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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr., and Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Henry A. Waxman introduced legislation to extend funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through 2019. Without this legislation, no new funding for the CHIP program will be available after September of 2015. Reps.

Highlights Need for More Transparency Surrounding Hired Contractors, Rebuilding Grants

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement today urging the Christie Administration to release additional information detailing how Sandy aid funds are being spent in the State of New Jersey:

Today, Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met with representatives of Major League Baseball (MLB) and the MLB Players Association (MLBPA) to discuss efforts to cut back on smokeless tobacco use among players and fans. Today’s meeting was also attended by Matt Myers, President of Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids.

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement in response to the conflicting rulings by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on whether the federal government can offer tax credits to individuals and families who purchase health coverage through the federal insurance exchange:

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s decision to sign an executive order protecting LGBT Americans employed by federal contractors from workplace discrimination without an exemption for religious organizations. Last week, Pallone, a long-time advocate for LGBT equality, led a letter signed by 34 Members of Congress urging President Obama not to include special exemptions in his executive order:

Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement in response to the Record of Decision issued today by the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). BOEM’s decision will allow for further environmental review of geological and geophysical (G&G) survey activities off the Mid- and South Atlantic coast and may lead to permits for seismic surveying in the Atlantic being issued.

PISCATAWAY, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) toured the Graphic Packaging International, Inc. (GPI) facility in Piscataway, New Jersey. GPI is a leader in the packaging industry, serving hundreds of the world’s most recognized brands. Congressman Pallone took a tour of the Piscataway facility and met with the GPI management team and employees.