Frank Pallone

Democrat Representative of New Jersey's 6th district

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@FrankPallone

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October 30, 1951 (73 years old)

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Has been serving as a U.S. representative since 1988, initially representing New Jersey’s 3rd congressional district and later the 6th district.
Held the position of ranking member and then chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Began his political career on the Long Branch City Council before serving in the New Jersey Senate.
Has a background in law, with education from Middlebury College, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplacy at Tufts University, and Rutgers School of Law–Camden.
Played a significant role in various caucuses, including the Progressive Caucus, the Native American Caucus, and the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues.
Awarded the Mkhitar Gosh Medal by the President of Armenia and the Padma Bhushan by India for his contributions.
Voted against counting Ohio’s electoral votes in the 2004 presidential election.
Questioned FEMA on flood plain maps and introduced a bill to modify fisheries regulations.
Supported the removal of U.S. troops from Syria in 2023.
Opposed the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act, citing it as a diversion from Republican cuts to research funding.
Sponsored the American Data Privacy and Protection Act, marking a significant move in online privacy legislation.
Has been involved in various political offices and campaigns, including considering bids for the U.S. Senate and supporting presidential candidates.
Married with three children and resides in Long Branch, New Jersey.