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“Derogatory names and symbols that invoke stereotypes of Native Americans are offensive and embody a shameful legacy of institutionalized mistreatment of this community. They are especially harmful to Native students and children, causing lower self-esteem and other psychological issues documented in scientific studies. These depictions and imagery also impact non-Native people by reinforcing negative stereotypes and misperceptions,” Pallone said.

Sandy Hook, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony today formally transferring ownership of the James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Sandy Hook to the federal government. This National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) federal lab had been operating under a lease agreement with the state. The transfer required an act of Congress that Pallone spearheaded and was officially implemented this year.

Sea Bright, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) and Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) joined today with local leaders, advocates, and homeowners to announce the introduction of the bipartisan and bicameral National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization (NFIP-RE) Act of 2023. This legislation would reauthorize the program for five years – providing greater stability for homeowners, small business owners, and the real estate market.

New Brunswick, NJ – With the United States in the middle of one of the worst drug shortage crises in recent memory, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) joined local health officials and providers today to stress the need for Congress to pass legislation addressing the national drug shortage crisis. 

Piscataway, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) held a press conference today about federal funding he secured for the Metlar-Bodine House Museum. Pallone secured $500,000 in a federal spending bill signed into law last year to help complete an extensive restoration project for the museum, including construction of the Forever the 4th gallery that will feature the Ross Hall Wall.

Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today applauded the $263.6 million in federal funding New Jersey will receive to expand broadband access in the state. The funding comes from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that Pallone fought for as Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee last Congress. The state will primarily use the funding to build out broadband infrastructure in locations that currently do not have it and to upgrade digital networks in areas that lack a reliable connection.

Washington, D.C. – Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today, one day before the first anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson’s Women’s Health Organization: 

Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued a statement today on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to a Joint Session of Congress. Pallone will welcome Edison Mayor Sam Joshi as his guest to the address and will bring the Prime Minister into the House of Representatives as a member of the official Congressional Escort Committee.