Eduardo Munoz. [69] He voted to continue federal funding for declared "sanctuary cities. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Bob Menendez about growing protests in Iran over the death of a 22-year-old woman that died in police custody. Robert Menendez, a Senator and a Representative from New Jersey; born in New York, N.Y., on January 1, 1954; graduated from Union Hill High School, Union City, N.J., 1972; B.A., Saint Peter's College, Jersey City, N.J., 1976; J.D., Rutgers University School of Law, Newark, N.J., 1979; lawyer, private practice; member of the Union City, N.J., 4851 (105th): Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 1998", Clerk of the United States House of Representatives, "HR 2745 United Nations Reform Act of 2005 Voting Record", "H.R. 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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", " . [122], Menendez called for the Trump administration to immediately suspend U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan,[123] sent through Pentagon's "building partner assistance program. Robert Menendez (/ m n n d z /; born January 1, 1954) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from New Jersey, a seat he has held since 2006. Contact information for Robert Menendez includes email address, phone number, and mailing address. "[102][103], In December 2010, Menendez voted for the ratification of New Start,[104] a nuclear arms reduction treaty between the U.S. and the Russian Federation obliging both countries to have no more than 1,550 strategic warheads or 700 launchers deployed during the next seven years along with providing a continuation of on-site inspections that halted when START I expired the previous year. "Christofias pressed in US over Havana embassy plan", Hazou, Elias. He was the first in his family to attend college, graduating from Saint Peters College (now Saint Peters University) with a bachelors degree in political science in 1976. Sen. Robert Menendez arrives at federal court for the beginning of his trial on corruption charges alongside his son Robert Jr. and daughter Alicia Menendez in 2017. Bob Menendez ( Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from New Jersey. Bob Menendez Politician #105240. They are major builders in Jersey City and Hoboken, cities that benefited greatly from projects Menendez helped steer their way. 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The senators wrote of their hope that the subcommittee would support continued funding for Section 4 in Fiscal Year 2020. [181] Melgen also donated a substantial amount of money to Menendez's political campaigns, and prosecutors claim that $750,000 of those contributions were tied to personal benefits Menendez accepted. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. [157][158] The investigation was closed in late 2011 with no charges filed. [183][184] In return, Menendez was accused of accepting a range of perks from Melgen, including trips on Melgen's private jet, three nights at a five-star Paris hotel, a round of golf at a private club in West Palm Beach and access to an exclusive Dominican resortsome of which Menendez allegedly failed to report on financial disclosure forms. The couple emigrated from Havana, uba, to c new York, eventually settling After studying law at Rutgers University (Juris Doctor, 1979), he entered private legal practice in 1980. Bob Menendez 5 [148], In 2010, The Wall Street Journal reported that Menendez had written to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke,[149] asking him to approve an acquisition that would rescue from the prospect of receivership a New Jersey bank, First Bank Americano, operated by Menendez donors. To date, NJ has received a total of $188,504,899 in LIHEAP funding this fiscal year. U.S. He is the son of U.S. [32], Although he had sometimes been portrayed as the political boss of Hudson County, he strongly dislikes this appellation, particularly because, according to an anonymous close source quoted in the December 11, 2005 Union City Reporter, "there is no boss of Hudson County". border, and supported Senate Amendment 4775, which would have appropriated $1.8 billion for the construction of 370 miles (600km) of triple-layered fencing, and 461 miles (742km) of vehicle barriers along parts of the Southwest. In terms of terms in the Senate, Frank . WASHINGTON - U.S. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. In 2002, a candidate listed only as "Independent (The American Party)" received 34 votes; also, Herbert Shaw's full party name was "Politicians are Crooks Politicos son Corruptos" (shortened for display purposes above). 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. Congressman Frank Guarini, of New Jersey's 14th congressional district, retired after redistricting. Bush to Ron and Rand Paul to Frank and Lisa Murkowski. Though Menendez, 36, has never previously run for elected office, his family name has long been revered in the district, where his father the formidable senior Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) once presided for more than a decade. . Ethnicity: Cuban [Spanish, possibly other] Bob Menendez is an American politician. 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. [78], In February 2019, in response to reports of the EPA intending to decide against setting drinking water limits for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) as part of an upcoming national strategy to manage the aforementioned class of chemicals, Menendez was one of 20 senators to sign a letter to Acting EPA Administrator Andrew R. Wheeler calling on the agency "to develop enforceable federal drinking water standards for PFOA and PFOS, as well as institute immediate actions to protect the public from contamination from additional per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). in political science, and earned his Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers Law School in 1979 at the Newark campus. 20. For his son, the U.S. representative, see, U.S. House of Representatives (19932006), Attempted implication in prostitution scandal. Bob Menendez, in full Robert Menendez, (born January 1, 1954, New York, New York, U.S.), American politician who was appointed as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate from New Jersey in 2006 and was elected to that body later that year. Earlier this year, at Senator Menendez's request, the Government Accountability Office agreed to conduct a review of security assistance to the country to ensure that it aligns with U.S. interests; this violence indicates that it does not. The Committee has determined that this conduct violated Senate Rules, federal law, and applicable standards of conduct. His current term ends on January 3, 2025. [170] ABC News and other news organizations such as The New York Times and the New York Post declined to publish the allegations, viewing them as unsubstantiated and lacking credibility. Hate Crimes Prevention Act in 2009, saying, "When someone is harassed, assaulted or killed simply because of the type of person they are, it's a crime against an entire community and our nation's values. [4] His father, Mario Menndez, was a carpenter, and his mother, Evangelina, was a seamstress. The senators requested the administration withdraw the policy and "re-engage with stakeholders, states, and Congress. [203][204] Menendez and Jane divorced in 2005. He enrolled at Saint Peter's College and earned a B.A. In Congress Menendez took varied political stances. The Democratic senator from New Jersey, well . [71][72], On January 28, 2013, Menendez was a member of a bipartisan group of eight senators that announced principles for comprehensive immigration reform (CIR). He happens to be the son of Senator Bob Menendez, senator (D-NJ). He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives (19932006). NEWARK, NJ There needs to be accountability for the "armed, violent insurrection" that took place at the U.S. Capitol, according to Sen. Bob Menendez. [22] He was an early advocate of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear capabilities, sponsoring the Iran Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Act of 1998, which passed the House but failed to pass the Senate. Contributing Editor, Encyclopdia Britannica. A federal official said Friday that charges are expected to be filed against Menendez, whose relationship with donor Salomon Melgen has been under scrutiny for more than two years. They had two children: Alicia Menendez, an MSNBC television commentator/host,[201][202] and Rob Menendez, who worked as the Commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and was elected to Congress in the 8th congressional district in 2022 as a Democrat. In January 2006 Gov. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, were joined by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) in introducing bipartisan legislation to bolster support for families advocating for the release of their loved ones. citizens. Bob was born in New York City, New York, to Cuban parents, Evangelina and Mario Menndez. [73] In 2014 the National Council of La Raza (America's largest Latino advocacy organization) recognized Menendez for his work in supporting immigration reform as a member of the "Gang of Eight. [8] He went on to become the first in his family to go to college,[6] attending Saint Peter's College in Jersey City,[6][9][10] where he became a member of the Lambda Theta Phi fraternity. [164], Menendez spearheaded a nonbinding resolution in July 2018 "warning President Trump not to let the Russian government question diplomats and other officials". [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. [145] He appealed the ruling. 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. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images, FILE [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. 3763 (107th): Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (On Passage of the Bill)", Menendez on the move: Corzine appoints replacement in Senate, "U.S. Attorney Emerges as a Legal, and Political, Force", "Corzine Is Said to Have Picked a Replacement", "ON POLITICS; Menendez Wastes No Time In Declaring for the Senate", "The 'Power List' The Hudson Reporter's fourth annual rankings of Hudson County's most influential people", "Sen. Bill Bradley to Retire: Lawmaker Becomes 6th Democrat not to run", "Congressman Rejects Race For the Senate", "U.S. Senate: Committee Assignments of the 116th Congress", Armenian Genocide Marked by U.S. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? "[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. Menendez became an outspoken advocate of the MEK after it was delisted, taking more than $25,000 between 2013 and 2015. [144] Menendez said he was surprised that a group claiming to be true to the Constitution was trying, in his words, "to undermine it". Menendez's Alliance Civic Association ticket, which included future mayor Bruce Walter, won 57% of the vote, beating the reform slate Transformation '86 and the incumbent Union City Together ticket. Menedez married Jacobsen in 1976 and. The therapist reached out to Erik soon after the murders . 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