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Washington, D.C. --- During a hearing today of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans, U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) questioned federal officials and other members of Congress about the impacts of the proposed OCEANS-21 bill on recreational anglers and fisheries management.

Washington, D.C. --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health and a senior member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement today after the House Natural Resources Committee passed legislation by voice vote that reauthorizes the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.

Washington, D.C. --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, gave the following opening statement at a subcommittee hearing this morning on "Living Without Health Insurance: Why Every American Needs Coverage."

Washington, D.C. --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following statement at an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing entitled "Diminished Capacity: Can the FDA Assure the Safety and Security of the Nation's Food Supply?" Chairman Pallone announced his intentions to introduce legislation that would plug the gaps in our system of pet food regulation and data collection that need to be corrected in order to ensure a safer pet food supply.

Washington, D.C. --- U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), co-chairman of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, gave the following statement last night on the House floor to commemorate the 92nd Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.

Washington, D.C. The Social Security and Medicare Trustees have confirmed today that the Medicare program remains a strong and vital source of health care coverage for millions of seniors. While the Trustees report that the program will be solvent well into the future, ensuring its continued sustainability will require Congress to address current inefficiencies.

Washington, D.C. --- The U.S. House of Representatives today approved a water resources development bill that authorizes $78.05 million in federal funding for the Union Beach hurricane and storm damage reduction project requested by U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ).

Washington, D.C. --- The U.S. House of Representatives today approved a water resources development bill that authorizes federal funding for the South River Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration Project. The project was requested by U.S. Reps. Rush Holt (D-NJ) and Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ).