WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today announced a $6,944,032 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant award to electrify commuter ferries in the Eighth Congressional District. The grant has been awarded to New York Waterway and NJ TRANSIT and will convert two vessels from diesel power to battery electric propulsion systems, greatly lessening negative environmental impacts. “This $7 million grant will ensure that New York Waterway can continue to provide reliable ferry service … Continue Reading
KEARNY, N.J. - Durante una visita al Jardín de Aprendizaje Familiar 4-H en Kearny, el Congresista Rob Menéndez anunció la Ley de Proporcionar Alimentos Orgánicos y Dietas Sólidas para las Comunidades Urbanas en Todas Partes (PRODUCE, por sus siglas en inglés). La Ley PRODUCE apoyaría el crecimiento continuo de la agricultura urbana en el Octavo Distrito del Congreso y en todos Estados Unidos a través de un aumento de los fondos federales para las operaciones de agricultura urbana. La Ley … Continue Reading
KEARNY, NJ - During a visit to the 4-H Family Learning Garden in Kearny, Congressman Rob Menendez announced the Providing Robust Organics and Diets for Urban Communities Everywhere (PRODUCE) Act. The PRODUCE Act would support the continued growth of urban agriculture in the Eighth Congressional District and across the United States through increased federal funding for urban farming operations. “The PRODUCE Act will increase access to fresh and healthy food in communities across the Eighth … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - El Congresista Rob Menéndez presentó la Ley de Soluciones Locales para Terminar con la Falta de Hogar, que revisaría el mecanismo de financiación del Programa de Subvenciones para Soluciones de Emergencia (ESG) del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD). “Esta legislación ayudará a las comunidades en el Octavo Distrito del Congreso como Hoboken que no han podido acceder a fondos clave par abordar la falta de hogar bajo la ley existente,” dijo el … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today introduced the Local Solutions to End Homelessness Act which would revise the funding mechanism for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Emergency Solutions Grant Program (ESG). This action would allow counties and cities to more easily access funding to assist unhoused individuals in their communities. “This legislation will assist communities in the Eighth Congressional District like Hoboken that have been unable to access … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - El Congresista Rob Menéndez anunció hoy la adjudicación de $6.25 millones en fondos de Servicios Policiales Orientados a la Comunidad (COPS) del Departamento de Justicia de EE. UU. para el condado de Essex, North Bergen, Elizabeth y Newark. Los fondos asegurados por el congresista Menéndez se utilizarán para contratar agentes de la ley de carrera para facilitar la vigilancia comunitaria y los esfuerzos de prevención del crimen. “Los más de $6 millones en fondos federales … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today announced the award of $6.25 million in U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) funding for Essex County, North Bergen, Elizabeth, and Newark. The funding secured by Congressman Menendez will be utilized to hire career law enforcement officers to facilitate community policing and crime prevention efforts. “The over $6 million in federal funding we secured represents a crucial step in enhancing public safety … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - El Congresista Rob Menéndez emitió la siguiente declaración al cumplirse un mes del ataque terrorista del 7 de Octubre contra Israel: “Hace un mes, en Israel, más de 1,400 hombres mujeres y niños fueron brutalmente asesinados por terroristas de Hamas. En un festival de música, en sus casas, en las calles, los Israelíes fueron atacados indiscriminadamente en el peor ataque contra la contra la comunidad judía desde el Holocausto. El Kibutz Kfar Aza, una de las … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement on the one-month anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel: “One month ago in Israel, over 1,400 men, women, and children were brutally murdered by Hamas terrorists. At a music festival, in their homes, on the streets, Israelis were indiscriminately targeted in the worst attack on the Jewish community since the Holocaust. Kibbutz Kfar Aza - one of the communities attacked on October 7th - is a … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - El Congresista Rob Menéndez anunció hoy su primer Consejo Asesor Juvenil para estudiantes de secundaria de todo el Octavo Distrito Congresional de Nueva Jersey. "Estoy encantado de lanzar el Consejo Asesor Juvenil como parte de nuestros esfuerzos para apoyar a nuestra próxima generación de líderes", dijo el Congresista Menéndez. "Esta es una oportunidad única para que los estudiantes de secundaria de todo nuestro distrito brinden su opinión sobre los temas clave que … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today announced his inaugural Youth Advisory Council for high school students from across New Jersey’s Eighth Congressional District. “I am thrilled to launch the Youth Advisory Council as part of our efforts to support our next generation of leaders,” said Congressman Menendez. “This is a unique opportunity for high school students across our district to provide their input on the key issues impacting their future, while also learning about the … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following his “No” vote on H.Res. 845, Congressman Rob Menendez released the following statement: “Let me be clear: I vehemently oppose Rep. Tlaib’s defense of the ‘From the River to the Sea’ chant and her inflammatory comments including those about the President. I stand with Israel in its right to self-defense and its continuing efforts to return hostages being held in Gaza to their families. And we must ensure that the events that occurred on October 7th never happen … Continue Reading
NEWARK, NJ - Los Congresistas Rob Menéndez (NJ-08), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09), Donald Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) y el Senador Cory Booker anunciaron hoy más de $4 mil millones en subvenciones de la Administración Federal de Ferrocarriles (FRA) para proyectos de la Asociación Federal-Estatal del Corredor Noreste (NEC) para proyectos del Programa de Trenes Interurbanos de Pasajeros en Nueva Jersey. Los proyectos están financiados por la Ley de Inversión en Infraestructura y … Continue Reading
NEWARK, NJ - Congressmembers Rob Menendez (NJ-08), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09), Donald Payne, Jr. (NJ-10), and Senator Cory Booker today announced over $4 billion in Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grant awards for Northeast Corridor (NEC) Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program projects in New Jersey. The projects are funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and will modernize and revamp rail infrastructure along the … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tras el anuncio de $3.8 mil millones en fondos para el Programa Gateway, el Congresista Rob Menéndez emitió la siguiente declaración: “$3.8 mil millones en nuevos fondos federales para el Programa Gateway y el comienzo de la siguiente fase de su componente más grande es una gran noticia para el Octavo Distrito del Congreso. “Bajo el liderazgo del presidente Biden y la Delegación del Congreso de Nueva Jersey, el progreso en el proyecto de infraestructura crítica más … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following the announcement of $3.8 billion in funding for the Gateway Program, Congressman Rob Menendez released the following statement: “$3.8 billion in new federal funding for the Gateway Program and the start of the next phase of its largest component is great news for the Eighth Congressional District. “Under the leadership of President Biden and New Jersey’s Congressional Delegation, progress on the nation’s largest critical infrastructure project continues to … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following his vote against the House GOP’s attempt to politicize aid to Israel, Congressman Rob Menendez released the following statement: “For decades, support for our longstanding friendship with Israel and its people has been a bipartisan priority. Now, the House GOP is sending a message of disunity to the world while the lives of American and Israeli hostages hang in the balance. “Further, this legislation fails to live up to our historical support for Israel, … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following his vote on H. Res. 773, Congressman Rob Menendez released the following statement: “Last night, I joined over 30 of my House Democratic colleagues to prevent what we believe would be a bad precedent for this institution. “In the history of our country, only five Members of Congress have been expelled, three for joining the Confederacy, two after being convicted of serious crimes. “A decision of this magnitude must not be based on our opinions about the … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, DC - Hoy, el Congresista Rob Menéndez anunció el cierre de su milésimo caso constituyente. Desde que asumió el cargo en enero, el Congresista Menéndez y su equipo han trabajado para resolver casos de constituyentes que van desde casos complejos de inmigración hasta la devolución de fondos a los residentes y negocios del distrito. "Me enorgullece anunciar que nuestro equipo ha resuelto mil casos de constituyentes para los residentes del Octavo Distrito Congresional," dijo el … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez announced the closure of his 1,000th constituent case. Since taking office in January, Congressman Menendez and his team have worked to solve constituent cases ranging from complex immigration cases, to returning funds to residents and in-district businesses. “I am proud to announce that our team has solved 1,000 constituent cases for the residents of the Eighth Congressional District,” said Congressman Menendez. “When we took office in … Continue Reading
