Rep. Payne, Jr.’s Statement on President Biden’s American Jobs Plan

Washington, D.C. — Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. released the following statement regarding today’s release of President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan.  The plan would create millions of new jobs to improve the nation’s transportation infrastructure and water distribution system, modernize our nation’s schools and childcare facilities, and upgrade American veterans’ hospitals.

“I am fully supportive of President Biden’s American Jobs Plan because it will provide significant benefits to New Jersey’s 10^th Congressional District.  Officials with the Biden Administration have said that funding for the Gateway Program and Hudson Tunnel project are a top priority and this plan provides billions of dollars to upgrade our nation’s road and rail infrastructure.  It will provide funding to replace aging water pipes in our nation’s distribution system and hopefully support Newark’s current efforts to upgrade them throughout the city.

In addition, it will help working families because it supports the schools and childcare facilities they need to educate and provide safe environments for their children.  Many facilities have shut down due to the COVID-19 global pandemic and need this support to reopen nationwide.  This is a great and much-needed plan to increase American jobs and the American economy.  I want to thank President Biden for his leadership to create it and look forward to voting for it soon.”

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