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June 18, 2013

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement on H.R. 1797, the Nationwide 20-Week Abortion Ban Bill passed by House Republicans today:

Issues: Health Care

June 14, 2013

Council Approved Omnibus Recreational Accountability Measure Amendment

Washington, DC – In a letter sent June, 14, 2013, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06)

Issues: Fisheries

June 14, 2013

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to reimburse the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the use of contractors to load, haul and dispose of debris from the state’s waterways as a result of Superstorm Sandy.

Issues: New Jersey

June 4, 2013
Keansburg, Atlantic Highlands, Oceanport and Sea Bright Suffered Substantial Revenue Losses Due to Sandy
Issues: New Jersey

June 3, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement today on the passing of U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg:

“I am deeply saddened by the news of Senator Lautenberg’s passing. I have known Senator Lautenberg for decades, and I have been honored to call him a colleague and friend. My heart and thoughts go out to his wife Bonnie, his children and grandchildren.

Issues: New Jersey

May 31, 2013

Long Branch, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs will receive $665,055 in federal funding from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in partner with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to offer permanent supportive housing by providing 75 vouchers to homeless veterans, many of whom are living with chronic disabling conditions.


May 31, 2013
Pallone Also Introduces Legislation Holding Polluters Accountable for Superfund Sites

May 30, 2013

Washington, DC— On Friday, May 31 at 10:30 a.m., Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) will join U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Judith A. Enck, and Old Bridge Mayor Owen Henry to make an announcement at the Raritan Bay Slag Superfund Site.


May 30, 2013
FEMA Funding Awarded to Township of Middletown and Sayreville
Issues: New Jersey

May 28, 2013

Washington DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement to commemorate Memorial Day, which is observed May 27, 2013:

“Memorial Day serves as a time to honor the generations of brave American men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice and to remember those who have served our country around the world. These heroes represent the best in America, and Memorial Day is an opportunity to offer them our deepest thanks.

Issues: Veterans