South Middlesex Times

Rep. Frank Pallone, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey’s 6th district, shared several statements on social media addressing issues related to tax filing, civil rights, and federal grants. His posts highlight recent developments affecting New Jersey workers and broader national policies.

On January 28, 2025, Rep. Pallone announced a significant development for New Jersey workers regarding tax filing. He stated that "Filing your taxes should not be difficult, and thanks to Democrats, 1.37 million NJ workers can now easily file their taxes online and for FREE." Further information is available through a provided link here.

Later the same day, Pallone expressed concerns about former President Trump's actions affecting civil rights programs. In his post from January 28, 2025, he asserted that "In America, diversity is our strength but Trump wants to roll back civil rights programs that help ensure equal opportunity for all Americans." He warned that such actions could weaken military recruitment and national security here.

In another post on January 28, 2025, Rep. Pallone criticized Trump's decision to freeze federal grants and loans. He emphasized the potential risks posed to critical programs like Meals on Wheels and community health centers: "Trump’s decision to freeze federal grants and loans is putting critical programs at risk—Meals on Wheels, community health centers, disaster relief, and even Medicaid are now in jeopardy." A survey link was provided for those affected here.