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Belford, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced a new dredging project of the Shoal Harbor navigation channel. The funding will be used for maintenance dredging of approximately 160,000 cubic yards in the channel. Pallone secured $8 million for the project in a federal spending bill that was signed into law earlier this year. The U.S.

Perth Amboy, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced the United Way of Central Jersey Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) in Perth Amboy. The new center will provide an integrated set of services for families in need, including employment services, financial education and coaching, and assistance applying for federal support.

South Amboy, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today joined state and local leaders in South Amboy for a ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on the South Amboy ferry project.

Edison, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today held a roundtable on veterans' issues at Edison VFW Post 3117 with Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald Rios. During the roundtable, Pallone gave an update on legislation that has recently passed in the House of Representatives and heard directly from veterans about the issues they are facing.

Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced the recipients of the Congressional Award, this year's U.S. Service Academy nominees, and the winners of the 2022 Sixth Congressional District High School Arts Competition at an awards ceremony. Students representing several local high schools were honored at a reception at the West End Arts Center.

Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) hosted a virtual grants workshop today with representatives from the Department of Justice to highlight federal funding opportunities to hire local police officers and prevent violence in schools.

Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) applauded today's announcement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it will provide New Jersey with over $221 million to enable the New Jersey State Revolving Fund to support 28 new water infrastructure projects benefiting over 5.8 million people across the state.

Woodbridge, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today held a press conference hailing House passage of the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act that will help put an end to price gouging at the gas pump and protect consumers.