Robert Menendez

CARES Hotline Act

The bill would create a national hotline to help caregivers of people with developmental disabilities get information, support, and resources. This would give families and caregivers a single place to call for guidance on services, benefits, and assistance available to them. The measure aims to make it easier for people caring for individuals with conditions like intellectual disabilities or autism to find the help they need.

Communications Equity and Diversity Council Act

This bill would create a new council within the federal government to study and address gaps in how communications services and technology jobs are distributed across different racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. The council would work to identify barriers that prevent certain communities from accessing broadband internet, phone service, and careers in the communications industry, and recommend ways to improve equity. This would affect telecommunications companies, internet providers, and communities that currently have limited access to reliable communications technology.

Toll Evasion Prevention and Plate Visibility Act of 2026

This bill would establish federal standards to prevent drivers from evading tolls by obscuring or tampering with license plates, and would require states to implement measures ensuring plates remain visible and readable for toll collection systems. The legislation would likely affect highway users, toll road operators, and state transportation departments by setting clearer rules about plate visibility and potentially imposing penalties for evasion. The bill aims to increase toll revenue collection and reduce fraud on the nation's toll roads and bridges.

AI for Secure Networks Act

This bill would support the development and use of artificial intelligence tools to help protect computer networks and systems from cyberattacks and security threats. The legislation likely aims to strengthen cybersecurity defenses for government agencies, critical infrastructure like power grids and hospitals, and potentially private companies by encouraging AI research and deployment in this area. It affects technology companies developing security tools, network operators responsible for protecting systems, and organizations concerned with preventing data breaches and cyber threats.

Safe Intersections for Buses and Pedestrians Act

This bill would require improvements to bus stops and pedestrian crossings to make them safer, likely including better lighting, clearer markings, and design changes to reduce accidents between buses, pedestrians, and other vehicles. The changes would affect public transit systems, cities, and pedestrians who rely on buses and walk near bus routes. The bill is still in early stages and has been sent to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for review.

Data Center Transparency Act

This bill would require large data centers to publicly report information about their energy use, water consumption, and environmental impact. The transparency requirements would help regulators and the public understand how much resources these facilities consume and potentially push companies to operate more efficiently. Data center operators and tech companies would be the primary entities affected by these new reporting obligations.

PRICE Act

The bill would establish new regulations and requirements for energy pricing and market practices to help control costs for consumers and businesses that use electricity and other energy sources. It aims to increase transparency in how energy prices are set and potentially give regulators more authority to monitor and address unfair pricing practices in the energy market. The measure would affect energy companies, utility providers, and millions of households and businesses that pay energy bills.

Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act

The bill would establish a government task force dedicated to identifying, investigating, and stopping scams that target American consumers and businesses. The task force would work across different federal agencies to develop strategies for preventing fraud, protecting people's money and personal information, and holding scammers accountable. This would affect everyday people who shop online, use financial services, and anyone vulnerable to being tricked out of money or personal data.

Protecting Communities from Helicopter Noise Act

The legislation would establish new rules to reduce noise pollution from helicopters flying over residential areas and communities. It would likely require helicopter operators to follow stricter flight paths, altitude limits, or operational restrictions in populated zones, affecting both civilian helicopter services and potentially military operations. The goal is to protect residents from excessive noise while balancing the needs of emergency services, tour operators, and other helicopter users.

Working Families Task Force Act of 2025

The legislation would establish a task force to study and develop recommendations on how to better support working families through policies affecting wages, benefits, childcare, healthcare, and other economic challenges. The task force would bring together officials from multiple government agencies to identify problems families face and suggest solutions that could be addressed through federal programs and regulations. The recommendations would help Congress understand what changes might make it easier for working families to afford housing, healthcare, education, and other necessities.

Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act

Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act This bill establishes labeling and disclosure requirements for caffeinated food, beverages, and supplements. Specifically, the bill requires foods and dietary supplements that contain more than 10 milligrams of caffeine to be labeled with (1) their total caffeine content, (2) a statement of whether the caffeine is naturally occurring or is an additive, and (3) an advisory statement indicating that the recommended daily limit of caffeine for healthy adults is 400 milligrams. Further, in restaurant chains with 20 or more locations, menus must indicate that an item contains high caffeine where the item contains added caffeine and has a total caffeine content of at least 150 milligrams. Restaurants must place the statement “high caffeine” or a similar indication adjacent to the name of a covered item on the menu. This requirement applies to both standard and temporary menu items. For standard menu items, the bill also expands the nutritional information that restaurants must make available to consumers in written form to include the number of milligrams of caffeine in an item. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must review the safety of caffeine and other stimulants in food, beverages, and dietary supplements and determine whether caffeine should be generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for healthy adults. (Currently, the FDA considers caffeine as GRAS for cola beverages up to a level of 0.02%.) Finally, the Government Accountability Office must study and report to Congress on the marketing of caffeinated beverages in restaurants, stores, and online.