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
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Vice Chair of Policy Congressman Rob Menendez joined CHC leadership today in releasing the following statement after DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's firing: “Kristi Noem demonstrated from the very beginning that she was not up to the responsibility of leading the Department of Homeland Security. For more than a month, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus has called for her removal, raising serious concerns about her leadership, the erosion of … Continue Reading
“No president should be able to unilaterally commit America to a war without authorization from Congress or the consent of the American people. And it is clear, Americans do not want to send our sons and daughters to go to war with Iran. “That is exactly why Congress needs to immediately reassert its war powers. “We can support Iranian democracy without starting a war that no one wants. Congress must pass a war powers resolution and stop Trump from committing us to yet another … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez released the following statement tonight after President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address: “Tonight, Donald Trump repeated the lies he has told over and over again to the American people. “Trump promised to lower costs. Instead, Americans got massive cost increases on everything from groceries to childcare to utility bills. “Trump promised to focus immigration enforcement on violent criminals. Instead, DHS and ICE have terrorized our … Continue Reading
“ICE’s purchase of a warehouse in Roxbury Township - after lying to the public and saying it had not done so earlier this week - is the latest lie and betrayal of the public’s trust by the Trump Administration. "DHS and ICE have repeatedly and maliciously lied to the American public while they continue to relentlessly attack our communities. "But we will never relent in our fight for justice and for our neighbors. We will continue our initiative to stop the warehousing of our community … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez launched a statewide initiative to oppose the proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) warehouse facility in Roxbury Township, New Jersey. Menendez’s effort is joined by Senator Andy Kim and Congressmembers Herb Conaway Jr., MD (NJ-3), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Donald Norcross (NJ-1), Frank Pallone (NJ-6), Nellie Pou (NJ-9), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12). “After his Administration bragged about wanting to … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez pressed the New Jersey State Investment Council on the State’s investment of $130,000,000 in pension funds in Palantir Technologies Inc. (“Palantir”) shares. Palantir has profited from expansive federal contracts supporting the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) in carrying out immigration enforcement tactics that endanger New Jerseyans and violate core New Jersey values. Menendez is bringing … Continue Reading
HOBOKEN, NJ - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez and Hoboken Mayor Emily B. Jabbour announced $850,000 in Community Project Funding for the 800 Monroe Resiliency Park Project. The funding, secured by Congressman Menendez in annual appropriations bills, will support the creation of a new urban resiliency park that will provide new recreational space for the City of Hoboken while increasing Hoboken’s preparedness for the impacts of extreme weather events. “We are delivering $850,000 in federal … Continue Reading
JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) joined Governor Mikie Sherrill, Senator Cory Booker, and other Members of the New Jersey Democratic Delegation and union members affected by President Trump’s withholding of federal funds for the nation’s largest, most significant public infrastructure project, the Gateway Tunnel Project. “Donald Trump froze billions of dollars in funding for the Hudson Tunnel Project for one simple reason - to target Democratic lawmakers who refused … Continue Reading
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Yesterday, Congressmembers Rob Menendez, Bonnie Watson Coleman, and LaMonica McIver held a virtual Know Your Rights information session with the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ). The training session follows ICE activity in Jersey City and Hoboken. The information session informed constituents of their rights and how to remain safe should they be approached by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) agents and other federal immigration … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez released the following statement today after the the States of New Jersey and New York, and the Gateway Development Commission took legal action against the Trump Administration to secure the release of contractually-obligated grant and loan funds for the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP): “Trump’s illegal funding freeze is clear retaliation against Democratic lawmakers, with no regard to the severe economic damage that is being caused by his political … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressional Hispanic Caucus (“CHC”) Vice Chair of Policy Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and CHC Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) led a CHC Policy Roundtable with Members of Congress and immigration experts and advocates on the rise in fatal incidents involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE"). The roundtable follows the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") immigration enforcement officers, as well as … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Rob Menendez (D-NJ) and August Pfluger (R-TX) introduced the AI for Secure Networks Act, legislation to strengthen the cybersecurity of America’s telecommunications networks and protect communities from the growing threat of cyberattacks, while encouraging artificial intelligence innovation. This effort comes after an increase in cyber attacks that threaten the security of Americans’ sensitive data and the systems we rely on every day - including phone … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08), Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), and Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) held a town hall to hear directly from New Jersey residents as communities across the country grapple with aggressive immigration enforcement and rising concerns about holding the Trump Administration accountable. This town hall comes after the Representatives held a legal observer information session last week to help inform residents how to … Continue Reading
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Tomorrow at 4:30PM, Congressmembers Rob Menendez, Bonnie Watson Coleman, and LaMonica McIver will host a virtual legal observer information session with the New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice in the face of escalating violence and threats against our communities by the Trump Administration. In the wake of the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ICE and Border Patrol agents, constituents will be informed on how to safely document the threats that ICE agents and … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressmembers Rob Menendez and Maxwell Frost (FL-10) introduced the Safe Intersections for Buses and Pedestrians Act, bipartisan legislation that would require the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to establish safety standards for bus designs to eliminate bus operator blind spots. The legislation would improve pedestrian safety while causing little to no cost increases for motorcoach operators and bus manufacturers. “We are introducing this … Continue Reading
