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Donald M. Payne, Jr.

Donald M. Payne, Jr.

1/3/2025, 6:12 PM

Donald M. Payne, Jr. Congressional Service

Donald M. Payne, Jr. is a retired United States Congressman for the state of New Jersey. Donald served as a House Representative for the state of New Jersey and served a total of 7 terms in congress.

Donald M. Payne, Jr. participated in over 709 voting sessions, sponsored over 123 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2946 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Donald Payne supports measures aimed at increasing job opportunities and economic growth, particularly in underserved communities. He has backed legislative efforts to provide relief and support for small businesses and working families.


Agriculture

Liberal

Donald Payne advocates for sustainable agricultural practices and supports programs that assist farmers in achieving economic sustainability, especially those in disadvantaged regions.


Immigration

Liberal

Donald Payne supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants while stressing the importance of maintaining humane treatment and family unity.


Education

Liberal

Donald Payne advocates for increased federal funding for public education, support for teachers, and policies aimed at reducing educational disparities across different socioeconomic groups.


Energy

Liberal

Donald Payne supports transitioning to renewable energy sources and investing in clean energy technologies to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and create green jobs.


Climate change

Liberal

Donald Payne recognizes climate change as a critical issue and supports policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and implementing comprehensive environmental protections.


Healthcare

Liberal

Donald Payne is a proponent of expanding access to affordable healthcare and supports strengthening the Affordable Care Act to cover more Americans.


Housing

Liberal

Donald Payne supports policies aimed at increasing access to affordable housing, preventing homelessness, and providing assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure.


Transportation

Liberal

Donald Payne advocates for investing in modernizing infrastructure, including public transportation systems, to improve efficiency and safety while creating jobs.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Donald Payne supports strengthening veterans' healthcare services, improving access to mental health resources, and ensuring veterans receive the benefits they have earned.


Voting rights

Liberal

Donald Payne supports expanding voting rights, including measures to make voting more accessible and opposing laws that may disenfranchise certain voter groups.

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Latest Bills

Reliable Power Act
Bill HR 3616December 3, 2025
HUD Transparency Act of 2025
Bill HR 225December 2, 2025
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
Bill S 2392December 2, 2025
Trafficking Survivors Relief Act
Bill HR 4323December 2, 2025
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Bill S 1318December 2, 2025
Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act
Bill HR 3174December 2, 2025
Investing in All of America Act of 2025
Bill HR 2066December 2, 2025
SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
Bill HR 2483December 2, 2025
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Final Rule".
Bill SJRES 76December 2, 2025
Critical Infrastructure Manufacturing Feasibility Act
Bill S 1872December 2, 2025
Supporting the designation of October 7, 2023, as National Ostomy Awareness Day.
Bill HRES 766February 5, 2024
Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month".
Bill HRES 728December 15, 2023
Expressing support for the designation of September 2023 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
Bill HRES 700February 5, 2024
Supporting the designation of the week of June 12 through June 18, 2023, as "National Men's Health Week".
Bill HRES 490December 15, 2023
Expressing support for the goals of Workplace Eye Wellness Month by promoting the importance of protecting the eyes from increased screen time.
Bill HRES 264December 15, 2023
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the legacy of Bob Marley.
Bill HRES 997February 6, 2024
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".
Bill HRES 99March 8, 2024
Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.
Bill HRES 963March 8, 2024
Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by Celebrating Diversity, Promoting Tolerance, and Condemning Hate.
Bill HRES 962January 13, 2024
Recognizing Israel as America's legitimate and democratic ally and condemning antisemitism.
Bill HRES 92December 15, 2023