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September 28, 2018

Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6: The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, a bipartisan package of provisions to expand access to treatment and make long-term progress in addressing the opioid epidemic. Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), the Ranking Member of the House and Energy Commerce Committee, was a lead House negotiators on this final bipartisan bill that was negotiated between House and Senate health leaders.


September 24, 2018

Dear Neighbors,

Recently, I have taken part in small business roundtables with local entrepreneurs. Small business owners are so important to growing our economy and creating quality jobs in the 21st century. We need to be investing in technology and creating policies that help these innovators succeed. I'm thankful for the insights of those taking part in the roundtables and I look forward to bringing their ideas back to Washington.


September 24, 2018

Long Branch, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) held a roundtable with entrepreneurs and discussed policies that can create quality jobs in New Jersey. Congressman Pallone is the Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees many important issues vital to business, including the internet.


September 24, 2018

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that Rutgers University has been awarded six National Science Foundation (NSF) grants totaling more than $2,700,000.

"Rutgers University continues to show its dedication to pursing new scientific initiatives," Pallone said. "I am extremely proud of their accomplishments and I look forward to any new scientific research these funds will support."

The NSF grants include:

"Tripods+X:Res: Collaborative Research: Identification of Gene Regulatory Network Function from Data,"- $190,000.


September 24, 2018

"I am deeply outraged and offended by Congressman Smith's bigoted views on LGBTQ adoption. Congressman Smith should know that LGBTQ parents are just simply that – parents. They are parents who provide every bit of love and care as their heterosexual neighbors. Unfortunately, this is not the first time Congressman Smith has dismissed the rights of LGBTQ Americans. He should apologize.

Issues: Civil Rights

September 10, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that Rutgers University has been awarded five National Science Foundation (NSF) grants and two Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grants totaling more than $3,700,000.

"These funds will allow Rutgers to continue its groundbreaking research into issues that affect all of us," Pallone said. "I am extremely proud of the university as it continues to pursue new initiatives within the scientific research community."

The NSF projects include:


September 7, 2018

Dear Neighbors,

Each year billions of dollars are distributed in federal grant and loan money to institutions and organizations throughout the country. The 6th District's universities, colleges, non-profit organizations, small businesses, and local governments are well-qualified to compete for these funds. It is my job to represent you and local organizations in Washington and I want to make sure you are aware of the numerous grant opportunities that the federal government provides.


August 30, 2018

Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement on President Trump's decision to cancel across-the-board pay raises for civilian workers in the federal government.


August 30, 2018

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that Rutgers University has been awarded five National Science Foundation (NSF) grants totaling more than $2,500,000.

"I am extremely proud that Rutgers has distinguished itself as leading research institution," Pallone said. "These funds will benefit not just the University, but our entire community, by allowing Rutgers to work on critical issues that affect us all."

The projects are:

Issues: New Jersey

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August 29, 2018

New Brunswick, NJ – Today Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) held a roundtable at Cai's Café in Metuchen on how to support startups in New Jersey. Congressman Pallone is the Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees many important issues vital to business, including the internet. The participants included Eva Abreu, founder of Blank Space which is based in Central New Jersey, Mukesh M.