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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
LaMonica McIver

LaMonica McIver

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (10)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)

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
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 17, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6013)
Feb 2, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • December 17, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6013)


  • February 2, 2026
    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.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Dec 17, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6013)
Feb 2, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 17, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • December 17, 2025
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6013)


  • February 2, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
LaMonica McIver

LaMonica McIver

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (10)
Donald Norcross (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)

Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Transportation and Public Works

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted