Major News in Our Fight Against Climate Change

Dear Neighbors,

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) this week announced $20 billion in grants for a national clean financial network through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. I fought to enact this fund in the Inflation Reduction Act because it will save Americans money on their utility bills, create hundreds of thousands of new good-paying jobs, and protect our communities from the worst impacts of catastrophic climate change.

This funding will create a national clean financing network for clean energy and climate solutions, ensuring communities have access to the capital they need to participate in and benefit from a cleaner, more sustainable economy. By financing tens of thousands of projects, this national clean financing network will mobilize private capital to reduce climate and air pollution.

This is what investing in the American people looks like, and it is an absolute game-changer for our fight against the climate crisis. I applaud the Biden Administration for working diligently to ensure that the program’s funds will reach those who need them most, and I look forward to the unprecedented climate progress it will help us achieve in the years ahead. Read more here

Federal Funding for Bradley Beach

I was in Bradley Beach this week to highlight federal funding I secured for the Borough in a federal spending bill. President Biden signed the legislation into law on March 8.

Bradley Beach will receive $1,416,279 to make streetscape improvements, including upgrades to Main Street. The project will help support important pedestrian improvements, including installing new brick pavers, streetlights, tree wells, benches, crosswalks, ADA upgrades, and bike racks as well as reconfiguring sidewalk corners to better accommodate pedestrians and cyclists.

This funding will help make downtown easier to access and improve safety for residents and tourists as they walk to restaurants and other local businesses in the Borough. I’m glad we were able to get this project across the finish line.

More Resources for Our First Responders in Perth Amboy

I was in Perth Amboy today for the dedication of a new fireboat to help the Fire Department in Perth Amboy respond to emergencies on the water. I supported the request for federal funding so that Perth Amboy’s Fire Department has the resources it needs. The Department of Homeland Security and FEMA awarded Perth Amboy $900,000 in Port Security Grant funding for a new, 44-foot fire rescue boat. Additionally, the Perth Amboy Police Department was also awarded $45,000 for maintenance of its existing four police boats.

The tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge showed just how important it is to give our first responders the equipment they need to respond to emergencies quickly and efficiently. We are grateful for everything they do to keep our community safe and healthy.

Click here to visit my website or call my offices directly if you have questions or need help with a federal agency:

Middlesex County: 732-249-8892

Monmouth County: 732-571-1140

Sincerely,

Congressman Pallone