116th Congress
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and the full New Jersey Congressional delegation sent a bipartisan letter to Department of Interior Secretary David Bernhardt demanding that the Department permanently withdraw plans to conduct offshore oil and gas exploration in the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. Congressman Pallone's letter was signed by Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Andy Kim (NJ-03), Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09), Donald Payne (NJ-10), Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Albio Sires (NJ-08), Christopher H.
Piscataway, N.J.– Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), State Senator Bob Smith, and Mayor Brian Wahler touted the need to pass legislation to authorize funding for state and local energy efficiency and conservation programs to help reduce the effects of climate change in New Jersey.
Long Branch, N.J. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) wrote today to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to request a briefing on the efforts CDC is taking to educate the public and prevent heat illnesses among youth athletes. Pallone's letter comes in the wake of several of these avoidable tragedies, including one affecting a family in his home state of New Jersey.
EDISON, N.J. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) announced the introduction of the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019 today. Pallone unveiled the legislation at J.P. Stevens High School today alongside public health advocates. The new legislation aims to address the sharp rise in use of tobacco and e-cigarette products among young people.
Dear Friend,
Over the last several weeks, I have been working hard to advance legislation to restore net neutrality, stabilize the ACA, lower prescription drug costs, and maintain our commitment to the Paris Climate Accord. As Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, I was proud to hold our first full Committee markup this week, advancing 14 bills that are now ready for consideration on the House floor.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) led a bipartisan letter from every House Representative of the New Jersey Congressional delegation to Governor Murphy, Senate President Sweeney, and Assembly Speaker Coughlin calling for state funding to supplement the 2020 census.
Long Branch, NJ – Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and New Jersey environmental and business community leaders met at the Asbury Park boardwalk to denounce the Trump Administration's efforts to expand offshore oil and gas drilling and seismic testing to the Atlantic Ocean. In the coming weeks, the Trump Administration is likely to release a new plan for the National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program (National OCS Program) for 2019-2024 that will allow drilling and hazardous potential oil spills along the Jersey Shore.
Dear Neighbors,
When my colleagues and I passed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, we included provisions that would provide for comprehensive consumer protections in the health care marketplace. These provisions prevent insurers from discriminating based on age, gender, health-status, and pre-existing conditions, and also mandate that insurers provide essential health benefits. These benefits include coverage for prescriptions, maternity care, hospitalization, and many other essential health services.
New Brunswick, NJ – Today, at Boyt Drugs in Metuchen, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) discussed how barriers to generic drug entry have enabled high prescription drug costs. In an effort to lower drug prices Pallone unveiled policy solutions that will help encourage generics and greater competition in the marketplace. As the Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Pallone is in the process of pushing numerous bills through his Committee to lower the cost of prescription drugs.
Dear Neighbors,
In recent years, I have heard countless examples of the many ways the internet is driving innovation and growth across our communities. This is why we need to have a free and open internet supported by net neutrality. Net neutrality requires telecommunication companies to treat all data equally. This policy prevents broadband providers from selectively slowing down or blocking websites, or charging more for "fast lanes" of internet service. It prevents large corporations from gaining an unfair advantage on small businesses in communities throughout New Jersey.