Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today announced an additional $2,473,024.95 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to the Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority (BRSA) to repair Superstorm Sandy damage to Blower Building Two.
Lawmakers cite prospect of settlement funds being diverted away to balance NJ state budget
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Yesterday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) heeded Congressman Frank Pallone Jr.’s (NJ-6) call for an independent review of recreational fishery data to ensure that fishery managers are collecting the best information possible based on scientific data.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-6) today announced a grant award through the National Institutes of Health to Rutgers University to provide over $351,000 for cancer research. The grant will support research designed to develop an understanding of what makes certain faulty genes lead to the development of breast cancer. A better understanding of these genes could lead to treatments that are minimally invasive, yet effective in preventing the onset of cancer.
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6) announced that the Middlesex County Utilities Authority will receive more than $1.14 million to repair the Sayreville Sewerage Pump Station, which was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy. The funding is being provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) via the Sandy aid package Pallone fought for in Congress.
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6) announced the start of a federally funded beach replenishment project covering the area stretching from Philips Avenue in southern Deal to Loch Arbour. The project will begin this week, and Congressman Pallone will be visiting the site, at the Allenhurst Beach Club, 1A Allen Ave., Allenhurst, NJ, on Friday, April 17 at 12:30 p.m. with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as well as state and local officials.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today announced two grants through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Counseling Program to help provide individuals and families with advice and information on housing issues. The goal is to improve financial literacy, expand homeownership opportunities, prevent foreclosure, and improve access to affordable housing.
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6) released the following statement today in response to emerging details of the Christie Administration’s controversial settlement with ExxonMobil. In March, the Christie Administration announced its decision to settle New Jersey’s $8.9 billion environmental damage lawsuit against ExxonMobil for a mere $225 million.
742,000 Students in NJ Would Benefit from Student Loan Refinancing Bill
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6) hosted a roundtable discussion with student leaders at Rutgers University today to talk about the challenges that so many undergraduate and graduate students face attempting to finance their education. Congressman Pallone heard from current students and also discussed ongoing efforts at the federal level to lighten the burden of student debt and enable more young people to pursue higher education.