WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today announced his introduction of the Working Families Task Force Act (H.R. 2614), which would establish a federal task force to improve the standard of living for working families in America. “I am proud to introduce the Working Families Task Force Act, which will ensure a whole-of-government approach to creating solutions to address affordability, child care, affordable housing, and the many challenges working families in New Jersey’s Eighth … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement on the United States Department of Transportation’s RAISE grant award of $25,000,000 in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for the Tonnelle Avenue Bridge and Utility Relocation Project. The project will enable further progress on the new Hudson River Tunnel - a key component of the Gateway Program - through utility relocation and the construction of a road bridge to carry Tonnelle Avenue over a new railroad … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 3935, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act through the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee: “The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act is not just an investment in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) but also in resilient aviation infrastructure, growing the aviation workforce, and improving the flying experience … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today announced his introduction of the Communities Before Air Tourism Act, which would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Park Service (NPS) to consult with communities under air tour routes and take into consideration the impact on said communities when entering into Air Tour Management Voluntary Agreements with helicopter operators. “Residents of our district should not live with the constant disruption of helicopter … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressmen Rob Menendez (D-NJ-08), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02), and John Garamendi (D-CA-08) introduced the Airline Employee Assault Prevention Act. This bipartisan legislation would protect passengers and land-side airline employees such as ticket agents and airport workers by fixing a jurisdictional issue that prevents the FAA from implementing plans that would provide assault protections. “Assault and harassment should not be an occupational hazard for any … Continue Reading
“The full faith and credit of the United States should never be put at risk and tonight, I voted to avoid a catastrophic default on our nation’s debt that would have plunged our economy into a recession and put our residents’ well-being in jeopardy. “While House Republicans attempted to slash essential federal programs that support working families, I appreciate President Biden and his team’s efforts in reaching an agreement that prevented the most devastating cuts to the programs that … Continue Reading
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Standing outside of the New Jersey entrance to the Holland Tunnel, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) today discussed the potential adverse impacts of New York City’s congestion pricing plan on New Jersey residents and communities. “New York’s congestion pricing plan stands to push traffic and pollution to our communities while also shifting revenue from the Port Authority to the MTA,” said Congressman Menendez. “While New York is … Continue Reading
NEWARK, NJ - Congressman Rob Menendez joined with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Region 2 Director Marlene Cintron, U.S. SBA New Jersey District Office Deputy Director Joel Thomas, New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) CEO Tim Sullivan, New Jersey Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz, Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin, Assemblywoman Shanique Speight, Newark East Ward Councilman Michael Silva, and Newark Councilman-at-Large Luis Quintana to tour small businesses in the … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Rob Menendez returned from a bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Israel and Jordan where he met with top government officials including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and King Abdullah II of Jordan. Menendez joined Democratic and Republican colleagues to engage two of the United States’ most important and strategic allies beginning on Thursday, April 27th, and returning on Tuesday, May 2nd. “It was an honor to visit our great … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - After voting against H.R. 2811, the House Republican bill that would dramatically cut vital federal programs and harm working families across the nation, Congressman Rob Menendez released the following statement: “The House Republicans’ debt ceiling legislation is not a solution for fiscal stability in this country. In fact, this bill threatens an economic disaster and will devastate working families in New Jersey’s Eighth Congressional District. “Our number one … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during the Committee on Homeland Security’s mark-up session, Congressman Rob Menendez offered two amendments to the House Republicans’ “Border Security and Enforcement Act of 2023”. Menendez’s amendments would stop taxpayer dollars from being spent on ineffective and costly border wall construction and would authorize the Biden Administration’s effective Operation Blue Lotus to continue fighting drug trafficking at the Southern Border. “My amendments to the … Continue Reading
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez will join the House Committee on Homeland Security (CHS) Democrats at the southern border in McAllen and Brownsville, Texas to conduct a site visit at United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facilities and meet with local officials. “After decades of inaction on comprehensive solutions that address the systematic challenges within our immigration system and evolving root causes of migration, we must take real action this … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez marked his 100th day in office serving the residents of New Jersey’s Eighth Congressional District. Since taking office, Congressman Menendez has focused on delivering constituent services while tackling the critical issues of the day: affordability for working families, access to reproductive health services, and common-sense gun reforms. “I am honored to mark 100 days of having had the privilege to serve New Jersey’s Eighth … Continue Reading
PARAMUS, NJ — Today, Congressman Rob Menendez (D-NJ-08) joined Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05) to announce the SALT Deductibility Act, a bipartisan bill to completely restore the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction. The bipartisan legislation will allow taxpayers to fully deduct their state and local taxes on their federal income returns, stop double taxation, and cut taxes for millions of middle-class New Jersey residents and families. “Since 2017, New Jersey families have been … Continue Reading
WEST NEW YORK, NJ - Congressman Rob Menendez (D-NJ-08), Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09),and U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) today appeared together with local and national fire leaders at the North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue in West New York, New Jersey to discuss the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act. The legislation will provide federal benefits for occupational cancer under the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) program to firefighters, first responders, and their families. … Continue Reading
“I came to Congress to solve problems, to work on real solutions for working families in the Eighth Congressional District. Instead, today, we voted on GOP legislation that only exacerbates the very real problem of climate change. “H.R. 1 not only fails to meet the moment, but threatens to accelerate climate change and eliminate environmental protections that Americans have benefitted from for over half a century like the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. “The Inflation Reduction … Continue Reading
NEW YORK, NY - On Monday, March 27, 2023, Congressman Rob Menendez concluded his trip to United Nations (UN) Headquarters in New York City as a part of a bipartisan congressional delegation. The trip, organized by the UN Foundation, served as an opportunity for Congressman Menendez and his colleagues to hear directly from high-ranking U.S. and UN officials on issues of global importance. “With 44% of our district residents born outside of the United States, many with family still abroad, … Continue Reading
“The last several years have posed extreme challenges for families in New Jersey’s Eighth Congressional District and across the country. But instead of uplifting and supporting our children with real, tangible solutions, Republicans are looking to impose censorship on our schools, target the LGBTQ+ community, and politicize our education system. “As a father of two young children, I know that real support for parents means working on Democratic priorities such as a permanent expanded … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Sunday, March 5, 2023, Congressman Rob Menendez concluded his trip to Birmingham, Selma, and Montgomery, Alabama as a part of the 2023 Faith and Politics Institute Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage. The pilgrimage commemorates the series of marches that led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Congressman Menendez joined a diverse and distinguished Congressional delegation from the 118th Congress led by Rep. Terri Sewell and Assistant Leader Jim Clyburn. … Continue Reading
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Congressman Rob Menendez has sent a letter to the National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to designate the entirety of Liberty State Park (LSP) as an avoidance area for helicopter traffic. Last month, the two agencies signed agreements with air tour operators designed to limit commercial air traffic near Ellis Island and Liberty Island. In his letter, Congressman Menendez called these protections inadequate for families who will experience … Continue Reading
