Press Releases
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) introduced the Leading Infrastructure For Tomorrow's America Act, or LIFT America Act. The sweeping legislation will modernize the nation's infrastructure, rebuild the economy, combat climate change, and protect public health and the environment. The legislation invests more than $312 billion in clean energy, energy efficiency, drinking water, broadband, and health care infrastructure.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement after the Biden Administration announced an expansion of the Community Health Centers Vaccination Program:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement today after Congress passed the American Rescue Plan. The bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 220 - 211 and will soon go to President Biden's desk to be signed into law.
"The American Rescue Plan will go a long way towards crushing the coronavirus. Under President Biden, for the first time we have a national plan to fight the virus that does not force states and local governments to compete with each other for testing, contact tracing, and medical supplies.
Belford, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today held a press conference to highlight aid delivered to New Jersey's fishing communities. New Jersey received $11 million in federal funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that Congress passed and was signed into law in March 2020.
Washington, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) introduced the Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation's (CLEAN) Future Act – ambitious new climate legislation that ensures the United States acts aggressively to tackle the climate crisis this decade and achieve net zero greenhouse gas pollution.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement on House passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021:
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement today after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted an emergency use authorization for Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine:
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan:
"Early this morning, the House passed an American Rescue Plan that struggling families desperately need to help stay afloat during this ongoing public health and economic crisis.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) issued the following statement on the passage of H.R. 5, the Equality Act in the U.S. House of Representatives:
Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today held a virtual roundtable on veterans issues with advocates and veterans in New Jersey. During the roundtable, Pallone discussed the COVID-19 relief package and how it would help the veteran community.