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Representative Donald M. Payne

Representing the 10th Congressional District of New Jersey

Education and Labor Committee

As a former teacher in the Newark public school system, Congressman Donald M. Payne has been a lifelong supporter of programs to improve and expand education in the 10th Congressional District of New Jersey and throughout the country.  Congressman Payne proudly serves on the Education and Labor Committee where he sits on the Workforce Protection and Early, Childhood, and Secondary Education Subcommittees.  He works closely with his colleagues to pass innovative education legislation to ensure a successful future for our nation's young people.

Congressman Payne is an active supporter of education programs including Head Start, Gear-Up, TRIO, after-school programs, Pell Grants and affordable student loans.  He is an advocate of summer jobs for youth, job training programs, a fair minimum wage, work place safety and worker's rights.

Your concerns and opinions about issues that impact you and your community are very important to me.  Please feel free to contact my office with any questions or concerns.