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Long Branch, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced more than $5 million in grants to the Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority (BRSA) from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist in the recovery from Hurricane Sandy. The grants will help repair BRSA’s main pumping station and Dewatering/Incineration building.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt:

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. participated in House Democrats’ sit-in on the House Floor to demand that Speaker Ryan and House Republicans allow a vote on bipartisan ideas to curb gun violence. Pallone is a cosponsor of the Assault Weapons Ban of 2015, which would ensure that no such guns are manufactured while placing new restrictions on the sale of already existing assault weapons.

WASHINGTON, DC –Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Gene Green (D-TX), top Democrat on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following statement in response to Speaker Paul Ryan’s unveiling of House Republicans so-called “Better Way” health care proposal:

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.