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New Brunswick, NJ — Today at the Raritan Bay Slag Superfund Site in Laurence Harbor, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and the New Jersey Sierra Club commemorated the creation of the EPA on July 9, 1970. The agency was created through bipartisan efforts during the Nixon administration to protect the nation’s air and water quality and prevent various forms of pollution. The EPA has played a leading role in protecting public health and combatting climate change, taking action on chemical safety and working towards a sustainable future.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) sent a letter to the new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator William B. Long, raising concerns over the agency’s lack of action in resolving flood insurance claims from Superstorm Sandy. He asked that the agency take swift action on behalf of those who have suffered from documented, widespread fraud perpetrated by private insurance companies in the aftermath of the storm.
Washington - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (06-NJ) announced that Middlesex County has been awarded a federal grant worth $1,570,212 to aid low income individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. The grant will assist Middlesex residents through the Ryan White Program which supports both direct medical treatment as well as non-medical aid.
Washington - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) voted against H.R. 3003 and H.R. 3004, which would implement policies that endanger our communities and immigrants. Instead of positively reforming our immigration policies, these laws would unduly punish law-abiding immigrants and undermine local law enforcement officials.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) helped lead bipartisan reauthorization of the Brownfields program through the Energy and Commerce Committee. The Brownfields program was created in 2002 by legislation authored by Pallone and the late Republican Ohio Rep. Paul Gillmor. The programs’ investments have leveraged more than $22 billion from a variety of public and private sources for cleanup and redevelopment activities. This has resulted in approximately 117,525 jobs nationwide.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to review New Jersey's bid to allow sports betting at its casinos and racetracks.
Washington, DC- Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement today after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its score on the impacts of the Senate Trumpcare bill:
Washington, DC- Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to hear arguments on President Trump's travel ban executive order. The Supreme Court will allow parts of the order to proceed while it considers the case.
Long Branch, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) sent a letter to U.S Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross asking him to consider New Jersey’s response to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) evaluation of the state’s compliance. New Jersey has proposed a summer flounder size limit of 18 inches, with a 104-day fishing season and a 3 bag limit. The State argues that this change will better preserve the stock by reducing the discard mortality as well as reach conservation equivalency with federal regulations.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) recognized two New Jersey students with the Congressional Award Gold Medal. Felicia Aschettino of West Long Branch, and Madilyn Somers of Monmouth Beach received the prestigious congressional award to recognize their civic leadership and strong personal development within their communities. Medalists must complete over 400 hours of community service, 200 hours of personal development and physical fitness as well as a four-night expedition.