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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, announced today the inclusion of several critical health care provisions in the continuing resolution that the U.S. House will vote on later this week. Among the highlights is Pallone’s legislation to reauthorize federal programs supporting research and treatment for traumatic brain injury (TBI), now renamed to honor the late New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09).
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement after the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Striped Bass Board decided to maintain current management measures for 2025, following his recent letter urging fair treatment for New Jersey’s fishing industry:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) joined storm and fire survivors at the U.S. Capitol to push for comprehensive and equitable disaster recovery solutions. Pallone joined advocates, organized by the New Jersey Organizing Project, in calling for the permanent authorization and full funding of the U.S.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced today that his H.R. 6829, the HEARTS Act, has passed the U.S. Senate, marking a significant victory for public health. The bill, which overwhelmingly passed the House in September, now heads to President Biden’s desk for signature into law.
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.