Frank Pallone: “My friend and Republican leader of this subcommittee, John Shimkus, led the work in the House to pass the Nuclear Waste…”

Towns in my district are way ahead of this Congress in seeking a moratorium. Asbury Park, Red Bank, Old Bridge and Sayreville all have taken this bold step.

We need more data to provide the Keyport residents I represent the peace of mind they deserve, and that is why the Environmental Protection Agency must conduct additional testing in the residential areas.

This simply cannot continue. That is why I am in favor of a national AI data center moratorium until we can find a way to ensure they don’t harm our nation’s air, water, and power bills.

I urge my colleagues to vote yes on the KIDS Act to make the internet a safer place for our kids and teens.