Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill seeks to officially rename Newark Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey, as the "Donald M. Payne, Jr. Transit Center at Newark Penn Station" . The designation serves as a tribute to the late Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr., who represented New Jersey's 10th Congressional District from 2012 until his passing in 2024. Congressman Payne, Jr. was a lifelong public servant and a tireless advocate for infrastructure investment and public transit , notably serving as Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure's subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. He was instrumental in securing federal funding for improvements to Newark Penn Station, recognizing its critical role in regional connectivity and economic vitality. This renaming acknowledges his deep dedication and significant impact on both the city of Newark and the nation's railway system, ensuring all future official references reflect this new designation.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6013)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6013)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Transportation and Public Works
To designate Newark Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey as the "Donald M. Payne, Jr. Transit Center at Newark Penn Station".
USA119th CongressHR-6803| House
| Updated: 2/2/2026
This bill seeks to officially rename Newark Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey, as the "Donald M. Payne, Jr. Transit Center at Newark Penn Station" . The designation serves as a tribute to the late Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr., who represented New Jersey's 10th Congressional District from 2012 until his passing in 2024. Congressman Payne, Jr. was a lifelong public servant and a tireless advocate for infrastructure investment and public transit , notably serving as Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure's subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. He was instrumental in securing federal funding for improvements to Newark Penn Station, recognizing its critical role in regional connectivity and economic vitality. This renaming acknowledges his deep dedication and significant impact on both the city of Newark and the nation's railway system, ensuring all future official references reflect this new designation.