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
“For generations, unions have provided a pathway to the middle class for working families across America. In response to right-wing, anti-worker efforts such as ‘right to work’ laws, fining companies that violate the rights of workers, and ending employer interference in union organizing, the Richard L. Trumka PRO Act will strengthen organized labor and provide the 21st century tools that unions desperately need to give workers the wages and rights they deserve. I am proud to be an original … Continue Reading
“Tonight, President Biden was clear in his State of the Union - Democrats are delivering for the American people and defending working families and democracy. I am pleased that he highlighted key victories for the Eighth Congressional District and for America - lowering the cost of prescription drugs, battling climate change, reinvigorating American manufacturing, investing $1.2 trillion in the infrastructure of our cities and towns, and passing the first gun safety legislation in … Continue Reading
EL PASO, TX - Congressman Rob Menendez concluded his visit to El Paso, Texas as part of a delegation led by Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16). Congressman Menendez visited the southern border to gain a firsthand understanding of the ongoing challenges facing border communities, migrants, and the federal government as a result of longstanding shortcomings in the U.S.’s immigration system. “When it comes to our immigration system and southern border, we must move past our nation’s failed … Continue Reading
“Let me be clear, I unequivocally support Rep. Ilhan Omar’s right to be seated on the Committees that our Caucus voted for her to serve on. Rep. Omar was duly elected by her constituents to serve her district, which requires that she have a voice on her Committees, including Foreign Affairs. “It is disappointing but not surprising that the House GOP has decided to use Rep. Omar as a target for their animosity and disdain for people who are different than they are, and I will never stand … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez was named to serve on the House Committee on Homeland Security in the 118th Congress, a role in which he will work to improve the security of the United States from foreign and domestic threats. “The security of our district, our state, and our nation is a critical priority,” said Congressman Rob Menendez. “As a member of the Committee on Homeland Security, I will work to bolster our nation’s preparedness against terrorism, cybersecurity threats, … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez was named to serve on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in the 118th Congress, a role in which he will support investments in infrastructure improvements across the Eighth Congressional District. This appointment marks his first committee assignment as a Member of Congress. “Securing a seat on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was one of my top priorities because the Eighth District is home to some of … Continue Reading
The First Session of the 118th United States Congress commenced on January 3rd, 2023 with Members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives in … Continue Reading
