Frank Pallone: “I support the agency's desire to do more to protect consumers.”

Trump is treating federal disaster aid like his personal political slush fund, and Republicans in Congress are too afraid to lift a finger to stop him.

Beach replenishment is about keeping people safe," said Pallone. "With strong coastlines, our residents, businesses, and communities are better equipped to face extreme weather events. I’m glad I was able to secure the federal funding…

I knew it was not going to go well, but I didn't know it was going to be this bad.

I’m glad I was able to secure the federal funding necessary to support this project, which will make these Jersey Shore communities more resilient in the years to come.