WASHINGTON, D.C. - El Congresista Rob Menendez (NJ-08) presentó la Ley Enchufe Lleno de Sol, una legislación que amplía el acceso a paneles solares enchufables y ayuda a las familias a reducir sus facturas de servicios. La legislación apoyaría los reembolsos para los hogares elegibles, protegería el acceso de los inquilinos y exigiría a los estados considerar eliminar obstáculos regulatorios innecesarios. En Nueva Jersey, las facturas mensuales de servicios subieron casi un 17 por ciento en … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) introduced the Socket Full of Sunshine Act, legislation that expands access to plug-in solar panels and helps families lower their utility bills The legislation would support rebates for eligible households, protect renters’ access, and require states to consider removing unnecessary regulatory hurdles. In New Jersey, monthly utility bills rose nearly 17 percent in 2025, twice the national average. “Families are getting squeezed by electric … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmen Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. calling on HHS to update federal research and guidance on high-caffeine energy drinks and conduct a comprehensive assessment of their consumption and health effects among school-aged children. “Kids are consuming more caffeine than ever, and Sarah Katz’s tragic death exposed how dangerous poor labeling and … Continue Reading
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Congressman Rob Menendez partnered with Hudson County Complete Streets and local transit advocates to elevate key community priorities for the continued expansion and modernization of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (“HBLR”). In a letter to New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, NJ TRANSIT President and CEO Kris Kolluri, and New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Priya Jain, Menendez urged state leadership to prioritize critical infrastructure upgrades and advance … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the bipartisan Submarine Cable Security Policy Act of 2026, which would streamline the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) permitting process for undersea cables while carefully vetting projects for national security concerns. “Submarine cables are critical to our economy and national security, carrying the internet and communications traffic that Americans rely on every day,” said … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) introduced the bipartisan Stop SIM Box Scams Act, which would ban the hardware that enables scammers to disguise robocalls as local telephone numbers. In 2025, Americans received approximately 29.6 billion scam robocalls and texts and lost nearly $2 billion to these scams. By masking international or out-of-state calls with local area codes, scammers exploit trust and dramatically increase answer … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) announced that two of his bipartisan bills with Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The bills are as follows: H.R. 7294, AI for Secure Networks Act (Menendez and Pfluger) The AI For Secure Networks Act strengthens the cybersecurity of America’s communications networks by promoting the responsible use of artificial intelligence while addressing the … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, DC - Last night, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) announced that his bipartisan legislation, the Load Forecasting Enhancement Act, passed the House of Representatives. The legislation, introduced in June with Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12), would help protect families and strengthen grid planning amid rapidly growing energy demand due to AI data centers. “Families across America are facing rapidly rising utility bills as a result of unprecedented strain on our power grids, … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez released the following statement after a proposed $125,000,000 settlement agreement was reached by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) in the long-overdue cleanup of the Passaic River. “The Passaic River cleanup agreement is a necessary step forward for families in Newark and our neighboring communities who have borne the brunt of toxic pollution for far too long,” said Congressman Menendez. … Continue Reading
JERSEY CITY, NJ - El miércoles, los Representantes Rob Menendez (NJ-08), el Presidente del Caucus Hispano del Congreso, Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) y Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) realizaron una visita de supervisión en Delaney Hall, operado por GEO Group, tras las repetidas denuncias sobre las condiciones dentro del centro de detención, incluyendo reportes de comida en mal estado, aire acondicionado inadecuado o no funcional y graves preocupaciones sobre el acceso a atención médica oportuna y … Continue Reading
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Congressional Hispanic Caucus ("CHC") Vice Chair of Policy Rob Menendez (NJ-08), CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and U.S. Representative Analilia Mejia (NJ-11) today conducted an oversight visit at Delaney Hall, operated by GEO Group, following repeated complaints regarding conditions inside the detention facility, including reports of spoiled food, inadequate or non-functioning air conditioning, and grave concerns about access to timely and appropriate medical … Continue Reading
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Congressman Rob Menendez announced today that his team has successfully returned more than $6.1 million to New Jersey’s Eighth Congressional District residents through federal casework assistance. Since taking office, Menendez’s casework team has assisted constituents in recovering federal benefits from the IRS, Social Security Administration, Medicare, Veterans Affairs, and other federal programs. “Making sure government works for everyone who calls our communities home is … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), and Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (NY-09) reintroduced the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act to restore the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) Section 13(b) consumer protection authority and ensure the agency can return money to consumers harmed by fraud, scams, and other illegal activities. “As Americans face rising costs and tighter household budgets, they cannot afford to lose hard-earned money to … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy advanced the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”) Staff Pay Alignment Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Rob Menendez to help retain and hire qualified nuclear safety experts at the NRC. “I am proud to introduce legislation that will help retain and hire qualified nuclear safety experts to protect our communities,” said Congressman Menendez. “The Trump Administration has repeatedly attacked the … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement after reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) is again pursuing its previously abandoned plans to convert a warehouse into a detention facility in Roxbury. “We have been clear from day one: New Jersey does not want the expansion of ICE detention in our communities. “When ICE’s Roxbury warehouse plan first came to light, we fought back, bringing together thousands of New Jerseyans in … Continue Reading
KEARNY, NJ - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez, Congresswoman Nellie Pou, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy, East Newark Mayor Dina Grilo, Harrison Mayor James Fife, and Kearny Mayor Carol Jean Doyle announced $3,000,000 in federal funding for pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements along Passaic Avenue in East Newark, Harrison, and Kearny. “I am proud to have secured this critical funding to make our West Hudson communities safer and more accessible for pedestrians and cyclists,” said … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States upheld birthright citizenship in response to President Trump’s unconstitutional attempt to end it: “Today’s Supreme Court decision made clear what we have always known: birthright citizenship is a constitutional guarantee, and no President can change that with the stroke of a pen. “I was proud to stand with my Democratic colleagues to defend this fundamental right, … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy advanced the bipartisan Load Forecasting Enhancement Act, legislation introduced last week by Congressmembers Rob Menendez (NJ-8) and Troy Balderson (OH-12) to help protect ratepayers and strengthen grid planning amid rapidly growing energy demand. “Families across America are facing rapidly rising utility bills as a result of unprecedented strain on our power grids, including increased demand from AI … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) led 99 lawmakers today in introducing the Lifting Immigrant Families Through Benefits Access Restoration (LIFT the BAR) Act, which would remove unnecessary barriers and restore eligibility to federal public benefits for lawfully present immigrants. “Immigrant families in New Jersey and across the country are integral to our communities, our workforce, and our economy, and it’s unacceptable to lock … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement after reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) plans to sell a Roxbury Township warehouse purchased for use as an immigrant detention facility. “We are working to confirm reporting that ICE is abandoning its Roxbury warehouse plans, but if true, this would be big news. “From day one, we have fought to stop this facility, bringing together thousands of New Jerseyans in opposition. “Now we are on … Continue Reading
