Education
In order to compete in a global economy, young people must be able to acquire the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the 21st century. To achieve this, Congressman Pallone believes local schools and teachers must be provided with adequate resources and compensation, and a strong emphasis must be placed on hiring and retaining highly trained and talented teaching professionals.
Expanding access to higher education is an investment in the nation’s future and economic strength. Congressman Pallone represents world-class universities in the sixth district, and college affordability remains a priority of his in Congress. He is committed to increasing Pell Grants for students and has supported legislation to keep student loan interest rates low and outlaw predatory student loan practices.
- Congressman Pallone is the cosponsor of H.R. 1880 – College for All Act (Jayapal) which would make public colleges and universities tuition-free for working families and significantly reduce student debt by reducing student loan interest rates for new borrowers in half and enabling existing borrowers to refinance their loans.
- Congressman Pallone is the cosponsor of H.R. 2451 - Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act (Davis) which expands and permanently safeguards the Pell Grant program; improves the purchasing power of Pell Grants, permanently indexes the maximum grant to inflation, shift the Pells Grant program to fully mandatory funding, restores eligibility for defrauded students, and expands eligibility to DREAMers.
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Perth Amboy, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) joined a ribbon cutting ceremony today with local elected officials to highlight efforts to restore the historic Perth Amboy Free Public Library. Pallone secured $1.5 million in a federal spending bill to help the city renovate and upgrade the library to better serve the needs of the community. President Biden signed the bill into law earlier this year.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that he secured $1 million for Middlesex College in the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education spending bill for Fiscal Year 2023. The House is expected to vote on the underlying legislation in the coming months.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that he secured $500,000 for the Metlar-Bodine House Museum Historic Site Project in the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment spending bill for Fiscal Year 2023. The House is expected to vote on the underlying legislation in the coming months.
Washington, DC – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that he secured federal funding for Monmouth University in the Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services spending bill for Fiscal Year 2023. The House is expected to vote on the underlying legislation in the coming months.
Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) today announced the start of 2022 Congressional App Challenge, a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) competition for middle and high school students in New Jersey’s 6th Congressional District.
Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that schools and libraries in New Jersey will receive $5,092,335 from the latest round of funding from the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF). This round of funding also includes $498,720 for the Long Branch School District. This announcement includes the first round of new funding commitments for the next academic year.
Perth Amboy, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced the United Way of Central Jersey Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) in Perth Amboy. The new center will provide an integrated set of services for families in need, including employment services, financial education and coaching, and assistance applying for federal support. This support is essential for low-income families who may need help as they recover from financial hardship and the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Edison, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today held a roundtable on veterans’ issues at Edison VFW Post 3117 with Middlesex County Commissioner Director Ronald Rios. During the roundtable, Pallone gave an update on legislation that has recently passed in the House of Representatives and heard directly from veterans about the issues they are facing. He also discussed ways to improve student GI benefits and veterans’ health care as well as ways to prevent veteran homelessness.
Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced the recipients of the Congressional Award, this year’s U.S. Service Academy nominees, and the winners of the 2022 Sixth Congressional District High School Arts Competition at an awards ceremony. Students representing several local high schools were honored at a reception at the West End Arts Center.
Long Branch, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced a new initiative today to provide eligible families with free high-speed internet. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – a new program created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – provides eligible households $30 per month off their internet bill.