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June 20, 2013

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that the Atlantic Highlands Fire Department has been awarded $235,030 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.

Issues: New Jersey

June 19, 2013

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced two grants through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Counseling Program to help provide individuals or families with advice and information on housing issues with the goal of expanding homeownership opportunities and improving access to affordable housing. Through this program, the Puerto Rican Association for Human Development in Perth Amboy has been awarded a $15,952 grant, and the Housing Authority of the City of Perth Amboy has been awarded a $20,750 grant.

Issues: New Jersey

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.