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New Brunswick, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today led a roundtable discussion at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School to highlight the alarming findings of a new report released by his committee. The report, led by Pallone, thoroughly investigates the wide-ranging impact of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision in 2022, which overturned the right to abortion care established by Roe v. Wade in 1973.
Carteret, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced he has helped secure $35,714 in federal funding for the Borough of Carteret through the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program. The funding will be used to provide, distribute, and install up to 1400 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as part of Carteret’s Fire Safe program, a community program that helps residents improve fire safety and prevention in their homes.
Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06), top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today visited the Monmouth Family Health Center as part of National Health Center Week (August 4-10). This week celebrates the contributions of America's health centers, which provide essential services like preventive care, health education, and chronic disease management.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) announced today he has secured $850,000 in federal community project funding for Highland Park to undertake the construction of protected bicycle lanes, pedestrian safety measures, and comprehensive roadway reconstruction. This new federal investment aims to protect pedestrians, advance ADA accessibility, and create safe cycling infrastructure in the Borough.
Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today issued a statement demanding accountability and urgent action after rail passengers were stranded in an underground tunnel for three hours without air conditioning, experiencing stifling heat and darkness with minimal information from the crew. During this time, individuals suffered panic attacks, medical emergencies, and severe distress, with some passengers opening windows and encountering smoke.
Edison, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) today announced he has helped to secure $188,407 in federal funding for Edison’s Fire Department through the Department of Homeland Security's Fiscal Year 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). This crucial funding, part of the fourth round of competitive FY 2023 AFG announcements, aims to enhance the fire and emergency response capabilities within the Edison community.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) has secured $750,000 in community project funding for the Matawan Lead Pipes Removal Project, aimed at identifying and removing all lead service lines within the Borough. The new federal funding will cover the cost of investigations, removal procedures, and public notifications of lead service lines.
LONG BRANCH, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today expressed strong support for the U.S. Pharmacopeia's (USP) new guidelines for the use of synthetic alternatives to horseshoe crab blood in drug and medical device safety testing. Pallone emphasized the importance of these guidelines as a step toward reducing pharmaceutical industry reliance on Atlantic horseshoe crabs while ensuring a safe medical product supply chain.
Keyport, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06), in collaboration with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Commissioner Shawn LaTourette, today announced a plan to remove slag-like materials found at Bayfront Beach in Keyport.
Perth Amboy, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) today announced $72 million from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support a statewide climate change preparedness initiative administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). This ambitious project, Building a Climate Ready NJ, will significantly reduce flood risks for coastal communities along all NJ coastal counties by implementing natural flood barriers in communities.