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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6), the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, proudly stood with President Obama as he signed the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act into law. Over the last year, Pallone worked with Democrats and Republicans alike to pass the first major overhaul of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to pass either chamber in nearly 40 years and also worked to reconcile differences between the House and Senate passed bills.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ– Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and advocates for reducing gun violence held a press conference calling for action in the aftermath of the tragic shooting in Orlando, FL last week. Representatives from The Coalition for Peace Action, NJ Million Mom March, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, Garden State Equality and the Islamic Society of Central Jersey were also in attendance.
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) delivered the keynote address congratulating 26 new American citizens and their guests during a special naturalization ceremony at the Long Branch Free Public Library. Assignment Judge Lisa P. Thornton delivered the Oath of Allegiance and Long Branch Mayor Adam Schneider was also in attendance.
Washington, D.C., - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) presented three New Jersey students, Nishi Shah of Edison and Trevor Somers and Richard Stelfox of Monmouth Beach, with the Congressional Award Gold Medal at a ceremony on Capitol Hill. The award is Congress’ most prestigious award for youth, earned by demonstrating civil leadership and strong personal development within their communities.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), who serves as the top Democrat of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, led Democratic efforts to advance H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, through the Energy and Commerce Committee.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), the co-founder of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, and Congressman Ami Bera (CA-07) the only Indian-American in Congress, and current co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, introduced HRes.786, expressing the sense of Congress that India should have a permanent seat on the United Nation's Security Council. The resolution would put the U.S. House of Representatives officially on record in support of India's bid.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6), released the following statement on the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando:
“I am shocked and saddened by the tragedy that took place in Orlando last night. It is appalling that so many innocent lives were taken. These senseless acts are horrifying and contrary to the principles that we hold dear.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-6), the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, voted for the legislation and helped lead Democratic efforts to pass the PIPES Act, which takes important towards protecting infrastructure and improving pipeline safety. The legislation reauthorizes the federal gas and hazardous liquid pipeline safety program that is overseen by the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) through fiscal year 2019.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) visited New hope Treatment in Marlboro to discuss legislation to combat the opioid epidemic. Pallone, who led democratic efforts to pass the bill, toured the facility and discussed how provisions in the conference report that recently passed the House of Representatives and Senate will assist addiction treatment centers. The legislation includes important and proven programs to address prevention, treatment and recovery.