H.R. 6803 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Dec 17, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRenames Newark Penn Station after former congressman
This bill gives Newark Penn Station a new official name: the Donald M. Payne, Jr. Transit Center at Newark Penn Station. Donald Payne Jr. was a U.S. Representative who served from 2012 until his death in 2024.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial renaming with no direct effect on how the station operates or what it costs to use. It's a way to honor Payne's legacy as a public official.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Dec 17, 2025)
This bill designates Newark Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey, as the Donald M. Payne, Jr. Transit Center at Newark Penn Station.
Donald Payne Jr. served in the House of Representatives from 2012 until his death in 2024.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 6803
A BILL
To designate Newark Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey as the "Donald M. Payne, Jr. Transit Center at Newark Penn Station".
Sponsor: Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ-10) · Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · Transportation and Public Works · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 2, 2026: “Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.”