Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement today upon an announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of a proposal to reduce greenhouse gas emission from U.S. power plants by 30 percent from 2005 levels by 2030:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, and Congressman Joe Pitts (R-PA), Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, introduced legislation, the Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act (H.R.
WASHINGTON, DC —Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) will receive $10 million to buyout and demolish 98 additional flood prone properties in Woodbridge, New Jersey.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), senior Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, issued the following statement today at a markup on three bills, H.R. 4299, “Improving Regulatory Transparency for New Medical Therapies Act,” H.R. 4709, “Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Ac,” and H.R.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement today congratulating San Antonio, TX Mayor Julian Castro on his nomination as the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) led an effort by 26 of New Jersey’s Sixth Congressional District mayors to call on U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan to reject a reported plan to divert funds from the Sandy relief package to other regions of the country. The 26 mayors represent some of the hardest hit areas affected by the Superstorm.
HAZLET, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) visited the CVS/pharmacy in Hazlet, New Jersey to call on chain pharmacies across the country to stop selling cigarettes and tobacco products in their stores.
HAZLET, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) toured the International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. (IFF) facility in Hazlet, New Jersey. Congressman Pallone met with IFF management team and employees.
PORT MONMOUTH, NJ — Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $17.7 million contract for the first phase of the Port Monmouth Coastal Storm Risk Management Project to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company of Oak Brook, Illinois.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced the winners of the 2014 Sixth Congressional District High School Art Competition, the recipients of the prestigious Congressional Award, and this year’s U.S. Service Academy nominees at a Congressional Awards Ceremony.