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August 12, 2019 Press Release
“As a resident and representative of Newark, I am very concerned about the discovery of elevated levels of lead in Newark’s water supply. Traditionally, Newark has been known for the quality of its water and had been known for some of the cleanest water in the country. We need to find out what is happening in the pipes that carry this water from the aquifers to our faucets to solve and rectify this issue immediately.
August 6, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today we celebrate the anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The most important right for citizens of every democracy is the right to choose their leaders. The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy and one of the moral pillars of our country.
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August 5, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON - My condolences and prayers go out to the families and friends of the victims in two more horrific mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton this weekend.

August 2, 2019 Press Release

Congressman Payne’s position on Trump’s Impeachment-

April 12, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) announced $36,331,372 in Homeland Security grants to benefit New Jersey. The announced grants include $20,050,000 from the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) program to benefit law enforcement terrorism prevention activities in the Newark and Jersey City areas.

April 4, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr., voted to pass H.R.

April 1, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON—Today, the House of Representatives is considering under suspension a bill introduced by Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr., H.R. 1593, the Coordinating and Leveraging Activities for School Security Act. Rep. Payne, Jr. delivered the following remarks on the House Floor in support of his bill:

March 28, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – President Donald J. Trump today announced a one-year extension of the Deferred Enforced Departure (“DED”) program for Liberians.

March 28, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, March 27, Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) voted to pass H.R. 7, the landmark Paycheck Fairness Act, to take a dramatic step forward to ensure that America’s women receive equal pay for equal work.

March 15, 2019 Press Release

Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) issued the following statement after a terrorist attack that killed 49 worshippers at 2 mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand:

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In The News

June 23, 2015 In The News
Nearly 15 years after the tragic September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, problems with interoperable communications continue to plague the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), according to a DHS Inspector General (OIG) audit report.
June 23, 2015 In The News
New Jersey Congressman Payne is launching the 10th district’s “Jersey Jobs” tour starting in Jersey City.
June 22, 2015 In The News
"There are a lot of young people in these communities who want to go into the tech field but don’t have an avenue in,” said Rep. Donald Payne (D-N.J.), who on Monday will host a Google Hangout on diversity in tech featuring Bryant and entrepreneur Anthony Frasier.
June 22, 2015 In The News
Leading tech companies hire African American and Hispanics with computer science and computer engineering degrees at half the rate that universities produce them, said Congressman Donald M. Payne Jr. in a #TechTalk Google Hangout on “Tech Sector Diversity,” June 15.
June 18, 2015 In The News
Representative Donald Payne Jr., who recently launched his Jersey Jobs Tour, joined NJTV News Anchor Mary Alice Williams to discuss the importance of small businesses and how his tour aims to help.
June 8, 2015 In The News
The annual parade and festival included Carrie Couram, William Ewing and Donald Payne, Jr.
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May 28, 2015 In The News
David Guy won Second Place in the New Jersey Congressional High School Art Competition for District 10, school officials report. Guy received his second place medal from Congressman Donald Payne, Jr.
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May 28, 2015 In The News
While the Senate was voting on the Iran resolution, 150 House Democrats, including Reps. Donald Payne Jr. (D-10th Dist.) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12th Dist.) signed onto a letter applauding Obama for building a coalition and engaging in talks to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions.
April 21, 2015 In The News
Payne will be in a position to call more attention to the need for cancer screenings in his new role as co-chair of the Congressional Men's Health Caucus.
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