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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.
I have listened to every Republican who spoke during this budget debate, and I am convinced they will repeal the ACA and run. There will never be a replacement because they don't have the votes for it. The Republicans are ideologues. They…
The Republican majority has declared its intent to immediately pass legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act without a replacement. That means millions of Americans with health insurance today will lose their coverage. That is people…
Americans today have better health coverage and health care, thanks to the Affordable Care Act. The ACA has expanded and protected coverage for millions of Americans. More than 20 million previously uninsured Americans have newfound health…
I oppose the WIIN Act in its current form. The decision by Republican leadership to include damaging legislation on California water in an otherwise good, bipartisan bill is deeply disappointing. Members and staff have devoted months to…
And I just hope, Mr. Chairman, this hearing helps highlight why the House must take action on the Senate joint resolution quickly and move to nullify USDA's inspection program.
So I look forward to hearing more from our witnesses today about how FDA's existing seafood inspection program is sufficient to ensure the safety of catfish for American consumers and why USDA's program is not necessary to protect public…
Ensuring that our Nation's seafood supply is safe, sanitary, and wholesome is really essential.
That is why Chairman Upton and I sent a bipartisan letter signed by 34 members of this committee to the House leadership urging that the Senate joint resolution be brought up for consideration before the House.
In May of this year, the Senate passed a bipartisan joint resolution, SJR 28, to end the USDA catfish inspection program.
Bipartisan members of the Energy and Commerce Committee wrote leadership, as well, asking the chamber to take up the resolution and restore the FDA's authority.
And a subsequent bipartisan letter to leadership was sent by Representatives Lucille Roybal-Allard and Vicky Hartzler, this one signed by 206 Members, also urging the House to consider the Senate joint resolution.
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