Press Releases

Economy and Budget

Payne Announces $3.5 Million in Transportation Grants
Congressman Donald M. Payne was pleased to announce that the US Department of Transportation awarded $3,500,000 in Transportation Enhancement (TE) grants to the cities ...Read more

Payne Votes to Boost "Cash for Clunkers" Program
Today, Congressman Donald M. Payne voted to increase funding for the "cash for clunkers" program. The initial launch has been so successful in encouraging ...Read more

Payne Votes to Protect American Taxpayers, Shareholders by Reining in Executive Compensation
Today, Congressman Donald M. Payne voted to protect American taxpayers and shareholders from the excessive and risky compensation practices at big financial firms that ...Read more

Payne Announces Over $10 Million in Law Enforcement Grants
Congressman Donald M. Payne was pleased to announce that the US Department of Justice awarded $10,010,765 in Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants to ...Read more

Payne Votes to Help Struggling Americans, Grow Our Economy
Today, Congressman Donald M. Payne voted to invest in improvements in education, housing and health care for the American people. The Labor, Health and ...Read more

Statutory PAYGO Bill Passes the House of Representatives
Today, Congressman Donald M. Payne voted to restore fiscal discipline by putting the "pay-as-you-go" principle into law. 

"Every American knows that our nation needs ...Read more

Payne Votes to Spur Economic Recovery, Innovation in Energy Technology
Today, Congressman Donald M. Payne voted to boost job creation and provide real solutions to our energy and water quality needs with investments in ...Read more

Votes to Protect Consumers, Help Small Businesses
Today, Congressman Donald M. Payne voted to protect consumers and investors by helping to restore the stability of America's financial markets and boosting oversight ...Read more

Payne Votes to Create Small Business Jobs, Spur Economic Growth
Today, Congressman Donald M. Payne voted to create new jobs and boost the economy by supporting small business innovation in research and technology. The ...Read more

Payne Helps Create New Jobs, Support Small Businesses
Congressman Donald M. Payne, senior Member of the House Education and Labor Committee, voted to create new jobs and drive economic growth today, through ...Read more

Payne Votes to Pass Long-Term Economic Plan for America
Today, Congressman Donald M. Payne voted in favor of a long-term economic plan that puts America on a path towards renewed prosperity and growth. ...Read more

Payne Announces Earmark Requests for Fiscal Year 2010 Requests would support economic development, healthcare, and youth development projects.
Washington, D.C. – In an effort to bring more transparency and accountability to the earmark process, Congressman Donald M. Payne released a list of ...Read more

Payne Votes to Pass Broad Economic Plan for Growth
Today, Congressman Donald M. Payne voted in favor of a budget that serves as a long term economic plan that will get our economy ...Read more

Payne Applauds Obama Budget for Honest Assessment, Investments in the FutureSays Budget is Responsible, Makes Tough Choices to Meet Challenges
Congressman Donald M. Payne applauded President Obama’s 10-year budget outline, which was released today.  The budget is an honest assessment of the challenges facing ...Read more

New Jersey Needs American Recovery and Reinvestment PlanPayne supports President’s plan to create jobs and boost the economy,House votes 244 - 188 to send plan on to Senate
Congressman Donald M. Payne, senior member of the House Education and Labor Committee, today joined a majority in the House of Representatives in support ...Read more