Rep. Frank Pallone

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D New Jersey, 3rd (1988-1993), 6th (1993-) In Office

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Biographical

Full Name: Frank Joseph Pallone Jr.
Gender: Male
Pronunciation: frank puh-LOAN
Date of Birth: Oct. 30, 1951 (age: 72)
Place of Birth: Long Branch, N.J.
Religion: Catholic
Hometown: Long Branch, N.J.
Place of Residence: Long Branch, N.J.
Previous Occupation: Attorney

Wikipedia

Official biography

Family:

Married: Sarah Hospodor-Pallone federal administrator, 1992

3 children: Rose Marie, Celeste Teresa, Frank Andrew

Biography:

Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1988.

Throughout his tenure in Congress, Pallone's legislative accomplishments have been geared to the protection and restoration of environmental resources and making health care more affordable and accessible.

Over the years, Pallone has consistently fought to improve health outcomes for children specifically. In the 113th Congress, Pallone introduced legislation to extend funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which provides health care coverage to more than 8 million children living in low and middle-income households. An original author of CHIP, which was signed into law in 1997, Pallone has repeatedly pushed to expand health care coverage through the program to ensure that children have access to the care they need.

Pallone was also one of the main authors of food safety reform, which emphasizes prevention and safety measures that help to ensure food is safe before it reaches the kitchen tables of millions of families. In the 112th Congress, Pallone introduced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Reform Act of 2012 to ensure that Americans have access to safe and effective drugs and medical devices.

Pallone has successfully worked throughout his career to stop ocean dumping and offshore oil and gas drilling in the Atlantic Ocean. He has obtained millions of dollars for shore protection and beach replenishment work along a large stretch of the Jersey Coast, for dredging of the area's navigation channels and for the maintenance of his district's National Recreation Area, Sandy Hook. He has also championed issues important to the state's commercial and recreational fishing industries.

Pallone is a leader in protecting the integrity of the Medicare guarantee and Medicaid programs, ensuring food safety, strengthening the federal Superfund program to clean up toxic waste sites, strengthening the nation's clean water laws, and protecting our shores against the threat of offshore drilling.

Frank Pallone Jr., was born Oct. 30, 1951 in Long Branch, New Jersey, where he grew up and still resides. The son of a policeman, Pallone attended local public schools and earned an academic scholarship to Middlebury College. After graduating cum laude from Middlebury in 1973, Pallone received his master's degree in international relations at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. He earned his law degree at Rutgers University in 1978, and has been admitted to the bar in four states: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Florida.

Pallone began his political career in his home city of Long Branch, getting elected to the City Council in 1982 and winning re-election four years later. In 1983, Pallone was elected to the state Senate, representing the Monmouth County coastline. He was re-elected in 1987. During his tenure in the state Legislature, Pallone distinguished himself as an advocate for environmental issues and senior citizen concerns, and prioritized providing constituent services.

On Nov. 8, 1988, at the age of 37, Frank Pallone Jr., was elected to the House of Representatives from New Jersey's former Third District, encompassing parts of Monmouth and Ocean counties. In March 1992, a new congressional district map for New Jersey was adopted. Portions of the former Third District were merged with parts of two other districts to create the Sixth Congressional District, taking in large portions of Middlesex and Monmouth counties. Pallone was first elected to the Sixth District seat in November 1992.

Pallone's Central Jersey district is an ethnically diverse area with a wide range of business and industry. Light and heavy manufacturing facilities provide jobs for thousands of area residents. Central Jersey is on the cutting edge of high technology research and development. The district is home to Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey and Monmouth University. Tourism, primarily centered in the coastal areas, is vital to the regional economy. While the district has a predominantly suburban character, the cities of New Brunswick, Asbury Park and Perth Amboy are key urban centers.

Pallone married the former Sarah Hospodor in 1992. They have three children: daughters Rose Marie and Celeste Teresa, and a son, Frank Andrew. See more >>

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Official Links:

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Press Releases

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Education

Rutgers School of Law-Camden - JD (1978)
Tufts University Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy - MA, international relations (1974)
Middlebury College - BA, cum laude (1973)

Activities and notes: Academic scholarship

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 1993-) In Office

Member, 6th Congressional District of New Jersey
U.S. House of Representatives (Nov. 8, 1988-Jan. 2, 1993) Changed District

Member, 3rd Congressional District of New Jersey

Election Results

2021 (Nov. 3, 2020 election)

6th Congressional District of New Jersey

Frank Joseph Pallone Jr., 61.17%
Democrat

Christian Onuoha, 38.83%
Republican
2019 (Nov. 6, 2018 election)

6th Congressional District of New Jersey

Frank Joseph Pallone Jr., 63.00%
Democrat

Richard Pezzullo, 37.00%
Republican
2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)

6th Congressional District of New Jersey

Frank Joseph Pallone Jr., 63.73%
Democrat

Brent Sonnek-Schmelz, 34.89%
Republican
2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)

6th Congressional District of New Jersey

Frank Joseph Pallone Jr., 59.93%
Democrat

Anthony E Wilkinson, 38.93%
Republican

Dorit Goikhman, 1.14%
Libertarian
2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)

6th Congressional District of New Jersey

Frank Joseph Pallone Jr., 63.34%
Democrat

Anna Little, 35.20%
Republican
2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)

6th Congressional District of New Jersey

Frank Joseph Pallone Jr., 54.75%
Democrat

Anna C. Little, 43.71%
Republican
2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)

6th Congressional District of New Jersey

Frank Joseph Pallone Jr., 66.95%
Democrat

Robert E Mcleod, 31.61%
Republican

Herb Tarbous, 1.44%
Independent
2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)

6th Congressional District of New Jersey

Frank Joseph Pallone Jr., 68.59%
Democrat

Leigh-Ann Bellew, 30.28%
Republican

Herbert L Tarbous, 1.13%
Undetermined
2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)

6th Congressional District of New Jersey

Frank Joseph Pallone Jr., 66.90%
Democrat

Sylvester Fernandez, 30.82%
Republican

Virginia A Flynn, 1.23%
Independent

Mac Dara F X Lyden, 1.04%
Independent
2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)

6th Congressional District of New Jersey

Frank Joseph Pallone Jr., 66.46%
Democrat

Ric Medrow, 30.89%
Republican

Richard D Strong, 1.32%
Green
2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)

6th Congressional District of New Jersey

Frank Joseph Pallone Jr., 67.52%
Democrat

Brian T Kennedy, 29.76%
Republican

Earl Gray, 2.03%
Independent
1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)

6th Congressional District of New Jersey

Frank Joseph Pallone Jr., 57.00%
Democrat

Michael A. Ferguson (Mike), 40.27%
Republican
1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)

6th Congressional District of New Jersey

Frank Joseph Pallone Jr., 61.25%
Democrat

Steven J Corodemus, 36.07%
Republican
1995 (Nov. 8, 1994 election)

6th Congressional District of New Jersey

Frank Joseph Pallone Jr., 60.36%
Democrat

Mike Herson, 37.53%
Republican

Charles H Dickson, 1.20%
Undetermined
1993 (Nov. 3, 1992 election)

6th Congressional District of New Jersey

Frank Joseph Pallone Jr., 52.31%
Democrat

Joseph M. Kyrillos Jr. (Joe), 44.65%
Republican
1991 (Nov. 6, 1990 election)

3rd Congressional District of New Jersey

Frank Joseph Pallone Jr., 49.08%
Democrat

Paul A. Kapalko, 46.45%
Republican

Richard D Mckean, 2.76%
Independent

William Stewart, 1.16%
Libertarian
1989 (Nov. 8, 1988 election)

3rd Congressional District of New Jersey

Frank Joseph Pallone Jr., 51.64%
Democrat

Joseph Azzolina, 47.43%
Republican

Associated Organizations

Own leadership PAC:

Shore PAC

Election campaign:

Pallone for Congress (New Jersey)

Awards

L'Hommedieu Award (Middlesex College (N.J.)) (Sept. 2022)
Federal Legislator of the Year (New Jersey Society for Economic, Environmental Development) (May 2022)
Spirit of Enterprise Award (U.S. Chamber of Commerce) (June 2020)
Porker of the Month (Citizens Against Government Waste) (March 2020)
Champion of Science Award (The Science Coalition) (Feb. 2019)
Distinguished Community Health Champion (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2019)
Community Health Congressional Awards (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2018)
Distinguished Community Health Champion Award (National Association of Community Health Centers Inc.) (2017)
Porker of the Month (Citizens Against Government Waste) (Nov. 2015)

Official Signature

Contact Information

Email, member official contact form
Email, D.C. scheduling:
pallone.scheduling@mail.house.gov

Office Addresses:

Main Office:

Address:	2107 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515-3006
Phone:	202-225-4671
Fax:	202-225-9665

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Privately Financed Travel

25 trips taken between 2001 - 2023 costing $81,048

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2017 (Amendment), 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2013 (Amendment), 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
Extension Letter: 2021, 2020, 2014
Stock transaction: 08/16/2021, 10/20/2020, 04/28/2019, 02/15/2019
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Congressional Staff

Staff Turnover:

Turnover Index: 0
(House Average: 0.25)
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Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $79,801.40
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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Committees

House Energy and Commerce Committee, Ranking Member

House Energy and Commerce Committee Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Ex Officio

House Energy and Commerce Committee Energy, Climate and Grid Security Subcommittee, Ex Officio

House Energy and Commerce Committee Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Materials Subcommittee, Ex Officio

House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee, Ex Officio

House Energy and Commerce Committee Innovation, Data and Commerce Subcommittee, Ex Officio

House Energy and Commerce Committee Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Ex Officio

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