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Reps. Payne, Jr., and Mullin Introduce Resolution to Support Efforts of Health and Wellness Coaches

February 11, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As co-chairs of the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus, Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) and Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-2) introduced a bipartisan House Resolution expressing support for health and wellness coaches.

Issues:
Health Care

Rep. Payne, Jr. Responds to the 2019 State of the Union

February 6, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. issued the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump’s 2019 State of the Union Address:

Rep. Payne, Jr. Announces Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee Assignments

January 24, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. announced that he has joined three subcommittees of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. He will serve on the Subcommittees on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials; Highways and Transit; and Aviation.

 

Issues:
Infrastructure and Transportation

Rep. Payne, Jr. Votes to Protect Vulnerable New Jersey Families

January 10, 2019 Press Release

Rep. Payne, Jr. Votes to Protect Vulnerable New Jersey Families

and to Re-Open the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development

 

Congressman Payne Sworn into Office

January 3, 2019 Press Release
U.S. Representative Donald Payne was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the House Speaker on January 3rd, 2019.

Newest Members of Congress

January 3, 2019 Press Release

The freshman class will be sworn in on January 3rd, 2019 when the First Session of the 116th United States Congress convenes.

116th United States Congress Convenes

January 3, 2019 Press Release
The First Session of the 116th U.S. Congress will commence on January 3rd, 2019 in Washington, DC.

Ranking Member Donald M. Payne, Jr. Statement on School Safety Commission Report

December 19, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the Trump administration released its School Safety Commission Report. The Commission Report ignores evidence-based violence prevention strategies and would roll back anti-discrimination educational policies. Rep. Donald M.

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Education, National Security

Rep. Payne, Jr. Announces Winners of the 2018 Congressional App Challenge

December 7, 2018 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) announced the winners of the 2018 Congressional App Challenge for high school students in New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District.

Gearing Up to Pursue Bipartisan Priorities in Congress

November 7, 2018 Press Release

NEWARK, N.J.  – On November 6, voters in the United States went to the polls and elected a Democratic majority to the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Payne, Jr. issued the following statement about his priorities over the next two years:

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Million-dollar grant awarded to South Orange for greenway paths

April 2, 2015 In The News
Essex News Daily
South Orange Village announced last week that it has been awarded a $1 million grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation for its ongoing River Greenway project. According to the village, this is likely the largest single grant ever received by South Orange.
Issues:
Infrastructure and Transportation, Local Issues

National Academies of Science plans grid-resilience study

April 1, 2015 In The News
Smart Grid Today
The National Academies of Science (NAS) plans to conduct "a national-level comprehensive study on the future resilience and reliability of the nation's electric power transmission and distribution system," as a result of the SMART Grid Study Act of 2014 (SGT, July-14), the office of US Rep Donald Payne Jr, D-New Jersey's 10th district, told the press yesterday.
Issues:
Energy and the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation

N.J. congressman revives Paycheck Fairness Act: 'There remains a gender pay gap'

March 30, 2015 In The News
Meg Fry
NJBIZ
Congressman Donald Payne Jr. (D-Newark) joined Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-New Haven, Connecticut) on Wednesday in sponsoring the eighth reintroduction of the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would ban salary secrecy for employees seeking to uncover wage discrimination and protect employees from any employer retaliation.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs

NJ Congressman Launches 2015 Art Competition in Essex and Hudson Counties

March 25, 2015 In The News
Eric Kiefer
Montclair Patch
High school-aged artists in Essex and Hudson counties take note: Your skills can win you a trip to Washington D.C.
Issues:
Local Issues

Re-introduction of colorectal cancer bill removes barriers to life-saving screenings

March 25, 2015 In The News
Congressmen Donald M. Payne, Jr. and Leonard Lance
The Star-Ledger
It may never feel like a "good time" to have a colonoscopy. You might think that the procedure is too invasive and unpleasant or that it cuts into your busy schedule -- and then you decide to put it off for another year. But momentary discomfort or inconvenience is a small price to pay for possibly saving your life.
Issues:
Health Care

Breaking down barriers to cancer care

March 16, 2015 In The News
Reps. Donald Payne, Jr. (D-N.J.), Mike Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), Charlie Dent (R-Pa.), and Leonard Lance (R-N.J.)
The Hill
Colorectal cancer impacts one in every 20 Americans and is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. That’s why, this National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we’re teaming up to shed light on this disease and advance legislation that makes it easier to fight back.
Issues:
Health Care

N.J. Rep. Payne pushes voting rights, leads Black Caucus after-hours speechmaking

March 16, 2015 In The News
Jonathan D. Salant
The Star-Ledger
After the U.S. House finishes its last vote of the day, Rep. Donald Payne Jr. tonight will stand up behind a desk on the floor, get the presiding officer's attention, and begin an hour of speeches on voting rights.
Issues:
Local Issues

Questions over One Newark plan, NJ School Performance Reports arise at committee hearing

March 12, 2015 In The News
PolitickerNJ
Legislators and education officials spent Tuesday morning thrashing an embattled Schools Superintendent Cami Anderson and a controversial One Newark school reorganization plan during a hearing of the Joint Committee on Public Schools.
Issues:
Education, Local Issues

Newark group headed to D.C. to lobby against school leader, controversial reforms

March 6, 2015 In The News
The Star-Ledger
In an attempt to up the ante in the fight against Newark Public Schools Superintendent Cami Anderson's controversial reforms, elected officials said today they plan to lobby for federal intervention.
Issues:
Education, Local Issues

Garrett only N.J. lawmaker to oppose Homeland Security bill without anti-immigration provision

March 6, 2015 In The News
The Star-Ledger
U.S. Rep. Scott Garrett was the only New Jersey lawmaker to vote against legislation today that would fund the Department of Homeland Security without also affecting President Obama's executive orders in immigration.
Issues:
National Security

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