To designate Newark Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey as the "Donald M. Payne, Jr. Transit Center at Newark Penn Station".
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill honors Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr. by naming Newark Penn Station in Newark, New Jersey, the Donald M. Payne, Jr. Transit Center at Newark Penn Station. The findings describe his service in the House from 2012 to 2024, his earlier public service in Newark and Essex County, his advocacy for public health, transportation access, social justice, and infrastructure investment, and his work on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. The operative designation requires any federal law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record that refers to Newark Penn Station to be deemed a reference to the new name.
Who Benefits and How
The family and legacy of Representative Payne benefit from permanent federal recognition at a major Northeast transit hub. Newark residents and New Jersey transit users benefit from a public tribute to a local representative associated with infrastructure and public transit work. Federal and local transportation institutions benefit from a clear statutory name for federal references.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal agencies must update future maps, records, documents, and legal references to reflect the new name. Transit agencies and station partners may face signage, wayfinding, and communication costs if they choose or are required to align public-facing materials. The policy burden is otherwise limited because the bill does not alter station operations, funding, fares, or service.
Key Provisions
- Establishes the Donald M. Payne, Jr. Transit Center at Newark Penn Station as the federal name for Newark Penn Station.
- Requires federal laws, maps, regulations, documents, papers, and records to treat references to Newark Penn Station as references to the new name.
- Recognizes Representative Payne public service and transportation advocacy in congressional findings.
- Preserves station operations by limiting the bill to commemorative naming and references.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Renames Newark Penn Station at 1 Raymond Plaza West as the Donald M. Payne, Jr. Transit Center at Newark Penn Station and requires federal references to use the new name.
Key Policy Areas
Transportation, Commemorative Designation
Primary Purpose
Renames Newark Penn Station at 1 Raymond Plaza West as the Donald M. Payne, Jr. Transit Center at Newark Penn Station and requires federal references to use the new name.
Policy Domains
Substantive provisions
Identified Gains
- Payne family legacy
- Newark residents
- New Jersey transit users
- Transportation institutions
Identified Costs
- Federal agency records staff
- Transit agency signage staff
- Station partners
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Mrs. McIver (for herself, Mr. Norcross, Mr. Van Drew, Mr. …
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6013)
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