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Washington, D.C. – Today, H.R. 670, the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 383-22. The bill was introduced by Congressmen Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) last year and would enable a disabled individual to set up a Special Needs Trust on their own behalf. A Special Needs Trust is a special type of trust that is designed to supplement certain daily living expenses and medical care.
LONG BRANCH, NJ - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement on the recent bombings taking place in New Jersey and New York.
“While there is still much to learn, what is clear is that law enforcement has done an outstanding job since the first incident in Seaside on Saturday, having already captured a suspect in these incidents. We will pray for the speedy recovery of the officers injured in the apprehension of the suspect.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6) applauded the reopening of Long Branch’s West End post office. The new West End Postal Station is slated to open today at 81 Brighton Avenue. The previous site was closed for emergency repairs back in August of 2014.
“I appreciate the work of the USPS and the Long Branch city government to reopen the West End location,” said Pallone. “I am confident that the location on Brighton Avenue will improve access to postal services for members of our community.”
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ– Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ 06), the Ranking Member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, met with emergency physicians and public health advocates at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital—a Level I Trauma Center—and discussed the impact of gun violence on public health throughout New Jersey and the country. Every day, 306 people in America are shot in homicides, assaults, suicides & suicide attempts, unintentional shootings, and police intervention.
LONG BRANCH, NJ – On Saturday, September 24th at 10:00 a.m., Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) will be hosting a U.S. Service Academy Day at Naval Weapons Station Earle, Leonardo Pier Complex. The event will provide a forum for students who are interested in attending one of our nation’s prestigious U.S. Service Academies to learn more about the process for admission.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Census Bureau announced that in 2015, the uninsured rate fell to 8.7% in New Jersey, down from down from 13.2 percent in 2010. That dramatic drop means 398,000 more New Jerseyans have coverage in 2015 than they did previously. The drop in uninsured is largely the result of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) consumer protections, the Medicaid expansion, and the creation of the Health Insurance Marketplace. Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.
WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Committee Member Rep. Leonard Lance (R-NJ) unveiled a bipartisan proposal today that would strengthen the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authority to regulate cosmetic products.
Washington, DC --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today announced that the Oceanport Fire Department has been awarded a $14,762 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S). The purpose of the AFG program is to award grants directly to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service (EMS) organizations to enhance their ability to protect the health and safety of the public, as well as that of first-responder personnel, with respect to fire and fire related hazards.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced a $2,999,055 federal grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF)to Rutgers University. The grant will assist research related to coastal climate risk and resilience, as well as applying the knowledge gained through this research to developing resilient coastal systems. Funds will be used to train approximately 100 graduate students for a five year period in the field of climate science.
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that his office has already helped secure $770,116.41 in 2016 for his constituents seeking assistance through his district office. His work on behalf of constituents includes help with Veterans Affairs claims, tax return issues with the Internal Revenue Service, Sandy related FEMA grants and claims, SBA loans, Social Security payments, and more.