Press Releases
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced three Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants to reimburse the New Jersey Department of Human Services for expenses related to relief efforts during the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. In total, the state will receive approximately $29 million for expenses incurred to support disaster operations.
WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today released the following statement praising the decision of the Department of Commerce to declare a fishery disaster in New Jersey, which Pallone advocated for in a letter to Acting Secretary Rebecca Blank this week.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today released the following statement in response to the ongoing Hamas assault on Israel’s civilian population and to express his support for Israel:
WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today met with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate to discuss the federal response to Hurricane Sandy and ways to facilitate the region’s recovery. The meeting was attended by Members of Congress representing all states affected by Hurricane Sandy.
WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today released the following statement praising the decision to re-open Fort Monmouth to temporarily house residents displaced by Hurricane Sandy:
WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today sent a letter to Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank urging that the Department declare a federal fishery resource disaster in New Jersey so local fishermen and businesses may receive much-needed federal assistance.
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today released the following statement to mark Veterans’ Day, which is celebrated on Sunday, November 11, 2012.
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) sent a letter to FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate today urging him to expand the grace period which flood insurance policy holders have to make their premium payment from 30 days to 45 days in an effort to assist those whose homes were devastated by Hurricane Sandy.
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), whose district includes portions of Monmouth and Middlesex County and a large stretch of the Jersey Shore, released the following statement regarding the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey:
OLD BRIDGE, NJ – On Wednesday, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) presented comments at a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) meeting about its proposal to clean up lead contamination at the Raritan Bay Slag Superfund site in Old Bridge and Sayreville.