South Middlesex Times

Frank Pallone, a long-serving U.S. Congressman representing New Jersey’s 6th district, has expressed concerns over recent developments in public health and environmental policy. Pallone, who has been in Congress since 1988 after succeeding James J. Howard, shared his views on various issues through a series of tweets.

On March 5, 2025, Pallone questioned the priorities of the nation's top health official during a measles outbreak. He asked, "Any Republicans worried that the nation's top health official is pushing vitamins instead of vaccines during a deadly measles outbreak?" This tweet reflects his concern about the approach to managing public health crises.

Later that day, Pallone criticized a Supreme Court ruling regarding environmental regulations. He stated, "SCOTUS just made it easier for polluters to dump waste into New Jersey’s waters with fewer consequences. This ruling weakens our ability to enforce clean water laws, putting our beaches, the Jersey Shore, Raritan Bay & the Delaware River at risk." He emphasized the impact this decision could have on local ecosystems and communities.

In another tweet on March 5, 2025, Pallone condemned a decision by the Trump Administration related to women's healthcare rights in Idaho. He asserted that "women will die because the Trump Administration decided to drop the government’s challenge to Idaho’s clearly illegal anti-abortion law that prohibits doctors from providing emergency care." His statement highlights concerns over access to necessary medical services for women.