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Frank Joseph Pallone is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 6th congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, Pallone has been a prominent advocate for health care reform, environmental protection, and consumer rights. He has played a key role in shaping legislation related to public health and climate change, often speaking out against policies he views as detrimental to these areas.
Last month, the Energy and Power Subcommittee held a hearing that identified numerous flaws in the SENSE Act, and this amendment is designed to correct two of them. If the SENSE Act were to become law, waste coal facilities would be able…
In support of my amendment. This is a targeted amendment that strikes section 2(b) from the bill. This section deals with EPA's Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, also known as CSAPR. This is one of the most important Clean Air Act rules in…
Thank you, Chairman Burgess. While some members surely have heard of Bitcoin, few have likely heard of the recordkeeping software underpinning it called the blockchain.
However, at the same time crypto-currencies raise important issues that should be explored, they are not legal tender.
While some members surely have heard of Bitcoin, few have likely heard of the recordkeeping software underpinning it called blockchain.
I look forward to hearing from all of our witnesses about the current and future uses of crypto-currencies and the blockchain, and the consumer protections that go with them hand in hand.
Crypto-currencies can offer advantages to underbanked and unbanked populations, especially in regions where state-backed currency is consistently unstable.
Peer-to-peer digital transactions have the potential to reduce fees and wait times for consumer purchases.
I am pleased to support H.R. 3716, the Ensuring Access to Quality Medicaid Providers Act. This legislation is the compilation of two bills, H.R. 3821 and H.R. 3716, which are true efforts to improve program integrity in Medicaid in ways…
The release of personal information from wearables can have serious implications.
Some include clauses saying that the data they collect belongs to the company, not to the user.
Many wearables measure biometric data, giving consumers access to a wealth of personal information.
Today's hearing gives us an opportunity to look at a diverse and quickly developing field.
I think he should resign. I think it's at the point now where he doesn't even want to be in New Jersey anymore. So what's the point? Just resign and get on with it and let somebody else do the job.
The committee intends to continue its bipartisan oversight into how we can make the Nuclear Enterprise function more effective and efficient.
I found the findings of the Congressional Advisory Panel on the Governance of the National Security Enterprise, also known as the Augustine-Mies panel, to be quite sobering.
This is a 10 percent increase over 2016 levels and represents a significant investment in your agency.
Accelerating clean energy innovation is essential to achieving the goal of limiting the rise in global temperatures to below 2 degrees Celsius.
I commend your achievements as Secretary that are helping to make our country a global leader in combating climate change.
Our country must be seriously dedicated to investment in clean energy technologies.
These robust increases in funding for the agency are critical to achieving our long-term climate objectives.
Mission Innovation would double research and development in clean energy technology for 5 years.
I support this budget request because it provides the Department of Energy with the tools necessary to catapult our country to the forefront of 20th century clean energy innovation.
At this time, the chairman recognizes the gentleman from New Jersey, Mr. Pallone, for 5 minutes.
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