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September 23, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, announced that his Cardiomyopathy Health, Education, Awareness, Research, and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act has overwhelmingly passed the U.S. House of Representatives.

Issues: Health Care

September 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-New Jersey) is leading a bipartisan effort, alongside U.S. Representatives Jenniffer González-Colón (R-Puerto Rico) and Troy Carter (D-Louisiana), urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to apply its new disaster aid rule retroactively. This would ensure that those affected by past events, like Hurricane Ida, can benefit from the improved and more accessible assistance.


September 20, 2024

Long Branch, NJ –– Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced he has helped secure nearly $2.5 million in federal funding for Highland Park, Neptune, Perth Amboy, Sayreville and Old Bridge police departments. This funding was made possible through the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Community Oriented Policing Hiring Program (CHP), Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program (LEMHWA), and Technology and Equipment Program (TEP).

Issues: New Jersey

September 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Today Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) championed passage of his bipartisan legislation to preserve AM radio in cars in the House Energy and Commerce Committee, advancing the critical legislation for consideration in the House. The bill mandates that all new passenger vehicles sold in the United States include devices capable of receiving analog AM radio signals at no additional cost to consumers.


September 18, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Tonight, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) led a bipartisan effort to honor the memory of his late colleague and close friend, Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ), by preserving Pascrell's groundbreaking work on traumatic brain injury (TBI) awareness and treatment. Just weeks after the 14-term Congressman’s passing, Pallone successfully guided House passage of H.R.


September 16, 2024

Piscataway, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, held a press conference at the Piscataway Senior Citizen Center to discuss new Medicare drug price negotiations—a key provision of the Inflation Reduction Act.


September 12, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) led a moment of silence on the House floor to honor his friend and colleague, Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr., who passed away after 14 terms representing New Jersey’s 9th District. Pallone delivered heartfelt remarks reflecting on Pascrell’s deep roots in Paterson, New Jersey, and his enduring legacy of public service.

Issues: New Jersey

September 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today issued the following statement in remembrance of the lives lost and the resilience of the American people on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Pallone, who represents many communities deeply impacted by the tragedy, reflected on the lasting impact of that day and the importance of continuing to support victims' families and first responders.


September 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. has introduced legislation to honor the legacy of the late Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. by renaming two iconic landmarks for him at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. The bill would redesignate the Great Falls Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge and Overlook Park as the Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. Scenic Overlook Trail Bridge and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr.

Issues: New Jersey

September 9, 2024

Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) has secured $850,000 in community project funding for the replacement of the deteriorating retaining wall along Upper Prospect Road in Atlantic Highlands.