Donald M Payne Jr for Congress
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Donald M. Payne Jr. for Congressman: Helps Pass Bill to Investigate and Prosecute Domestic Terrorists
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Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. helped pass the Domestic Terror Prevention Act today.
Donald M. Payne Jr. for Congressman: Helps Provide More Baby Formula to Address National Shortage
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Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. voted to pass two bills today to help solve the baby formula shortage crisis nationwide.
Donald M. Payne Jr. for Congressman: Votes to Strengthen Workforce Job Training Programs
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Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. helped pass the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act today to help Americans get the training necessary to enter or re-enter the workforce.
Donald M. Payne Jr. for Congressman: Statement on Racist Mass Shooting in Buffalo, NY
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Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. issued the following statement regarding the racist mass shooting May 14, 2022 in Buffalo, NY.
Donald M. Payne Jr. for Congressman: Votes to Modernize and Increase Funding for Community Services Block Grants
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Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. helped pass the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Modernization Act of 2022 today.
Donald M. Payne Jr. for Congressman: Votes to Increase Pay and Benefits for TSA Employees
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Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. helped pass The Rights for the Transportation Security Administration Workforce Act of 2022 today.
Donald M. Payne Jr. for Congressman: Votes to Provide Expanded Health Benefits for Federal Firefighters
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Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. helped pass the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2022 today.
Donald M. Payne Jr. for Congressman: Statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s Possible Reversal of Roe v. Wade
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Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. issued the following statement regarding the report in Politico that the U.S. Supreme Court plans to strike down the landmark, 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade that guaranteed abortion rights to all American women.
Congressman Payne Promotes Investment in Climate-Resilient Infrastructure with Assistant Speaker Clark
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U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr., (D-Newark) held a press event yesterday alongside Assistant Speaker Congresswoman Katherine Clark (D-Melrose, MA) to highlight unprecedented federal investment in climate-resilient infrastructure that is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, which Congressman Payne wrote the House version of. Payne and Clark emphasized the urgent need to invest in climate resilience in the face of continued extreme weather events and the effects of climate change.
Donald M. Payne Jr. for Congressman: Promotes Investment in Climate-Resilient Infrastructure with Assistant Speaker Clark
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“I was proud to write the House version of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, an historic law that will propel us into the future by reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and building climate resilient infrastructure in communities across America,”
Donald M. Payne Jr. for Congressman: Statement on Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson – The First Black Woman on U.S. Supreme Court
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Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to become the next U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
Donald M. Payne Jr. for Congressman: Votes to Increase Aid to Struggling Restaurants and Small Businesses
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Linden Mayor Derek Armstead Endorses Congressman Payne
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U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr., is announcing the endorsement of Linden Mayor Derek Armstead for his campaign in the Democratic primary election in the 10th congressional district. Mayor Armstead has been a close ally of Congressman Payne for several years and his support adds to numerous other local and statewide elected officials who have endorsed Congressman Payne.
Donald M. Payne Jr. for Congressman: Linden Mayor Derek Armstead Endorses Congressman Payne
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Congressman Payne has always been a friend and a strong advocate for the City of Liden, and his assistance has been invaluable in helping bring federal funds to our local government to pay for affordable housing, job training and other important programs,” said Mayor Armstead.
Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver Endorses Congressman Payne
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Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver, New Jersey’s highest ranking Black woman elected official, is endorsing her longtime friend and colleague U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr., (D-Newark). One of the state’s true trailblazers, Lt. Governor Oliver previously served as the state’s first Black woman Assembly Speaker prior to winning her current position as Lt. Governor along with Governor Phil Murphy in 2017, and being re-elected last year.
Donald M. Payne Jr. for Congressman: Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver Endorses Congressman Payne
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“Donald Payne, Sr., was one of my heroes and a true mentor to so many others who shared his commitment to public service, and his son Donald Payne, Jr., has distinguished himself by carrying on that legacy of delivering for working people,”
Mayor Dahlia Vertreese Endorses Congressman Payne
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Fresh off of a strong showing winning a contested re-election race and sweeping local Council seats, Hillside Mayor Dahlia Vertreese is endorsing U.S. Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr., (D-Newark). Mayor Vertreese is one of the only Black woman mayors in the state and her endorsement adds to the Congressman’s overwhelming support among African American leaders.
Donald M. Payne Jr. for Congressman: Secures Federal Funds to Support Local Community Projects
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Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. supported an appropriations bill today to fund nine local projects to improve life for his constituents in New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District.
Donald M. Payne Jr. for Congressman: Encourages New Jersey Families to Apply for Home Energy and Water Assistance
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Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. is promoting more participation in New Jersey’s Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Low Income Household Water Assistance Program.
Donald M. Payne Jr. for Congressman: Condemns Bomb Threats Against Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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“I was furious to hear about the bomb threats to some of our most famous and successful Historically Black Colleges and Universities,”