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Long Branch, NJ- Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement on today's budget speech by Governor Murphy.

"I continue to be impressed by Governor Murphy's strong leadership and willingness to take on the challenges facing our state. He has already taken steps to make our state more tolerant, fair and innovative in his first months in office and today's speech shows his determination to continue these efforts.

Long Branch, N.J. – Today at Woodbridge High School, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) met with students to discuss the gun violence epidemic facing our communities every day. According to the Center for Disease Control, New Jersey had 475 firearm deaths in 2015.

"The common theme here is guns," said Pallone. "America's gun violence crisis is not normal - and it's not inevitable. Americans are 25 times more likely to be killed by a gun than people in other developed nations. In fact, no other country like ours comes close."

Washington, D.C. – Stating that tobacco products like JUUL and other e-cigarettes are gaining widespread popularity among America's youth, Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) sent a letter to U.S.

Long Branch - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) applauded Judge Gail Cookson's ruling against the proposed Monmouth County Reliability Project. The plan for JCP&L's new transmission line would impact Aberdeen, Hazlet and Middletown in Pallone's district and run along New Jersey Transit's North Jersey Coast line.

Washington, DC – Today, as the survivors of the horrific mass shooting in Parkland, Florida continue to advocate for common-sense gun control, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) led all 24 Energy and Commerce Democrats in a letter to Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) urging him to hold hearings as soon as possible to address gun violence in America.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4986, which reauthorizes the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for the first time in 28 years. The bill includes the SANDy Act and the Viewer Protection Act, pro-consumer bills that Congressman Pallone authored. As the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Pallone led bipartisan, bicameral negotiations that led to the breakthrough of this reauthorization. The legislation will now need to be approved by the Senate and signed into law by the President.

Dear Neighbors,

Like many of you, I was devastated by the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida. We have no greater responsibility than to keep our children safe and the loss of 17 young people during this unspeakable tragedy is unacceptable.

Long Branch, N.J. – Today at Asbury Park High School, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) met with students, administration and advocates to discuss the gun violence epidemic facing our communities every day. According to the Center for Disease Control, New Jersey had 475 firearm deaths in 2015. Just last week, 10-year old Yovanni Banos-Merino was tragically shot outside his home in Asbury Park.