Frank Pallone

We must do more to help those struggling with addiction, and I am committed to working with all of my colleagues to advance meaningful legislation and resources to help combat this crisis.

The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities and families in every part of America, and every day 115 Americans lose their lives in an opioid overdose.

We want our pets to have the best care possible, and we must ensure that we keep our food supply safe.

These agreements are critically important to pet owners, veterinarians, and farmers so they have access to safe, effective, and affordable medications for their animals.

These critical user fee agreements have helped to accelerate the development of animal drugs, reduce application review times at FDA.

Every Democrat on this committee has asked in two separate letters to the chairman for a series of five hearings on the gun violence epidemic.

Students and their families are justifiably frustrated with the inaction here in Washington.

They are sick and tired of a president who says one thing in front of the cameras and then works behind the scenes to push the NRA agenda.

This is a very serious issue that should concern all of us who play a role in advancing public health.

In closing, I just want to say, again, that this bill is a bipartisan bill. There has been a lot of work done on both sides of the aisle. I appreciate the fact that we are able to accomplish this and also include a lot of initiatives from…

I am very concerned about the direction President Trump is taking on fuels and vehicle policies.

This morning we will examine the future of transportation fuels and vehicles, a future that will be shaped by federal policy.

I would caution against unilateral action by the Administration which may not benefit consumers.

Ultimately, other countries will continue to embrace electrification, low emissions liquid fuels, and fuel economy.

The FCC's vote in December to undo net neutrality protections puts that innovation at risk.

Consumers deserve better. That's why I have cosponsored Congressman Mike Doyle's legislation to restore net neutrality.

The decline of physical stores, the rise of large fulfillment warehouses, and the incorporation of robotics and automation into the supply chain will affect the job market.

We must stay focused on making reliable broadband access a reality everywhere.

The FCC's dismantling of free and fair access to the internet, or net neutrality.

The first is an outdated and decaying infrastructure.

The evolution of e-commerce presents exciting opportunities for business.

There's no question that the internet has changed the way we live nearly every aspect of our lives.

I am particularly concerned that the trend toward e-commerce is increasingly resulting in consumers purchasing counterfeit goods.

These commitments are counterproductive.

I believe strongly that Senator Cruz is playing right in to Russia's hands in their efforts to shake global confidence in our Government.