Press Releases

Rep. Payne, Jr. Supports Two-Man Crews to Increase Safety on All Freight and Passenger Trains
December 20, 2022
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Media Contact: Patrick Wright -- Patrick.Wright@mail.house.gov

Issues:Economy and JobsInfrastructure and Transportation
Payne, Jr., Sanders, Bowman, Tlaib, Ocasio-Cortez, Bush, Lead Letter with More Than 70 Total Signers in the Senate and House Urging Biden to Take Executive Action on Paid Sick Days for Rail Workers
December 9, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Reps. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.), Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), Donald M. Payne, Jr.

Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. Helps Pass Federal Marriage Equality Bill
December 8, 2022
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Media Contact: Jalelah Ahmed

Issues:Civil Rights
Rep. Payne, Jr. Votes to Help Citizens Re-Enter Society
December 1, 2022
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Media Contact: Patrick Wright -- Patrick.Wright@mail.house.gov

Issues:Economy and Jobs
Chairman Payne, Jr. Protects Rail Workers and Prevents Nationwide Rail Shutdown with Two Bills
November 30, 2022
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Media Contact: Patrick Wright -- Patrick.Wright@mail.house.gov

Issues:Economy and JobsInfrastructure and Transportation
Statement by Chairman Payne, Jr. on Averting Rail Shutdown
Rep. Payne, Jr.’s Statement on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Decision to Pass the Torch to New Democratic House Leadership in the 118th Congress
November 17, 2022
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"For 35 years and two terms, Nancy Patricia Pelosi has courageously and patriotically executed her duties and responsibilities representing San Francisco, California's 12th Congressional District.

Rep. Payne Jr. Votes to Limit Sexual Harassment Non-Disclosure Agreements
November 16, 2022
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Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep. Payne, Jr. voted for a bill that limits nondisclosure agreements (NDA's) and non-disparagement contract clauses relating to disputes involving sexual assault and harassment. This legislation, S. 4524, now heads to President Biden's desk for signature.

Rep. Payne, Jr. Thanks the Voters in New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District for Re-Election
November 9, 2022
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Media Contact: Patrick Wright -- Patrick.Wright@mail.house.gov

Issues:Local Issues
Rep. Payne, Jr. Condemns Threats of Violence Against New Jersey’s Jewish Communities
November 3, 2022
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Newark— At about 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2022, the Newark Branch of the FBI shared in a tweet, that they've received "credible information" of a "broad threat to synagogues in NJ." They urged members of our community to take precautions to protect individuals and facilities.