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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) joined Mayor Wilda Diaz in Perth Amboy to highlight the need for investment in water infrastructure in New Jersey and throughout the country. In February, Pallone introduced, the AQUA Act, which significantly increases water infrastructure funding authorization so local communities can repair and replace their aging water systems to ensure residents have access to clean and safe drinking water.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) applauded the news that President Obama will deliver the keynote address at Rutgers University’s 250th Anniversary Commencement in May 2016. Last month, Pallone led members of the New Jersey Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to President Obama urging him to accept Rutgers University’s invitation. Rutgers is located in Congressman Pallone’s district.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06), Senior Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, questioned state of Michigan and federal government officials about the Flint Water crisis and what needs to be done to address widespread problems of lead poisoning in children in communities across the nation. The hearing comes after numerous reports of lead being detected at New Jersey schools.
LONG BRANCH - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) is pleased to announce that his office will hold a Poetry competition for local school children as part of National Poetry month. The competition is open to all students in the 6th District and select submissions will be featured by Pallone’s office. Students will also be able to take part in a reading at the Congressman’s office.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressmen Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ) and Robert J. Dold (R-Ill.), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Armenian Issues Caucus, sent letters to President Obama and the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Department of State and Foreign Operations condemning the latest Azerbaijani attacks against Nagorno Karabakh and calling for a suspension of military aid to Azerbaijan.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) commended the Supreme Court for unanimously deciding that states may count all residents, whether or not they are eligible to vote, in drawing election districts. The decision effectively upholds the “one person, one vote” principle.
WASHINGTON, DC - As the 2016 Major League Baseball (MLB) season begins, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Senior Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today demanded that chewing tobacco finally be banned from Major League Baseball.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) Co-Chair of the Congressional Armenian Issues Caucus, released the following statement condemning the newest wave of large-scale attacks by Azerbaijan against Nagorno Karabakh.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), visited the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center at Rutgers University to recognize Autism Awareness Month and observe the crucial services the center provides and discuss the importance of state and federal research for Autism.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Senior Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, joined 44 current and former Senators and 164 current and former House Members to file an amicus brief in support of the Obama administration’s historic ‘Clean Power Plan’ (CPP). As the Democratic Leader of the committee with jurisdiction over the Clean Power Plan and the Clean Air Act, Pallone led the effort on the brief in the House.