119th Congress

Frank Pallone, Jr.

Representative, NJ-6, New Jersey

Party

Democrat

Born: October 30, 1951 (age 74)
In Congress: House since 1987
Term Ends: January 3, 2027
Votes With Party: 97%
Missed Votes: 1%
Office Phone: 202-225-4671
Website: pallone.house.gov

Committees

Energy and Commerce Ranking Member

Who Is Frank Pallone, Jr.?

Frank Pallone, Jr. is a Democratic representative from NJ-6 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 1987. Born October 30, 1951, Pallone is 74. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Pallone voted on 308 and missed 2. Pallone voted with the majority of their party 97% of the time. Pallone sponsored 23 bills and resolutions this Congress.

How Frank Pallone, Jr. Voted

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NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".H.J.Res. 213, September 16, 2026
NayPROOF ActH.R. 10326, September 16, 2026
NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026H.R. 5334, September 16, 2026
YeaRatepayer Protection ActH.R. 9340, September 16, 2026
YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026H.R. 9497, September 16, 2026
NayNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026H.R. 9576, September 16, 2026
YeaRetire through Ownership ActS. 2403, September 16, 2026
YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.H.Con.Res. 93, September 15, 2026
NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".H.J.Res. 210, September 15, 2026
YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025H.R. 2140, September 15, 2026
YeaGUARD ActH.R. 2978, September 15, 2026
YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025H.R. 4646, September 15, 2026

Bills Frank Pallone, Jr. Sponsored

Lower Premiums, Faster Payments Act (H.R. 10788, In Committee)
Communications and Technology Transparency Act of 2026 (H.R. 10453, In Committee)
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2407 State Route 71, Suite 1, in Spring Lake, New Jersey, as the "James J. Howard Post Office". (H.R. 1431, Passed the House)
To reauthorize and make improvements to Federal programs relating to the prevention, detection, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries, and for other purposes. (H.R. 1493, Passed the House)
Congratulating the Jewish War Veterans on the 130th anniversary of the organization's founding and honoring their commitment to Jewish war veterans. (H.Res. 1305, Introduced)
Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2026 (H.R. 8385, In Committee)
Safety is Not For Sale Act (H.R. 7372, In Committee)
Calling on the Secretary of Education to work with stakeholders to immediately eliminate race-based Native logos, mascots, and names from State educational institutions, and calling on State educational institutions and national sports franchises to cease the unsanctioned use of such logos, mascots, and names. (H.Res. 1045, Introduced)
Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Products Act of 2026 (H.R. 7407, In Committee)
Don’t Sell Kids’ Data Act of 2025 (H.R. 6292, In Committee)
To redesignate certain facilities at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park in honor of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (H.R. 249, Passed the House)
Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act (H.R. 6166, In Committee)

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National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2025 (H.R. 5484, In Committee)
Protecting Free Vaccines Act (H.R. 5448, In Committee)
Celebrating 50 years of Bruce Springsteen's album, "Born to Run". (H.Res. 648, Introduced)
GRAS Act (H.R. 4958, In Committee)
Supporting Equity for Aquaculture and Seafood Act (H.R. 4898, In Committee)
Family Vaccine Protection Act (H.R. 3701, In Committee)
Congratulating the Jewish War Veterans on the 129th anniversary of the organization's founding and honoring their commitment to Jewish war veterans. (H.Res. 452, Introduced)
Secure Space Act of 2025 (H.R. 2458, Passed the House)
COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025 (H.R. 2881, In Committee)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies. (H.Res. 184, Introduced)
Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act (H.R. 1768, In Committee)

Floor Speeches

Jr. spoke on the floor 107 times on 49 session days in the 119th Congress.

House, September 16, 2026, 983 wordsProviding for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Issued by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor...
Republican leadership is sending us home 2 weeks early for a 2-month recess before we return after the election, and instead of using the little time we have left to address the worsening affordability crisis that the Trump administration is causing, we are wasting the last week of session on another round of useless Congressional Review Act resolutions, or CRAs.
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House, September 15, 2026, 547 wordsRatepayer Protection Act
I rise in support of H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act. Everyone knows that data centers are helping drive electricity prices to record highs this year. Just in the mid-Atlantic over the past few years, data centers have increased electric bills by over $30 billion. By and large, it has not been the data centers that have been footing the bill. It has been our constituents.
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House, September 15, 2026, 389 wordsApplication of Leave Provisions for Members of the Armed Forces to Members of the Public Health Service
I rise in support of H.R. 2846, legislation that would extend expanded leave benefits to members of the U.S. Public Health Service Corps.
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House, September 1, 2026, 443 wordsLiberty and Justice for All
I want to take this opportunity to thank Congresswoman Norma Torres for leading this important Special Order here tonight.
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House, July 20, 2026, 78 wordsChoices for Increased Mobility Act of 2026
I rise to speak on H.R. 1703, the Choices for Increased Mobility Act.
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House, July 20, 2026, 231 wordsDestruction of Hazardous Imports Act
I rise in support of H.R. 2715, the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act, led by Representatives Carter and Higgins of Louisiana.
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House, July 20, 2026, 164 wordsFDA Modernization Act 3.0
I rise in support of H.R. 2821, the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, led by Representative Barragan and Representative Carter of Georgia.
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House, July 20, 2026, 260 wordsReauthorizing the Kay Hagan Tick Act
I rise in support of H.R. 4348, the Kay Hagan Tick Act, sponsored by my colleagues Chris Smith of New Jersey and Lloyd Doggett of Texas. I understand that Mr. Kean from New Jersey is also a sponsor.
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House, July 20, 2026, 209 wordsStem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2025
I rise in support of H.R. 5160, the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act. This bill reauthorizes the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program and the National Cord Blood Inventory, two programs that serve as national registries to connect patients with lifesaving care.
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House, July 20, 2026, 178 wordsAccelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer's Provider Training Act
This bill reauthorizes Project ECHO, or the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes grant program at the Health Resources and Services Administration. This program uses videoconferencing technology to train, advise, and support clinicians to improve access to specialty treatment in rural and underserved areas.
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Action for Dental Health Act (House, July 20, 2026)
Programs to Prevent, Detect, and Treat Traumatic Brain Injuries (House, July 20, 2026)
Sunshine Protection Act of 2025 (House, July 14, 2026)
Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (House, June 29, 2026)
Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act (House, June 29, 2026)
Lulu's Law (House, May 20, 2026)
Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (House, May 13, 2026)
Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (House, May 13, 2026)
Expressing Support for Rural Communities Across the United States as Stewards of the Environment, Major Suppliers of United States Energy Resources, Critical Providers of Food Production And... (House, April 22, 2026)
Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act (House, April 22, 2026)
Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act (House, April 22, 2026)
Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act (House, April 22, 2026)
Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act (House, April 21, 2026)
Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025 (House, April 21, 2026)
Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 (House, April 21, 2026)
Reauthorization of Telehealth Network and Telehealth Resource Centers Grant Programs (House, April 21, 2026)
Extension of Time to Commence Construction of Certain Hydropower Projects (House, April 21, 2026)
Welcoming the Honorable Analilia Mejia to the House of Representatives (House, April 20, 2026)
Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act (House, April 16, 2026)
Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act (House, April 16, 2026)
Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act (House, April 15, 2026)
Reducing and Eliminating Duplicative Environmental Regulations Act (House, April 15, 2026)
James J. Howard Post Office (House, April 14, 2026)
Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (House, February 25, 2026)
(1420) Don'T Mess With My Home Appliances Act (House, February 24, 2026)
Don'T Mess With My Home Appliances Act (House, February 24, 2026)
Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act (House, February 11, 2026)
Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act (House, February 11, 2026)
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, January 22, 2026)
Amendment No. 1 Offered by Mr. Massie (House, January 22, 2026)
Saving Homeowners From Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act (House, January 13, 2026)
Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act (House, January 9, 2026)
Providing for Consideration of H.R. 1834, Breaking the Gridlock Act (House, January 7, 2026)
Saving Homeowners From Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing Act (House, January 7, 2026)
Pet and Livestock Protection Act (House, December 18, 2025)
Do No Harm in Medicaid Act (House, December 18, 2025)
Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (House, December 17, 2025)
Reliable Power Act (House, December 17, 2025)
Remembering Congressman Donald Payne on His Birthday (House, December 17, 2025)
Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025 (House, December 16, 2025)
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act (House, December 12, 2025)
State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act (House, December 10, 2025)
Electric Supply Chain Act (House, December 10, 2025)
Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act (House, December 1, 2025)
Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act (House, November 20, 2025)
Unlocking Our Domestic Lng Potential Act of 2025 (House, November 20, 2025)
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (House, November 12, 2025)
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (House, September 19, 2025)
Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act (House, September 18, 2025)
National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (House, September 18, 2025)
Guaranteeing Reliability Through the Interconnection of Dispatchable Power Act (House, September 18, 2025)
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, September 3, 2025)
Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act (House, July 14, 2025)
Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act (House, July 14, 2025)
Consumer Safety Technology Act (House, July 14, 2025)
Ntia Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act (House, July 14, 2025)
Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Codification Act (House, July 14, 2025)
Open Ran Outreach Act (House, July 14, 2025)
Communications Security Act (House, July 14, 2025)
Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2025 (House, July 14, 2025)
Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act (House, July 14, 2025)
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, July 2, 2025)
Assessment of Trans-Atlantic Submarine Fiber Optic Cable (House, June 23, 2025)
Romance Scam Prevention Act (House, June 23, 2025)
Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025 (House, June 23, 2025)
Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act (House, June 23, 2025)
Awning Safety Act of 2025 (House, June 23, 2025)
Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025 (House, June 23, 2025)
Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act (House, June 23, 2025)
Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act (House, June 23, 2025)
Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act (House, June 11, 2025)
Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 (House, June 4, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under... (House, May 21, 2025)
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, May 21, 2025)
Providing Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty... (House, April 30, 2025)
Providing Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean... (House, April 30, 2025)
Providing Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control... (House, April 30, 2025)
American Music Tourism Act of 2025 (House, April 28, 2025)
Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (House, April 28, 2025)
Transparency in Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act (House, April 28, 2025)
Youth Poisoning Protection Act (House, April 28, 2025)
Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act (House, April 28, 2025)
Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (House, April 28, 2025)
Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act of 2025 (House, April 28, 2025)
Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act (House, April 28, 2025)
Secure Space Act of 2025 (House, April 28, 2025)
Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (House, April 9, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Department of Energy Relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In... (House, March 27, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy Relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy... (House, March 26, 2025)
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (House, March 11, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing" (House, March 5, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Department of Energy Relating to "Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling... (House, March 5, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Department of Energy Relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-Fired... (House, February 27, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures For... (House, February 26, 2025)
Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (House, February 25, 2025)
Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act (House, February 6, 2025)
Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act (House, February 6, 2025)

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Questions About Frank Pallone, Jr.

Is Frank Pallone, Jr. still in Congress?

Yes. Frank Pallone, Jr. is serving as representative from NJ-6 in the 119th Congress.

What party is Frank Pallone, Jr.?

Frank Pallone, Jr. is a Democrat.

When is Frank Pallone, Jr. up for reelection?

Pallone's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.

How old is Frank Pallone, Jr.?

Frank Pallone, Jr. was born October 30, 1951 and is 74.

How often does Frank Pallone, Jr. vote with their party?

On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Pallone voted with the majority of their party 97% of the time.

What committees is Frank Pallone, Jr. on?

House Committee on Energy and Commerce (Ranking Member).