To designate Newark Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey as the "Donald M. Payne, Jr. Transit Center at Newark Penn Station".
To designate Newark Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey as the "Donald M. Payne, Jr. Transit Center at Newark Penn Station".
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of HR 6803 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would rename Newark Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey to the "Donald M. Payne, Jr. Transit Center at Newark Penn Station." The change is purely ceremonial and would not alter the station's operations or functions—it would simply honor Donald M. Payne, Jr.
through the official name of the transportation facility. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill primarily affects Newark residents and the broader New Jersey community, as well as the millions of passengers who use this major transit hub annually. Currently, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Representative LaMonica McIver, a Democrat from New Jersey's 10th district.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.