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Washington, D.C. – Today in Carteret, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) unveiled legislation to invest in America’s infrastructure, create jobs and modernize our economy for the 21st century. Congressman Pallone’s bill provides for funding for a comprehensive 21st Century infrastructure package including key areas such as broadband, drinking water, healthcare, the electric grid, brownfield redevelopment and renewable energy.
Washington D.C.- Today Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) blasted the Trump administration’s reported consideration of authorizing seismic testing in the Atlantic.
New Brunswick, NJ --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today announced the recipients of the prestigious Congressional Award, this year’s U.S. Service Academy nominees and the winners of the 2017 Sixth Congressional District High School Arts Competition at a Congressional Awards Ceremony. Students representing several local high schools were honored at the reception, held at Rutgers University. In addition, distinguished guests discussed the importance of the fields recognized.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement on the firing of FBI Director James Comey.
New Brunswick, NJ –Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) denounced the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) for detaining four Indonesian men who have taken sanctuary at the Reformed Church of Highland Park. The Indonesian nationals are ethnic Chinese Christians, who fled from religious persecution in the 1990s. In 2002, in response to the 9/11 attacks, the Bush Administration introduced a program requiring certain individuals primarily from Muslim countries to register in the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS).
New Brunswick, NJ –Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement on the status of Rutgers student, Carimer Andujar.
“I want to thank all those who have come out to support Carimer Andujar. Her story is that of so many immigrants throughout our country and we need stand up and say ‘no more.’ Your voices will send a message to the Trump administration that its extreme policies are contrary to American values and that they are simply unacceptable.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement after the House voted 217 to 213 in favor of Trumpcare:
“House Republicans today supported a cruel bill that rips health insurance away from 24 million Americans, forces millions of others to pay more for less, and eviscerates protections for people living with pre-existing conditions.
Washington, D.C. –Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement today after reports that the Trump administration is planning an executive order this week seeking an expansion of drilling off the U.S. coastline.
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Washington, D.C. –Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement on President Trump’s executive order calling for a review of national monument designations under the Antiquities Act. The executive order calls on the Interior Department to conduct a review of national monument designations over the past two decades to determine whether changes or modifications need to be made to monument proclamations, jeopardizing lands that are currently protected.