Press Releases

House Passes Bill Giving Homeowners Tax Breaks for Making Homes More Energy Efficient

May 6, 2010

Washington, D.C. – The House voted Thursday to pass the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 which through the program will provide tax rebates to homeowners who install energy-saving products and at the same time help to create much-needed jobs in the manufacturing sector. The short-term, two-part program will benefit homeowners who perform and implement energy audit recommendations, and those who install energy-saving windows, doors, and heating systems.

PALLONE ANNOUNCES AVON-BY-THE-SEA RECIPIENT OFHOMELAND SECURITY FIRE GRANT

May 6, 2010

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced that the Avon-by-the-Sea Volunteer Fire Department received $261,250 in funding provided through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The money will be spent to purchase a new fire truck for the fire department which serves approximately 3,000 Avon residents and regularly provides assistance to neighboring communities.

Pallone Announces Funding for Deal Lake Wall Restoration in Loch Arbour

May 4, 2010

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Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) Tuesday announced the Village of Loch Arbour will receive 75 percent of funding needed to complete restoration from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to rebuild the lake wall that has been in severe disrepair since 2004. This announcement comes in response to the long-time efforts of the village to secure funding, as well as Congressman Pallone’s April 19 letter to Commissioner Bob Martin requesting expedited funding for restoration of the wall.

Lawmakers Gather in Support of Harnessing New Jersey's Wind Energy

May 4, 2010

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Washington, D.C. -- Representatives Frank Pallone (NJ-06) and Rush Holt (NJ-12), Senators Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez, along with key Ocean advocates Friday met at the New Jersey shore in Ocean Grove to encourage the use of wind energy over offshore drilling. The event highlighted the benefits of a long-term investment in wind energy.

PALLONE ANNOUNCES LONG BRANCH RECIPIENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FIRE GRANT

April 29, 2010

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that Long Branch Volunteer Fire Department in Long Branch, NJ received $67,500 in funding provided through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The money will be spent to improve emergency response capabilities by purchasing updated protective equipment for the volunteer fire department which serves 50,000 people during the year and up to 150,000 people during the summer season.

Hearing Sheds Light on Dangers of Marine Mammals in Captivity

April 28, 2010

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Washington, DC – The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife on Wednesday held a hearing on the risks and benefits associated with keeping dolphins, orca whales, and other marine mammals in captivity. In light of the death of a trainer at SeaWorld caused by an orca whale on February 24, 2010, several issues have been raised about the programs the marine mammals are used in and the effects captivity has on them.

Pallone Urges Administration To Abandon Offshore Drilling Plan

April 27, 2010

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. the sponsor of legislation that would ban offshore drilling along the North- and Mid-Atlantic States, issued the following statement on Tuesday in response to the hearing in Newark on the Obama Administration's plan to pursue offshore oil and gas exploration along the Atlantic Coast:

"First, I am disappointed that this hearing is being held during the week when all of New Jersey’s federal representatives are in Washington and cannot attend.

Pallone Commemorates 95th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

April 22, 2010

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Washington, D.C. --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Co-Chairman of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, issued the following statement at the commemoration ceremony of the 95th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

“Welcome. It is heartening to see so many familiar faces and friends here this evening. For thousands of years, the Armenian people have been known for their perseverance in the face of great challenges. Tonight we will honor the victims and survivors of the Armenian Genocide on 95th anniversary.”

Pallone, Fishermen's Rights Groups Express Significant Concerns Over NOAA's Catch Shares

April 22, 2010

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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) Thursday questioned representatives from the recreational and commercial fishing communities regarding the implications of the administration’s stringent catch shares program and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration implementation of the program. Pallone expressed serious concern about catch shares and took issue with existing problems in them at the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife hearing on catch shares.

Pallone Announces Asbury Park Recipient of Homeland Security Fire Grant

April 21, 2010

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced Wednesday that the Asbury Park Fire Department in Asbury Park, NJ received $209,475 in funding provided through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The money will be spent to improve emergency response capabilities by training firefighters and first responders, and purchasing updated protective equipment.