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June 14, 2023

Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. reintroduced his Payment Choice Act to protect American currency as a form of payment for goods and services.  The bill would make it illegal for retail businesses to reject cash for in-person, consumer transactions at stores nationwide.          


June 9, 2023

Washington, D.C. — Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. introduced a resolution today to declare June 12-18, 2023, as National Men’s Health Awareness Week.

Issues:Health Care

May 31, 2023

Washington, D.C. — Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. voted for a bill today to protect America from a debt default and halt a potential economic catastrophe.  The bill, the Fiscal Responsibility Act (H.R.


May 25, 2023

Washington, D.C. — Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. voted against the HALT Fentanyl Act today because it could result in hundreds to thousands of Black Americans being arrested and imprisoned for minor drug offenses.  The bill, H.R.

Issues:Civil Rights

May 16, 2023

Media Contact: Patrick Wright -- Patrick.Wright@mail.house.gov


May 11, 2023

Media Contact: Patrick Wright -- Patrick.Wright@mail.house.gov

Issues:Civil Rights

April 28, 2023

Media Contact: Patrick Wright -- Patrick.Wright@mail.house.gov


April 26, 2023

Media Contact: Patrick Wright -- Patrick.Wright@mail.house.gov


April 12, 2023

Washington, D.C. — Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. introduced a bill, H.R. 1765, to allow more low-income families to receive their fair share of Supplemental Nutrition Benefits Program (SNAP) benefits.

Issues:Local Issues