Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement following the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) vote to adopt network neutrality protections:
WASHINGTON, DC — House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement after President Obama vetoed the Keystone XL pipeline legislation:
Caucus Will Highlight Unique Concerns of New Jersey’s Coastal Residents
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Congressman Frank LoBiondo (NJ-02) joined with colleagues to launch the Congressional Coastal Communities Caucus, a bipartisan group designed to highlight the unique concerns of those that live, work, and do business along America’s coasts. The New Jersey lawmakers, who both represent parts of the Jersey Shore, will serve as Co-Chairs of the caucus.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, continued to urge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance the accuracy of location identifiers used during 9-1-1 emergency calls.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services will receive $11,494,745 to support home visiting services to pregnant women and parents with young children. These funds are part of a broader effort to support the healthy development and well-being of children living in areas with high rates of low birth weight, teen pregnancy, infant mortality and poverty.
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), along with U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-NJ), applauded the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) decision to hold a public meeting in New Jersey before the Obama Administration moves forward with a 5-year offshore leasing plan which includes opening parts of the Atlantic Ocean to offshore oil and gas drilling. The announcement comes in response to a letter sent by Sens.
Highlights Critical Resources At Stake with DHS Shutdown, Including Coast Guard, FEMA
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, along with Senate President Steve Sweeney and Senator Joseph Vitale, visited PSE&G Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick to discuss the importance of extending funding for the for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Bill Ensures CHIP Coverage for Millions of Children through 2019
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) located in New Jersey’s 6th District will receive a total of over $5.23 million to make improvements to public housing developments. The funding, which is awarded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Capital Fund Program, provides assistance to PHAs to modernize public housing developments and to make management improvements.