Congressman Pallone and Senator Durbin reintroduced a bill banning the nationwide marketing of unapproved drug tianeptine, termed "gas station heroin."
Quiver AI Summary
Introduction of Legislation: Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. and Senator Dick Durbin reintroduced a bill aimed at prohibiting the marketing of tianeptine, referred to as “gas station heroin.” This unapproved drug, often marketed as a dietary supplement, has been linked to a significant increase in poison control cases, rising from 6 in 2014 to nearly 400 in 2023.
Safety Concerns Raised: Pallone emphasized the risks associated with tianeptine, stating it has no place on store shelves and poses a serious health threat, particularly to children. Durbin echoed these concerns, highlighting incidents of consumer illness and fatalities linked to the substance, underscoring the need for regulatory action.
Details of the Bill: The proposed legislation, known as the Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Products Act, would grant the FDA authority to prohibit the advertising of tianeptine as a dietary supplement. The bill reflects growing concerns about the safety of unregulated products sold in convenience stores and gas stations.
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Frank Pallone, Jr. Fundraising
Frank Pallone, Jr. recently disclosed $279.4K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 359th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 31.1% came from individual donors.
Pallone disclosed $418.3K of spending. This was the 148th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Pallone disclosed $3.1M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 118th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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Frank Pallone, Jr. Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Frank Pallone, Jr. is worth $4.5M, as of February 6th, 2026. This is the 175th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Pallone has approximately $369.7K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Frank Pallone, Jr. Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Frank Pallone, Jr.:
- H.R.6292: Don’t Sell Kids’ Data Act of 2025
- H.R.6166: Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act
- H.R.5484: National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2025
- H.R.5448: Protecting Free Vaccines Act
- H.R.4958: GRAS Act
- H.R.4898: Supporting Equity for Aquaculture and Seafood Act
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2026 New Jersey's 6th Congressional District Election
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