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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

June 3, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement today on the passing of U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg:

“I am deeply saddened by the news of Senator Lautenberg’s passing. I have known Senator Lautenberg for decades, and I have been honored to call him a colleague and friend. My heart and thoughts go out to his wife Bonnie, his children and grandchildren.

Issues: New Jersey

May 31, 2013

Long Branch, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs will receive $665,055 in federal funding from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in partner with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to offer permanent supportive housing by providing 75 vouchers to homeless veterans, many of whom are living with chronic disabling conditions.


May 31, 2013
Pallone Also Introduces Legislation Holding Polluters Accountable for Superfund Sites

May 31, 2013
Plans have been finalized to clean up a toxic waste site on Raritan Bay. New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone made the announcement Friday at the Raritan Bay Slag Superfund site in Old Bridge with representatives of the Environmental Protection Agency.