Biography & Current Office
Background & current office
Frank Pallone Jr. is a Democratic representative from New Jersey who has served in the U.S. House since 1988 after earlier service in the New Jersey Senate and local government.
Pallone serves as Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee in the 119th Congress. He previously chaired the committee, whose jurisdiction includes health care, energy, environment, telecommunications and consumer-protection policy.
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Editorial research reviewed: August 20, 2026. Public-record fields continue to refresh independently from official chamber sources.
Public record
Current seat & contact information
- Chamber
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Representation
- New Jersey · District 6
- Party
- Democratic
- Birth date
- October 30, 1951
- Washington phone
- (202) 225-4671
- Office
- 2107 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3006
Committees & Leadership
Current leadership and reviewed committee roles
Leadership / institutional roles
- Ranking Member — House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Former Chair — House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Reviewed committee assignments
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce — Ranking Member
Recent Recorded Votes
Official recorded-vote record
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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation
Legislation & official congressional activity
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Claims & Evidence
Evidence tracker
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