ELIZABETH, NJ - Ayer, el Congresista Menéndez recorrió el Centro de Detención de Elizabeth (EDC) y se reunión con migrantes, así como funcionarios de la Oficina de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de los Estados Unidos (ICE). Después de su visita, el Congresista Menéndez propuso ampliar el uso de alternativas comunitarias a la detención. “La visita de hoy al Centro de Detención de Elizabeth brindó una oportunidad importante para reunirse con los migrantes e inspeccionar las … Continue Reading
ELIZABETH, NJ - Yesterday, Congressman Menendez toured the Elizabeth Detention Center (EDC) and met with migrants as well as officials from United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). After his visit, Congressman Menendez proposed the expanded usage of community-based alternatives to detention. “Today’s visit to the Elizabeth Detention Center provided an important opportunity to meet with migrants and inspect the facility first-hand,” said Congressman Menendez. “I continue to … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Los congresistas Rob Menéndez (D-NJ-08) e Ilhan Omar (D-MN-05) han presentado la Ley de Formación Laboral para Padres. Este proyector de ley creará un programa piloto para emitir $10,000,000 en subvenciones federales a juntas locales de capacitación laboral bajo la Ley de Innovación y Oportunidad Laboral con el propósito de subsidiar el cuidado infantil para los participantes en la capacitación laboral. “Ampliar al acceso a los servicios de cuidado infantil asequibles y … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmembers Rob Menendez (D-NJ-08) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN-05) have introduced the Parental Workforce Training Act. This bill will create a pilot program to issue $10,000,000 in federal grants to local workforce boards under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act for the purpose of subsidizing childcare for workforce training participants. “Expanding access to affordable childcare while enabling parents to enter workforce training programs is a win-win for working … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - El Congresista Rob Menéndez elogió la asignación de $18,948,121 en fondos de subvenciones del Programa de Autobuses Escolares Limpios de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los Estados Unidos (EPA) para los distritos escolares en Nueva Jersey. Gracias a esta subvención, por la cual el Congresista Menéndez expresó su apoyo en una carta, Elizabeth, Newark y Union City podrán adquirir nuevos autobuses escolares de bajas emisiones y cero emisiones. “Tuve el honor de ayudar … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) award of $18,948,121 in Clean School Bus Program grant funding for school districts in New Jersey. Due to this grant, which Congressman Menendez wrote a letter of support for, Elizabeth, Newark, and Union City will be able to purchase new low and zero-emission school buses. “I was honored to help secure these significant federal grant awards for Elizabeth, Newark, and Union City … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - El congresista Rob Menéndez anunció hoy una subvención de $5,000,000 del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD, por sus siglas en inglés) para reacondicionar y transformar el Parque Russell Golding en Bayonne. Los fondos permitirán a Bayonne reconstruir completamente el parque y dar servicio al campamento de habilidades de Bayona para jóvenes que viven con discapacidades. El proyecto también recibirá $750,000 de una subvención del Fondo … Continue Reading
Congressman Rob Menendez Announces $5,000,000 in Federal Funding to Overhaul Bayonne’s Russell Golding Park WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today announced a $5,000,000 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant to overhaul and transform Russell Golding Park in Bayonne. The funding will allow Bayonne to completely reconstruct the park, and to service Bayonne’s ability camp for youth living with disabilities. The project will also receive $750,000 from … Continue Reading
NEWARK, NJ - El Congresista Rob Menéndez participó en una ceremonia de naturalización en Newark que celebró a 90 nuevos estadounidenses de todo el mundo, pronunciando un discurso para celebrar la finalización de su viaje hacia la ciudadanía. “Fue un privilegio presenciar este mentó especial en la vida de estas personas que han trabajado incansablemente para convertirse en ciudadanos de este gran país,” dijo El Congresista Menéndez. “Nuestra nación prospera gracias a la diversidad y la … Continue Reading
NEWARK, NJ - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez participated in a naturalization ceremony in Newark that celebrated 90 new Americans from around the globe, delivering remarks to celebrate the completion of their journey toward citizenship. "It was an absolute privilege to witness this special moment in the lives of these individuals who have worked tirelessly to become citizens of this great country," said Congressman Menendez. "Our nation thrives on the diversity and strength that each new … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today announced over $1.3 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for repairs to damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida to the City of Elizabeth’s Fire Department Headquarters. “The FEMA funding we are announcing today will not only fund the restoration of Elizabeth’s Fire Headquarters, but will also help protect it from future storms," said Congressman Menendez. “Under the leadership of President Biden and Mayor … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - El Congresista Rob Menéndez anunció más de $1.8 Millones en subvenciones Calles y Carreteras Seguras para Todos (SS4A) del Departamento de Transporte de los Estados Unidos (U.S. DOT, por sus siglas en inglés) para facilitar actividades cruciales de planificación y demostración para mejoras en la seguridad de peatones, ciclistas y tráfico en Newark y Jersey City. “Estoy orgulloso de haber asegurado más de $1.8 Millones en subvenciones de Calles y Carreteras Seguras para … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today announced over $1.8 million in United States Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) Safe Streets and Roads For All (SS4A) grants to facilitate crucial planning and demonstration activities for pedestrian, cyclist, and traffic safety improvements in Newark and Jersey City. “I am proud to have secured over $1.8 million in Safe Streets and Roads for All grants to keep pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers safe on streets in Newark and Jersey … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), co-chairs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Border and Immigration Task Force, and CHC Chair Nanette Barragán (CA-44) issued the following statement in response to the proposed threats to the asylum system in the forthcoming supplemental aid package: “As Co-Chairs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Border and Immigration Task Force, we are strongly opposed to any potential measures in … Continue Reading
NORTH BERGEN, NJ - Following his participation in a ceremony to mark the start of construction on the Hudson Tunnel Project in New Jersey, Congressman Rob Menendez applauded the significant progress being made on the Gateway Program. “The start of work on the Hudson Tunnel Project in New Jersey is a significant milestone for commuters in the Eighth Congressional District and throughout the region,” said Congressman Menendez. “Under the leadership of the Biden Administration and New … Continue Reading
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
