Press Releases
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today released the following statement in recognition of Earth Day, which is celebrated April 22, 2012:
“Earth Day serves as an annual reminder that we must prioritize environmental stewardship. We have come a long way since we first began observing Earth Day in 1970. Americans are more aware of the planet’s fragility and the need to take steps to protect our air, waters and resources, but we have a lot more work to do.
BELMAR, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) met with seniors at Matisse in Belmar, NJ to discuss the future of Medicare, Social Security and the benefits of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The lawmakers also talked about Republican efforts to end the Medicare guarantee and reopen the Medicare Part D “donut hole” by repealing the ACA. Pallone and Menendez were joined by Belmar Mayor Matt Doherty.
Washington DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Senior Democrat on the Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Health, today delivered the following statement at a hearing to help bring breakthrough medications to the market faster:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) will be hosted by Mayor Matt Doherty at Matisse in Belmar, NJ on Friday, April 20 at 12:00 p.m. for a discussion with seniors about the importance of protecting Medicare and Social Security, as well as the many benefits afforded to seniors through the Affordable Care Act .
LONG BRANCH, NJ—Sgt. John J. Irwin III has joined Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.’s (NJ-06) Long Branch office to assist with veteran case work. Irwin comes to Pallone’s office through the Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program, which provides employment opportunities for wounded or disabled veterans within the House of Representatives in Washington DC and district offices.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Frank Pallone issued the following statement today regarding the White House’s decision against signing an executive order that would prohibit federal contractors from discriminating against LGBT workers:
“I’m disappointed that, at this time, the Administration has decided not issue an executive order prohibiting contractors from receiving federal funds unless they have sexual orientation and gender identity anti-discrimination policies in place.
Program will provide home visits to at-risk families to improve child health and developmental outcomes
Congressional Inquiry determined Russell T. Olivadotti was entitled to, but never awarded, the Bronze Star for WWII Army Service.
LONG BRANCH, NJ—Today Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) posthumously awarded the Bronze Star medal to the family of Russell T. Olivadotti following a Congressional Inquiry initiated by Pallone’s Office. Mr. Olivadotti, a resident of West Long Branch until he passed away in August 2011, was wounded while serving in the U.S. Army during WWII.
Bipartisan bill will temporarily fix an unintended consequence of current law and elevate the Office of Generics Drugs within the FDA
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), along with 71 Members of Congress, sent the following letter to President Obama today calling for an executive order prohibiting contractors from receiving federal funds unless they have sexual orientation and gender identity anti-discrimination policies in place.