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Piscataway, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced a new workforce training program at Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools (MCVTS). The Agricultural and Aquacultural Workforce Training Program will focus on agricultural and seafood industry workforce development and help address food insecurity in Middlesex County. Pallone secured $300,200 for the program in the federal spending bill that was signed into law in March.
Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today received the Federal Legislator of the Year Award from the New Jersey Society for Economic, Environmental Development (NJ SEED). NJ SEED is a coalition of New Jersey's labor and business organizations. Pallone also participated in a roundtable on infrastructure with representatives from NJ SEED.
Washington, D.C. – Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today following reports that the Supreme Court has circulated a draft decision overturning its 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade:
"Roe v. Wade has stood for nearly 50 years protecting the right to abortion.
Washington, D.C. – Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today in support of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) proposed rules to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes and flavored cigars.
Washington, DC – Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Co-Chairs Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), Gus M. Bilirakis (FL-12), Jackie Speier (CA-14), Adam B. Schiff (CA-28) and 60 Members of Congress sent a letter today requesting significant economic assistance for the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) in the Fiscal Year 2023 State and Foreign Relations funding legislation.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today applauded the additional $12.7 million New Jersey will receive for home energy assistance. The state has received a total of $302,351,448 for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) that helps families struggling with the costs of home energy bills.
Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that New Jersey will receive an estimated $154,483,918 in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funding will provide more transportation options, ease congestion, and reduce carbon pollution across the state.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that New Jersey will receive $2,521,695 to help transition the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline from the current 10-digit number to a three-digit dialing code – 988. The funding will be distributed through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Edison, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that Middlesex County will receive $1,086,306 to preserve the Metuchen Meeting House Battlefield. The grant will cover half of the acquisition cost and allow Middlesex County in partnership with Edison Township to create the new public Battle of Short Hills Park.
Washington, DC – Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at an Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled, "Gouged at the Gas Station: Big Oil and America's Pain at the Pump." Video is available here.