But much of it would replace consumer-driven market forces with government-supervised regulation, the opposite of competition.
Frank Pallone
The Public Record
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 am a big proponent of regular order. That means engaging in real deliberation, not just checking the boxes.
Consumer protection enforcement should be based on the activity, not the entity.
I hope FERC does more to address the appropriate scope of pipeline's eminent domain authority.
I want to commend FERC for its recent announcement of a joint task force with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners.
the current regulatory regime fails to adequately account for climate change
I am pleased that FERC finally acted to establish that office, and I am committed to ensuring that FERC makes that also an effective resource for environmental justice.
I expressed disappointment about FERC's failure to account for greenhouse gas emissions in the pipeline review process.
This is an important step to ensure that these concerns are no longer ignored.
Recent extreme weather events in Texas, California, and the Pacific Northwest dramatically illustrate that the climate crisis is here and only will get worse if we do not act.
FERC plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and affordable delivery of energy to American homes and businesses.





