Donald Payne Jr.

America's security depends on this important Federal investment. So I am disappointed in the President's regular efforts to slash preparedness grant funding.

I understand importance of these grants programs.

This is not an accounting issue. It is a life-and-death issue and we have to face up to it.

As the representative for New Jersey's 10th Congressional District, I understand the importance of these grant programs.

I have been a long-time supporter of the Non-Profit Security Grant program and was proud to be a cosponsor of Chairman Thompson's legislation to formally authorize the program.

Today, America is at an elevated risk of terrorist attack following the killing of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani by U.S. forces in Iraq.

As we see the circumstances, you know, that we fortify in New Jersey and New York, these actors are going to look for points of weakness where they can attack.

The loss of one life is too many, and I can only imagine how this tragedy would have unfolded if Jersey City was not armed with the capabilities they were able to build with DHS preparedness grant funding.

I am proud to have supported Chairman Thompson's efforts to secure funding to protect nonprofit organizations at risk of terrorist attacks through his legislation, the Securing American Nonprofit Organizations Against Terrorism Act of 2019.

The threat landscape is ever-evolving, and a lack of preparedness funding from the Federal Government would make it that much more difficult for States to meet their homeland security needs.

It is our obligation where we sit, to make sure that no other family has to sit in that corner again.

It appears that the trust Congress gave FAA with delegation authority has been broken.

How does the Remain-in-Mexico Policy place vulnerable individuals and families at risk?

Let me just say that an organization's worth can be reflected in the morale of its workers.

An environment in which your chief technical pilot talks about Jedi mind tricks to convince regulators to accept a lower level of training.

My concern here is that Boeing did not give the pilots the information that they needed.

I too am a pilot. I flew in the Army. A much simpler airframe, never a commercial aircraft.

This country has lost a great leader today.

DHS is suffering a serious leadership drought that undoubtedly complicates the Department's ability to execute its mission.

Bioterrorism represents a real and persistent threat to this Nation.

Even with a small quantity of biological weapons, a terrorist can cause massive harm to our society.

We're here to work with the willing.

I've had three since I've been in Congress, yes, thank you.

I introduced the Test for Lead Act into Congress. This bill would establish stronger tests for lead in schools across the country.

Congressman Payne has been laser-focused on solutions to address lead exposures his constituents are facing in Newark.