South Middlesex Times

Rep. Frank Pallone, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey’s 6th district, recently expressed his views on several issues through a series of tweets. These posts highlight his positions on public health, tax relief legislation, and international human rights concerns.

On December 5, 2024, Rep. Pallone addressed the issue of food safety by urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to ban Red Dye 3 in foods. He stated that "This dangerous chemical is simply used to entice and mislead consumers by changing the color of their food so it looks more appealing." He emphasized that it was time for such an action.

Later that day, he commented on legislative progress related to disaster relief. On December 5, 2024, Pallone expressed satisfaction with the Senate's passage of a bipartisan bill aimed at providing tax relief to natural disaster victims, including those affected by Hurricane Ida in New Jersey. He noted his support for the bill in the House and looked forward to its enactment into law by President Biden: "Glad to see that the Senate recently passed a bipartisan bill that will provide needed tax relief to victims of natural disasters."

On December 6, 2024, Rep. Pallone criticized Amnesty International’s latest report concerning Hamas's actions against Israelis. He described the report as a "disgraceful whitewash" and underscored Hamas's actions on October 7 as indicative of their intentions towards Israel.