Frank Pallone, Jr.
U.S. House · NJ-6 · Democrats · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · NJ-6
Biography
Overview
Frank Pallone Jr. is a Democrat representing New Jersey's 6th congressional district since 1988. A lawyer educated at Middlebury College, Tufts University, and Rutgers Law School, he previously served on the Long Branch City Council and New Jersey Senate before his congressional tenure. He is the ranking member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Career
Pallone has served in Congress for over 35 years. He was instrumental in the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA), the first online privacy bill to pass committee markup while he chaired Energy and Commerce. He has championed consumer protection, pediatric health research, and tribal sovereignty. He has worked on bipartisan initiatives including his work as vice chairman of the Native American Caucus and co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. He received India's Padma Bhushan award in 2002 for his work on the India Caucus.
Prior political experience
Pallone won a special election in 1988 to complete the term of deceased Congressman James Howard, defeating Republican Joe Azzolina 52% to 47%. He has been consistently reelected since then. His margins of victory have generally exceeded 55%, with wins of 57.5% in 2022 and 56% in 2024. He lost his 2013 Democratic primary bid for U.S. Senate to Cory Booker.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
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| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th | U.S. House NJ-6 | 2025–present | In progress | Frank Pallone, Jr. | — |
| 17th | U.S. House NJ-6 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Frank Pallone, Jr. | Frank Pallone, Jr. |
| 16th | U.S. House NJ-6 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Frank Pallone, Jr. | Frank Pallone, Jr. |
| 15th | U.S. House NJ-6 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | Frank Pallone, Jr. | Frank Pallone, Jr. |
| 14th | U.S. House NJ-6 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | Frank Pallone, Jr. | Frank Pallone, Jr. |
| 13th | U.S. House NJ-6 | 2015–2017 | Term ended | Frank Pallone, Jr. | Frank Pallone, Jr. |
| 12th | U.S. House NJ-6 | 2013–2015 | Term ended | Frank Pallone, Jr. | Frank Pallone, Jr. |
| 11th | U.S. House NJ-6 | 2011–2013 | Term ended | Frank Pallone, Jr. | Frank Pallone, Jr. |
| 10th | U.S. House NJ-6 | 2009–2011 | Term ended | Frank Pallone, Jr. | Frank Pallone, Jr. |
| 9th | U.S. House NJ-6 | 2007–2009 | Term ended | Frank Pallone, Jr. | Frank Pallone, Jr. |
| 8th | U.S. House NJ-6 | 2005–2007 | Term ended | Frank Pallone, Jr. | Frank Pallone, Jr. |
| 7th | U.S. House NJ-6 | 2003–2005 | Term ended | Frank Pallone, Jr. | Frank Pallone, Jr. |
| 6th | U.S. House NJ-6 | 2001–2003 | Term ended | Frank Pallone, Jr. | Frank Pallone, Jr. |
| 5th | U.S. House NJ-6 | 1999–2001 | Term ended | Frank Pallone, Jr. | Frank Pallone, Jr. |
| 4th | U.S. House NJ-6 | 1997–1999 | Term ended | Frank Pallone, Jr. | Frank Pallone, Jr. |
| 3rd | U.S. House NJ-6 | 1995–1997 | Term ended | Frank Pallone, Jr. | Frank Pallone, Jr. |
| 2nd | U.S. House NJ-6 | 1993–1995 | Term ended | Frank Pallone, Jr. | Frank Pallone, Jr. |
| 2nd | U.S. House NJ-3 | 1991–1993 | Term ended | Frank Pallone, Jr. | Andy Kim |
| 1st | U.S. House NJ-3 | 1989–1991 | Term ended | — | Frank Pallone, Jr. |
| 1st | U.S. House NJ-6 | 1987–1989 | Term ended | — | Frank Pallone, Jr. |
Committee assignments
- HouseRanking Member· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8385
Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2026
Apr 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7407
Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Products Act of 2026
Feb 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7372
Safety is Not For Sale Act
Feb 4, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 6292
Don’t Sell Kids’ Data Act of 2025
Nov 25, 2025INTRODUCED - H.R. 6166
Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act
Nov 20, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5448
Protecting Free Vaccines Act
Sep 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5484
National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2025
Sep 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4958
GRAS Act
Aug 12, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4898
Supporting Equity for Aquaculture and Seafood Act
Aug 5, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3701
Family Vaccine Protection Act
Jun 4, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8326
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey, as the "James A. Cotten Post Office".
Apr 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8255
SAT Streamlining Act
Apr 14, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8085
Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026
Mar 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7986
Save the World Cup Act
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7806
Direct File Act of 2026
Mar 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7652
Respect for Local Communities Act
Feb 23, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7531
Healthy Families Act
Feb 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7543
Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
Feb 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7549
National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026
Feb 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7481
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Feb 11, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | U.S. House NJ-6 | Won | 59.93% |
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