Donald Payne Jr.

Freight rail workers deserve paid sick leave as well.

We have to do everything we can to reincorporate individuals into society or else, you know, God forbid, they'll return to, you know, bad habits.

I'm pleased that our Senate counterparts advanced bipartisan rail safety legislation yesterday, which addresses both blocked crossings and long trains.

we have to do everything we can to reincorporate individuals into society or else, you know, God forbid, they'll return to, you know, bad habits.

Well, that's good to hear because, you know, whenever the issue was, that they made a mistake, and if it's not a disqualifying matter, then, you know, we have to do everything we can to reincorporate individuals into society or else, you…

It is absolutely a shame to use children as props, as a way to get what you want.

It is just a matter of necessity these days that we look to diversify this workforce.

Most of the fentanyl coming into the United States is coming through ports of entry by American citizens.

I want to highlight a few priorities of our hard-working flight attendants and transport workers that I share.

We will need further research and innovation to develop zero-emission ships that will improve air quality and reduce climate pollution.

This is part of the Biden administration's Justice40 initiative.

I strongly urge the committee to advance a bill I have cosponsored, the Safe and Quiet Skies Act.

It is important for the committee to provide oversight and get answers to ensure the Corps implements the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 in line with congressional intent.

Unless we pay attention here, I am afraid that many qualified minority and women owned businesses will continue to be denied a fair opportunity to compete for work.

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.

My district includes communities that suffer from this inequity.

I am seeking relief for those northern New Jersey constituents who are having their lives disrupted by pervasive noise.

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.

My district includes the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest port by container volume in the country.

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.

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.

I am asking the committee to prioritize rigorous oversight of the EPA's massively important State revolving funds, which received $50 billion in funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Our airspace has to manage commercial airliners from Newark Liberty, emergency response, and sightseeing helicopters.

When I ask my questions, I would just like to clarify the Rear Admiral's response to my colleague's question on had things changed? She said, yes, they had changed. She did not say they got worse.

Yes, that is the unfortunate position you are in, irrespective of what you do, people are always going to want more.