Donald Payne actually said...

"I urge the Committee to build on work from the last two reauthorizations including provisions I championed to push the FAA to strengthen its DBE efforts."

"This is an environmental justice issue, and I ask that the committee continue to support and oversee programs such as the newly created Reconnecting Communities grant program."

"It is critical that upcoming FAA reauthorization legislation continue to build on efforts improve FAA oversight, transparency, and data collection practices regarding FAA DBE participation."

"No business--small, DBE, or otherwise--can remain viable if it does not get paid in a timely fashion for the satisfactory work it has done."