping and parking fees at Sandy Hook. The open house was announced after Pallone wrote NPS Director Jonathan B. Jarvis requesting that NPS hold a public hearing on the fee increases and provide information on the fee differences between Sandy Hook and other parks.