Robert Menendez
U.S. Representative · NJ-8 · Democrat
Statements and posts
172 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Menendez, Goldman, Pou Call on FIFA to Subsidize Transit For World Cup Matches
Called on FIFA to subsidize World Cup transit costs for New Jersey fans.
“FIFA is making billions of dollars while refusing to contribute anything to assist NJ TRANSIT with transporting fans to and from World Cup matches”
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Menendez, Goldman, Pou piden a la FIFA que subvencione el tranporte para partidos de la Copa Mundial
Called on FIFA to subsidize World Cup transit costs for New Jersey fans.
“La FIFA está ganando miles de millones de dólares mientras se niega a contribuir en nada para ayudar a NJ TRANSIT a transportar aficionados hacia y desde los partidos del Mundial”
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Menendez Joins Tlaib in Push to Lower Grocery Costs for Families, End Price Gouging in Stores
Joined bill to prohibit price gouging by grocery stores including personalized pricing.
“Price gouging hurts families across our communities who are already dealing with increased costs just to put food on the table”
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Joined bill to prohibit price gouging by grocery stores including personalized pricing.
“Estoy trabajando para detener prácticas como la especulación de precios, incluso mediante el uso de precios de vigilancia, uniéndome a la Ley para Detener la Inflación de Precios en los Supermercados de la congresista Tlaib.”
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Introduced legislation to establish independent commission to assess presidential capacity under 25th Amendment.
“No podemos quedarnos de brazos cruzados mientras un presidente desquiciado y errático arrastra a nuestra nación a guerras y conflictos que ponen en peligro los intereses y vidas del pueblo estadounidense”
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Menendez Joins Raskin in Push for Independent Commission to Assess Presidential Capacity
Introduced legislation to establish independent commission to assess presidential capacity under 25th Amendment.
“We cannot sit idly by while an unhinged, erratic President drags our nation deeper into wars and conflicts that endanger the interests and lives of the American people”
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Menendez Memorializes One-Year Anniversary of Hudson River Helicopter Crash
Memorialized one-year anniversary of Hudson River helicopter crash.
“Since coming to ?Congress, I have fought to stop these dangerous, nonessential helicopter flights through bipartisan and bistate legislative efforts. And over the last year, we have doubled down by working to close safety loopholes and end these dangerous flights.”
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Menendez conmemora el primer aniversario del accidente del helicóptero en el río Hudson
Commemorated first anniversary of Hudson River helicopter crash that killed six people.
“El accidente aéreo del helicóptero del año pasado costó la vida a seis personas, incluidos tres niños, mientras que evitaba por poco aún más devastación en el paseo marítimo de Jersey City.”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to mandate helicopter safety standards.
“Me enorgullece presentar una legislación para proteger nuestras comunidades asegurando que los vuelos en helicóptero se sometan a los más altos estándares de seguridad posibles”
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Menendez, Nadler, Malliotakis, Espaillat, and Goldman Introduce Helicopter Safety and Parity Act
Introduced bipartisan bill to mandate helicopter safety standards equivalent to airplanes.
“I am proud to introduce legislation to protect our communities by ensuring that helicopter flights are held to the highest possible safety standards”
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Announced $1.41 million in federal funding for North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue firehouse modernization.
“The $1,410,000 we are delivering for North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue will ensure that our firehouses are fully modernized and equipped to support the critical work our first responders do every day”
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Announced $1.41 million in federal funding for North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue firehouse modernization.
“) 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.”
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Announced $1 million in federal funding for lead service line replacements in Elizabeth.
“Estamos trabajando por nuestras comunidades cada día, y proteger la salud de las familias en Elizabeth, reemplazar las líneas de servicio de plomo es solo una de las formas en que seguimos cumpliendo por nuestros residentes”
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Announced $1 million in federal funding for lead service line replacements in Elizabeth.
“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”
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Reintroduced Momnibus package of 14 bills addressing maternal mortality and health disparities.
“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 y sus recién nacidos, además a que cada madre y bebé regresen a casa sanos y salvos del hospital”
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Menendez Applauds New Immigrant Protection Laws in New Jersey
Praised New Jersey's new immigrant protection laws banning paramilitary forces and restricting data sharing.
“I am grateful for Governor Sherrill’s leadership for making this victory a reality, and to the legislators and advocates who never gave up in this critical fight.”
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Reintroduced Momnibus package of 14 bills addressing maternal mortality and health disparities.
“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 the hospital safe and healthy”
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Menéndez aplaude las nuevas leyes de protección de inmigrantes en Nueva Jersey
Praised New Jersey's new immigrant protection laws banning paramilitary forces and restricting data sharing.
“Estoy agradecido con el liderazgo del gobernador Sherrill por hacer realidad esta victoria, y con los legisladores y defensores que nunca se rindieron en esta lucha crucial.”
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Menendez Responds to Turkey's Recent Aggression on Cyprus
Demanded Turkey remove military forces from Cyprus and end aggression.
“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 Cyprus.”
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Introduced legislation to compel FCC to re-establish Communications Equity and Diversity Council.
“La destitución del Consejo de Equidad y Diversidad en Comunicación es una de las decisiones más dañinas y poco acertadas que ha tomado el presidente Carr”
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Introduced legislation to compel FCC to re-establish Communications Equity and Diversity Council.
“The termination of the Communications Equity and Diversity Council is one of the most damaging and ill-advised decisions made by Chairman Carr”
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Led effort to include helicopter safety provisions for New Jersey and New York region in House legislation.
“As you know, helicopter safety and noise concerns are prominent issues in the New York and New Jersey region and are a top priority for Members representing these constituencies. Our region’s airspace is one of the most complex in the world, and beneath it lies some of the most densely populated areas in the country”
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Announced $1.031 million in federal funding for East Newark public safety infrastructure.
“I am proud to deliver federal funding for critical public safety upgrades in East Newark that will modernize equipment, strengthen local infrastructure, and help keep our community safe”
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Announced $1.031 million in federal funding for East Newark public safety infrastructure.
“Me enorgullece haber proporcionado fondos federales para mejoras críticas de seguridad pública en East Newark que modernizarán el equipo, fortalecerán la infraestructura local y ayudarán a mantener segura nuestra comunidad”
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Led effort to include helicopter safety provisions for New Jersey and New York region in House legislation.
“Como saben, la seguridad de los helicópteros y las preocupaciones por el ruido son temas prioritarios en la región de Nueva York y Nueva Jersey para quienes representamos a estas comunidades.”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.