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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · NEW JERSEY · 6TH DISTRICT · DEMOCRATSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · NJ-6 · DEM
Frank Pallone, Jr.
Frank Pallone, Jr. has represented New Jersey in the U.S. House since 1987. Ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
A lawyer, Pallone served in the New Jersey State Senate from 1983 to 1988 before entering Congress in 1987.
Pallone earned a bachelor’s degree from Middlebury College in 1973, a master’s degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in 1974, and a law degree from Rutgers School of Law–Camden in 1978. A lawyer, Pallone served in the New Jersey State Senate from 1983 to 1988 and entered the U.S. House in 1987, representing New Jersey districts 6 and 3.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Democrat
- In House
- Since 1987
- Age
- 74
- Committees
- 1 · 1 ranking
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- HOUSE SINCE
- 1987
- COMMITTEES
- 1
- AGE
- 74
TAP A TAB FOR RECORD, VOTES, BILLS & MORE
Frank Pallone, Jr. at a glance
NET READER RATING
▲ 6 PTS IN 30 DAYS+37
▲ 82 GOOD LOOK120 VOTES38 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 16 STORIES
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NEWSState and federal officials assessing NJ beach damage after the nor'eas… PIX11 · Sep 30STATED POSITIONS
2026 NJ U.S. House district 6 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Frank Pallone, Jr.’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 100%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 2 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 99%
- ▎ DEM MEDIAN 99%
- 1 point above the median House Democrat.
- Bipartisan bills
- 47%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Republican cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 24%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 4 of 17 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
SEP 16National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026NAY
JUN 04Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U…YEA
MAY 12Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025NAY
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSFrank Pallone, Jr.’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | DEM MAJORITY | RESULT |
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| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 209–0 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 206–3 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 207–3 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | NAY | NAY 206–6 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 139–72 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 152–58 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 210–3 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 206–0 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 205–0 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 167–33 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | NAY | NAY 201–7 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | NAY | NAY 205–1 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 193–10 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 176–29 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 191–0 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 189–0 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | NAY | NAY 188–19 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Frank Pallone, Jr. in the 119th Congress
17Sponsored
4Out of cmte
4Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored17
Out of committee4
Passed House4
Became law0
Plus 234 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Frank Pallone, Jr.’s committee assignments
Energy and Commerce
RANKING MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESNo subcommittee assignments
Frank Pallone, Jr.’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 1983 – PRESENT
OFFICE
New Jersey State Senate 1983–88U.S. House · NJ-3/6 1987–
LEADERSHIPRanking, Energy and Commerce 2025–
- 2025 – NOWRanking, Energy and Commerce
- 1987 – NOWU.S. House · NJ-3/6
- 1983 – 88New Jersey State Senate
- BORN
- October 30, 1951 · Long Branch, New Jersey
- OCCUPATION
- Lawyer
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, Middlebury College, 1973 · Master of Arts, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, 1974 · Juris Doctor, Rutgers School of Law–Camden, 1978
2026 election: New Jersey’s 6th District
NEXT ELECTION · NJ-6
29DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST D+15.7ON THE BALLOT
IN THIS RACE · 2026
Hillary HerzigREP$8K raised
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · NJ-656.1%
2022U.S. House · NJ-657.5%
2020U.S. House · NJ-661.2%
2018U.S. House · NJ-663.6%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 NJ-6 HOUSE RACE →STATED POSITIONS
2026 NJ U.S. House district 6 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Frank Pallone, Jr.’s stated positions and sources
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Frank Pallone, Jr.’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $2.2M
- CASH ON HAND
- $3.1M
- SPENT
- $2.2M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $735K · 33.6%
- PACs
- $1.5M · 66.4%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $33K
- Earmarked gifts · 51 donors
- $28K
- From the PAC itself
- $5K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $97K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Saker, Thomas AlanSaker Shoprites INC · SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT$7K
Saker, Richard J.Saker Shoprites INC · PRESIDENT & CEO$7K
Saker, Laura A.None · RETIRED$7K
Saker, Kristen LaroccoNone · HOMEMAKER$7K
Bakes, JustinAlcazar Capital · EXECUTIVE$7K
Bakes, DanielaNone · NONE$7K
Smith, Bradford I.Microsoft INC · PRESIDENT & CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER$7K
Krieger, JeanneNone · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Ziegler, DanielAnthropic Pbc · MACHINE LEARNING RESEARCHER$7K
Sastry, GirishSelf · POLICY RESEARCHER$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $10
- OPPOSING
- $0
Sierra Club Independent Action$10 / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$855K
Materials$616K
Contributions$210K
Advertising$156K
Transfers$30K
How to contact Frank Pallone, Jr.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
2107 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-3006(202) 225-4671Call (202) 225-4671ONLINE
Websitepallone.house.gov
Instagram@repfrankpallone
YouTuberepfrankpallone
Facebookrepfrankpallone
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