South Middlesex Times

Rep. Frank Pallone, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey’s 6th district, recently shared several updates via his social media account on December 2, 2024. These posts covered a range of topics from local events to significant legislative impacts.

In a tweet posted on December 2, 2024, at 00:35 UTC, Rep. Pallone celebrated the start of the holiday season with the lighting of the Christmas tree at Pier Village. He was joined by Long Branch Mayor John Pallone and Councilman Glen Rassas. "Starting the holiday season right with the Christmas tree lighting at Pier Village with Long Branch Mayor John Pallone and Councilman Glen Rassas."

Later that day, at 16:52 UTC, Rep. Pallone highlighted benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act for seniors regarding prescription drug costs. He stated that out-of-pocket expenses would be capped at $2,000 annually starting in January and mentioned new provisions for managing Medicare Part D co-payments monthly. "Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, seniors’ out-of-pocket Rx drug costs will be capped at $2,000 a year beginning in January. The law also allows seniors to begin to 'smooth' out Medicare Part D co-payments on a monthly basis."

On December 2, 2024, at 19:20 UTC, Rep. Pallone addressed the economic impact of climate provisions within the Inflation Reduction Act. He noted that these measures are generating well-paying clean energy jobs across various districts and cautioned against potential repeals by political opponents. "The climate provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act are creating good-paying clean energy jobs in blue & red districts nationwide. That’s why some Republicans are now supportive."