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Congressman Pledges to Use Powerful Committee Position to Ensure Improved Disaster Preparedness

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has called on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to finalize a proposed Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule governing the regulation of electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, and other tobacco products. Congressman Gene Green (TX-29), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Health, co-signed the letter.

Discussion Focused on Ways to Build and Maintain a Competitive Economy

LONG BRANCH, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) toured Oxford Superconducting Technology in Carteret to highlight and discuss the ‘Make It In America’ agenda. Congressman Pallone talked about the importance of American jobs and took input on how the ‘Make It In America’ jobs plan can be updated to reflect today’s economic landscape.

LONG BRANCH, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), a co-chair of the Congressional Coastal Communities Caucus, announced a $57,853 grant to Rutgers University from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to aid New Jersey coastal communities in the fight against marine debris. Specifically, the grant award will be aimed at preventing derelict fishing equipment and other marine debris from ending up in New Jersey coastal waters.

LONG BRANCH, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, decried today’s state court approval of the Christie Administration’s controversial settlement with ExxonMobil. The Christie Administration decided to settle New Jersey’s $8.9 billion environmental damage lawsuit against ExxonMobil for a mere $225 million.

LONG BRANCH, NJ – Today, Congressmen Frank Pallone, Jr. (D NJ-06) and Frank LoBiondo (R NJ-02) made the following statement on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia decision to deny New Jersey from implementing its sports betting law.

Discussion of Voting Rights Protection at Church Where First Black Voter was Parishioner and is Buried

LONG BRANCH, NJ – Today, on ‘Start Up Day Across America,’ Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) visited Asbury Park-based tech hub Cowerks and met with local entrepreneurs. Congressman Pallone heard from members of the Cowerks community that operate local start-ups about how they are solving problems through innovation and what challenges they face. He also discussed the impact tech start-ups have on the economy, the benefits they provide to the community, and how Congress can support them.