New Jersey
FP

Frank Pallone

D

U.S. Representative · New Jersey

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

949

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

949

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Pallone's voting pattern on electoral integrity reflects competing priorities between expanding voting access and implementing citizenship verification measures, without a dominant ideological direction.

Criminal justice

50 actions

Pallone demonstrates a consistent pro-criminal justice enforcement orientation, supporting increased penalties for drug trafficking and human trafficking while opposing measures that would reduce police accountability or expand immigration consequences for non-violent offenses.

Fiscal policy

88 actions

Pallone demonstrates inconsistent fiscal policy positioning, supporting revenue-generating measures and spending continuity while opposing mechanisms that would reduce federal spending authority.

Healthcare

35 actions

Pallone demonstrates a consistent preference for government-funded and publicly-coordinated healthcare initiatives, supporting expansion of federal programs while opposing measures that reduce government involvement or public health protections.

Education

27 actions

Pallone supports parental transparency and student support measures in higher education while opposing certain workforce training and financial aid efficiency initiatives.

Economy and labor

47 actions

Pallone consistently supports policies that expand trade opportunities, strengthen small business access to capital, and protect labor organizing rights within a framework of managed economic development.

Environment and energy

165 actions

Pallone's voting record on environment and energy shows support for pollution control and ecosystem protection but includes votes against forest management and efficiency standards that complicate a consistently pro-environmental profile.

Immigration

53 actions

Pallone's voting pattern on immigration shows inconsistency, with opposition to restrictive deportation measures alongside support for some asylum restrictions and crime-based deportation provisions.

National security and foreign policy

187 actions

Pallone demonstrates consistent support for national security measures including foreign sanctions, counterterrorism financing restrictions, maritime defense capabilities, and strategic efforts to counter adversarial regimes and financial manipulation.

Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

Pallone demonstrates a strong commitment to protecting civil rights and liberties, consistently supporting measures that advance anti-discrimination protections, religious freedom, and safeguards against political violence while showing selective concern about restrictions on speech and assembly rights.

Social policy

24 actions

Pallone demonstrates consistent support for expanded social safety net programs, veteran benefits, child welfare protections, and social services across vulnerable populations.

Technology and data

34 actions

Pallone consistently supports technology development and data protection measures that strengthen regulatory oversight, enhance consumer privacy safeguards, and advance infrastructure security while opposing frameworks that prioritize cryptocurrency innovation over consumer protections.

Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

Pallone's voting pattern on civil liberties issues reflects competing priorities between protecting privacy rights and preserving governmental authority to act on matters of public health and national security.

Government accountability and transparency

138 actions

Pallone's voting record on government accountability and transparency reflects inconsistent support, with backing for impeachment and federal security oversight contrasting against opposition to investment company transparency rules, small business regulatory disclosure, and congressional ethics investigation release.

Infrastructure and public investment

28 actions

Pallone demonstrates consistent support for federal investment in public infrastructure across diverse sectors including transportation, utilities, water systems, broadband, parks, and space exploration.

Activity ledger — most recent first

Apr 22, 2026

Pallone voted yea on the motion to recommit on H.R. 6387, the Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act.

On the record

Apr 20, 2026

Pallone welcomed Congresswoman Analilia Mejia to the House of Representatives and praised her leadership in engaging young voters and addressing solutions for working families.

On the record

Apr 16, 2026

Pallone voted yea on the motion to recommit on H.R. 6409.

On the record

Apr 16, 2026

Pallone voted yes on the motion to recommit H.R. 6398.

On the record

Dec 18, 2025

Pallone voted yea on the motion to recommit on H.R. 498, the bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors.

On the record

Dec 16, 2025

Pallone voted yes on the motion to recommit on H.R. 3632, the Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025.

On the record

Dec 18, 2024

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted no

Dec 11, 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Dec 6, 2024

Pallone spoke in favor of S. 3791, the American Conservation Enhancement Act, while opposing Section 107 of the bill which would exempt lead-containing sport fishing equipment from EPA regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act.

On the record

Mar 21, 2024

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 21, 2024

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 21, 2024

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 13, 2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Jan 11, 2024

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.

Economy and laborMinimum wage↗ Source
Voted yes

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