Donald Payne: “Damage from the 2017 natural disasters broke records and made last year the costliest year for disaster-related damage…”

I have introduced legislation (H.R. 3613, the Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2017) to address neighborhood violence and keep weapons off the streets.

I am concerned that unless the staffing challenges are resolved, there's a risk that a new foreign insect could go undetected and do harm to the agriculture industry and the safety of the food supply.

I stand with you. Instead of letting senseless actions take place, it is long overdue that we do what makes the most sense and take significant action to stop this from ever happening again.

I am concerned, as a Nation, we have not done enough to ensure in the event of a biological attack, children get the care that they need.