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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. sent a letter today to Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Executive Director Bob Beal, advocating for fair treatment of New Jersey’s fishing industry under the proposed 2025 Atlantic Striped Bass management measures. Pallone stressed the need to rebuild striped bass stocks while ensuring New Jersey’s fishing industry is not unfairly penalized compared to neighboring northern states.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Rob Menendez (NJ-08) announced the inclusion of an updated New York-New Jersey Harbor and Tributary Study (HATS) in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA 2024). The study, which was first authorized in 2013 as a response to Hurricane Sandy, aims at improving flood protections and storm resiliency.
Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) today announced the inclusion of their New Jersey Shore Hot Spot Erosion Mitigation Study in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA). This study will address hot spot erosion—localized areas of accelerated sediment loss that leave beaches, dunes, and nearby properties dangerously exposed to storm surges and flooding. Hot spot erosion occurs when geography and currents collide to focus wave action and energy on a narrow part of a beach.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced over $150,000 in federal funding to support critical public safety initiatives in Neptune Township and the City of Perth Amboy through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The Bureau of Justice Assistance, a division of the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, awarded the grants to help strengthen local law enforcement, enhance community safety, and fund innovative crime prevention efforts.
Piscataway, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) today announced $230,665 in federal funding for Rutgers University to expand distance learning capabilities to rural communities and businesses in Cape May, Cumberland, Middlesex, and Ocean counties, providing critical support to the commercial fishing and aquaculture industries in New Jersey’s coastal region.
Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone today criticized Amtrak and NJ Transit for their failure to provide reliable service along the Northeast Corridor, leaving thousands of commuters stranded Monday due to ongoing overhead wire issues. Pallone demanded that the two transit agencies refund customers.
New Brunswick, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced over $13 million in federal funding to support pandemic recovery efforts at Saint Peter’s University Hospital and Hackensack Meridian Health System facilities in New Jersey’s 6th Congressional District. This funding, secured with Pallone’s advocacy, will provide critical financial relief to sustain high-quality health care and reimburse hospitals for emergency protective measures undertaken during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sayreville, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced $1.57 million in federal funding for the Borough of Sayreville to advance flood resilience and ecosystem restoration. The funding will support the design phase for restoring 188 acres of wetlands and upland habitats, a vital project to protect Sayreville residents from worsening tidal and storm flooding.
The restoration will also improve habitat for iconic species such as ospreys, bald eagles, and terrapins, delivering both environmental and community benefits.
Port Monmouth, NJ – Twelve years after Superstorm Sandy devastated Port Monmouth, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. returned today to launch the final phase of the Port Monmouth Storm Risk Reduction Project.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) submitted testimony today to the House Natural Resources Committee’s Federal Lands Subcommittee during its first legislative hearing on his bill (H.R. 9528) to rename two significant facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of the late Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. In his testimony, Pallone urged the subcommittee to advance the bill, highlighting Pascrell’s unwavering dedication to Paterson and his lifelong commitment to public service.