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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) slammed the Trump administration’s plans to deport millions of immigrants. As a result of today’s directives, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are required to apprehend and quickly deport virtually every undocumented immigrant they encounter.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Bill Pascrell (NJ-09), sent a letter to the Newark Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation raising concerns about reported FBI phone calls and attempts to meet in-person with Syrian refugees.

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), the Ranking Member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, led House Democrats in introducing the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 2017 (H.R. 1068). The bill would make comprehensive changes to ensure safer drinking water for communities nationwide.

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. released the following statement on Andy Puzder withdrawing himself from consideration for Labor Secretary:

Long Branch, NJ – This week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced plans to dredge the Sandy Hook Channel and place the dredged sand in the Sea Bright Offshore Borrow Area (SBOBA). The Sandy Hook Channel was last dredged in 2015. The dredged material will be used to replenish the Sea Bright Offshore Borrow Area, which was hit hard during Superstorm Sandy.

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) issued the following statement on the resignation of Michael Flynn as National Security Advisor.

New Brunswick, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) visited Planned Parenthood in Perth Amboy to show his strong support for comprehensive health care coverage, women’s reproductive rights, and the organization’s mission. Pallone is the Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over health care.

Since the Affordable Care Act was enacted, millions have signed up for health insurance and the percentage of uninsured Americans is at a record low. More than 20 million additional Americans have healthcare, and a million additional enrollees are expected this year.