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.

Our issue starts at the service lines going into the homes.

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

We're here to work with the willing.

It's not the first time that he's done that for the city of Newark. In another administration, he was able to support that community.

Legislation introduced by Chairman Payne--H.R. 6920, The 'School Security is Homeland Security Grant Act of 2018'--would provide dedicated Federal funding...

I hope that Congress and the White House can be a help rather than a hindrance to those efforts.

Our children are experiencing a new normal and one that troubles me.

Arming teachers puts our children at greater risk and does nothing to stop active shooters or other forms of school gun violence.

we encourage the Subcommittee, and all Members of Congress, to focus on providing students with positive supports that maintain safe, healthy, and inclusive schools

It has become increasingly clear that we cannot depend on the Trump administration to make meaningful progress on issues related to school security.