South Middlesex Times

Rep. Frank Pallone, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey's 6th district, recently addressed several issues through social media posts. Known for his commitment to public health and environmental concerns, Pallone shared his views on various legislative and policy matters.

On December 9, 2024, Pallone celebrated a decision by the Biden administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He announced that "The Biden EPA is banning two cancer-causing chemicals, TCE and Perc, found in everyday products like dry cleaning solvents and degreasers." He emphasized that this move represents a significant advancement in protecting workers, consumers, and communities from toxic exposure.

Later that day, Pallone criticized potential restrictions on research funding by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In a tweet posted at 22:25 UTC on December 9, he argued against political interference in scientific research funding. "NIH should not withhold research dollars for ideological or political reasons," he stated. Pallone expressed concern that such actions could harm national research capabilities and undermine NIH's global reputation.

In another post dated December 10, 2024, at 01:32 UTC, Pallone condemned efforts by House Republicans concerning energy efficiency legislation. He referred to their proposal as an "anti-energy efficiency laundry machine bill" which would unnecessarily increase energy costs for Americans. "I called out this senseless waste of time tonight," he declared in his critique of the bill.