The Washington, D.C. office and the district offices of the late Representative Donald M. Payne will continue to serve the people of the Tenth Congressional District of New Jersey under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Representative Payne passed away on March 6, 2012.

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The Interim Vacant Office Status:
By federal law and the Rules of the House of Representatives, the employees of the former Representative continue to staff the offices of the congressional district under the supervision of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This interim vacant status continues until a new Representative is elected to fill the unexpired term. Currently, the congressional district does not have voting representation. Although the scope of the vacant congressional office is limited, constituents of the district are invited to contact this interim office for information and assistance as indicated below.

Legislative Information:
Until a new Representative is elected, the vacant congressional office cannot take or advocate positions of public policy. Constituents may choose to express opinions on legislation or issues to your elected Senators or wait until a new Representative is elected and takes office. Mail received by the vacant office will be acknowledged. The staff of the vacant office can assist constituents with general information concerning the status of legislation, but cannot provide analysis of issues or render opinions.

Assistance with Federal Government Agencies (Casework):
The staff of the vacant office will continue to assist constituents who have cases pending with the office. These constituents will receive a letter from the Clerk requesting whether the staff should continue assistance or not. Constituents who do not have pending cases but require assistance in matters relating to federal government agencies are invited to contact the nearest district office for further information and assistance.

Office Locations:
The staff of the vacant Congressional office is available to assist you at the following locations:

Washington, DC
Office of the Tenth Congressional District of New Jersey
2310 Rayburn HOB
Washington, D.C. 20515-3010
Phone: (202) 225-3436
Fax: (202) 225-4160

District Offices in New Jersey
Newark Office
60 Nelson Place, 14th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 645-3213
Fax: (973) 645-5902

Elizabeth Office
333 North Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
Phone: (908) 629-0222
Fax: (908) 629-0221

Jersey City Office
253 Martin Luther King Drive
Jersey City, NJ 07305
Phone: (201) 369-0392
Fax: (201) 369-0395

Other Sources in New Jersey:
New Jersey Division of Elections