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
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Esta semana, los congresistas Rob Menéndez y Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-12) lideraron un esfuerzo para incluir disposiciones fundamentales de seguridad para la región de Nueva Jersey y Nueva York en un paquete integral de legislación sobre seguridad de helicópteros que actualmente evalúa el Comité de Transporte e Infraestructura de la Cámara de Representantes. A la iniciativa se sumaron los congresistas Dan Goldman (D-NY-10), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11), LaMonica McIver … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Congressmen Rob Menendez and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-12) led an effort to include critical safety provisions for the New Jersey and New York region in comprehensive helicopter safety legislation being considered by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The effort was joined by Congressmembers Dan Goldman (D-NY-10), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11), LaMonica McIver (D-NJ-10), Frank Pallone, Jr (D-NJ-6), and Nydia Velázquez (D-NY-7). “As you know, … Continue Reading
EAST NEWARK, NJ - Hoy, el congresista Rob Menendez y la alcaldesa de East Newark, Dina Grilo, anunciaron 1.031.000 dólares en financiación para proyectos comunitarios para mejorar la seguridad pública y proteger a los residentes de todo el municipio. La financiación, asegurada por el congresista Menéndez en un proyecto anual de asignaciones, reemplazará el envejecido equipo, la tecnología y los vehículos de seguridad pública, así como las mejoras de infraestructura de apoyo. ?"Me enorgullece … Continue Reading
EAST NEWARK, NJ - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez and East Newark Mayor Dina Grilo announced $1,031,000 in Community Project Funding to enhance public safety and protect residents across the Borough. The funding, secured by Congressman Menendez in an annual appropriations bill, will replace aging public safety equipment, technology, and vehicles, and support infrastructure upgrades. “I am proud to deliver federal funding for critical public safety upgrades in East Newark that will modernize … Continue Reading
“Since coming to Congress, I have consistently supported taking strong action on Iran. The Iranian regime is the largest state sponsor of terrorism, violently oppresses its own people, and collaborates with other adversaries against us and our allies." "However, I had serious concerns about yesterday's vote given my complete distrust of House Republicans and the Trump Administration. In particular, Republicans used language that mirrors prior authorizations for military force and scheduled … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - El vicepresidente de política del Caucus Hispano del Congreso (CHC), el congresista Rob Menendez, se unió hoy a la dirección del CHC para publicar la siguiente declaración tras el despido de la secretaria del DHS, Kristi Noem: “Kristi Noem demostró desde un inicio que no estaba a la altura de la responsabilidad de dirigir el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS por sus siglas en inglés). Durante más de un mes, el Caucus Hispano del Congreso exigió su destitución, … Continue Reading
