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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump asking him to fulfill his past promises to invest heavily in our nation’s infrastructure. The President has often called for over $1 trillion in investments in our infrastructure, yet no steps have been taken to make this commitment a reality. President Trump has instead taken steps to cut necessary projects and repairs that provide this country – and New Jersey, specifically – with clean water, effective transportation, and job opportunities.
Washington, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement on the Trump administration preparing to direct the Justice Department’s civil rights division to investigate universities over affirmative action admissions policies.
Long Branch, NJ- Today in Oceanport, NJ, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) toured the Fort Monmouth offices of Vi Hubs for Startup Day Across America. Vi Hubs is a collaborative hub for creative problem solvers, business leaders, and technologists. Congressman Pallone heard from the leaders of Vi Hubs and startups that use its facilities about how they are solving problems through innovation and what they need to grow and succeed.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement this morning after the Senate rejected the so-called “skinny” Trumpcare amendment:
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved the Drinking Water System Improvement Act, which addresses many of the challenges facing communities nationwide who do not have confidence in the safety of their drinking water. Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) led House Democrats in bipartisan negotiations over the legislation, which would be the first major update to the Safe Drinking Water Act in over 20 years.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) led a bipartisan letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator William B. Long, objecting to FEMA’s plan to remove Sandy victims from the Sandy Claims Review process if they have not scheduled oral interviews for their Neutral Reviews by August 1, 2017.
Washington, DC - Congressman Pallone released the following statement on the Department of Justice filing in the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals arguing that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 does not prohibit discrimination against gay and bisexual employees.
Washington, DC – Today, at an Energy and Commerce hearing titled “Powering America: A Review of the Operation and Effectiveness of the Nation’s Wholesale Electricity Markets,” Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) questioned witnesses from the energy industry on transparency for transmission projects. Witnesses included Craig Glazer, an executive at PJM Interconnection, which is a major backer of JCP&L’s Monmouth County Reliability Project (MCRP). Pallone has been a frequent critic of the MCRP and used the hearing as an opportunity raise important questions about the project.
Washington, DC- Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement on President Trump’s tweets on transgender Americans serving in the military.