Bill · H.R. 6803· House(119-HR-6803)
To designate Newark Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey as the "Donald M. Payne, Jr. Transit Center at Newark Penn Station".
- Introduced
- 12/17/2025
- Last activity
- 2/2/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- Sponsored by
- LaMonica McIver
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes to rename Newark Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey. The new name would be the "Donald M. Payne, Jr. Transit Center at Newark Penn Station." It honors Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr., who served New Jersey's 10th Congressional District from 2012 until 2024. The legislation specifies that any existing federal references to Newark Penn Station should now refer to the new designation.
Yes
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+1
The bill honors Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr., a prominent Black public servant from Newark.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The bill recognizes a critical transportation hub serving the City of Newark.
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+1
The bill honors a legislator who was a champion for public transit and secured funding for the Newark Penn Station transit hub.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Honoring a Public Servant: The bill serves as a fitting tribute to Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr., a lifelong public servant and native of Newark who advocated for public health, transportation access, and social justice (Section 1).
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Recognizing Infrastructure Investment: The designation recognizes Congressman Payne's role in securing Federal funding for improvements to Newark Penn Station, which is described as a critical transportation hub for the region (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+1
- 2/2/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- 12/17/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6013)
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Herbert ConawayDemocrat · New Jersey
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Thomas KeanRepublican · New Jersey
Robert MenendezDemocrat · New Jersey
Donald NorcrossDemocrat · New Jersey
Frank PalloneDemocrat · New Jersey
Nellie PouDemocrat · New Jersey
Christopher SmithRepublican · New Jersey
Jefferson Van DrewRepublican · New Jersey
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey