Rep. Frank Pallone, who represents New Jersey’s 6th district in the U.S. Congress, addressed several issues in a series of posts on October 20, 2025, including criticism of recent federal legislation, a community holiday greeting, and concerns about local healthcare services.
In a post at 19:28 UTC, Pallone stated: “A new report finds Trump’s Big Ugly Bill included a massive $8.8 billion handout to Big Pharma that allows them to keep prices high for seniors for years to come by avoiding Medicare price negotiation. This is a sweetheart deal for Big Pharma companies at the expense of https://t.co/MhOCMhO5kU”.
Later that evening, at 20:19 UTC, he extended holiday wishes to his constituents: “Wishing New Jersey a joyous Diwali—the festival of lights! May the glow of your diyas bring warmth and happiness to you and your families. https://t.co/kMU4UxG2m1”.
At 21:18 UTC, Pallone raised concerns about local healthcare access: “Governor Murphy and RWJBarnabas are trying to CLOSE Long Branch’s only acute care hospital. They want a rubberstamp—and we’re not going to give them one. Next Wednesday, tell them what YOU think about it at a public hearing. Details below https://t.co/q3ygUzwZwC”.
Pallone has represented New Jersey’s 6th district since 1988 after succeeding James J. Howard. Before his tenure in Congress, he served in the New Jersey Senate from 1984 to 1988. Born in Long Branch in 1951, Pallone continues to reside in the city and is an alumnus of Middlebury College and Rutgers University-Camden.
