WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmen Rob Menendez today issued the following statement on Hispanic Heritage Month: “Hispanic Heritage Month is a time for us to come together as a community and reflect on our rich history and remarkable achievements. In the Eighth Congressional District, where diversity thrives with people from all corners of the globe, we take this opportunity to not only honor our past but also to look forward to the bright future we are shaping for the next generations. “In … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmen Rob Menendez (D-NJ-08) and Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), today issued the following joint statement regarding the decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation to halt progress on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) Northern Branch Corridor Project pending revisions to project design and a new environmental impact study: “The Federal Transit Administration is wrong to add another hurdle to the Northern Branch Corridor Project by demanding a new … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez is leading a bipartisan coalition of 114 Members of Congress, urging the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to immediately act on rulemaking required by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) to protect public transit operators from assault. The call to address America’s transit worker safety crisis is supported by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), the Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO (TTD), and the Transport … Continue Reading
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement after Tahesha Way was sworn-in as New Jersey's third Lieutenant Governor: “Governor Murphy has made a terrific choice in appointing Tahesha Way as New Jersey’s third Lieutenant Governor. “Throughout her time as New Jersey’s Secretary of State, Lieutenant Governor Way has exemplified what it means to be a dedicated public servant while overseeing one of the most important functions of government - our … Continue Reading
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement after President Biden’s nomination of Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) Jamel Semper to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey: “AUSA Jamel Semper is an accomplished, distinguished, and highly-respected attorney, and a welcome addition to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. “Our state will be well served with AUSA Semper on the bench, a family man, and someone who I have … Continue Reading
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement: “I am deeply disappointed in today’s ruling that allows CoreCivic’s Elizabeth Detention Center (EDC) to remain operational. This facility’s continued operation goes against the values and wishes of our state and district, diverse and welcoming places made better by the contributions of generations of immigrants. “For nearly three decades, the EDC has faced lawsuits, complaints, and media reports alleging … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement on CoreCivic’s Elizabeth Detention Center: “As a longtime advocate for immigrant rights, I am proud that 44% of residents in New Jersey’s Eighth Congressional District are foreign-born. Our district is a diverse and welcoming place for people of all backgrounds. That is why I believe CoreCivic’s continued operation of the privately run Elizabeth Detention Center is severely incompatible with the values and … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today voted for the final passage of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in Aviation Act, the 2023 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill. The legislation includes provisions of Congressman Menendez’s Airline Employee Assault Prevention Act, as well as significant improvements for air travelers and support for diversification of the aviation industry. “Over the past few months, I have worked alongside my colleagues on … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today delivered remarks on the House Floor in support of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, the 2023 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Bill: REMARKS: Mr./Madam Speaker, I rise today to discuss the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act and the positive impact it will have on air transportation for both consumers and workers in the aviation industry. Over the past … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, during the House Committee on Homeland Security’s Markup, Congressman Rob Menendez offered an amendment to the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program. Congressman Menendez’s amendment would have improved training for chemical facility inspectors. “Our district includes four chemical facilities that are regulated by CFATS, and ensuring the safety of their workers and the communities that surround them is of the utmost importance,” said … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the United States House of Representatives passed by unanimous consent an amendment by Congressman Rob Menendez to the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressman Menendez’s amendment would require the United States Department of Defense to connect departing service members to job training opportunities in the cybersecurity field. “I am proud that my amendment to the NDAA, which helps to enable our departing service members to join our … Continue Reading
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement after the announcement of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s $6.9 billion grant for the Gateway Program which will significantly contribute to funding the new Hudson Tunnel. “The announcement of $6.9 billion in funding for the Hudson Tunnel Project is a historic milestone for the Eighth Congressional District as it is the largest ever mass transit grant in U.S. history. Further, this funding signals the … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Friday, Congressman Rob Menendez returned from a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to the Netherlands, Estonia, and the United Kingdom, organized by the House Committee on Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee, on which Rep. Menendez serves. The bipartisan trip focused on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) work to strengthen cooperation with international partners and defend the U.S. against potential … Continue Reading
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
