Rep. Donald Payne JrVerified account

@RepDonaldPayne

The NRA gave me an F because I want to end gun violence. Father of triplets. Son of Newark. Proudly serving New Jersey's 10th Congressional District.

Joined February 2013

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  1. If you haven't registered to vote, the deadline is next Tuesday, October 13th. Visit this website to register today:

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  2. The coronavirus is a physical and mental health issue. It's important to take care of your mental health, whether you have a mental health condition or not. If someone you love is struggling with mental health issues, please reach out and let them know that they are .

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  3. I really enjoyed my time yesterday at Irvington's Black Lives Matter street painting. I want to thank everyone who helped make it such a great event.

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  4. Today is World Teacher Day! We must celebrate and honor our teachers nationwide for the work they are doing online and in classrooms to educate our students during this coronavirus global pandemic.

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  5. Today, I was proud to join two Black Lives Matter events in Irvington and South Orange/ Maplewood. I had a very engaged discussion with the South Orange Maplewood coalition on race that showed it is possible for people of all races to have a positive conversation about race.

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  6. President Trump has been flown to Walter Reed Medical Center for coronavirus care, but we don't know why. Dr. Sean Conley, the President's doctor, needs to come before the American people and give us the truth on POTUS condition!

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  7. UNION COUNTY VOTER DROP BOX LOCATIONS!! For voters who want to put their ballots in a drop box this weekend, I wanted to get you the drop box locations. Scroll down the website below for the locations in Union County:

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  8. HUDSON COUNTY VOTER DROP BOX LOCATIONS!! For voters who want to put their ballots in a drop box this weekend, I wanted to get you the drop box locations. Here are the locations for Hudson County:

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  9. ESSEX COUNTY VOTER DROP BOX LOCATIONS!! For voters who want to put their ballots in a drop box this weekend, I wanted to get you the drop box locations. I'll start with Essex County below:

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  10. I had a great meeting this morning with Jim Pelliccio, the President and CEO of Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT). We discussed the history and future of Port Newark.

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  11. Like many of you, I heard Pres. Trump has the coronavirus. It's a contagious and deadly disease I wouldn't want anyone to get. Hopefully, all Americans will understand it's a very real public health threat. Please wear masks in public. Protect yourself and stay safe!

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  12. I just voted for the new Heroes Act. It provides Americans another stimulus payment, extends unemployment benefits, and includes billions for our states, education, and child care. We need the Senate to pass this bill to get aid to the American people immediately.

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  13. I am concerned about seniors and their ability to get critical medicine and medical care during the coronavirus. I wrote a letter to the leadership of two House committees today to support more funding for technology to help them get them online.

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  14. Today, I went to the Hudson River Apiary Society (HRAS) in Secaucus. Bees are critical to nature, but beekeeping can relieve stress and depression. I met with Mayor Michael Gonnelli and Antonio Quinlan, Executive Director of HRAS, to see to get a similar facility in NJ-10.

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  15. GREAT NEWS FOR NEW JERSEY VOTERS!! Below is the link to where you can find all the voting ballot drop boxes in the state. Click on the link and scan down to find the drop boxes in your county.

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  16. October is Emotional Wellness Month! 2020 has been an incredibly stressful year for all of us. But make sure to take time every day to care for your mental and physical health. Even a quick walk can be beneficial to both.

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  17. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month! We must get women access to the medical care they need to stop this deadly disease. For more information, visit

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  19. Today, I will speak on my bill, the Masks for Students Act (H.R. 8307), before it is added to a FEMA Relief Act. My bill would allow FEMA to reimburse schools for protective masks. VP Biden brought it up during last night's debate. Watch it here:

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  20. I am furious about local postal service issues. I joined a letter with members of the New Jersey delegation to demand answers from Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. We need to know these problems will be fixed and whether our local post offices are ready for mail-in ballots!

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