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WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) Thursday was sworn in to the 113^th Congress. First elected in 1988, today marks the beginning of Pallone’s 13^th term in the U.S. House of Representatives.

“I am deeply honored to represent the Sixth District of New Jersey in the 113^th Congress,” said Pallone. “I thank the people of New Jersey’s Sixth District for this great privilege, and will do all I can to continue to serve the needs of our communities during my next term.”

WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) spoke on the House Floor today calling on Speaker Boehner to allow a vote on the Superstorm Sandy Recovery Bill before the 112^th Congress adjourns. Congressman Pallone’s New Jersey district includes many areas that were devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Below are the video and his remarks:

WASHINGTON D.C.—Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) sent a letter to the chair and ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies today requesting that federal fisheries disaster funding be included in any supplemental disaster funding to assist states affected by Superstorm Sandy. Congressman Pallone’s coastal New Jersey district suffered severe damage from the storm, and many fisheries located within the district are not operational as a result.

WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium (NJSGC) was awarded $471,500 for research, extension and education programs on coastal issues. Sea Grant is a nationwide network administered through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of 32 university-based programs that work with coastal communities.

WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today released the following statement on the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut: