Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr.
United States Representative, New Jersey, Democrat
Rep. Pallone has represented New Jersey’s 6th Congressional District since 1988. He is the ranking member of the Energy and Commerce Committee. The following is an excerpt of his remarks during debate on the House floor on Feb. 11, 2026. At a time when American families are struggling to make ends meet, as costs for healthcare, energy, housing, education and groceries are skyrocketing, House Republicans are wasting floor time on a bill that does absolutely nothing to provide any relief. To make matters worse, this bill does not help Americans address the critical mineral supply. It just props up polluting…
