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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.
Washington, DC --- Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that Edison’s Literacy New Jersey, Inc. was awarded a U.S. Citizens and Immigration Services (USCIS) FY16 Citizenship and Integration Grant for $100,000 to help permanent residents prepare for and apply for U.S. citizenship. Literacy New Jersey will use the award to expand the range of citizenship preparation services available to permanent residents, help these immigrants become citizens of the United States, and foster their integration into American society.
Long Branch, NJ- Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement on Jersey Central Power and Light’s (JCP&L) withdrawal of a proposal to transfer its high-voltage transmission lines to a sister company, Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission (MAIT). Both companies are owned by FirstEnergy.
Dear neighbors,
Long Branch, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) attended an open house held by the National Park Service (NPS) and voiced opposition to a proposal to increase camping and parking fees at Sandy Hook. The open house was announced after Pallone wrote NPS Director Jonathan B. Jarvis requesting that NPS hold a public hearing on the fee increases and provide information on the fee differences between Sandy Hook and other parks.
Long Branch, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) will be attending an open house on the National Park Service (NPS) proposal to increase Sandy Hook’s camping and parking fees. The open house was announced after Pallone wrote NPS Director Jonathan B. Jarvis requesting that NPS hold a public hearing on the fee increases and provide information on the fee differences between Sandy Hook and other parks. Public engagement events were also held on August 12 and August 20.
The open house will be held today from 6pm to 8 pm at the Sandy Hook Chapel.
Statement of Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr.
Before the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Freehold Township Municipal Building
August 30, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ– Today, at Rutgers University Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ 06) discussed reforms to assist New Jersey families facing $31 billion in student loan debt. New Jersey currently ranks 9th in the nation in average student loan debt with $30,536 owed by the average student borrower.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ– Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ 06), Ranking Member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, announced new legislation to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act and provide assistance to schools to replace older drinking water fountains that may contain lead. The bill H.R.5886, coauthored with Congressman Bobby Rush (D-IL), would establish a grant program to provide assistance to local educational agencies for the replacement of drinking water fountains manufactured prior to 1988. Pallone made the announcement at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in New Brunswick.