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Long Branch, NJ – Today in Asbury Park, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) held a tax Teach-in on the GOP Tax Scam with policy experts from New Jersey Policy Perspective and New Jersey Citizen, local officials and New Jersey residents. The event was an opportunity to inform constituents about the devastating impact of the GOP Tax Scam.
Washington, D.C. – Last night, President Trump signed legislation into law that was introduced earlier this year by Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) that mandates government websites be mobile friendly. The House passed the bill unanimously on November 15, 2017, and the Senate approved the bill on December 21, 2017.
Washington, DC- Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement after the Interior Department announced that it would exclude offshore drilling from the coasts of Florida, while leaving the rest of nearly all U.S. waters, including the Atlantic, open to offshore drilling.
Long Branch, NJ- Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced that Union Beach will move forward with a $287 million flood control project. A Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) for the project was signed by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and USACE this week. The signing of the PPA allows USACE to move forward on the actual construction phase of the project.
Washington, D.C. – Today Congressmen Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) blasted the Trump Administration for unveiling a reckless plan to open nearly all U.S. waters, including the Atlantic, for offshore drilling. Pallone also called for a lengthy, intensive, and transparent public comment period to give New Jeseryans ample opportunity to have their voices heard on the new plan. He specifically asked that a public hearing be held in New Jersey.
Long Branch, N.J. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement on the passing of former Governor Brendan Byrne.
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Governor Byrne. Governor Byrne committed his entire life to public service and served our state with skill, honor and integrity. We should all be thankful for his leadership on many issues, including the environment. I hope that New Jerseyans will pray for his wife Ruthie and all of his family during this difficult time."
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that his office helped secure a total of $464,170.82 for his constituents seeking assistance through his district office in 2017. His work on behalf of constituents includes help with Veterans Affairs claims, tax return issues with the Internal Revenue Service, Sandy related FEMA grants and claims, SBA loans, Social Security payments, and more.
