[63][64], Menendez voted against denying legal status to illegal immigrants convicted of domestic violence, crimes against children and crimes relating to the illegal purchase or sale of firearms, but voted to establish a six-month to 20-year ban for undocumented immigrants seeking citizenship who had been convicted for the same crimes along with obstruction of justice, human trafficking and the participation of criminal gang activity. [129], On September 28, 2006, Menendez voted for the Military Commissions Act. It passed 980. He continued to hold both offices until March 1991, when he moved from the Assembly to the New Jersey Senate upon winning the special election called following the death of Christopher Jackman. earlier in 1953. [99], In February 2006, Menendez cosponsored legislation with Senator Hillary Clinton to make it illegal for foreign governments to buy U.S. port operations. *Includes contributions from other candidate committees. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Most of the benefits of such a policy would benefit the richest taxpayers. That designation allowed the agency to receive additional federal grants. 2010. [33] According to a 2005 New York Times op-ed, "Since entering politics as a corruption-fighting mayor of Union City, N.J., Mr. Menendez has become a proponent of business as usual. [69] He voted to continue federal funding for declared "sanctuary cities. It was suggested that the Cuban government was determined to generate derogatory information about him and Representatives Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Lincoln Daz-Balart because of their anti-Castro lobbying efforts. "Christofias pressed in US over Havana embassy plan", Hazou, Elias. The United States Senate Select Committee on Ethics "severely admonished" him. [76][77], Menendez introduced legislation that would give incentives for the conversion of vehicles to run on natural gas; the bill did not make it out of committee in its first incarnation, and failed to receive 60 votes required to pass in 2012. The Committee has determined that this conduct violated Senate Rules, federal law, and applicable standards of conduct. He attended Union Hill High School, where his speech teacher, Gail Harper, helped him develop as a public speaker. He rejected movements to boycott Israel. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. As of 2023, Bob Menendez has an estimated net worth of $800 thousand. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? [152][153][154][155], On January 5, 2012, Menendez blocked Judge Patty Shwartz, an Obama administration nominee to a federal judgeship, drawing speculation that the block was placed because of Shwartz's relationship with the head of the public corruption unit for New Jersey's federal prosecutor, who had investigated Menendez during his 2006 campaign. Omissions? U.S. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. S.5217 117th Congress (2021-2022) Use it or Lose it Act of 2022 Sponsor: Menendez, Robert [Sen.-D-NJ] (Introduced 12/08/2022) Cosponsors: ( 1 ) Committees: Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Latest Action: Senate - 12/08/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. [150] It was discovered that "eight of 15 directors, including the bank's chairman and vice-chairman, have been contributors to Menendez or his political action committee. Menendez, whose parents were Cuban immigrants, grew up in Union City, New Jersey, where he served as president of his high-school class. [156] Menendez denied personal motivation for the block. Senator Bob Menendez and Nadine Arslanian were married last Saturday in an intimate and socially distanced ceremony. Tuesday, Sen. Robert Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, joined 13 other members of the Senate Finance Committee to vote in favor of the health care reform bill. [123][125] In September 2020, Menendez tweeted: "I strongly condemn Azerbaijan's attack on Nagorno Karabakh, yet another act of aggression supported by Turkey. Seventy-five percent of the population is in need of humanitarian assistance and more than 8 million are on the brink of famine. "[98], Menendez holds that the success of America's foreign policy is "inextricably linked to the health of her domestic democracy", stating in the January 19, 2021, confirmation hearings of Secretary-designate Antony Blinken that public servants and senators have a "duty to stand up for democracy, for the constitution, and for the rule of law." Corrections? The legislation was a direct response to Dubai Ports World's efforts to purchase Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O) of the United Kingdom, which operates six major U.S. ports. [35], In January 2006, Governor Jon Corzine appointed Menendez to fill the remaining year in Corzine's Senate term from which Corzine resigned upon being elected governor of New Jersey the previous month. Robert Menendez was born on July 12, 1985, in Hudson County, New Jersey. In 2000, Alina Lydia Fonteboa received 233 votes and Kari Sachs received 168 votes. [81][82] He voted for the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. The district had been renumbered as the 13th district, and reconfigured as a Latino-majority district. He made numerous media appearances in support of her campaign. [105], On August 18, 2015, Menendez announced his opposition to the nuclear deal with Iran, saying, "President Obama continues to erroneously say that this agreement permanently stops Iran from having a nuclear bomb, Let's be clear: What the agreement does is to recommit Iran not to pursue a nuclear bomb, a promise they have already violated in the past. Sen. Robert "Bob" Menendez's 2022 Report Card Senior Senator from New Jersey Democrat Serving Jan 18, 2006 - Jan 3, 2025 These statistics cover Menendez's record during the 117th Congress (Jan 3, 2021-Jan 3, 2023) and compare him to other senators also serving at the end of the session. "[198][199], In 1976, Menendez married Jane Jacobsen, a teacher for the Union City Board of Education and Union City Public Schools. 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As of the time of writing, Robert Mendez is a Democratic candidate for Congress in New . Accordingly, the Committee issues you this Public Letter of Admonition, and also directs you to repay the fair market value of all impermissible gifts not already repaid. 53. 2016). . Politifact rated this statement "false" because the 2012 budget was in fact balanced and increased funding for education. Esther Salas '94 First Latina on New Jersey District Court", "NJ District 13 D Primary Race Jun 02, 1992", "Sen. Menendez likely to take Foreign Relations panel in wake of Kerry exit", "S Con Res 21 Kosovo Resolution Voting Record", "H.R. [4] His father, Mario Menndez, was a carpenter, and his mother, Evangelina, was a seamstress. Federal prosecutors decided on Wednesday not to retry Senator Bob Menendez on corruption charges that ended in a hung jury last fall, lifting the legal cloud hanging over the New Jersey Democrat . [128] His "Syria force resolution" was praised by President Obama and others. Elizabeth Warren, Ed Markey urge FEMA and HUD to find long-term housing fix for Hurricane Maria survivors", "A FEMA program has sheltered thousands of Puerto Ricans since Hurricane Maria. In Congress Menendez took varied political stances. Musto had been found guilty of corruption, and Menendez had testified against him, but Musto retained some popularity. "[196][197] He also received the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III from President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades for "his contribution to promoting human rights, the rule of law, and democracy. "[34], In September 2006, just a few weeks before the 2006 senate elections, the office of the US District Attorney, Chris Christie, began investigating the rental deal with NHCAC, subpoenaing records from them. In 2013, reports surfaced that a federal grand jury in Miami was investigating Menendez's role in advocating for the business interests of Florida ophthalmologist Salomon Melgen, a close friend and major donor. 27441. Sebator Menendez was born on January 1, 1954 in New York City to Cuban immigrants who had left Cuba a few months earlier in 1953. . Bob Menendez 7 Tyrants and dictators have incited hatred against ethnic and religious minorities for centuries in order to consolidate power for themselves. [19] After that, he was reelected every two years with at least 71% of the vote until he was appointed to the U.S. Senate in January 2006. In 1982 Menendez ran for mayor of Union City but was defeated. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. $0. The couple emigrated from Havana, uba, to c new York, eventually settling U.S. Constitution. In 1974, at the age of 20, Menendez was elected to the Union City School District's Board of Education. "[74], In June 2019, Menendez and 18 other Democratic senators sent USDA Inspector General Phyllis K. Fong a letter requesting that she investigate USDA instances of retaliation and political decision-making and asserted that not conducting an investigation would mean these "actions could be perceived as a part of this administration's broader pattern of not only discounting the value of federal employees, but suppressing, undermining, discounting, and wholesale ignoring scientific data produced by their own qualified scientists. Menedez married Jacobsen in 1976 and. Sen. Bob Menendez Embraces GOP Proposal to Sanction Russia Immediately, Rankling White House Menendez is discussing a compromise bill with Republicans who want to impose sanctions on Russia. The therapist reached out to Erik soon after the murders . 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Bob Menendez over taking gifts and advocating for donor", "The Senate just smacked down one of its own", "Senate Ethics Committee Admonition Letter", "School 3 in West New York renamed after Sen. Robert Menendez", "Greek President Decorated Menendez with the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour", "Greek honor for US Senator | eKathimerini.com", "US senator awarded Cyprus' highest order of merit | Cyprus Mail", "Friend of Cyprus US senator Robert Menendez in Cyprus on Monday", " . Sen. Bob Menendez makes his way to the Senate Chambers at the U.S. Capitol on August 03, 2022. [38] Menendez was the sixth Latino to serve in the United States Senate. On May 13, 1986, he defeated Musto for mayor. . "[126] He co-signed a letter stating: "We have been very critical of U.S. security assistance to Azerbaijan given the country's human rights record and aggression in the region. Senator Bob Menendez was born in New York City on January 1, 1954. "Senator Menendez" redirects here. He is a politician and has not engaged in . The Turkish delegation last week met with several senators and members of the House of Representatives, among them Ron Johnson and Jim Risch from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee chaired by Menendez. He declared candidacy for the 2024 election. "[52] After the Capitol was secure and Congress reconvened, Menendez voted to certify the election. [101], In October 2009, Menendez sent a strongly worded letter of protest to Cyprus President Dimitris Christofias, castigating him for his praise of Cuba's totalitarian system. WASHINGTON - U.S. [89][90], In 1999, Menendez voted against a proposed amendment that would have banned adoption in Washington D.C. by same-sex couples and other persons not related by blood or marriage. Bush to Ron and Rand Paul to Frank and Lisa Murkowski. Senator Bob Menendez says that the work of helping Ukraine has only just begun Vladimir Putin must be held accountable for victimising the Ukrainian people, argues the chairman of the Senate. | ", "A Conversation About Identity: IV. He is married to businessperson Nadine . This is the only home many of them have known and they should be encouraged to pursue the American dream. Christofias, the leader of AKEL, Cyprus's communist party, from 1988 to 2009 and president from 2008 to 2013, had paid a state visit to Cuba in September 2009 for the opening of Cyprus's new embassy and, in his speech, made a number of anti-American embargo references, and spoke of the "common struggle of Cyprus and Cuba". [6] In 1982, he unsuccessfully challenged Musto for mayor. A Democrat, he has served as a U.S. Page 168. Senator Bob Menendez has spent more than thirty years in public service, tackling immigration reform, expanding opportunities for Latinos, and fighting for equality for all Americans Photo by Noah Willman By Billy Yost Thirty years can either seem like a lifetime or the blink of an eye. In an excerpt from his biography "Money, Murder, and Dominick Dunne," Robert Hofler reveals how Vanity Fair's star reporter became obsessed with one of the young killers He received degrees from Saint Peter's University and Rutgers Law School. [85], During a press conference about the Teachers and First Responders Back to Work Act, Menendez claimed that New Jersey was facing a $10.5 billion shortfall in its 2012 fiscal budget that would lead to cuts in state spending on education. [16] Menendez served as mayor until 1992 and in November 1987 was elected to represent the state's 33rd district in General Assembly. Additionally, while accepting these gifts, you used your position as a Member of the Senate to advance Dr. Melgen's personal and business interests. [203][204] Menendez and Jane divorced in 2005. "[6][7] While at Union Hill, Menendez became the student body president. Robert Jacobsen Menendez Jr. (born July 12, 1985) [1] is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representatives for New Jersey's 8th congressional district since 2023. [147] On November 18, 2010, the New Jersey Supreme Court found that the New Jersey provision violated the U.S. He identified chief concerns as "rebuilding alliances, restoring American leadership in international institutions, and addressing complex global challenges like climate change, migration, pandemics like COVID-19." Discover Bob Menendez's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. He was elected to the board in 1974 and served until 1978. 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