Recent events
2026-04-30
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Quiver Quantitative estimates Menendez's net worth at $1.3 million as of April 30, 2026 — the 309th highest in Congress.
2026-04-30
Votes
PRIMARY
Voted nay on H.R. 7567 (Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill) — On Passage) on 2026-04-30: Menendez voted with 197 Democrats against the Farm Bill (224-200). His densely urban district has…
2026-04-30
Votes
INFERENTIAL
Voted yea on H.R. 7147 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 — Final Passage Excluding ICE and Border Patrol Funding) on 2026-04-30: Menendez voted to fund DHS operations while successfully fighting…
2026-03-31
Other facts
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Menendez was one of 90 congressional Democrats endorsed by AIPAC in 2024. During his 2026 primary, challenger Mussab Ali called on Menendez to disavow AIPAC and reject their funding, making the Israel lobby a central…
2026-02-27
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[statement] Menendez has called for the abolition of ICE, stating at a February 2026 virtual town hall: 'We need to abolish ICE.' His official House website states he 'has called for the end of ICE and led efforts to…
2025-11-12
Votes
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Voted yea on H.R. 5371 (Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — Ending the 43-Day Government Shutdown) on 2025-11-12: Menendez voted to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, aligning with…
2025-07-04
Votes
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[disclosure] The OBBB raised the SALT deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000 for tax years 2025-2029. NJ-08 has a median home value of $519,200 with high property taxes — only 28.1% homeownership, but for the homeowners…
2025-07-03
Votes
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Voted nay on H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act — On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment and Final Passage) on 2025-07-03: Menendez voted with all 212 Democrats against the OBBB (218-214), calling it a 'disastrous…
2025-07-03
Votes
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[vote] Menendez voted Nay on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, Roll Call 190) on July 3, 2025, calling it a 'disastrous bill' and stating: 'No spin can hide the fact that this bill will hurt people.' He voted…
2025-04-11
Votes
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Voted nay on H.R. 1526 (No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA) — On Passage) on 2025-04-11: Menendez voted with Democrats against limiting federal district courts' ability to issue nationwide injunctions against Trump executive…
2025-04-10
Votes
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Voted nay on H.R. 22 (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act — On Passage) on 2025-04-10: Menendez voted with all but 4 Democrats against requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration…
2025-01-29
Transactions
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[disclosure] Menendez's father, former Senator Bob Menendez, was convicted on 16 federal corruption counts in July 2024 for accepting gold bars, $480,000 in cash, and a Mercedes-Benz in exchange for acting as an agent…
2025-01-22
Votes
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[vote] Menendez voted Nay on the Laken Riley Act (S. 5, Roll Call 23) on January 22, 2025, joining 156 Democrats opposing mandatory ICE detention for undocumented immigrants charged with theft. New Jersey's entire…
2025-01-22
Votes
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Voted nay on S. 5 / H.R. 29 (Laken Riley Act — On Passage) on 2025-01-22: Menendez was one of 156 Democrats to vote against mandatory ICE detention for undocumented immigrants charged with theft (263-156). His district…
2025-01-15
Transactions
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[platform] Menendez co-sponsored the SALT Deductibility Act (April 2023) to fully restore the SALT deduction, calling the $10,000 cap 'unfairly penalizing New Jersey families.' He joined a bipartisan coalition pushing…
2025-01-03
Stated positions
SECONDARY
Menendez serves on the House Homeland Security Committee and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He previously chaired the Governance and Ethics Committee at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
2024-12-31
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Top contributing organizations (2023-2024): American Israel Public Affairs Cmte ($235,430 total — $230,430 individuals + $5,000 PAC), Lowenstein Sandler LLP ($35,050 — all individuals), Blackstone Group ($19,800 — all…
2024-12-31
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2023-2024 election cycle: Raised $2,371,989; Spent $2,450,498; Cash on hand $276,685; Debts $0. Source of funds: Large individual contributions 64.92% ($1,545,882), PAC contributions 34.54% ($822,383), Small individual…
2024-12-31
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Top contributing industries (2023-2024): Pro-Israel ($256,118 — $245,118 individuals + $11,000 PACs), Lawyers/Law Firms ($212,236 — $190,486 individuals + $21,750 PACs), Lobbyists ($147,812 — $143,751 individuals +…
2024-04-20
Votes
PRIMARY
[vote] On April 20, 2024, Menendez voted Yea on the $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, stating: 'I was proud to vote for a bipartisan package of bills that provides long-overdue assistance…
2024-04-20
Votes
INFERENTIAL
Voted yea on H.R. 8035 / H.R. 8036 ($95 Billion Foreign Aid Package — Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan (April 2024)) on 2024-04-20: Menendez voted Yea on the full foreign aid package, stating he was 'proud' to support it. His…
2024-03-06
Transactions
PRIMARY
[statement] Menendez secured over $19.8 million in Community Project Funding for his district in FY2024, announcing the funding in March 2024. He stated: 'I'm proud to have secured these critical investments for our…
2023-12-04
Other facts
SECONDARY
In November 2023, expelled Rep. George Santos targeted Menendez along with three other House members, alleging campaign finance violations and ethical breaches. Santos specifically mentioned stock trading activities…
2022-10-05
Transactions
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Menendez's leadership PAC is a significant vehicle. He raised $100,000 to help House Democrats retain their majority in 2022, putting him on the radar of party leaders. He also helped raise money for other candidates…
2017-09-08
Other facts
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Robert Menendez filed filing with the SEC on 2017-09-08. Accession number: N/A.
