Frank Pallone actually said...

"I'm committed to working with all of my colleagues to advance all of these important programs before the September 30th deadline."

"So I introduced a bill that will hopefully close this gap for seniors who are falling through and it is called the BENES Act."

"I am glad my colleague from New Jersey, Representative Mikie Sherrill, has taken a leadership role introducing the bill to reauthorize this vital program."

"It is critical that we come to bipartisan agreement on these bills because, without congressional action, many of these programs will expire on September 30th."