South Middlesex Times

Rep. Frank Pallone, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing New Jersey's 6th district, has taken to social media to express his concerns on several issues. Pallone, who has been in office since 1988 and holds a background in law from Rutgers University-Camden, shared his views through a series of tweets.

On March 11, 2025, Pallone addressed the issue of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, stating that it was created "to lower energy bills, boost homegrown clean energy, and reduce dangerous pollution." However, he criticized the Trump Administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for allegedly withholding these funds. According to Pallone, "This is illegal," and he is demanding that they "reverse course immediately." "We created the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to lower energy bills..."

Later that day, Pallone commented on House Republicans' approach to Medicaid funding within a partisan government funding bill. He accused them of making cuts to Americans’ health care services including Community Health Centers and Teaching Health Centers. He stated his opposition by saying, "Americans deserve long-term certainty with their health care. I am voting NO." "As they gear up to gut Medicaid..."

On March 12, 2025, Pallone criticized former President Trump's decision-making regarding financial regulation agencies. He alleged that Trump allowed an unelected billionaire to undermine the agency responsible for holding big banks accountable. According to Pallone's tweet: "Who wins? Corporate execs who profit from ripping you off... Who loses? Everyday Americans." "Trump handed the keys to an unelected billionaire..."