WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following reports that the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is not contributing a single dollar for transit costs to and from World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, Congressmembers Rob Menendez (NJ-08), Dan Goldman (NY-10), and Nellie Pou (NJ-09) are calling on FIFA to subsidize transit costs to ensure that the event remains accessible to fans. Menendez and the members are demanding that FIFA work with New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and New York … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - El congresista Rob Menendez (NJ-08) se unió a la congresista Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) en la Ley para Detener la Inflación de Precios en los Supermercados, que prohibiría la especulación de precios por parte de los supermercados, incluyendo la "sobrevaloración personalizada" en la que las tiendas utilizan información personal sensible de los consumidores en su contra para subir precios. "El abuso de precios perjudica a familias en nuestras comunidades que ya están lidiando con … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) joined Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) on the Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act, which would prohibit price gouging by grocery stores, including “personalized price gouging” where stores use consumers’ sensitive personal information against them to raise prices. “Price gouging hurts families across our communities who are already dealing with increased costs just to put food on the table,” said Congressman Menendez. “I am working … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - El congresista Rob Menendez (NJ-08) se unió al miembro de mayor rango del Comité Judicial de la Cámara, Jamie Raskin (MD-08), para presentar una legislación que establecería una Comisión sobre la Capacidad Presidencial para Ejercer los Poderes y Deberes del Cargo. Esta legislación crearía el órgano y el proceso previstos en la Sección 4 de la 25 Enmienda de EE.UU. para la transferencia involuntaria de las autoridades presidenciales lejos del presidente en funciones. "No … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) joined House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08) in introducing legislation that would establish a Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of Office. This legislation would create the body and process called for in Section 4 of the 25th Amendment to the U.S. for the involuntary transfer of presidential authorities away from the sitting president. “We cannot sit idly by while an unhinged, … Continue Reading
JERSEY CITY, NJ - El congresista Rob Menendez emitió hoy la siguiente declaración en recuerdo del primer aniversario del mortal accidente de helicóptero del río Hudson que costó la vida a seis personas el 10 de abril de 2025: "El accidente aéreo del helicóptero del año pasado costó la vida a seis personas, incluidos tres niños, mientras que evitaba por poco aún más devastación en el paseo marítimo de Jersey City. "¿Desde que regresé al Congreso, he luchado para detener estos peligrosos y no … Continue Reading
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement in remembrance of the one-year anniversary of the deadly Hudson River helicopter crash that took the lives of six people on April 10, 2025: “Last year’s helicopter air tour crash took the lives of six people, including three children, while?narrowly avoiding even further devastation on the Jersey City waterfront. “Since coming to ?Congress, I have fought to stop these dangerous, nonessential helicopter flights … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, DC - Hoy, los congresistas Rob Menendez (NJ-08), Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) y Dan Goldman (NY-10) presentaron la Ley de Seguridad y Paridad de los Helicópteros antes del primer aniversario del devastador accidente de helicóptero en el río Hudson en 2025, que se cobró seis vidas. El proyecto de ley bipartidista establece normas de seguridad para helicópteros que, como mínimo, son equivalentes a las de los aviones. "Me enorgullece … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressmembers Rob Menendez (NJ-08), Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Dan Goldman (NY-10) introduced the Helicopter Safety and Parity Act ahead of the one-year anniversary of the devastating 2025 Hudson River helicopter crash that took six lives. The bipartisan bill mandates safety standards for helicopters that are, at a minimum, equivalent to airplanes. “I am proud to introduce legislation to protect our communities … Continue Reading
WEST NEW YORK, NJ - Hoy, el congresista Rob Menendez, el presidente de la Junta de North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue ("NHRFR") y alcalde de Weehawken, Richard Turner, y el jefe de NHRFR, David Donnarumma, anunciaron 1,410,000 dólares en financiación para proyectos comunitarios para modernizar la red de estaciones de bomberos de NHRFR que sirven a Union City, West New York, North Bergen, Weehawken y Guttenberg. "Los 1,410,000 dólares que estamos entregando para North Hudson Regional Fire … Continue Reading
WEST NEW YORK, NJ - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez, North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue (“NHRFR”) Board Chairman and Weehawken Mayor Richard Turner, and NHRFR Chief David Donnarumma announced $1,410,000 in Community Project Funding to modernize NHRFR’s network of firehouses serving Union City, West New York, North Bergen, Weehawken, and Guttenberg. “The $1,410,000 we are delivering for North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue will ensure that our firehouses are fully modernized and equipped … Continue Reading
ELIZABETH, NJ - Hoy, el congresista Rob Menéndez y el alcalde de Elizabeth, Chris Bollwage, anunciaron 1 millón de dólares en financiación para proyectos comunitarios que aceleren el trabajo en la ciudad de Elizabeth, para reemplazar las anticuadas líneas de suministro de plomo garantizando agua potable limpia y segura para los residentes de toda la comunidad. "Estamos trabajando por nuestras comunidades cada día, y proteger la salud de las familias en Elizabeth, reemplazar las líneas de … Continue Reading
ELIZABETH, NJ - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez and Elizabeth Mayor Chris Bollwage announced $1 million in Community Project Funding to accelerate the City of Elizabeth’s work to replace outdated lead service lines and ensure clean, safe drinking water for residents across the community. “We are working for our communities every single day, and protecting the health of families in Elizabeth by replacing lead service lines is just one way we are continuing to deliver for our residents,” said … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - El congresista Rob Menéndez emitió la siguiente declaración después de que la gobernadora Mikie Sherrill firmará tres leyes de protección de inmigrantes: "Hoy, las familias de todo Nueva Jersey pueden sentirse más seguras y protegidas porque la “Directiva de Confianza” para Inmigrantes es ahora ley, las fuerzas paramilitares sin entrenamiento de Trump tienen prohibido esconderse tras mascarillas y los datos sensibles no se compartirán con el gobierno federal. "Estoy … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez released the following statement after Governor Mikie Sherrill signed three immigrant protection bills into law: “Today, families across New Jersey can feel safer and more secure because the Immigrant Trust Directive is now law, Trump’s untrained paramilitary forces are banned from hiding behind masks, and sensitive data is not being shared with the federal government. “I am grateful for Governor Sherrill’s leadership for making this victory a … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - El congresista Rob Menéndez se unió a la congresista Lauren Underwood (IL-14), a la congresista Alma Adams (NC-12) y al senador Cory Booker (D-NJ) para reintroducir el Momnibus, 14 proyectos de ley que abordan los factores que causan mortalidad materna, morbilidad y disparidades en la salud materna en Estados Unidos. "Me enorgullece ayudar a reintroducir esta legislación que salva vidas y que garantiza que los médicos escuchen a las madres, brinden apoyo a los nuevos padres … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez joined Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) in reintroducing the Momnibus, 14 bills that address drivers of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in maternal health in the United States. “I am proud to help reintroduce this life-saving legislation that makes sure doctors listen to moms, provides support for new parents, and ensures every mother and baby makes it home from … Continue Reading
“Turkey’s most recent provocation and its military presence in Cyprus threatens one of our closest allies and the stability of the Eastern Mediterranean. “For too long, Turkey has violated Cyprus’ sovereignty and territorial integrity with impunity. That must no longer be the case. The United States must stand with the people of Cyprus and make clear we will not tolerate Turkey’s aggression against our ally by demanding the removal of all Turkish F16s from … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Hoy, los congresistas Rob Menendez, Doris Matsui (CA-07), Nanette Barragán (CA-44) y Troy Carter, Sr. (LA-02) presentaron la Ley del Consejo de Equidad y Diversidad en Comunicaciones, que obligaría a la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones (FCC) a restablecer el Consejo de Equidad y Diversidad en Comunicaciones (CEDC). Versiones de la CEDC operaron bajo administraciones demócratas y republicanas desde 2003, trabajaron para hacer el sector de las comunicaciones más equitativo y … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressmembers Rob Menendez, Doris Matsui (CA-07), Nanette Barragán (CA-44), and Troy Carter, Sr. (LA-02) introduced the Communications Equity and Diversity Council Act, which would compel the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to re-establish the Communications Equity and Diversity Council (CEDC). Iterations of the CEDC operated under Democratic and Republican Administrations since 2003, worked to make the communications sector more equitable and reduce digital … Continue Reading
