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February 12, 2016

Record snowfall, flooding caused $82M in damage

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez today led the full New Jersey Congressional delegation in a letter to President Obama urging his Administration to support the State’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for 17 of New Jersey’s 21 counties impacted by Winter Storm Jonas.

Issues: New Jersey

February 12, 2016

EPA, CDC, & CPSC to Conduct Comprehensive Study of Crumb Rubber in Artificial Turf Fields & Playgrounds

WASHINGTON, DCCongressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), who serves as Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today praised the formation of a multi-agency action plan to comprehensively examine the safety of crumb rubber used in artificial turf fields and playgrounds.

Issues: Environment

February 12, 2016

Letter to Secretary Jewell Signed by 34 Members Representing 13 States


February 9, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6) issued the following statement today upon the release of President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2017 Budget.


February 9, 2016

Bicameral, Bipartisan Letter Precedes Final Federal Allocation of Transit Recovery Funding

Issues: New Jersey

February 8, 2016

Advocates and Mental Health Professionals Discuss Challenges Facing System & Reforms Needed


February 8, 2016

LONG BRANCH, NJCongressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) is mourning the loss of his father, Frank Pallone, Sr., who passed away on Sunday, February 7th at the age of 92. Mr. Pallone was a lifelong resident of Long Branch, New Jersey who first served his country in World War II as a tail gunner and served his community for years later as a detective police sergeant, a volunteer fireman, and a first aid squad member.


February 3, 2016

Expresses Disappointment in Commission’s Decision to Uphold Cuts to Sea Bass Quotas

Issues: Fisheries

February 2, 2016

At Key Vote, Pallone Reiterates Need for NJ Fishermen to Receive Fair Treatment

Issues: Fisheries

February 2, 2016

Lawmakers Urge Agency to Ensure NJ Has Necessary Resources to Combat Threats

Issues: New Jersey