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November 15, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) today sent a letter to President Biden urging him to use his authority under Section 12(a) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) to permanently withdraw unleased and at-risk areas of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) from fossil fuel development.

Issues: Environment

November 14, 2024

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today celebrated a significant advancement in efforts to restore the Raritan and Sandy Hook Bays with the installation of 80 seeded oyster castles—an innovative project made possible through federal funds he secured.

Issues: New Jersey

November 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) today announced $112 million in federal funding to overhaul key Amtrak and NJ Transit infrastructure along the Northeast Corridor in New Jersey.


October 29, 2024

Highlands, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. has announced a major win for central New Jersey with $54.9 million in federal funding from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Ports Program to advance zero-emission high-speed ferries through Seastreak, LLC.


October 23, 2024

New Brunswick, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) led a tour of the Northeast Corridor (NEC) with key leaders from Amtrak, NJ Transit, and the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Pallone organized the tour to directly address the significant disruptions and delays that have plagued New Jersey commuters throughout the summer.


October 17, 2024

South Amboy, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) has secured $250,000 in federal funding to transform a vacant lot near South Amboy’s Middle High School into a safe and engaging playground specifically designed for young children.

Issues: New Jersey

October 10, 2024

South Plainfield, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) toured the newly upgraded South Plainfield Emergency Operations Center (EOC) today to highlight the recent improvements funded by $370,725 he secured in the Fiscal Year 2023 federal budget.

Issues: New Jersey

October 8, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, announced today that New Jersey will receive more than $44 million in federal funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to replace lead pipes.


October 8, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) has secured $750,000 in federal funding for Monmouth University’s Urban Coast Institute. This groundbreaking initiative will bolster environmental protection efforts while addressing public concerns surrounding offshore wind development along the Jersey Shore.


October 3, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – As COP29 approaches, Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and 60 members of Congress are urging Secretary of State Antony Blinken to take decisive action against Azerbaijan's human rights violations before the global climate summit in November.