Press Releases
Union Beach, NJ – Following heavy rains and flooding in Monmouth County last week, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) held a press conference with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during a tour of storm damage and ongoing construction of flood control projects worth nearly $1 billion he has helped secure for the region. Pallone used the tour to assess possible options for future projects to address ongoing flooding due to climate change.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan demanding the agency expedite review of drinking water regulations and revise the regulations to protect communities from microbial pathogens, including Legionella.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today applauded the Biden Administration’s 2023-2028 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, which does not include drilling leases along the Atlantic Coast. There is a 60 day waiting period before the plan is finalized. During the waiting period, Pallone will advocate for the Biden Administration to formally adopt the plan.
Washington, DC – Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Co-Chairs Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), David G. Valadao (CA-22), and Adam B. Schiff (CA-30) introduced the bipartisan Supporting Armenians Against Azerbaijani Aggressions Act. The comprehensive legislation addresses Azerbaijan’s unprovoked aggressions and atrocities against Armenia and Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), provides humanitarian assistance to Armenians in dire need, and strengthens cooperation between the United States and Armenia.
Washington, DC – Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Co-Chairs Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Gus M. Bilirakis (FL-12), David G. Valadao (CA-22), and Adam B. Schiff (CA-30) issued a statement following reports of Azerbaijan’s unprovoked attacks on Artsakh earlier today.
Washington, D.C. – Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today announcing an inquiry into the consequences of Republican-led restrictions on reproductive health care on doctors and patients across the country:
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today applauded National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) allocations of the $82 million from the Inflation Reduction Act and Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations to support the conservation of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale.
Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today issued the following statement on new proposed standards for drug and medical device safety testing:
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today sent a letter to the Biden Administration requesting that it not include new offshore leasing sales in the 2023-2028 National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, which is expected to be finalized in the coming weeks.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, joined Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today to introduce the Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act. The bill will provide 12-months of continuous coverage for all individuals receiving health care through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) so that they do not risk losing coverage during that period of time.