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May 11, 2016
Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10), a member of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security, and Ranking Member Congresswoman Kathleen Rice (NY-4) and fellow Subcommittee member Congressman Bill Keating (MA-9) today called on House appropriators to allow the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to spend $34 million from its FY 2016 budget to hire additional Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and pay overtime in order to help alleviate long lines and wait times at airports.

May 9, 2016
Today, Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) visited The Leaguers, Inc. in Newark to highlight the importance of early learning and Head Start programs for New Jersey families and communities.

May 4, 2016
Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) today announced that New Jersey City University (NJCU) has been awarded a $1,444,698 federal grant to recruit, prepare, and retain 27 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teachers for high-need school districts in New Jersey.

May 3, 2016
Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) held an awards reception Monday afternoon at the Newark Museum to recognize the winners of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition for New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District.
Issues:Local Issues

May 2, 2016
Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) released the following statement today after Governor Chris Christie announced that he will require New Jersey’s public schools to test for lead in water.

April 26, 2016
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) and Congresswoman Martha McSally (AZ-2) to enhance U.S. disaster preparedness and response capabilities.

April 26, 2016
Today, Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) announced a $2.3 million grant to the Montclair Child Development Center Inc. (MCDC).

April 20, 2016
Congressman Payne, Jr. joined 51 House colleagues in sending a letter to President Obama urging him to take steps to solidify fair chance hiring policies in the federal government.

April 18, 2016
Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) today joined the American Cancer Society and Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. as the organizations announced their commitment to 80% by 2018, a national initiative to increase colorectal cancer screening rates to 80% by 2018.

April 14, 2016
A new report on security and emergency preparedness in our nation’s schools was released this week by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).