“I applaud NJ TRANSIT and the New Jersey Department of Transportation for working with our office and Congressman Payne’s, as well as local elected officials and community leaders, to ensure that residents of Jersey City, Newark, and Elizabeth will continue to be served following the discontinuation of service on several routes currently managed by A&C and Coach USA. “NJ TRANSIT’s new and extended bus routes will ensure that working families in these Eighth Congressional District … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a letter to the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) and the Traffic Mobility Review Board (TMRB), Congressmen Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09) today called on the MTA and New York City to extend the NYC Subway’s 7 Line to New Jersey. The extension would meet the stated goals of New York’s Central Business District Tolling Program and provide an additional commuting alternative for New Jersey and New York commuters. “Despite significant opposition to … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez introduced an amendment to H.R. 4367, The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024, advocating for robust funding for critical anti-terrorism measures. “The Eighth Congressional District contains what homeland security experts call the most dangerous two miles in America, making it essential to ensure that our chemical facilities are adequately protected,” said Congressman Rob Menendez. “I will continue to strongly advocate … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a letter to United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alexander Mayorkas and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Patrick Lechleitner, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) today urged the termination of ICE’s efforts to continue contracting with CoreCivic to operate the Elizabeth Detention Center (EDC). “The Department of Homeland Security must take immediate action to terminate … Continue Reading
Congressman Menendez Urged U.S. DOT Support for Major Grant Earlier This Year WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today highlighted a $59,136,891 United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grant award for the Point-No-Point (PNP) Bridge Replacement Project’s second phase. In February 2023, Congressman Menendez wrote a letter (LINK) to FRA Administrator Amit Bose to urge the award of this grant. “This $59,136,891 grant award … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today highlighted $4.5 million in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Grant Awards for Jersey City, Hoboken, East Newark, and Kearny. The awards will fund establishing and expanding urban forest canopies, enhancing air quality, and providing educational programming. “This award to support urban forestry efforts can lead to immense positive impacts on our communities, including better shade … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Friday, Congressman Rob Menendez was part of a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) led by Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) to New York City to visit facilities that provide processing for migrant families who recently arrived in the city and the surrounding areas, and to meet with New York City Mayor Eric Adams and representatives of his administration, as well as non-profit service partners. “Joining my colleagues … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmen Rob Menendez today issued the following statement on Hispanic Heritage Month: “Hispanic Heritage Month is a time for us to come together as a community and reflect on our rich history and remarkable achievements. In the Eighth Congressional District, where diversity thrives with people from all corners of the globe, we take this opportunity to not only honor our past but also to look forward to the bright future we are shaping for the next generations. “In … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmen Rob Menendez (D-NJ-08) and Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-09), today issued the following joint statement regarding the decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation to halt progress on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) Northern Branch Corridor Project pending revisions to project design and a new environmental impact study: “The Federal Transit Administration is wrong to add another hurdle to the Northern Branch Corridor Project by demanding a new … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez is leading a bipartisan coalition of 114 Members of Congress, urging the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to immediately act on rulemaking required by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) to protect public transit operators from assault. The call to address America’s transit worker safety crisis is supported by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), the Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO (TTD), and the Transport … Continue Reading
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement after Tahesha Way was sworn-in as New Jersey's third Lieutenant Governor: “Governor Murphy has made a terrific choice in appointing Tahesha Way as New Jersey’s third Lieutenant Governor. “Throughout her time as New Jersey’s Secretary of State, Lieutenant Governor Way has exemplified what it means to be a dedicated public servant while overseeing one of the most important functions of government - our … Continue Reading
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement after President Biden’s nomination of Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) Jamel Semper to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey: “AUSA Jamel Semper is an accomplished, distinguished, and highly-respected attorney, and a welcome addition to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. “Our state will be well served with AUSA Semper on the bench, a family man, and someone who I have … Continue Reading
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement: “I am deeply disappointed in today’s ruling that allows CoreCivic’s Elizabeth Detention Center (EDC) to remain operational. This facility’s continued operation goes against the values and wishes of our state and district, diverse and welcoming places made better by the contributions of generations of immigrants. “For nearly three decades, the EDC has faced lawsuits, complaints, and media reports alleging … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement on CoreCivic’s Elizabeth Detention Center: “As a longtime advocate for immigrant rights, I am proud that 44% of residents in New Jersey’s Eighth Congressional District are foreign-born. Our district is a diverse and welcoming place for people of all backgrounds. That is why I believe CoreCivic’s continued operation of the privately run Elizabeth Detention Center is severely incompatible with the values and … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today voted for the final passage of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in Aviation Act, the 2023 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill. The legislation includes provisions of Congressman Menendez’s Airline Employee Assault Prevention Act, as well as significant improvements for air travelers and support for diversification of the aviation industry. “Over the past few months, I have worked alongside my colleagues on … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today delivered remarks on the House Floor in support of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, the 2023 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Bill: REMARKS: Mr./Madam Speaker, I rise today to discuss the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act and the positive impact it will have on air transportation for both consumers and workers in the aviation industry. Over the past … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, during the House Committee on Homeland Security’s Markup, Congressman Rob Menendez offered an amendment to the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program. Congressman Menendez’s amendment would have improved training for chemical facility inspectors. “Our district includes four chemical facilities that are regulated by CFATS, and ensuring the safety of their workers and the communities that surround them is of the utmost importance,” said … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the United States House of Representatives passed by unanimous consent an amendment by Congressman Rob Menendez to the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressman Menendez’s amendment would require the United States Department of Defense to connect departing service members to job training opportunities in the cybersecurity field. “I am proud that my amendment to the NDAA, which helps to enable our departing service members to join our … Continue Reading
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement after the announcement of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s $6.9 billion grant for the Gateway Program which will significantly contribute to funding the new Hudson Tunnel. “The announcement of $6.9 billion in funding for the Hudson Tunnel Project is a historic milestone for the Eighth Congressional District as it is the largest ever mass transit grant in U.S. history. Further, this funding signals the … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Friday, Congressman Rob Menendez returned from a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to the Netherlands, Estonia, and the United Kingdom, organized by the House Committee on Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee, on which Rep. Menendez serves. The bipartisan trip focused on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) work to strengthen cooperation with international partners and defend the U.S. against potential … Continue Reading
