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June 21, 2013
"Unfortunately, superstorm Sandy made the conditions of some of our beaches go from bad to worse, but once this project is complete, our beaches will be replenished and wider than they were even before the storm," Pallone said. "I have fought for these projects for years, and I'm pleased to finally see progress."
Issues: New Jersey

June 21, 2013

Long Branch, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that the contract has been awarded to Great Lakes Dredging and Dock Company, LLC for the beach fill project in Sea Bright and Monmouth Beach and that work will begin by the end of next month.


June 20, 2013

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that the Atlantic Highlands Fire Department has been awarded $235,030 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.

Issues: New Jersey

June 19, 2013

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced two grants through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Counseling Program to help provide individuals or families with advice and information on housing issues with the goal of expanding homeownership opportunities and improving access to affordable housing.

Issues: New Jersey

June 18, 2013

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement on H.R. 1797, the Nationwide 20-Week Abortion Ban Bill passed by House Republicans today:

Issues: Health Care

June 14, 2013

Council Approved Omnibus Recreational Accountability Measure Amendment

Washington, DC – In a letter sent June, 14, 2013, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06)

Issues: Fisheries

June 14, 2013

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to reimburse the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the use of contractors to load, haul and dispose of debris from the state’s waterways as a result of Superstorm Sandy.

Issues: New Jersey

June 5, 2013
"These FEMA loans will help keep our local governments up and running after their budgets suffered big financial hits due to Sandy," Pallone said in the release. "New Jersey residents and homeowners have suffered too much due to this disaster, and I'm relieved that these funds will help make sure that basic municipal services are not jeopardized as well."
Issues: New Jersey

June 5, 2013
As a result of urging by U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J. 6th District, the RBS site was placed on the Superfund National Priorities List in 2009. Pallone long has prioritized the cleanup of this lead contaminated site so the local community may once again access the waterfront area without worry of health hazards.

June 4, 2013
Keansburg, Atlantic Highlands, Oceanport and Sea Bright Suffered Substantial Revenue Losses Due to Sandy
Issues: New Jersey